Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Eyed Peas were both big winners at the American Music Awards last night.

The Chili�s walked away with the best alternative artist and best rock/pop gongs at the Los Angeles bash.

While Black Eyed Peas scooped awards in three different categories, including the favourite group best rap/hip-hop album for their latest long-player Monkey Business.

Other winners on the night were Kelly Clarkson, Mary J Blige and Rascal Flatts who all scooped two awards.

Jamie Foxx was also crowned as best male soul/rhythm and blues act.