Whether the American Music Awards are a legit contest is debatable. What’s not is the event’s power to draw top acts to center stage. Case in point? Megastars Eminem and, yep, the ubiquitous Lady Gaga, who have both been added to the lineup, Entertainment Weekly reports. Let’s put the two fierce personas head-to-head in a RedEye Faceoff to determine which act will truly be the one to watch.
Style
Lady Gaga
X Derby hats, body stockings, glitter, muppets
Eminem
Athletic apparel, hoodie
Winner: Gaga. Her getups are more interesting than her music — and her music’s not boring.
Likely Song
X “Paparazzi” or “Bad Romance”
“Beautiful” or “Forever”
Winner: Can’t go wrong with Gaga. She just broke a Billboard record for most No. 1s from a debut album.
Awards Show Antics
An elaborate on-stage death scene during the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Being faux-agitated when faced with Bruno’s backside at the MTV Movie Awards.
Winner: Tie. Neither created the same buzz as Kanye-gate.
Posse
X Kermit the Frog, Kid Cudi
Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye West
Winner: Close, but Gaga wins for making out with a Muppet.
Product tie-in
“Heartbeats” headphones
X “DJ Hero” video game
Winner: Eminem. If “DJ Hero” is half as successful as “Guitar Hero,” Em’s guaranteed some serious ka-ching.
THE WINNER: Lady Gaga
She’s fast becoming overexposed, but for now, it’s her moment to shine.
Sources: EW, Billboard, ladygaga.com, eminem.com