I think the whole concept of watching award shows is played. People just watch their favs perform and accept awards but skip the filler (commercials, bad reviewed performances, the host speaking, etc).

With that said, I only watched the performances.

Mariah = Lovely performance
Madona = Snooze
Paula = Cute performance but I could not wait for it to be over half was through
Ciara = I wish the dance moves were for a better song
Taylor = Skipped her performance
Ariana = Cute performance but predictable
The Rest = Skipped their performances