Affectionate Justin and Selena put on show of unity

Their romance has been rocked recently by secret love child claims. But Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez’s relationship is clearly made of stonger stuff. In a show of unity, the young sweethearts attended the 2011 American Music Awards together.

Arriving in a white Rolls Royce and channelling old Hollywood glamour in vintage ensembles, the couple posed together affectionately on the red carpet. And in true gentleman fashion, 17-year-old Justin – smart in a black tux and bow tie - held his 19-year-old's girlfriend long, flowing train as they made their way inside. The gorgeous Disney star was wearing a shimmering silk, backless Giorgio Armani gown with a champagne hue that perfectly set off her olive skin. And other attendees had the same idea. Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson and Heidi Klum were just a few of the guests who had opted for metallic gowns.

Artist of the Year winner Taylor wore a gold sequinned floor length Reem Acra gown, whilst Jennifer showed off her impressive weight loss results in a silver Jenny Packham minidress. And supermodel Heidi put her endless legs on display in a laser cutout silver minidress.The dazzling set joined a host of famous faces including Katy Perry , Ellie Goulding and Mary J Blige. Quirky popstar Katy wore a white, Chinese-style sequinned Vivienne Westwood dress and her famously colourful hair had been dyed a purple hue.The starry crowd was treated to a show-stopping, acrobatic performance from Jennifer Lopez, followed by her ex-husband Marc Anthony and Mary J Blige.