Several new artists have now been confirmed to perform at the forthcoming American Music Awards ceremony.

The event, which will take place on November 18 in California, will feature live sets from the likes of P!nk, Taylor Swift, 'Pound The Alarm' star Nicki Minaj and Christina Aguilera, but three new acts have also signed up to take part.

'Die Young' pop sensation Ke$ha and Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber will treat fans to live performances at the ceremony, and R&B favourite Usher has been added to the bill.

The 2012 American Music Awards will air live on ABC from L.A.'s Nokia Theatre at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and at the moment the nominations are being led by Minaj and Rihanna, who currently have an impressive four nods each.

Listen to Ke$ha's new single, 'Die Young', below: