Demi Lovato sings 'Give Your Heart a Break' at People's Choice Awards

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Demi Lovato has been named 'Favourite Pop Artist' at the 2012 People's Choice Awards.

Wearing a sleeveless red dress, the singer took the stage at the awards show to perform her song 'Give Your Heart a Break'.

Lovato beat out fellow nominees Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, Rihanna and Beyonc.

"Thank you guys so much," the singer said on accepting the accolade. "This award is amazing. The nominees that I was up against are people that I look up to and aspire to be some day."

Lovato went on to thank her fans, adding: "You guys are absolutely amazing. I love you guys so much."

The entertainer recently suggested that she and Wilmer Valderrama have ended their relationship.

She has said that she would like to work with rapper Eminem.

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Watch Demi Lovato performing at the People's Choice Awards 2012 below: