The 52nd American Music Awards Set for Memorial Day Broadcast The 52nd American Music Awards will air live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, marking the largest venue in the show’s history. The event, hosted by Golden Globe, Grammy, and Emmy award-winning actress, producer, and musician Queen Latifah, will broadcast at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+. The show will feature a mix of performances, awards, and special segments, celebrating the most influential artists and songs of the year. Presenters for the event include Alysa Liu, Anthony Ramos, EJAE, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Hannah Berner, Hilary Duff, Jason Derulo, John Legend, Lisa Rinna, Ludacris, Mariah the Scientist, Matt Rife, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Melanie Martinez, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul, REI AMI, Russell Dickerson, and more. A special live appearance by the K-pop group BTS will also be part of the broadcast. Performers will include Billy Idol, KAROL G, Darius Rucker, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, New Kids on the Block, The Pussycat Dolls, Busta Rhymes, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, and Twenty One Pilots. The ceremony will kick off summer with a star-studded lineup, emphasizing cross-genre and cross-generational music. The event will also highlight the legacy of Queen Latifah, who previously co-hosted the AMAs in 1995. A dedicated segment will feature the “ET Vault Unlocked: Queen Latifah” special on Entertainment Tonight, celebrating her iconic career ahead of the broadcast. A key focus of the night will be the Veterans Voice Award, presented by USAA’s Honor Through Action initiative. Darius Rucker, a lifetime achievement award recipient, will receive the honor for his longstanding support of military communities.#las_vegas #cbs #american_music_awards #mgm_grand_garden_arena #queen_latifah
52nd American Music Awards Set for Las Vegas: Taylor Swift, BTS, and More to Shine The 52nd American Music Awards are set to take place in Las Vegas, with the MGM Grand Garden Arena serving as the stage for performances, surprise appearances, and a star-studded lineup. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the ceremony will feature a mix of established and rising artists, including Karol G, Hootie & the Blowfish, Keith Urban, Katseye, Maluma, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, and Twenty One Pilots. Presenters range from musicians like Hilary Duff and Ludacris to actors such as Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs, comedians like Nikki Glaser and Matt Rife, and a few unexpected connections that will spark curiosity among fans. Taylor Swift, the most-nominated artist with eight entries, will not attend the ceremony despite leading the nominations. Her accolades include Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl, and Song of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia.” She already holds the record for the most AMA wins in history with 40 trophies. While she is absent, the night will spotlight other contenders, including Morgan Wallen, who trails closely in nominations but has historically shied away from awards shows. The event will also honor groundbreaking moments in music history. Billy Idol, a newly announced Rock Hall inductee, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, marking his first-ever AMA performance. Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish will be recognized with the Veterans Voice Award, celebrating his advocacy for veterans and service members. Meanwhile, BTS will make their first awards show appearance in four years, following their hiatus for solo projects and mandatory South Korean military service.#bts #karol_g #american_music_awards #mgm_grand_garden_arena #queen_latifah
