The American Music Awards are officially back. After a two-year break, the 51st annual AMAs will return on Monday, May 26, 2025, with a star-studded ceremony at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Jennifer Lopez will host the event for the second time, bringing her energy and star power back to the AMAs stage. As the ceremony approaches, here is a complete guide to the 2025 American Music Awards.
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Nominees
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for GNX. He’s followed closely by Post Malone with eight, and Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey with seven each. Other top contenders include Taylor Swift, SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and Morgan Wallen.
Special Honors
Janet Jackson returns to the AMAs stage to receive the Icon Award. The pop legend will also deliver her first televised performance in seven years. Rod Stewart’s iconic career will be celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Performers
The AMAs 2025 stage will feature an impressive mix of legends and rising stars:
• Janet Jackson
• Rod Stewart
• Jennifer Lopez
• Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton
• Gloria Estefan
• Lainey Wilson
• Benson Boone
• Reneé Rapp
• Becky G
• Manuel Turizo
• Alex Warren
Presenters
Alix Earle
Blake Shelton
Cara Delevingne
Ciara
Dan + Shay
Jordan Chiles
Kai Cenat
Megan Moroney
Nikki Glaser
Shaboozey
Tiffany Haddish
Wayne Brady
Heidi Klum
Machine Gun Kelly
Jon Batiste
G-Eazy
How to Watch
The 2025 American Music Awards will air live on Monday, May 26, at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. This year’s ceremony marks a major shift, as the AMAs move from their longtime home on ABC to CBS. Viewers can also stream the event live on Paramount+ with the SHOWTIME plan.
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