The ceremony begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.

See every celebrity look from the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet

The ceremony begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.

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on May 25, 2026 6:51 p.m. ET

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Twenty One Pilots at the 2026 AMAs in Las Vegas. Credit:

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There's nothing like holding an awards show on Memorial Day!

Instead of kicking off the summer with a barbecue, music's biggest stars are hitting the red carpet at the 52nd annual American Music Awards. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the show will air live tonight from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.

Before the show begins, check out photos of KJ Apa, Twenty One Pilots, and more.

Billy Idol attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McInTyre, Danny Wood, and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block

Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McInTyre, Danny Wood, and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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KJ Apa (a.k.a. Mr. Fantasy)

KJ Apa (a.k.a. Mr. Fantasy) attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Katseye attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots

Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Sombr attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Jim Sonefeld, Mark Bryan, Darius Rucker, and Dean Felber of Hootie & the Blowfish

Jim Sonefeld, Mark Bryan, Darius Rucker, and Dean Felber of Hootie & the Blowfish attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Robby Takac and John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls and their daughters

Robby Takac, Hana Takac, Liliana Rzeznik, and John Rzeznik attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Rei Ami attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Anthony Ramos

Anthony Ramos attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Sasha Sofine and Steve Aoki

Sasha Sofine and Steve Aoki attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Hannah Berner

Hannah Berner attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Jordan Chiles

Jordan Chiles attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Elevator Boys

The Elevator Boys attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Lindsay Price

Lindsay Price attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Marciano Brunette and Jessi Draper

Marciano Brunette and Jessi Draper attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Amaya Espinal

Amaya Espinal attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Ezra Sosa attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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XG attend the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Matt Rife attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Chelley Bissainthe

Chelley Bissainthe attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Haley Kalil attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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JaNa Craig attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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Dee Valladares

Dee Valladares attends the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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