Queen Latifah to Host 2026 AMAs as Taylor Swift Tops Nominations

The 2026 American Music Awards will be held Memorial Day at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena with Queen Latifah hosting; Taylor Swift leads nominations with eight, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and Sombr with seven each. The show will feature a star-studded lineup of performers, including Billy Idol, Karol G, Hootie & the Blowfish, Katseye, Keith Urban, Maluma, The Pussycat Dolls with Busta Rhymes, Riley Green, Sombr, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor and Twenty One Pilots, with many nominees in attendance. It airs Monday, May 25 on CBS at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will livestream on Paramount+.