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BTS delivered a moody onstage performance of Arirang’s “Hooligan” at the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, featuring red lighting and masked backup dancers as part of their four-night Allegiant Stadium residency; they’re also nominated for three AMAs, including Artist of the Year, amid a busy comeback and world tour.
The 2026 American Music Awards took place in Las Vegas on May 25, with Taylor Swift leading nominations at eight and Queen Latifah returning as host. A wide range of artists won across categories, including HUNTR/X’s EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami for Song of the Year (“Golden”); SZA winning Best Female R&B Artist; KAROL G winning Best Latin Album for Tropicoqueta; and sombr earning Best Rock/Alternative Song for “back to friends.” The show highlighted Swift’s ongoing AMA dominance while others like Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren alsosecured multiple nods.
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+.