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AMAs 2026: Swift Outpaced by Surprises in Las Vegas

At the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, Taylor Swift led nominations but left without a win, while genre-neutral honors went to Shakira and Tyla. Notable winners included Sam Barber and KATSEYE, with Sombr taking rock/alternative prizes; BTS, KATSEYE and HUNTR/X each won three awards. Several top nominees were snubbed, including Olivia Dean, Alex Warren, Lady Gaga and Morgan Wallen. The AMAs expanded to hip-hop, Latin, K-Pop, Afrobeats and Americana/folk, were hosted by Queen Latifah, and aired on CBS and Paramount+.

via Billboard|

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Rinna Rules Out Pratt for LA Mayor: 'You wouldn’t want me as mayor'

Lisa Rinna told Variety on the AMAs red carpet that she’s a reality TV person and wouldn’t want to be mayor, declining to back Spencer Pratt’s bid for Los Angeles’ top job while joking about past reality-TV crossovers and praising Pratt without joining his campaign.

via Variety|

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Taylor Swift Skips the AMAs as Wedding Buzz Swirls

Taylor Swift did not attend the 2026 American Music Awards despite eight nominations, including artist of the year and Life of a Showgirl for album of the year; People confirmed her absence, and while no official reason was given, speculation ranges from wedding preparations to other commitments. Notably, Swift hasn’t attended AMAs since 2022, though she remains the most-awarded artist in AMAs history with 40 wins.

via The Cut|

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Queen Latifah Readies AMA Return, Teases New Music and Praises Taylor Swift

Queen Latifah is set to host the American Music Awards for the first time since 1995, hints at releasing new music this year, and praises Taylor Swift’s catchy songs, while preparing by listening to nominees’ music and keeping versatility on display for the show.

via Variety|

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entertainment12 hours ago•48 min saved

Taylor Swift Misses AMAs Win as BTS Takes Artist of the Year

Taylor Swift skipped the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas and left with no major wins despite eight nominations, while BTS won Artist of the Year and 'Golden' took Song of the Year (credited to EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami). Swift remains the AMAs’ most‑awarded artist in history with 40 career wins, but did not collect a trophy that night.

via Yahoo News UK|

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BTS Clinches Artist of the Year at 2026 AMAs as Swift Goes 0-for-8

At the 52nd American Music Awards in Las Vegas, BTS won Artist of the Year for the second time, while Taylor Swift—despite eight nominations—went winless. Seven acts tied for the night’s lead with three awards each, including Bruno Mars, Cardi B, KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter, HUNTR/X and Sombr, with wins spanning multiple categories and the show hosted by Queen Latifah.

via Billboard|

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BTS Takes Artist of the Year as Katseye, Sombr, and Golden Sweep AMAs

At the 52nd American Music Awards, BTS won Artist of the Year, Katseye took New Artist of the Year, and Sombr captured multiple rock honors (Best Rock/Alternative Song and Best Rock/Alternative Album, with a third Breakthrough Rock/Alternative Artist award coming off-air). The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack won Best Soundtrack and The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X earned Song of the Year for “Golden.” Sabrina Carpenter claimed Album of the Year for Man’s Best Friend (awards announced after the broadcast), and several artists finished with three wins in total, while Taylor Swift was shut out despite eight nominations.

via Variety|

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BTS Lights Up Las Vegas With Arirang World Tour Spectacle

BTS turned Las Vegas into a full-on ARMY celebration, selling out four Allegiant Stadium shows as part of their Arirang World Tour, delivering a production-heavy, in-the-round show that blends Korean culture with new material like FYA and fan favorites, including a mash-up of Fire, while the city hosted a red-lit activation and the group prepared a special AMA appearance with two more Vegas shows slated for May 27–28.

via Yahoo News UK|

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BTS Dazzles Las Vegas Night 2 of Arirang World Tour With New Song and Citywide Activation

BTS wowed Las Vegas on Night 2 of the Arirang World Tour at Allegiant Stadium, delivering a two-hour, in-the-round show that fused the new track ‘FYA’ with hits like ‘Fake Love,’ ‘Mic Drop,’ and ‘Idol,’ plus two surprises, ‘Black Swan’ and ‘Spinebreaker.’ The production blends Korean culture with a 360-degree stage and a city-wide ‘BTS The City’ activation that lit the Strip red and sparked fireworks as ARMY Bombs illuminated the venue. The four-Night Vegas run continues with additional shows, and BTS is set for a special American Music Awards appearance, with three AMA nominations also highlighted in the piece.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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AMAs 2026: Queen Latifah Hosts Live Las Vegas Show as BTS Returns and Winners Roll In

The 2026 American Music Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah in Las Vegas and airing on CBS/Paramount+, opened with a BTS performance and features a slate of live performances and fan-voted winners, with THR updating the results in real time as Taylor Swift leads with the most nominations.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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Taylor Swift Leads 2026 AMAs as Winners Roll In (Live Update)

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.

via Billboard|

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AMAs 2026 Red Carpet: Unforgettable Vegas Looks

Page Six Style is live updating the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet in Las Vegas, with Queen Latifah hosting and performances by the Pussycat Dolls, Teyana Taylor, Billy Idol and more. The coverage highlights early celebrity looks arriving at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, including Teyana Taylor, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Hilary Duff, Karol G, Maluma, GloRilla, and others, with designer mentions such as Amiri, Dolce & Gabbana, Blumarine, and Rabanne. The AMAs air May 25 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, with DirecTV offering a free streaming option.

via Page Six|

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Queen Latifah to Host Star-Studded 52nd American Music Awards on Memorial Day

The 52nd American Music Awards will air May 25, 2026 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, live coast-to-coast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, with Queen Latifah hosting. The show features a star-studded lineup including Billy Idol, Karol G, Darius Rucker with Hootie & the Blowfish, a live BTS appearance, and performances by artists such as KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, New Kids on the Block, The Pussycat Dolls + Busta Rhymes, Twenty One Pilots, and more. Presenters include Alysa Liu, Anthony Ramos, Hilary Duff, John Legend, Paula Abdul, and others. There will be red-carpet livestreams, an Entertainment Tonight special, a Veterans’ Voice Award presented by USAA, and fan voting for Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year.

via American Music Awards|

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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+.

via Deadline|

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CBS LA Caps AMAs Red Carpet Live From Las Vegas

CBS Los Angeles will air a live American Music Awards red-carpet special from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, hosted by Kalyna Astrinos and Grae Drake, with Queen Latifah serving as host for the night; the 4–5 p.m. PDT red-carpet broadcast on CBS LA streams on CBS News Los Angeles and leads into the AMAs on CBS stations and Paramount+ after the red carpet. Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean and Sombr, with performers including Billy Idol, Keith Urban, Teyana Taylor, Hootie and the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block, The Pussycat Dolls, and a surprise BTS appearance after their military service.

via CBS News|

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