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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.
Rolling Stone’s recap of the 2026 American Music Awards notes Queen Latifah hosting, Taylor Swift leading nominations with eight, BTS taking Artist of the Year, and 11 new award categories being introduced; the article provides the full winners list across all major categories.
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.
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.
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+.
The 2026 American Music Awards air tonight on CBS and Paramount+ from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, featuring performances by Billy Idol (receiving a lifetime achievement award), Keith Urban, Teyana Taylor, Hootie and the Blowfish, New Kids on the Block, The Pussycat Dolls with Busta Rhymes, and BTS; Queen Latifah hosts; Taylor Swift leads nominations with eight, with Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and Sombr close behind with seven. Voting remains open for select categories through the first half hour of the show.
Queen Latifah will serve as The Voice's fourth coach for Season 30, joining Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Riley Green; it marks Latifah's first coaching stint on the NBC music competition, though she has appeared as a guest judge on other reality shows. Season 30, launching in the fall, will feature former coaches and mentors returning for guest appearances.
Taylor Swift leads the 52nd American Music Awards nominations with eight nods, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR with seven each. Queen Latifah will host the live May 25, 2026 ceremony from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, airing at 8:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+. Fan voting is open via VoteAMAs.com and the AMAs social channels, with voting wrapping May 8, 2026 (except Social Song of the Year and Tour of the Year). Nominations are based on Billboard and Luminate data covering March 21, 2025–March 26, 2026.
The 2024 Kennedy Center Honors celebrated influential artists in the U.S., with Queen Latifah hosting the event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Attendees included the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, and other A-list celebrities, showcasing a night of glamour and recognition for contributions to the arts.
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards saw "The Color Purple" win big, taking home 11 awards including best motion picture, while Usher was named Entertainer of the Year. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the televised ceremony featured emotional speeches from winners like Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson, who addressed issues of pay inequality in Hollywood. The event also honored New Edition and Amanda Gorman, with performances by Andra Day and recognition for Ava DuVernay and Cord Jefferson.
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards will honor Black creatives in film, television, and music, with Queen Latifah returning as host. June Ambrose has been named 2024 NAACP Image Awards Fashion Vanguard, and some of the best dressed stars in NAACP Awards history include Zendaya and Lupita Nyong’o. The nominees for various categories have also been announced, with Usher, H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion, and Ciara among the honorees.
Janet Jackson and Queen Latifah attended the Thom Browne runway show during New York Fashion Week, showcasing their stylish ensembles. Janet sported a preppy jumpsuit with a white coat and sleek heels, while Queen Latifah wowed in a dramatic black coat and circular purse. The star-studded event also saw celebrities like Anna Wintour, Rachel Brosnahan, and Danai Gurira in attendance, all dressed to impress. The runway show featured models in various chic and stylish outfits, including snow-covered sets and dramatic details.
As the 66th Grammy Awards approach, a look back at some of the most shocking and controversial moments in Grammy history includes Milli Vanilli's lip-synching scandal, a performance artist interrupting Bob Dylan on stage, Jennifer Lopez's iconic green dress that led to the creation of Google Images, M.I.A's performance while heavily pregnant, and Queen Latifah officiating a mass wedding during Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' performance of "Same Love."
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will feature headliners The Rolling Stones, along with Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah, and Jon Batiste, as well as other acts such as Hozier, The Killers, and Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals. The festival will take place over two weekends, starting April 25 and ending May 5, with a special celebration of Jimmy Buffett and a focus on Colombian music and culture at the Cultural Exchange Pavilion.
The 2023 Kennedy Center Honors celebrated the achievements of Billy Crystal, Renee Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick. CBS will broadcast the event, and Norah O'Donnell provides a preview of the highlights.