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Taylor Swift’s trademark dispute with Las Vegas showgirl Maren Wade heads to court as Swift argues her album title The Life of a Showgirl is a protected expressive work and seeks to block Wade’s merch, while Wade alleges reverse confusion and asks for an emergency injunction; the judge did not issue an immediate ruling at the hearing.
Travis Kelce is reportedly wrestling with the intense public spotlight and the limitations that come with dating Taylor Swift as their upcoming wedding approaches, with sources saying he dislikes the constraints of their high‑profile romance.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted courtside at the Cavaliers–Knicks game in Cleveland, coordinating denim outfits—Swift in a patchwork Stella McCartney look and Kelce in Louis Vuitton denim—paired with luxe accessories and Cavaliers-inspired touches, continuing Swift’s long-running game-day denim tradition.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest-list choice—no plus-one for a single guest—sparks a discussion about wedding etiquette. Traditional guidance suggests inviting spouses or partners as part of a guest’s package, and the piece notes Swift’s reasoning while urging couples to set clear, consistent rules for their own events.
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+.
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.
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.