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How to watch the 2025 American Music Awards: everything you need to know

The one and only Jennifer Lopez will be hosting the event


Jovita Trujillo
Senior Writer
MAY 23, 2025 4:01 PM EDT

The American Music Awards are right around the corner. It's the biggest fan-voted music event of the year, and the biggest, chart-topping names will be in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) at the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort. It's going to be a day and night full of star-studded performances, special tributes, and, of course, red-carpet fashion. HOLA! USA will cover the red carpet and awards, so stay tuned to our social media accounts and online to catch the hottest, jaw-dropping moments. Here's everything you need to know until then. 

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JLo will be the hostest with the mostest

How to watch:

Live broadcast: Monday, May 26 at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on CBS

Streaming in the U.S.: Paramount+ for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Harmony (Penske Media’s live stream platform across Variety, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and more)

Replays:

  •  MTV – Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 PM ET
  •  CMT – Wednesday, May 28 at 9:00 PM ET
  •  BET – Thursday, May 29 at 10:00 PM ET

Who’s involved?

Host and performer: Jennifer Lopez

Special honorees and performers:

  •  Janet Jackson (Icon Award recipient)
  •  Rod Stewart (Lifetime Achievement Award recipient)

Other performers include:

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Gloria Estefan
  •  Benson Boone
  • Blake Shelton
  • Gloria Estefan
  • Gwen Stefani
  • Lainey Wilson
  • Reneé Rapp, and more.

Presenters and guests:

  • Alix Earle
  • Cara Delevingne
  • Ciara
  • Dan + Shay
  • Dylan Efron
  • Jordan Chiles
  • Kai Cenat
  • Megan Moroney
  • Nikki Glaser
  • Shaboozey
  • Tiffany Haddish
  • Wayne Brady and more.

Special Memorial Day moments

In partnership with the Easy Day Foundation, the AMAs will honor veterans and active-duty service members with special performances, inspirational stories, and an award recognizing a marquee talent who supports the veteran community.

What to know about the AMAs

The American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted music awards show, celebrating today’s most influential artists and their fans. This year’s nominees are based on Billboard and Luminate data from March 22, 2024, to March 20, 2025.

Who is leading the nominations?

Kendrick Lamar is performing at this year's Super Bowl© Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar is leading with 10 nominations

Kendrick Lamar leads with ten nominations, followed by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey with seven nominations each. Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and Taylor Swift follow with six.

The 2025 AMAs are produced by Dick Clark Productions. Following the success of the 50th Anniversary Special in 2024, this year’s show promises unforgettable performances and moments.

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