Glorilla caught up with Chelley Bissainthe & Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the American Music Awards 2026.
Some of music’s biggest stars descended upon the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day Monday (May 25), showing off their best looks on the red carpet at the 2026 American Music Awards.
Everyone from icons to today’s rising stars stunned as they arrived. Among them were Paula Abdul, who rocked a white sculptural gown that included a geometric silver and flesh-toned mermaid skirt; New Kids on the Block in double-breasted suits; Ludacris in a matching oxblood leather suit white shirt and matching kicks; KATSEYE in figure-flaunting looks; Tinashe in a daring white-lace gown and more.
Going into the evening, Taylor Swift led with an impressive eight nominations, with a historic 40 wins already under her belt. Close behind the pop superstar at seven each are Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, sombr and Morgan Wallen. Lady Gaga and Alex Warren are third with six apiece.
The legend Queen Latifah returned to host the 52nd edition of the annual ceremony. She previously cohosted the 1995 show alongside Tom Jones and Lorrie Morgan. Performers this year include BTS, Karol G, Billy Idol (who is also being honored with a lifetime achievement award), NKOTB and KATSEYE. Previously announced stars who are set to take the stage to present the trophies are Olympian Alysa Liu, GloRilla, HUNTR/X singers EJAE and REI AMI, Lisa Rinna, Luda, Abdul and many others.
The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.
Karol G caught up with Chelley Bissainthe & Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the American Music Awards 2026.
Maluma caught up with Chelley Bissainthe & Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the American Music Awards 2026.
BTS started the 2026 American Music Awards off right on Monday (May 25), opening up the ceremony with a show-stopping performance of one of the most energetic tracks off new album ARIRANG.
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Pre-filmed on stage along the group’s ongoing world tour, the showcase by RM, j-hope, Jimin, Jung Kook, SUGA, V and Jin’s ceremony-opening exhibition featured every member getting his special moment in front of the camera. Shrouded in fog and intense red lighting — with ARMY waving their light sticks excitedly in the crowd — the Bangtan Boys hit every note of single “Hooligan” while executing intricate choreography among a group of backup dancers.
“Watch this, watch this beat going hooligan/ We pop out, we actin’ a fool again,” RM spit, staring straight into the camera while looking fly in a leathery black getup, matching his bandmates. “Watch this, watch this beat going hooligan.”
Though pre-recorded outside of the award show venue, BTS’ performance also got the audience at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas revved up for the rest of this year’s AMAs. The boy band is up for several prizes in 2026, including artist of the year.
“Hooligan” appears on BTS’ Billboard 200-topping album ARIRANG, which dropped earlier this year after a two-year hiatus to fulfill military service requirements and pursue solo projects. To date, the track has peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, which ARIRANG lead single “SWIM” topped in April.
The group is currently on a global stadium tour in support of the project. The AMAs in Vegas come halfway through BTS’ four-night stint at Allegiant Stadium in Sin City, with its next two shows slated for May 27 and 28.
The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.
Hilary Duff caught up with Chelley Bissainthe & Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the American Music Awards 2026.
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