2026 AMAs live updates: BTS is the first performance of the night, introduced by host Queen Latifah
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Key Points:
- The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) are taking place tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, featuring a live broadcast with performances, surprise appearances, and a star-studded lineup.
- Queen Latifah is hosting the event, with performers including Karol G, Hootie & the Blowfish, Keith Urban, Maluma, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, and Twenty One Pilots, among others.
- Presenters come from diverse backgrounds, including musicians like Hilary Duff and Ludacris, actors such as Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs, and comedians Nikki Glaser and Matt Rife.
- Taylor Swift leads the nominations with eight, including major categories like Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, and holds the record as the most decorated AMA artist with 40 wins, though she will not attend the event.
- The show promises potential viral moments, surprise guests, and memorable highlights, airing on CBS and Paramount+ with live updates and coverage throughout the night.