See the Best Fashions from the Star-Studded 2026 American Music Awards Red Carpet!
The 52nd American Music Awards, hosed by Queen Latifah, will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the largest venue in the show's history, tonight to honor the most influential artists and songs of today alongside unforgettable performances and special moments in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music.
But before the awards are handed out and the performances begin, the stars will make their way down the red carpet-and Parade takes you there.
Come back to check out the 2026 red-carpet gallery to see who earns fashion honors.
The star-packed performance lineup for the night features Billy Idol, KAROL G, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, New Kids on the Block, The Pussycat Dolls + Busta Rhymes, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, and Twenty-One Pilots. Also, a special live appearance by BTS.
Presenters will include Alysa Liu, Anthony Ramos, EJAE, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Hannah Berner, Hilary Duff, Jason Derulo, John Legend, Lisa Rinna, Ludacris, Mariah the Scientist, Matt Rife, Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs, Melanie Martinez, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul, REI AMI, and Russell Dickerson.
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Also, Billy Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his incomparable career and body of work, unparalleled contributions to music and continued influence on generations of artists and fans. The punk icon will deliver a medley of some of his biggest hits, marking his first time on the AMAs stage since presenting in 2004 and his first AMAs performance ever.
In addition, Darius Rucker, who will perform with Hootie & the Blowfish, will receive the Veterans Voice Award presented by USAA's Honor Through Action for his longstanding personal commitment to organizations like Military Warriors Support Foundation, with which he helped provide 20+ mortgage-free homes to veterans. Throughout his career, Rucker has also performed on multiple overseas USO tours and at events in support of veterans such as the DoD Warrior Games.
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The 52nd American Music Awards airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT PT on CBS Television and streaming on Paramount+.
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Here are a few pics from the 52nd American Music Awards to tide you over until the 2026 AMA red-carpet looks arrive.
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM.