American Music Awards Photo Gallery: Katseye, Karol G, EJAI and More
Chris Willma·2026-05-26·via Variety
American Music Awards Photo Gallery: See EJAE, Rei Ami, Katseye, Sombr, Karol G, Teyana Taylor and Other Stars on the Red Carpet
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The American Music Awards are drawing some of the biggest stars in music to Las Vegas to perform present or collect honors on the three-hour CBS/Paramount+ telecast, and Variety has photographers on the carpet and backstage to capture all the looks heating up Memorial Day weekend.
Queen Latifah is hosting, and among those making their way to the stage to perform are Sombr, Katseye, Karol G, lifetime achievement honoree Billy Idol, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor and New Kids on the Block. Others parading their best couture on the blue carpet have included “KPop Demon Hunters” singers EJAI and Rei Ami, John Legend, Linda Perry, Bebe Rexha, Nikki Glaser, Tinashe, Melanie Martinez and Maluma. Scroll down to see all these stars and more…
Sombr at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Lara Raj, Sophia Laforteza, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini and Yoonchae of KATSEYE at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Ejae at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Rei Ami at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Karol G at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Teddy Swims at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Teyana Taylor at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Rei Ami and Ejae at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Nikki Glaser at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Billy Idol at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Tinashe at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Maluma at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Alysa Liu at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Queen Latifah at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Melanie Martinez at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Leon Thomas III at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Linda Perry and Sombr at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Megan Skiendiel of KATSEYE at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Daniela Avanzini of KATSEYE at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Sophia Laforteza of KATSEYE at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Lara Raj of KATSEYE at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jim Sonefeld, Mark Bryan, Darius Rucker and Dean Felber at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Mariah the Scientist at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Riley Green at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Lara Raj of KATSEYE at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Paula Abdul at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Teyana Taylor at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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