Music’s biggest names delivered show-stopping fashion at the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet on Monday.
Hilary Duff, 38, shimmered in a metallic silver Rabanne dress with a plunging neckline at the star-studded ceremony, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Nevada.
She rounded out the sizzling ensemble with open-toe silver heels, opting to wear her blonde hair cascading down in a sleek, straight style.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, 41, wowed in a cleavage-baring cream silk dress that showed off her legs.
Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor, 35, had all eyes on her in a daring violet gown with a thigh-high leg slit.
The One Battle After Another star was joined by her daughters Junie, 10, and Rue Rose, five.
Hilary Duff, 38, and Nikki Glaser, 41, led the glamour at the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet on Monday
Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor, 35, had all eyes on her in a daring violet gown with a thigh-high leg slit
Meanwhile, Queen Latifah donned a glamorous fuzzy white fur coat ahead of her hosting duties.
Chrissy Teigen joined her husband John Legend at the event. Teigen showed off her toned arms in an orange beaded Raisa Vanessa gown, while Legend rocked a tan coat and pants.
Model Haley Kalil sizzled in a sheer, white wet-look dress that perfectly hugged her figure.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper opted for an elegant black and white gown.
TV personality Mia Calabrese channeled Jennifer Lopez in a plunging green peacock dress reminiscent of the iconic Versace look the singer wore at the 2000 Grammys.
The Love Island alum JaNa Craig turned heads in a bright animal print maxi dress.
Singer Tinashe wowed in a bridal white lace off-the-shoulder Blumarine dress.
Actress Natalie Alyn Lind put on a leggy display in a bright yellow mini dress with pointed-toe heels and a matching clutch.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Lisa Barlow and husband John Barlow were also in attendance.
Love Island USA beauty Amaya Espinal stunned in a revealing halter neck dress.
South Korean singer Rei Ami showed off her legs in a metallic mini dress, while comedian Hannah Berner was a bombshell in a red corset look.
2026 American Music Awards winners at a glance
Artist of the Year: BTS
Song of the Year: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami
Social Song of the Year: Tyla – CHANEL
Best Female R&B Artist: SZA
Best Latin Album: Karol G – Tropicoqueta
Best Rock/Alternative Song: sombr – back to friends
Best Throwback Song: Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body
International Artist of Excellence: Karol G
New Artist of the Year: KATSEYE
Tour of the Year: Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
Breakthrough Country Artist: Sam Barber
Breakthrough R&B Artist: Leon Thomas
Best Rock/Alternative Artist: Twenty One Pilots
Best Rock/Alternative Album: sombr – I Barely Know Her
Song of the Summer: BTS – SWIM
Lifetime Achievement Award: Billy Idol
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Duff shimmered in a metallic silver Rabanne dress with a plunging neckline at the star-studded ceremony, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Nevada
She commanded the red carpet in the eye-catching look
The singer rocked picture perfect glam
Glaser’s dress highlighted her toned legs
Taylor paired her look with snakeskin heels
She also accessorized with a long matching shawl
She was joined by her daughters Junie, 10, and Rue Rose, five
Chrissy Teigen accompanied her husband John Legend at the event
Teigen showed off her toned arms in an orange beaded Raisa Vanessa gown
Queen Latifah donned a glamorous fuzzy white fur coat ahead of her hosting duties
The star was joined by her family at the event
Black Eyed Peas star Fergie commanded attention in a racy minidress and towering heels as she posed for red carpet photos at the event on Monday evening
The singer completed her look with a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses while posing for photos
Tinashe wowed in a bridal white lace off-the-shoulder Blumarine dress. Model Haley Kalil was one of the first to hit the red carpet, turning heads in a sheer, white wet-look dress
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper opted for an elegant black and white gown
The reality TV star wore her brunette tresses in voluminous locks
Love Island USA beauty Amaya Espinal stunned in a revealing halter neck dress. Her fellow Love Island alum JaNa Craig turned heads in a bright animal print maxi dress
Actress Natalie Alyn Lind put on a leggy display in a bright yellow mini dress with pointed-toe heels and a matching clutch
Comedian Hannah Berner was a bombshell in a red corset dress
TV personality Mia Calabrese channeled Jennifer Lopez in a plunging green peacock dress reminiscent of the iconic Versace look the singer wore at the 2000 Grammys
Lindsay Price looked glamorous in a strapless sheer black look
South Korean singer Rei Ami showed off her legs in a metallic mini dress. Kirsy Lovett opted for a pink and black bustier top with a fringe skirt
Mariah the Scientist flashed her toned midriff
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Lisa Barlow and husband John Barlow were also in attendance
Gymnast Jordan Chiles was casually cool in a sparkling blouse and slacks
Billy Idol, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to rock music, showed off his rocker style on the red carpet
The White Wedding hitmaker opted for a pop of color in a bright fushia shirt
Lara Raj, Sophia Laforteza, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini and Yoonchae Jeung of KATSEYE were also present
Kirsy Lovett opted for a pink and black bustier top with a fringe skirt.
Gymnast Jordan Chiles was casually cool in a sparkling blouse and slacks.
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac were joined by daughters Liliana Rzeznik and Hana Takac.
Busta Rhymes mixed textures on the carpet, pairing a crisp white shirt featuring a floral adornment with edgy black leather pants.
First time nominee Sombr showed off his effortlessly cool style and was joined by his mom Bennah Serfaty at the event.
Country hunk Riley Green wore a denim suit and a tan cowboy hat.
Colombian rapper Maluma looked sharp in a grey suit.
Rapper Ludacris kept it cool in a brown leather suit and sneakers.
BTS kicked off the ceremony with an energetic opener while Sombr garnered the first big win of the night during the 52nd Annual American Music Awards (AMAs).
The South Korean boy band brought fans to their feet with a pre-taped performance of their track Hooligan from their Arirang World Tour.
First time nominee Sombr, who landed seven nods, showed off his effortlessly cool style
He was joined by his mom Bennah Serfaty
Country hunk Riley Green wore a denim suit and a tan cowboy hat
Rapper Ludacris kept it cool in a brown leather suit and sneakers. Jason Derulo rocked a leather look as well
Comedian Matt Rife opted for a brown denim outfit
Colombian rapper Maluma looked sharp in a grey suit
French DJ David Guetta wore a silk blue shirt and pants
Busta Rhymes mixed textures on the carpet, pairing a crisp white shirt featuring a floral adornment with edgy black leather pants
Josie Stevens and Steve Stevens made a striking pair
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik (R) and bassist Robby Takac (L) were joined by daughters Liliana Rzeznik and Hana Takac
New Kids on the Block had a reunion with Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight hitting the red carpet together
Dawn Richardson, Roger Rocha, Linda Perry and Christa Hillhouse of 4 Non Blondes joined forces as they posed together at the event
Members of Hootie & The Blowfish were also present
Hootie & The Blowfish then took to the stage to perform some of their hits from over the years including Hold My Hand and Only Wanna Be With You.
Three decades earlier, the band garnered their first AMA win for Pop/Rock New Artist.
Pop icon Taylor Swift – who holds the all-time record for the most AMA wins, with 40 trophies – led the nominations with a huge eight nods in categories including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia and Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl.
Meanwhile, Swift’s protegee Sabrina Carpenter landed seven nominations.
Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, and Sombr also landed seven nominations each, while Ordinary hitmaker Alex Warren and Lady Gaga scored six nods.
First-time nominees included Sombr, Dean, Warren, Katseye, BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, Raye, Role Model, Sienna Spiro and Tate McRae.
Katseye, The Pussycat Dolls, Busta Rhymes, Billy Idol, and New Kids on the Block were among the star-studded performers.
Idol was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to rock music. He joined fellow music icons Diana Ross and Rod Stewart as a recipient of the award.
Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzinger and Ashley Roberts of The Pussycat Dolls gave a sizzling performance
They wore bright red latex bodysuits
The ladies thrilled the crowd
Karol G gave a sizzling performance
She shimmered in a silver look that showed off her gym-honed abs
The singer showed off her incredible choreography
She later accepted the International Artist Award of Excellence
Latifah switched into a bright red look inside
Derulo and Paula Abdul were seen speaking onstage
Glaser was among the presenters
Black Eyed Peas accepted the Best Throwback Song award for Rock That Body (L-R: band-members apl.de.ap, will.i.am, Fergie and Taboo)
Sombr accepted the Best Rock/Alternative Song award
Legend and Teigen cozied up inside
Karol G received the International Artist Award of Excellence while Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker were honored with the Veterans Voice Award in recognition of his support of military organizations.
The American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring the world’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases.
Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
The AMAs will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 starting at 8pmET/5pmPT.
2026 American Music Awards nominations
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bad Bunny
Bruno Mars
BTS – WINNER
Harry Styles
Justin Bieber
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
Morgan Wallen
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Cardi B – AM I THE DRAMA?
Fuerza Regida – 111xpantia
Justin Bieber – SWAG
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
Playboi Carti – MUSIC
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Tate McRae – So Close To What
Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – All The Way
David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – Gone Gone Gone
Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae – What I Want
PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – Stateside
Shaboozey, Jelly Roll – Amen
SOCIAL SONG OF THE YEAR
Disco Lines, Tinashe – No Broke Boys
PinkPantheress – Illegal
Role Model – Sally, When The Wine Runs Out
Tyla – CHANEL – WINNER
Zara Larsson – Lush Life
FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST
Alex Warren
Benson Boone
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
Justin Bieber
BEST POP SONG
Alex Warren – Ordinary
The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – Golden
Olivia Dean – Man I Need
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
BREAKTHROUGH POP ARTIST
KATSEYE
SIENNA SPIRO
Zara Larsson
BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
sombr – I Barely Know Her
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun
BEST MALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Jelly Roll
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Riley Green
Shaboozey
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE
Alex Warren – Ordinary
The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – Golden
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
RAYE – WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!
SIENNA SPIRO – Die on this Hill
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM
BigXthaPlug – I Hope You’re Happy
Megan Moroney – Cloud 9
Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem
Sam Barber – Restless Mind
Tucker Wetmore – What Not To
BEST MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Don Toliver
Kendrick Lamar
Playboi Carti
Tyler, The Creator
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
BEST HIP-HOP SONG
Cardi B – ErrTime
Drake – NOKIA
Gunna, Burna Boy – wgft
Playboi Carti, The Weeknd – Rather Lie
YKNIECE, Quavo, Metro Boomin, Breskii – Take Me Thru Dere
BEST MALE R&B ARTIST
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
Daniel Caesar
PARTYNEXTDOOR
The Weeknd
BEST R&B SONG
Bruno Mars – I Just Might
Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller – It Depends
Kehlani – Folded
Leon Thomas – MUTT
Mariah the Scientist – BURNING BLUE
BEST MALE LATIN ARTIST
Bad Bunny
Junior H
Peso Pluma
Rauw Alejandro
Tito Double P
BEST LATIN ALBUM
Fuerza Regida – 111xpantia
KAROL G – Tropicoqueta – WINNER
Netón Vega – Mi Vida Mi Muerte
Peso Pluma, Tito Double P – DINASTÍA
ROSALÍA – Lux
BREAKTHROUGH LATIN ARTIST
Beéle
Kapo
Netón Vega
BEST ROCK/ALTERNATIVE ARTIST
Deftones
Linkin Park
The Marías
Sleep Token
Twenty One Pilots – WINNER
BREAKTHROUGH ROCK/ALTERNATIVE ARTIST
Geese
Gigi Perez
sombr
BEST ROCK/ALTERNATIVE SONG
Noah Kahan – The Great Divide
Linkin Park – Up From The Bottom
sombr – back to friends – WINNER
Sublime – Ensenada
Tame Impala – Dracula
BEST MALE K-POP ARTIST
ATEEZ
BTS
ENHYPEN
Stray Kids
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
BEST FEMALE K-POP ARTIST
aespa
BLACKPINK
ILLIT
LE SSERAFIM
TWICE
BEST AFROBEATS ARTIST
Burna Boy
MOLIY
Rema
Tyla
Wizkid
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF EXCELLENCE
Karol G – WINNER
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Billy Idol – WINNER
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Alex Warren
Ella Langley
KATSEYE – WINNER
Leon Thomas
Olivia Dean
sombr
SONG OF THE YEAR
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas
The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – Golden – WINNER
Kehlani – Folded
Leon Thomas – MUTT
Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem
Olivia Dean – Man I Need
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
sombr – back to friends
Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
TOUR OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter Tour
Kendrick Lamar, SZA – Grand National Tour
Lady Gaga – The Mayhem Ball
Oasis – Oasis Live ‘25 Tour
Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour – WINNER
BREAKOUT TOUR
Benson Boone – American Heart World Tour
Kali Uchis – The Sincerely, Tour
The Marías – Submarine Tour
Megan Moroney – Am I Okay? Tour
Sleep Token – Even in Arcadia Tour
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
BKATSEYE – Gnarly
ROSALÍA, Björk, Yves Tumor – Berghain
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
Tyla – CHANEL
FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST
Lady Gaga
Olivia Dean
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Taylor Swift
BEST POP ALBUM
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Tate McRae – So Close To What
Taylor Swift – The Life of a Showgirl
BEST FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Ella Langley
Kelsea Ballerini
Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
Miranda Lambert
BEST COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP
Brooks & Dunn
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Treaty Oak Revival
Zac Brown Band
BREAKTHROUGH COUNTRY ARTIST
Sam Barber – WINNER
Tucker Wetmore
Zach Top
BEST COUNTRY SONG
BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – All The Way
Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas
Morgan Wallen – Just In Case
Russell Dickerson – Happen To Me
Shaboozey – Good News
BEST FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
Doechii
GloRilla
Sexyy Red
YKNIECE
BREAKTHROUGH HIP-HOP ARTIST
EsDeeKid
Monaleo
PLUTO
BEST HIP-HOP ALBUM
Cardi B – AM I THE DRAMA?
Don Toliver – OCTANE
Gunna – The Last Wun
Playboi Carti – MUSIC
YoungBoy Never Broke Again – MASA
BEST FEMALE R&B ARTIST
Kehlani
Summer Walker
SZA – WINNER
Teyana Taylor
Tyla
BREAKTHROUGH R&B ARTIST
Leon Thomas – WINNER
Mariah the Scientist
Ravyn Lenae
BEST R&B ALBUM
Bruno Mars – The Romantic
Justin Bieber – SWAG
Leon Thomas – MUTT
Mariah the Scientist – HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY
Summer Walker – Finally Over It
BEST FEMALE LATIN ARTIST
Gloria Estefan
KAROL G
Natti Natasha
ROSALÍA
Shakira
BEST LATIN DUO OR GROUP
Clave Especial
Fuerza Regida
Grupo Firme
Grupo Frontera
Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
BEST LATIN SONG
Bad Bunny – NUEVAYoL
benny blanco, Selena Gomez, The Marías – Ojos Tristes
Fuerza Regida – Marlboro Rojo
Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera – ME JALO
KAROL G – LATINA FOREVA
BEST ROCK/ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
Sleep Token – Even In Arcadia
sombr – I Barely Know Her – WINNER
Tame Impala – Deadbeat
Twenty One Pilots – Breach
Zach Bryan – With Heaven On Top
BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Fred again..
ILLENIUM
John Summit
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
F1 The Album
Hazbin Hotel: Season Two
KPop Demon Hunters
Wicked: For Good
Charli xcx – Wuthering Heights
BEST AMERICANA/FOLK ARTIST
Lord Huron
The Lumineers
Mumford & Sons
Noah Kahan
Tyler Childers
BEST THROWBACK SONG
4 Non Blondes – What’s Up
Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body – WINNER
Goo Goo Dolls – Iris
SONG OF THE SUMMER
Alex Warren – Fever Dream
Bella Kay – iloveitiloveitiloveit
BTS – SWIM – WINNER
Ella Langely – Choosin’ Texas
Harry Styles – American Girls
Noah Kahan – The Great Divide
PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson – Stateside
sombr – Homewrecker
Tame Impala and JENNIE – Dracula
Taylor Swift – Elizabeth Taylor