The 2025 American Music Awards lit up Las Vegas on Monday (May 26), featuring performances from some of the world’s biggest stars as well as prizes celebrating the most major moments in music this past year.
Kicking off the show was host Jennifer Lopez, who opened with an eye-catching dance performance set to a hodgepodge of hits from the last 12 months, featuring tracks by Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more. Other performers throughout the night included Alex Warren, Reneé Rapp, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, Gloria Estefan and Benson Boone, as well Janet Jackson – who took home the Icon award just after finishing out a medley of her smashes – and Rod Stewart, this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree.
In between the live showcases were the presentations of awards, including artist of the year and new artist of the year – which went to Billie Eilish and Gracie Abrams, respectively, with both singers accepting via pre-taped videos as they continue touring abroad. Kendrick Lamar had the most nominations of the night with 10 total, followed by Post Malone with eight, and Eilish, Roan and ‘Boozey with seven. Ultimately, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars won collaboration of the year for Billboard Hot 100-topping hit “Die With a Smile,” while Eminem took home favorite male hip-hop artist and SZA accepted favorite female R&B artist as well as favorite R&B song for “Saturn.”
All in all, the 2025 ceremony was a memorable one. Whether you missed out on the AMAs this year or just want to relive the program, keep reading to see the best photos of the night below.
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.
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Becky G & Manuel Turizo
Image Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty ImagesBecky G and Manuel Turizo perform onstage during the 51st American Music Awards at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 26, 2025.
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Shaboozey & Benson Boone
Image Credit: Christopher PolkShaboozey and Benson Boone at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Alex Warren
Image Credit: Rich PolkAlex Warren onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Heidi Klum & Nikki Glaser
Image Credit: Christopher PolkHeidi Klum and Nikki Glaser at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Lainey Wilson
Image Credit: Gilbert FloresLainey Wilson and band at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Gloria Estefan
Image Credit: Rich PolkGloria Estefan onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Shaboozey & Megan Moroney
Image Credit: Christopher PolkShaboozey and Megan Moroney at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Janet Jackson
Image Credit: Rich PolkJanet Jackson performs onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Gilbert FloresJennifer Lopez at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Kai Cenat & Alix Earle
Image Credit: Rich PolkKai Cenat and Alix Earle onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Lainey Wilson
Image Credit: Gilbert FloresLainey Wilson at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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SZA
Image Credit: Rich PolkSZA onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Tiffany Haddish
Image Credit: Rich PolkTiffany Haddish speaks onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Gilbert FloresJennifer Lopez at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Ciara
Image Credit: Gilbert FloresCiara at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Nikki Glaser
Image Credit: Rich PolkNikki Glaser at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Rod Stewart
Image Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty ImagesRod Stewart accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award onstage during the 51st American Music Awards at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 26, 2025.
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Lainey Wilson
Image Credit: Rich PolkLainey Wilson performs onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Benson Boone
Image Credit: Rich PolkBenson Boone at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Becky G
Image Credit: Rich PolkBecky G at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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SZA
Image Credit: Rich PolkSZA at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Rich PolkJennifer Lopez performs onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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SZA
Image Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty ImagesSZA accepts the Favorite R&B Song award for “Saturn” from US actress Tiffany Haddish onstage during the 51st American Music Awards at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 26, 2025.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesJennifer Lopez speaks onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Rich PolkJennifer Lopez performs onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Renee Rapp
Image Credit: Rich PolkRenee Rapp performs onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Janet Jackson
Image Credit: Christopher PolkJanet Jackson at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas.