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The 52nd American Music Awards will air live from Las Vegas, with Taylor Swift topping the list of nominees. Queen Latifah will host a ceremony honoring Billy Idol and Karol G, featuring performances from a wide range of artists. The event can be streamed live on CBS platforms.
Facts First
- Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations for the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs)
- Queen Latifah will host the ceremony honoring Billy Idol and Karol G with special awards
- The show airs live from Las Vegas and can be streamed on CBS, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, or Paramount+ Premium
- Billy Idol and Karol G are scheduled to perform alongside a lineup including Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, and Twenty One Pilots
- Nominations are determined by sales, streaming, airplay, and touring data from Billboard and Luminate
What Happened
The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) will air live from Las Vegas, with Taylor Swift receiving eight nominations. Sabrina Carpenter, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, and Sombr each received seven nominations. Queen Latifah will host the ceremony, which will honor Billy Idol with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Karol G with the International Artist Award of Excellence.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a fan of popular music, you can watch a major awards show celebrating the year's top artists. You can stream the ceremony live on CBS, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, or with a Paramount+ Premium account. If you have a Paramount+ essential subscription, you can watch the show on demand the next day. The event may also introduce you to new performers and celebrate established artists.
What's Next
The ceremony will air live and will honor the nation's troops for Memorial Day. The show is produced by Dick Clark Productions, which was founded by Dick Clark when he created the award show in 1974.