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Queen Latifah Hosts 52nd American Music Awards on CBS

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Queen Latifah will host the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) on Monday night, returning to a role she last held in 1995. The ceremony, honoring Billy Idol and Karol G, will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Taylor Swift leads the nominees with eight nominations.

Facts First

  • Queen Latifah is hosting the 52nd AMAs, a role she last held in 1995
  • The ceremony airs live on CBS Monday at 8 p.m. ET and streams on Paramount+
  • Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations, followed by Sabrina Carpenter, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, and Sombr with seven each
  • Billy Idol will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Karol G the International Artist Award of Excellence
  • Performers include Billy Idol, Karol G, New Kids on the Block, and the Pussycat Dolls + Busta Rhymes

What Happened

Queen Latifah will host the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) on Monday night, returning to a hosting role she last held in 1995. The ceremony, produced by Dick Clark Productions, will air live on CBS from Las Vegas. Billy Idol will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Karol G will be honored with the International Artist Award of Excellence; both are scheduled to perform. Nominations are determined by sales, streaming, airplay, and touring data from Billboard and Luminate, with Taylor Swift leading this year's field with eight nominations.

Why this Matters to You

If you're a music fan, you can watch the ceremony live on CBS or stream it live via a Paramount+ Premium account. If you have a Paramount+ Essential subscription, you can watch the show on demand the next day. The event honors the nation's troops for Memorial Day and features a wide range of performers, which may offer a diverse viewing experience. Queen Latifah intends to release new music this year, which could mean new songs from the host following the event.

What's Next

The ceremony will air live on Monday, May 25, at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT. Red carpet coverage begins earlier on Variety at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET. Following the broadcast, the show will be available on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers in the U.S. Queen Latifah's upcoming music... is likely to be a mixture of hip hop, jazz, and soul genres.

Perspectives

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Queen Latifah expresses enthusiasm for hosting the awards, noting her intention to 'facilitate their greatness' by studying nominees to ensure an engaging experience. She also discusses her musical motivations, including a desire to release new music that reflects her unique style and her preference for the 'proper rehearsal' found in musicals.
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Music Commentators observe Queen Latifah's admiration for Taylor Swift, highlighting her belief that Swift's success stems from relatable songwriting and an image of someone who 'wanted to stick up for people rather than talk down to people'.
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Streaming Service Advertisers promote DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV as 'the best way to stream the AMAs live online at no cost' through their current free trial offers.