2026 American Music Awards: Red Carpet Arrivals from Las Vegas

The entertainment world descended on Las Vegas for the 2026 American Music Awards, held Monday evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The star-studded affair aired live at 8/7c on CBS, with Queen Latifah returning to the hosting duties more than 30 years after her previous time behind the microphone.

Taylor Swift dominated the evening's nominations slate with eight total nods, leading the field of contenders across multiple categories.

The guest list featured a diverse mix of music industry figures, performers, and celebrities. Among those in attendance were David Guetta, Paula Abdul, Bebe Rexha, Teddy Swims, Billy Idol, and Hootie & the Blowfish. The evening also drew appearances from Nikki Glaser, Melanie Martinez, Riley Green, Steve Aoki, and Russell Dickerson.

Additional notable guests included Queen Latifah alongside partner Eboni Nichols, Anthony Ramos, Jordan Chiles, KATSEYE, Hannah Berner, Matt Rife, Donnie Wahlberg, and performers including Twenty One Pilots, EJAE, Rei Ami, Sombr, and Mr. Fantasy.