2025 American Music Awards: Finest Photographs

The 2025 American Music Awards lit up Las Vegas on Monday (Could 26), that includes performances from a few of the world’s greatest stars in addition to prizes celebrating essentially the most main moments in music this previous yr. 

Kicking off the present was host Jennifer Lopez, who opened with an attention-grabbing dance efficiency set to a hodgepodge of hits from the final 12 months, that includes tracks by Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and extra. Different performers all through the evening included Alex Warren, Reneé Rapp, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, Gloria Estefan and Benson Boone, as properly Janet Jackson – who took house the Icon award simply after ending out a medley of her smashes – and Rod Stewart, this yr’s Lifetime Achievement honoree. 

In between the dwell showcases have been the shows of awards, together with artist of the yr and new artist of the yr – which went to Billie Eilish and Gracie Abrams, respectively, with each singers accepting through pre-taped movies as they proceed touring overseas. Kendrick Lamar had essentially the most nominations of the evening with 10 complete, adopted by Publish Malone with eight, and Eilish, Roan and ‘Boozey with seven. Finally, Woman Gaga and Bruno Mars received collaboration of the yr for Billboard Hot 100-topping hit “Die With a Smile,” whereas Eminem took house favourite male hip-hop artist and SZA accepted favourite feminine R&B artist in addition to favourite R&B tune for “Saturn.” 

All in all, the 2025 ceremony was a memorable one. Whether or not you missed out on the AMAs this yr or simply wish to relive this system, preserve studying to see the very best images of the evening under. 

The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a three way partnership between Eldridge Industries and Billboard guardian firm Penske Media.