Queen Latifah will return to host the 52nd American Music Awards, set for Memorial Day, May 25 on CBS, the network and Dick Clark Prodcutions announced Monday. This will be Queen Latifah’s second time as host of the awards, having previously co-hosted in 1995.
“I am so excited to return to the American Music Awards stage to host this year,” said Latifah. “It’s been an incredible year for music and there is no better place to celebrate than in Vegas.”
The 2026 AMAs will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, its first time at the venue. The show will air live coast-to-coast at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Queen Latifah back as host of the American Music Awards,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “A true powerhouse and trailblazer, she brings a
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