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2025 American Music Awards: Kendrick Lamar Leads Nominations, Janet Jackson Returns To Stage After 7 Years — How to Watch

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2025 American Music Awards: Kendrick Lamar Leads Nominations, Janet Jackson Returns To Stage After 7 Years — How to Watch

From Kendrick Lamar's domination to Janet Jackson's long-awaited return, here's your guide to the biggest night in fan-voted music.

When And Where To Watch: The 2025 American Music Awards air live on Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS. Streaming is available exclusively on Paramount Global's (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) Paramount+ with Showtime.

Note: Essential-tier subscribers won't be able to stream live, but can watch it on demand the next day in the U.S.

What To Expect This Year: Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the show will broadcast live from Las Vegas and include a Memorial Day tribute honoring U.S. troops.

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This year's must-see moment? Jackson will perform live for the first time in seven years as she accepts the Icon Award. Meanwhile, Rod Stewart will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Who's Nominated

  • Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations.
  • Post Malone follows with eight.
  • Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey earned seven each.
  • Taylor Swift, SZA, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen and Sabrina Carpenter all landed six.
  • Rising stars Hozier, Zach Bryan and Benson Boone each picked up five.

Nominees are determined using data from Billboard and Luminate, including sales, streaming, radio airplay and touring performance.

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