American Music Awards Photo Gallery: See EJAE, Rei Ami, Katseye, Sombr, Karol G, Teyana Taylor and Other Stars on the Red Carpet and Backstage

May 25, 2026 5:39pm PT American Music Awards Photo Gallery: See EJAE, Rei Ami, Katseye, Sombr, Karol G, Teyana Taylor and Other Stars on the Red Carpet and Backstage

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The American Music Awards are drawing some of the biggest stars in music to Las Vegas to perform present or collect honors on the three-hour CBS/Paramount+ telecast, and Variety has photographers on the carpet and backstage to capture all the looks heating up Memorial Day weekend.

Queen Latifah is hosting, and among those making their way to the stage to perform are Sombr, Katseye, Karol G, lifetime achievement honoree Billy Idol, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor and New Kids on the Block. Others parading their best couture on the blue carpet have included “KPop Demon Hunters” singers EJAI and Rei Ami, John Legend, Linda Perry, Bebe Rexha, Nikki Glaser, Tinashe, Melanie Martinez and Maluma. Scroll down to see all these stars and more…

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