BTS Fanfare, Quick Stage Setups and More Moments From Inside the 2026 American Music Awards

The award show took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, with the K-pop superstar group sweeping their categories.

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New Kids on the Block Rock Vegas With “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” Performance at 2026 American Music Awards

Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood hit the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena amid their Las Vegas residency.

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Billy Idol Delivers Empowering Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech, Closes AMAs With Hit Medley

The '80s rock icon performed "Eyes Without a Face" and "Dancing With Myself."

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Darius Rucker Honored With Veterans Voice Award, Urges “Every Day” Appreciation for Service Members

"We should be striving to live, to become a community and become a country that we deserve what they sacrificed," the Hootie and the Blowfish frontman said, reflecting on his meaningful interactions with those who've served.

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Girl Group KATSEYE Deliver Dance-Heavy “Pinky Up” Performance at 2026 AMAs

The six-member outfit, currently performing as five while member Manon is on hiatus, committed to a tea party and teddy bears theme at the Las Vegas ceremony.

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The Pussycat Dolls Deliver Explosive Medley of “Don’t Cha,” More Hits at 2026 AMAs

The group's three original members Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger and Kimberly Wyatt were joined by Busta Rhymes at the Vegas ceremony.

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BTS Greeted by Screaming Fans in AMAs Return After Four Years

The seven-member group kicked off the Las Vegas event with a pre-taped performance of "Hooligan" from their concert the night before.

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Queen Latifah Hypes Up Crowd as 2026 AMAs Host, Helps BTS Make Awards Show Return

The mc brought "U.N.I.T.Y" to the Las Vegas-set music ceremony.

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