00:00Our biggest thanks and gratitude, as always, goes to the ARMYs all over the world.
00:07BTS won big, Sombra rocked the stage, and Cat's Eye put their pinkies up.
00:12We're breaking down all the moments you need to see from the 2026 American Music Awards.
00:18Queen Latifah hosted the show on Monday, where global sensation BTS made their long-awaited
00:23AMA's return, marking their first appearance at an awards show in four years.
00:28The group kicked off the ceremony, which aired live on CBS and Paramount Plus from Las Vegas,
00:33with the pre-taped performance of Hooligan from their concert in town the night before.
00:41BTS also took home all three awards for which they were nominated,
00:45Song of the Summer, Best Male K-pop Artist, and the Top Prize of Artist of the Year.
00:50Thank you for personally following us on tour and showing so much love.
00:59Other three-time winners included Sombra, who took home trophies for Best Rock Alternative Song,
01:05Best Rock Alternative Album, and Breakthrough Rock Alternative Artist,
01:09as well as delivered an intense performance of his track Homewrecker, complete with waterworks.
01:18And Cat's Eye, who performed their song Pinky Up, took home the awards for Best Music Video,
01:24Breakthrough Pop Artist, and New Artist of the Year.
01:27We've always been on a mission to celebrate diversity and represent our people and our cultures.
01:33Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Sabrina Carpenter, and the singing voices of Huntrix, EJ, Audrey Nuna,
01:39and Rae Ami from K-pop Demon Hunters, also took home three awards each.
01:43Oh, wow. Thank you to all the fans that voted.
01:46K-pop Demon Hunters would not be what it is without our passionate fandom.
01:51EJ even took home a fourth award with a Best Soundtrack win for K-pop Demon Hunters.
01:55Other memorable moments included Billy Idol being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
02:00He delivered unempowering acceptance speech before performing a medley of his hits,
02:05ending with Dancing With Myself.
02:12Meanwhile, Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker received the Veterans Voice Award,
02:17and Carol G was honored with the International Artist Award of Excellence.
02:21Hootie and the Blowfish and Carol G also both took the stage for show-stopping performances.
02:26Additional performers included New Kids on the Block, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, Teddy Swims,
02:33Tiana Taylor, 21 Pilots, and the Pussycat Dolls, who delivered a medley of their new track,
02:39Club Song, mixed with throwback hits like Buttons and Don't Ya.
02:46And speaking of a throwback,
02:48Black Eyed Peas accepted the award for Best Throwback Song for Rock That Body.
02:52Group member Fergie got emotional and spoke about how happy she was to receive the trophy
02:57alongside her longtime friends.
02:59What a moment! What a moment!
03:01For more memorable moments from this year's American Music Awards and the full list of winners,
03:06go to THR.com.
03:08This is The Hollywood Reporter News.
Comments