The 2026 American Music Awards are underway, which means stars are gearing up to show off their fabulous style as they hit the red carpet, win awards and watch performances.
Before the show starts, come backstage with us Us to prepare for the event on Monday, May 26, taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Us weekly‘S Amanda Williams began her morning off by prepping her skin for glam with her skincare routine. She applied eye patches before her makeup arrived. Once her makeup was done, she touched up her hair herself to freshen up her blowout. She showed off her latest look to the camera with bling jewelry from Samantha Michael.
This year the fan-voted awards will be hosted by Queen Latifah. Taylor Swift leads the nominations with eight for her album The life of a showgirl. She is nominated in the categories of Artist of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Album of the Year and Best Pop Album. Swift, 36, is also nominated for song of the year, best music video and best pop song for “The Fate of Ophelia” and song of the summer for “Elizabeth Taylor.”
Swift previously attended the awards ceremony in 2022. At the time, she wore a gold jumpsuit with a plunging halter neckline, crystal embellishments and a high waist.
SHADOWwho is expected to perform also compete against each other dean for New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Breakthrough Album of the Year.
Other artists taking the stage to delight the audience with some of their biggest hits include: Karol G, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Twenty-one pilots And Teyana Taylor.
Unlike other awards shows, fans are allowed to attend the event. Tickets are sold via AXS. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. local time. Guests are expected to take their seats at 4:45 p.m
