These stars are hitting all the right notes.
The 2025 American Music Awards are here, and the celebrities showed up and showed out on the red carpet.
Among the first stars to arrive was Alix Earle, who donned a bodycon black dress which she paired with black, open-toed heels and a stunning diamond necklace. While on the carpet, the influencer gushed over being chosen as a Dancing with the Stars contestant.
“I used to watch it growing up, and I never thought I would be invited to do such an amazing show and be a star on there, it’s crazy,” she told E! News. “It was a no brainer when I got asked, and I’m excited to challenge myself. It’s going to be definitely a different side for me.”
She added, “And it’ll be time for me to slow down a little bit in my routine, hopefully stay in one place as much as possible, stay away from the airport and just challenge myself.” (For more from the AMAs, tune into E! News tomorrow, May 26 at 11 p.m.)
Heading into the evening, Kendrick Lamar leads the pack of nominees with 10 nods, including nominations for Artist of the Year and Favorite Hip-Hop Male Artist.
Another highly nominated star is Taylor Swift with six nods. If she wins in any of her nominated categories, she will add to her already record-setting 40 AMA wins.
Other veteran nominees with their fingers crossed heading into the night? Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, SZA and Sabrina Carpenter have all earned six nods at this year’s ceremonies.
Other first-time nominees include Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young and Benson Boone.
Plus, the cast of Wicked—including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo—could be flying high having earned a nomination I the Favorite Soundtrack category.
This year’s ceremony is helmed by returning host Jennifer Lopez, who is also set to perform during the show. As CEO of Dick Clark Productions Jay Penske said of the triple threat, “Jennifer’s incredible talent and incomparable stage presence make her the ideal host of the show. We know she will bring her one-of-a-kind energy to the official kick off celebration of summer.”
For a look at the above nominees as well as the many artists in attendance at the 2025 American Music Awards, keep reading.
—Reporting by Rachel Smith
Renee Rapp
There’s no such thing as talking too much about the Sex Lives of College Girls alum’s AMAs look.
Kendra Scott & Zac Brown
Instead of jeans, the country artist wore a suit that fit just right.
Benson Boone
The singer was his own beautiful thing at the AMAs.
Jon Batiste
The artist took his look to a higher level in his tuxedo and bow tie.
Shaboozey
Fans of the singer almost started a riot over his plaid, country-inspired look.
Ciara
The singer knows how to 1, 2 step into a perfect look.
Machine Gun Kelly
The “Emo Girl” singer was all smiles ahead of the AMAs.
Wayne Brady & Maile Masako
The actor took his daughter along as his plus one for the evening.
Nora Fatehi
The artist and actress stunned in her sequined, animal print look.
Rod Stewart
The musical icon was sailing along the AMAs purple carpet.
Heidi Klum
The model walked the carpet in a bold, all black look.
Nikki Glaser
The comedian’s outfit hit the perfect note.
Tiffany Haddish
The actress was a vision in blue.
Dan + Shay
The musical duo’s looks left the crowd speechless.
Becky G
The 28-year-old stunned in a cheetah-print strapless number.
David Guetta & Jessica Ledon
The DJ and his girlfriend coordinated in all black looks.
Jeff Beacher
The LA Showman strikes a pose in all black.
Jordan Chiles
The Olympian’s look deserved gold.
Lainey Wilson
The country star channeled wildflowers for her purple carpet look.
Dylan Efron
The Traitors star looked faithful as ever in his green suit.
Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag
The Hills alums struck a pose on the purple carpet.
Alex Warren
This look was anything but ordinary.
Megan Moroney
Fans of the country singer won’t need caller ID to recognize the artist on the carpet.
Montana Tucker
The 32-year-old stunned in her beige gown.
Alix Earle
The influencer—and soon to be Dancing with the Stars contestant—donned a
Emilio Estefan & Gloria Estefan
The couple stunned as Gloria returtned to the AMAs for the first time in 30 years.
Tucker Halpern & Sophie Hawley-Weld
There weren’t any purple hats in sight, but the Sofi Tukker duo were still primed for dancing on the people.
Pepa
The rapper—real name Sandra Denton—painted a mighty good picture on the purple carpet.
Rebecca Black
Even though it’s not Friday, the artist arrived in style and ready to get down.
Kehlani
It was after hours, and the singer rocked her semi-sheer, sparkly mini dress.
