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Jennifer Lopez to host and perform at the 2025 American Music Awards

Global music superstar Jennifer Lopez will return to the American Music Awards (AMAs) as both host and performer. The ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26th in Las Vegas, which coincides with Memorial Day.

Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez. Photo Courtesy of Dick Clark Productions.
Jennifer Lopez. Photo Courtesy of Dick Clark Productions.

Global music superstar Jennifer Lopez will return to the American Music Awards (AMAs) as both host and performer. The ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26th in Las Vegas, which coincides with Memorial Day.

The AMAs is produced by Dick Clark Productions. The award show will be televised on the CBS Television Network, and is available to stream on Paramount+ in the United States.

This will mark Jennifer Lopez’ second time hosting this popular music awards ceremony, a role she first took on back in 2015, where she performed a memorable opening medley.

Background on Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez has sold in excess of 80 million units, earned 15 billion global streams, and over 18 billion views for her music videos. She is a three-time American Music Award (AMA) winner.

Lopez is the sole female artist to have a No. 1 album and a No. 1 film simultaneously as well as a worldwide box-office gross of over $3 billion.

She has also had groundbreaking success as a producer, fashion icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. As a result, Lopez has secured her place as one of the most trailblazing artists in the contemporary music and entertainment landscape.

Jay Penske on Jennifer Lopez hosting and performing at the AMAs

Jay Penske, the CEO of Dick Clark Productions, remarked, “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards.”

Penske continued, “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.”

Lopez first teased her return to hosting on the top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS this past fall, which was named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year.

Lopez is no stranger to the AMAs stage, where she has delivered some of the most memorable performances in the award show’s history, having performed on the show more than 10 times.

Her forthcoming AMA performance will be a mix of “music, dance, and visual spectacle.”

Background on the American Music Awards

The American Music Awards (AMAs) is the largest fan-voted award show in the globe. It honors today’s most influential artists and their loyal fan-bases.

Every Memorial Day, the AMAs pays special tribute to our U.S. troops and veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments.

This award show waas created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark, and it was first awarded in 1974.

The AMAs are known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.

The 2025 AMAs will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms.

To learn more about the 2025 American Music Awards, visit the official website and Instagram page.

For more information on Jennifer Lopez, visit her official homepage.

Markos Papadatos
Written By

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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