Jennifer Lopez to Host 2025 American Music Awards

Jennifer Lopez is set to return to the American Music Awards as both host and performer for this year’s show, which is set to air live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. This marks Lopez’s second time hosting the ceremony, a role she first took on in 2015 when she opened the show with “Waiting for Tonight,” which led into a dancing medley of 14 of the year’s biggest hits.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards,” Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions, said in a statement. “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 teased her return to hosting on last fall’s top-rated American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on CBS, one of the most watched entertainment specials of the year. Lopez has performed on the AMAs more than 10 times.

Lopez has won three American Music Awards: favorite pop/rock female artist in 2003 and favorite Latin artist in both 2007 and 2011. In February 2001, Lopez famously became the only female artist to have the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 (J.Lo) and No. 1 film at the box office (The Wedding Planner) simultaneously.

This will be the first regular American Music Awards broadcast in 2 and a half years, since the show in November 2022 that was hosted by comedian Wayne Brady. This will also be the first regular AMAs broadcast on CBS. The AMAs aired on ABC from 1974 to 2022.

This is also the first show since it moved to Memorial Day. The plan is for the show to air each Memorial Day, paying tribute to U.S. troops and veterans in addition to honoring the year’s hottest music stars. The show aired in January or February each year from 1974 through 2003, and then in October or November each year from 2003 to 2022.

Legendary producer Dick Clark created the show, which is known as the world’s largest fan-voted award show.

The 2025 AMAs will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms. More details will be announced soon.

Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.