The American Music Awards (AMAs) announced that pop icon Jennifer Lopez will host and perform at the 2025 ceremony on Monday, May 26, at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. The event, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S., will feature special moments honouring veterans in partnership with the Las Vegas-based Easy Day Foundation, alongside fan-voted awards.
Lopez, 55, marks her second time hosting the AMAs, having previously led the 2015 show with a memorable “Waiting for Tonight” opener and a 14-song dance medley of that year’s hits. She joins an elite group of solo artist hosts with multiple stints, including Lionel Richie (1984–85), Diana Ross (1986–87), and Pitbull (2013–14). As confirmed by Billboard, her return underscores her enduring star power, fresh off her 2024 album This Is Me… Now and its accompanying tour.
The #AMAs (and @JLo) are all about the fans 😉 Tune in Monday (Memorial Day) at 8pm ET | 5pm PT on @CBS and @ParamountPlus! pic.twitter.com/mt5tRJetQK
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 24, 2025AMA Voting and Awards Details
The AMAs closed fan voting for most categories on May 15, 2025, but Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year remain open until the first 30 minutes of the broadcast. Fans can vote via VoteAMAs.com or the AMAs’ Instagram (@AMAs), amplifying engagement. The 2025 nominees, announced earlier, include stars like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Post Malone, with categories celebrating pop, hip-hop, country, and Latin music, per Variety.
The AMAs partnered with the Easy Day Foundation, a nonprofit aiding veterans’ transition to civilian life, to present segments celebrating military service and raising funds for veteran organisations. The initiative, highlighted by The Hollywood Reporter, aligns with the AMAs’ tradition of social impact, following past collaborations like disaster relief campaigns. These moments aim to honour veterans while engaging viewers in a meaningful cause.
Lopez’s hosting gig reinforces her multifaceted career as a singer, actress, and producer, with recent roles in Unstoppable and Atlas boosting her 2025 profile. The AMAs, a fan-driven awards show since 1973, remain a key music industry event, competing with the Grammys and VMAs for viewership. The Las Vegas setting at the luxurious Fontainebleau adds glamour, promising a high-energy show.
As Lopez prepares to dazzle at the AMAs, fans anticipate her performance and hosting style, potentially featuring hits from This Is Me… Now. The veteran tributes and live voting will enhance the event’s interactivity.
