Queen Latifah Hypes up Crowd as 2026 AMAs Host, Helps BTS Make Awards Show Return
Queen Latifah hosted the 2026 American Music Awards at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. She introduced a pre-taped performance by BTS and engaged the audience with her energetic presence. The event featured several nominees and highlighted Latifah's career milestones while encouraging donations to military organizations.
- ▪Queen Latifah hosted the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas.
- ▪She introduced a pre-taped performance by BTS, who performed their song 'Hooligan'.
- ▪Latifah encouraged audience donations to military organizations and highlighted her career achievements.
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- ▪ The 2026 AMAs Are Tonight: Queen Latifah Returns To Host And BTS Is Set To Appear — Forbes — Business
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Queen Latifah at the 2026 AMAs. VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Queen Latifah held court at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday night as the host of the 2026 American Music Awards. Donning a white, feathery ensemble, the “U.N.I.T.Y.” rapper-actress, who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year, kicked off the show by introducing a pre-taped BTS performance from the K-pop group’s concert the night before.
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