Queen Latifah to Host the 2026 American Music Awards
The rapper-actress will emcee the ceremony set to take place on Memorial Day from Las Vegas.
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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 is set to host the 2026 American Music Awards , it was announced Monday. The Grammy- and Emmy-winning musician, actress and producer will emcee the 52nd edition of the awards show, taking place Memorial Day from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “I am so excited to return to the American Music Awards stage to host this year,” Latifah, who previously served as co-host of the awards show in 1995 and has performed on the show multiple times, said in a statement. “It’s been an incredible year for music and there is no better place to celebrate than in Vegas.” Related Stories Music iHeartRadio Music Awards: Taylor Swift Dominates as Alex Warren Tops Winners List Music Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Make Awards Show Debut at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards After launching her career in hip-hop, landing seven Grammy nominations and winning best rap solo performance in 1994, Latifah has in more recent years focused more on acting and producing, most recently headlining CBS’ The Equalizer and memorably starring in Living Single from 1993-1998. Her other credits include the films Set It Off, Living Out Loud, Bringing Down the House, The Secret Life of Bees, Hairspray, The Last Holiday, Beauty Shop, Girls Trip and Hustle as well as her Oscar-nominated turn in Chicago . She’s the first hip-hop artist with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2023 and National Medal of the Arts in 2024. “We’re thrilled to welcome Queen Latifah back as host of the American Music Awards,” Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions and chairman/CEO of Penske Media Corporation, added in a statement. “A true powerhouse and trailblazer, she brings a dynamic presence and deep connection to both fans and fellow artists, ma...
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