Queen Latifah is making her big return to the American Music Awards stage. The legendary entertainer will host the 2026 ceremony on May 25 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, marking her first time hosting the fan-voted awards show in over 30 years.
The broadcast will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+, bringing the awards to audiences across both traditional and digital platforms. This marks the first year the AMAs will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Latifah previously co-hosted the ceremony back in 1995, making this comeback a significant moment for longtime viewers of the show. Her selection underscores the AMAs’ effort to bring star power and credibility to the event, tapping into an icon with proven success spanning music, film, and television.
