Queen Latifah Hosts AMAs: A Star-Studded Event

0:00It's April 7th. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, where pop culture meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Queen Latifa is stepping up to host the 52nd annual American Music Awards. CBS and Dick Card Productions dropped the news earlier this week on April 7th. The show hits live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25th, 2026, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount Plus. She's no stranger to the stage, having co-hosted back in 1995 with Tom Jones and Lori Morgan. Latifa also lit it up in 2008, with a performance alongside Alicia Keys and Kathleen Battle. At 56, she's pumped to celebrate this year's music heavyweights in Vegas. execs are hyped too, calling her a powerhouse with real ties to fans and artists. The energy fits perfect for spotlighting the biggest hits and moments. Fans remember last year's bash, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, packed with stars like Janet Jackson and Benson Boone.

1:03Nominations dropped next Tuesday, April 14th, with fan voting kicking off the same day and wrapping May 8th. More on performers and presenters coming soon. Latifa's keeping busy outside the spotlight too, prepping her biopic through her flavor unit and gearing up to voice Ellie again in the 20. 27 Ice Age flick. This AMA gig caps a stacked run for the Queen.