Queen Latifah Hosts AMAs in Vegas

0:00On April 6th, Queen Latifa stepping up to host the 52nd American Music Awards on Memorial Day Monday, May 25th, live from the MGM, Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This marks the biggest venue the show has ever used, and tickets are already on sale through AXS. It's hitting CBS in Paramount Plus, building on last year's success. Latifa has history with the AMAs, co-hosting back in 1995 alongside Tom Jones and Laurie Morgan. She's pumped to return, calling it the perfect spot to celebrate music's big year in Vegas. Dick Clark Productions CEO Jay Penske praised her as a powerhouse with real ties to fans and artists. At 56, Latifa is a Grammy winner, Oscar nominee, and force across music, film, TV, and production. She's hosted Grammys in 2005, Kennedy Center Honors last year, and snagged that star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as the first hip-hop. Last in 2006, her accolades stack up with Emmys, Golden Globes, and more.

1:03Nominations drop Tuesday, April 14th, with fan voting kicking off the same day and running through May 8th. Last year's show pulled over 10 million viewers across CBS, Paramount Plus, and on-course on MTV, CMT, and BET up, 38% from its last. Live broadcast, expect another massive night honoring music's heavy hitters with Latifa steering the energy straight from Vegas. This has been Music News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.