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Queen Latifah Hosts AMAs Again After 30 Years
7 Apr
Summary
- Queen Latifah will host the American Music Awards on May 25.
- This marks her return to hosting the AMAs after a 30-year hiatus.
- The ceremony will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Queen Latifah is making a triumphant return to host the American Music Awards, three decades after her initial hosting debut in 1995. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 25 at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This event will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
Latifah, who previously co-hosted the AMAs with Tom Jones and Lorrie Morgan, shared her enthusiasm for returning to the stage. She highlighted the incredible year for music and expressed her delight in celebrating these achievements in Las Vegas.
Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions, praised Latifah as a powerhouse and trailblazer, perfectly suited to lead a night honoring music's biggest stars. This year's event follows Jennifer Lopez's hosting of the previous ceremony, which saw Billie Eilish take home seven awards. Latifah was also recently honored by the White House among recipients of the National Medals of Arts and Humanities.