Host Jennifer Lopez kicked off the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas May 26 with a medley of songs, even sharing kisses with her dancers during "Beautiful Things."
Jennifer Lopez is ready to get loud at the 2025 American Music Awards.
The “Jenny from the Block” singer wowed with her opening number at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas May 26, where she’s pulling double duty as host and performer at the fan-voted ceremony.
In signature fashion-forward style, the 55-year-old stunned in a sheer body suit while dancing to a medley of hit songs from the past year. But it was during Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" that J.Lo raised eyebrows by kissing not one but two of her dancers in steamy embraces.
(See all the stars on the red carpet.)
Prior to the big night, Jennifer—who previously hosted the AMAs in 2015—shared that she’s been hard at work preparing for her performance.
“I've been rehearsing for a couple of weeks on the number,” she told E! News’ Francesca Amiker in an exclusive interview. “So I'm excited about that.”
And after canceling her This Is Me…Live tour in 2024 to “be with her children, family and close friends,” the singer added that she’s “excited to get back out there.”
“This’ll be my first big television performance in a while since I took last year off,” she noted. “This is kind of like getting back into my performance mode.”
And there’s no denying J.Lo has been giving it her all in rehearsals. Earlier this month, she revealed she sustained a facial injury while prepping for the show, but the medical scare couldn’t keep her down for long.
“A week later and a whole lotta ice,” she wrote in an Instagram Stories post at the time, “I'm good as new.”
Jennifer leads an all-star lineup featuring performances from Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton Benson Boone, Gloria Estefan, Lainey Wilson and Reneé Rapp, as well as honorees Janet Jackson and Rod Stewart. Presenters slated to appear include Machine Gun Kelly, Cara Delevingne, Shaboozey and Dylan Efron.
For all the red carpet fashion from the 2025 American Music Awards, keep scrolling.
Renee Rapp
There's no such thing as talking too much about the Sex Lives of College Girls alum's AMAs look.
Kendra Scott & Zac Brown
Instead of jeans, the country artist wore a suit that fit just right.
Benson Boone
The singer was his own beautiful thing at the AMAs.
Jon Batiste
The artist took his look to a higher level in his tuxedo and bow tie.
Shaboozey
Fans of the singer almost started a riot over his plaid, country-inspired look.
Ciara
The singer knows how to 1, 2 step into a perfect look.
Machine Gun Kelly
The "Emo Girl" singer was all smiles ahead of the AMAs.
Wayne Brady & Maile Masako
The actor took his daughter along as his plus one for the evening.
Nora Fatehi
The artist and actress stunned in her sequined, animal print look.
Rod Stewart
The musical icon was sailing along the AMAs purple carpet.
Heidi Klum
The model walked the carpet in a bold, all black look.
Nikki Glaser
The comedian's outfit hit the perfect note.
Tiffany Haddish
The actress was a vision in blue.
Dan + Shay
The musical duo's looks left the crowd speechless.
Becky G
The 28-year-old stunned in a cheetah-print strapless number.
David Guetta & Jessica Ledon
The DJ and his girlfriend coordinated in all black looks.
Jordan Chiles
The Olympian's look deserved gold.
Lainey Wilson
The country star channeled wildflowers for her purple carpet look.
Dylan Efron
The Traitors star looked faithful as ever in his green suit.
Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag
The Hills alums struck a pose on the purple carpet.
Alex Warren
This look was anything but ordinary.
Megan Moroney
Fans of the country singer won't need caller ID to recognize the artist on the carpet.
Montana Tucker
The 32-year-old stunned in her beige gown.
Alix Earle
The influencer—and soon to be Dancing with the Stars contestant—donned a
Emilio Estefan & Gloria Estefan
The couple stunned as Gloria returtned to the AMAs for the first time in 30 years.
Tucker Halpern & Sophie Hawley-Weld
There weren't any purple hats in sight, but the Sofi Tukker duo were still primed for dancing on the people.
Pepa
The rapper—real name Sandra Denton—painted a mighty good picture on the purple carpet.
Rebecca Black
Even though it's not Friday, the artist arrived in style and ready to get down.
Kehlani
It was after hours, and the singer rocked her semi-sheer, sparkly mini dress.
Sophia Umansky
The 25-year-old was a vision in green.
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