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2025 American Music Awards: Best Photos From the Show & Backstage
The 2025 American Music Awards are in the books. See the best photos of the show and backstage moments.
Kicking off the show was host Jennifer Lopez, who opened with an eye-catching dance performance set to a hodgepodge of hits from the last 12 months, featuring tracks by Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more. Other performers throughout the night included Alex Warren, Reneé Rapp, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, Gloria Estefan and Benson Boone, as well Janet Jackson – who took home the Icon award just after finishing out a medley of her smashes – and Rod Stewart, this year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree. Kendrick Lamar had the most nominations of the night with 10 total, followed by Post Malone with eight, and Eilish, Roan and ‘Boozey with seven.
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