Jennifer Lopez is officially set to host the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), marking her return to the AMAs stage 10 years after she last emceed the show in 2015. The pop icon will helm the live ceremony from Las Vegas on Monday, May 26, 2025 which is a new spring time slot for the event. Producers at Dick Clark Productions celebrated the announcement, calling Lopez’s “incredible talent and incomparable stage presence” the perfect fit to lead the big night. With a career spanning music, film, and fashion, J.Lo’s hosting gig is expected to bring superstar glam and energy to the AMAs, officially kicking off the summer awards season in style.
Fans have met the news with enthusiasm. On social media, many applauded the choice, with one fan calling Lopez “a great choice” and a “global icon” who is sure to bring “energy and excitement” to the show. Others noted that Lopez “crushed it” when she hosted a decade ago and expressed confidence that she will do so again. The AMAs audience can likely expect dynamic dance numbers and memorable moments – after all, Lopez opened the 2015 show with a show-stopping medley, and supporters are buzzing that her return as host will make this year’s ceremony an “unforgettable” night for music lovers.
Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can stream the special live through their local CBS feed, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential members won’t have live access but can watch it on demand the day after it airs.
