Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone and Ciara. Credit :
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Stars are bringing the heat to the 2025 American Music Awards.
For the 51st installment of the awards show, stars descended on Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Memorial Day to celebrate the biggest names in music, and brought their fashion A-game on the 99-degree day.
From Ciara and Reneé Rapp to Shaboozey and Rod Stewart, see all the stars who made a statement on the red carpet.
The red carpet was just the start of many major moments expected throughout the night.
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Jennifer Lopez returns as host for the first time since 2015. Kendrick Lamar leads nominations with 10, while Post Malone has eight and Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey each have seven.
There ceremony will have a host of extra-special tributes as Zac Brown will receive the inaugural Veterans Voice Award, while Janet Jackson will be honored with the ICON Award and Rod Stewart with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
First-time nominee Benson Boone will be among the performers, as will veterans Gwen Stefani, Gloria Estefan and Lainey Wilson. And there’s no shortage of star power on the presenters list, which includes Ciara, Heidi Klum, Jordan Chiles, Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Moroney and Shaboozey, to name a few.
Tune in on CBS and Paramount+. But first, see the best dressed stars of the night below.
Ciara. Brian Friedman/Penske Media via Getty
Ciara, who’s presenting, jazzed up a strapless chainmail dress with towering platforms.
Tiffany Haddish. David Becker/Getty
Tiffany Haddish, also a presenter, was a vision in a bright blue, floor-skimming gown with a hood and plunging neckline.
Shaboozey. Francis Specker/CBS via Getty
Presenter Shaboozey is summoning Hot Guy Summer in a custom Etro look (complete with a check wool jacket and matching chaps) and David Yurman jewelry.
Reneé Rapp. David Becker/Getty
Performer Reneé Rapp rocked a dramatic blazer dress with a deep V-neck and a sexy front slit.
Lainey Wilson. David Becker/Getty
Before she hit the stage for her performance, Lainey Wilson added some flower power to her signature suiting on the red carpet, choosing an embroidered blazer and pants plus a matching cape.
Megan Moroney. David Becker/Getty
Megan Moroney, who’s presenting, showed off her glow in a halter gown featuring an embellished bandeau top and a cutout skirt.
Rebecca Black. Brian Friedman/Penske Media via Getty
Rebecca Black leaned into bridal style in a short ivory dress, heels and a monogrammed veil.
Machine Gun Kelly. Brian Friedman/Penske Media via Getty
Machine Gun Kelly wore a classic black-and-white ‘fit right down to his Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars to present at the show.
Gloria Estefan. Brian Friedman/Penske Media via Getty
Gloria Estefan, who’s performing, put her spin on the 3D floral dress trend in a rose-red gown with blooms on along her neckline and sleeves.
Alix Earle. Brian Friedman/Penske Media via Getty
Alix Earle selected a curve-hugging black dress with a scoop neckline and a cutout back. The presenter completed her look with KWIAT jewelry and sandals with an embellished buckle.
Benson Boone. David Becker/Getty
Benson Boone suited up in emerald green and a white top with a tie neckline for his first trip to the ceremony. He accessorized with David Yurman jewelry.
Nikki Glaser. Brian Friedman/Penske Media via Getty
Nikki Glaser, who’s also presenting, stepped out in a black, corseted Yara Shoemaker midi dress and pointy black pumps.
