Billie Eilish emerged as the reigning champion at the 2025 American Music Awards, the prestigious fan-voted ceremony that made its grand return to Sin City's luxurious Fontainebleau resort after a two-year absence, with Jennifer Lopez serving as both host and a dazzling performer. The multi-hyphenate artist, who boasts nine Grammy Awards and two Oscars, swept all seven of her nominated categories, cementing her unparalleled success.
Kendrick Lamar, despite topping the nomination list with an impressive tally of 10 nods and enjoying a banner year, only secured one victory - Favorite Hip-Hop Song, for his chart-topping hit "Not Like Us." This year's ceremony introduced exciting new categories, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year, both of which were claimed by Eilish, while Doechii's poignant "Anxiety" was named Social Song of the Year.
Other standout winners included Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Post Malone, SZA, The Weeknd, and Twenty One Pilots, who each brought home multiple accolades to celebrate their remarkable contributions. The night's performers brought the house down, with Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Reneé Rapp, Benson Boone, and Lainey Wilson delivering unforgettable acts. Janet Jackson was honored with the Icon Award, recognizing her indelible legacy in music, while Rod Stewart, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed the evening with a spirited and energetic performance that had the audience on their feet. (For a glimpse of the red carpet glamour, click here.)
The CBS and Dick Clark Productions-organized gala aired live coast-to-coast at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, Paramount+, and Harmony, the proprietary live streaming platform of Penske Media, Deadline's parent company, ensuring that music lovers across the nation could celebrate this musical milestone together.
