BTS Rules the Night at the American Music Awards

Mónica Marie Zorrilla In a tough climate for televised awards shows, the 2021 American Music Awards managed to hold steady with last year’s ratings even as social media around it surged.Sunday night’s awards show, which was hosted by Cardi B, averaged a 1.0/7 rating among adults 18-49 and around 4 million total viewers, according to Nielsen.

Bad Bunny made his way over to Los Angeles for another performance at the 2021 American Music Awards.The reggaetonero got together with his frequent collaborator and powerhouse producer Tainy and Julieta Venegas to perform their new song, “Lo Siento BB:/” together for the first time. We’re used to the Puerto Rican singer pushing boundaries for his performances, singing his heart out in the middle of flames and fireworks for his Latin Grammys display earlier last week.

ABC brought together a handful of music’s most notable personalities, ranging from Cardi B to BTS, for the 2021 American Music Awards. While the BTS, Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion were among the musicians walking away with honors, the annual awards ceremony failed to top Sunday primetime.

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South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous "My Universe" and closed the show with "Butter." "Seven boys from Korea, united by love for music, met the love and support from all the armies all over the world," said BTS' RM after the group won their artist of the year for the first time.

The American Music Awards hosted its annual celebration live from Los Angeles on Sunday night and winners include Cardi B, BTS, Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, and Bad Bunny, among others.

American Music Awards were a true celebration of art and spectacle! The star-studded extravaganza featured some of the biggest names in music being honored for their achievements and delivering some jaw-dropping live performances. With Cardi B hosting the lavish affair, fans got a chance to see how a true moment-maker like the «WAP» songstress brings a spark of spontaneity and excitement to the role of emcee.Amid the fun, jaw-dropping musical performances, viewers were also treated to a slew of

Not so sour! Olivia Rodrigo took home the trophy for New Artist of the Year at the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday, November 21, earning her the record for most wins in one year by a first-time nominee.

Mickey Guyton performed at the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday just days after her son, Grayson, suffered a scary health issue.The 37-year-old country singer sang «All American,» the newest single off her debut album,.

first trailer and single for her upcoming romantic comedy,, on Friday, Jennifer Lopez took the stage at the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday night to perform “On My Way” live for the first time.  The 52-year-old superstar, who appeared in adramatic black gown sitting at a piano, stunned the audience inside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and fans at home with an emotional performance of the piano ballad.  She then did a quick and stunning outfit change, wearing a beige tulle dress with

Cardi B kept things real as she kicked off the 2021 American Music Awards Sunday night, getting the crowd whirled up. The «WAP» rapper made her hosting debut, live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where she brought down the house with dramatic ensembles and her signature humor.She stepped out in an elegant black gown with a dramatic feathered headdress and silver diamond jewelry — one of the many looks that she would have throughout the night.

Olivia Rodrigo had the audience in their feelings with her stripped-down performance of «Traitor,» at the 2021 American Music Awards Sunday night. With a guitar in-hand, Rodrigo made her debut on the AMAs stage, delivering an acoustic version of the heartbreak ballad, letting the song's gripping lyrics do the talking.The scene was set much like the song's music video.

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak kicked off the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday with a bang, performing as duo Silk Sonic.The two musicians opened the show, rocking crimson leisure suits and belting out fan-pleasing performance of their smooth hit «Smokin Out The Window.»With the smooth swagger and flawless vocals that make Silk Sonic such an apt name for the group, Mars and .Paak set the tone for fun night, and set the bar high for the rest of tonight's performers.You got me out here still

Cardi B kept things real as she kicked off the 2021 American Music Awards Sunday night, getting the crowd whirled up. The «WAP» rapper made her hosting debut, live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where she brought down the house with a dramatic ensemble and her signature humor.She stepped out in an elegant black gown with a dramatic feathered headdress and silver diamond jewelry — one of the many looks that she would have throughout the night.

Ellise Shafer administratorThe American Music Awards air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.Hosted by Cardi B, the star-studded awards show will feature performances from BTS with Coldplay, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator, Måneskin, Walker Hayes, Mickey Guyton, Bad Bunny, Tainy with Julieta Venegas, Carrie Underwood with Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, New Edition and New Kids on the Block.

Mickey Guyton shows off her sparkly dress on the red carpet at the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday (November 21) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Cardi B is making a statement!The rapper and host of the night opted for a dramatic Schiaparelli look to walk the red carpet at the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday nightWearing a bold gold mask with oversized dangling earrings, Cardi also donned an elegant black strapless dress with an attached veil and long gloves that featured gold nails.It's a big night for the «WAP» rapper, who is making her hosting debut at this year's AMAs, live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. ET spoke with

Katie Song Triple platinum-certified rapper Cardi B is set to make her hosting debut at the American Music Awards on Nov. 21, which will broadcast live on ABC from L.A.’s Microsoft Theater.