Cardi B Keeps It Real as She Kicks off the 2021 American Music Awards

The 2021 American Music Awards were full of electric performances, stunning looks, and appearances from Hollywood’s biggest names. Here are some of our favorite tweets celebrating the best moments from the night!This was the best night of my life and I wasn’t even there.

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.

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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

After debuting the first trailer and single for her upcoming romantic comedy, “Marry Me”, 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 men in music don’t just know how to create a hit; they also know how to serve up exquisite style  — and all the proof you could possibly need is the 2021 American Music Awards red carpet. 

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.

A sweet duet! Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean brought down the house with their song “If I Didn’t Love You” at the 2021 American Music Awards.

Father-daughter date night! Machine Gun Kelly brought his daughter, Casie, to the 2021 American Music Awards on Sunday, November 21.

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

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

American Music Awards united some of the industry's biggest musical acts at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, to celebrate the best in music. This year, Olivia Rodrigo made her AMAs debut earning seven nominations, including Artist of the Year and New Artist of The Year.

American Music Awards!On Thursday, it was announced that Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, who just dropped their debut album as Silk Sonic, will open the AMAs.

American Music Awards!On Tuesday, it was announced that Diplo will serve as the first-ever AMAs musical curator, DJing his iconic tunes throughout the night, while Måneskin, Italian rock band and first-time AMA nominee, will make their U.S.