The nominations that Taylor Swift received at the AMAs 2026 included Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Pop Album for The Life of a Showgirl. However, the megastar did not attend the awards and if she had, she would have walked away empty-handed.
BTS won Artist of the Year, whilst KATSEYE won new Artist of the Year. The award for Album of the Year went to Sabrina Carpenter for Man’s Best Friend.
Song of the Year went to EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami for "Golden" as The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X. KATSEYE won Best Music Video for Gnarly. KPop Demon Hunters won Best Soundtrack and Best Tour went to Shakira for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,
Breakout tour (new) went to Benson Boone for American Heart World Tour whilst Breakthrough Album of the Year (new) went to Zara Larsson for Midnight Sun.The AMAs 2026 were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and were hosted by Queen Latifah.
When it comes to the best dressed stars at the AMAs 2026, performer Teyana Taylor looked stunning in a purple dress with a hip-high split. I also thought first-time nominee Sombr opted for a stylish outfit that consisted of pleated black trousers and a shirt with bubble sleeves.
Without question, there were some stars who should have sacked their stylist on the night. When it comes to the worst dressed stars at the AMAs 2026, I personally was not a fan of Karol G’s ensemble. She opted for a black balloon skirt and a deconstructed sheer top.
Although I am a fan of lace, I was not impressed with Nomine Tinashe sheer lace Blumarine dress. I also thought Paula Abdul’s sculptural dress was not the right choice for the AMAs 2026.
Here are National World’s worst dressed stars at the AMAs 2026.
1. From left to right: Paula Abdul, Karol G and Tinashe
Paula Abdul, Karol G and Tinashe were some of the worst dressed stars at the 2026 AMAs | Getty Images
2. Paula Abdul attends the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Paula Abdul's scultpural gown looked out of place at the 52nd American Music Awards | Getty Images
3. Karol G attends the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I personally was not a fan of Karol G’s ensemble. She opted for a black balloon skirt and a deconstructed sheer top | Getty Images
4. US singer-songwriter Tinashe attends the American Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 25, 2026
Tinashe looked like she was emulating Madonna from the 1980s but I personally did not like her sheer white lace dress | AFP via Getty Images