AMAs 2022: Pink wows in fringed gown ahead of comeback performance as she joins leggy Carrie Underwood, edgy Dove Cameron and busty Meghan Trainor on the star-studded red carpet
- Pink is set to honor the late Olivia Newton–John with a musical performance at the show
- The performance in Newton–John’s memory follows her death at age 73 in August from a years-long battle with breast cancer
- The hitmaker is also scheduled to give her new single Never Gonna Not Dance Again its live performance debut.
- Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny landed the most nominations at this year’s American Music Awards
Pink, Carrie Underwood, Dove Cameron and Meghan Trainor led the stars hitting the red carpet ahead of the 2022 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The Who Knew hitmaker, 43, who is due to make her debut live performance of new single Never Gonna Not Wanna Dance Again at the ceremony, showcased her toned legs in a yellow and black glittering fringed gown.
She accentuated her toned legs in strappy heels and flashed her numerous tattoos.
Wow: Pink, Carrie Underwood, Dove Cameron and Meghan Trainor led the stars hitting the red carpet ahead of the 2022 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday
The star wore her platinum crop slicked to the side and sported feline flicks of liner and nude lipstick.
She was joined by husband Carey Hart, 47, and their children Willow, 11 and Jameson, five – who looked adorable in matching black outfits
The star hilariously revealed Carey had split his trousers before the red carpet, but he cut a dapper figure in a black suit.
Two-time nominee Carrie, 39, flashed her legs and ample cleavage in a sparkling pastel pink thigh-split gown, which boasted gold and silver metallic patches.
Family affair: Pink was joined by husband Carey Hart, 47, and their children Willow, 11 and Jameson, five
Ab-flashing: Dove, 26, who is up for Best New Artist, wowed in a white corset top as she posed
Leading lady! Nominee Carrie Underwood looked sensational in a pastel pink thigh split gown with metallic fringe detail
Wow: Meghan Trainor went braless in a Barbie-inspired sequin blazer with matching flares as she posed with Niecy
Barbie girl: The star showed off her ample cleavage in the busty ensemble as she posed
Dynamic duo: Chris Olsen and Meghan posed for a fun snap together
The halterneck gown showed off the star’s toned arms and her tresses were styled in soft waves.
Dove, 26, who is up for New Artist at the awards, flashed her abs in a sparkling white corset top paired with a dramatic black bustle skirt.
She wore her tresses in a sleek high ponytail and opted for dramatic geometric eye make-up, while flashing her talons.
Meghan Trainor flashed her cleavage as she went braless in a Barbie-inspired hot pink sequin blazer, paired with matching flares.
The star, 28, wore her tresses in soft waves and sported a rich palette of make-up.
No words: Machine Gun Kelly opted for Pinhead vibes as he modelled a purple suit with silver spikes attached
Interesting: The star looked somber as he modelled his extremely edgy look
Pose: She posed with musician Brent Faiyaz, who she starred alongside in music video, All Mine
Cheeky: Anitta, who is performing and nominated for Female Latin Artist wowed in a cut-out gown, with sequin patches teasing a glimpse of her posterior
Leggy lady: Kelly Rowland wowed in a thigh-split gold leopard print gown as she arrived
Gothic bride: Three time nominee Latto flashed her tattoos in a black bodysuit paired with a matching veil
Siren: Bebe Rexha wowed in a scarlet tulle gown as she posed up a storm
Confident: The star showed off her striking gown with full-on train as she posed
Busty: Bebe showed off her ample cleavage in the eye-popping gown as she posed
Lots to smile about: Carrie showed off her pearly whites as she posed up a storm
Here come the girls: Jessie James Decker and Liza Koshy put on leggy displays on the red carpet
Glowing: Jessie showed off her muscled legs in a black mini dress while Liza opted for monochrome chic
Smitten: Dahmer star Niecy Nash and wife Jessica Betts looked smitten as they arrived
Kiss: The couple shared a sweet kiss as they arrived for the ceremony
Age-gap romance: Lionel Richie, 73. and his girlfriend Lisa Parigi, 33, looked smitten- as the star prepares to receive the icon Award
Smile: The couple looked happier than ever on the red carpet
Joan, 34, flashed her incredible legs in a shimmering gold gown with a very high split which flashed her lingerie as she posed.
The gown boasted cut-outs on the side and a sweeping skirt, and was paired with towering gold heels.
Her tresses were styled sleek and straight and she sported smoky eye make-up.
She posed with musician Brent Faiyaz, who she starred alongside in music video, All Mine.
Singer Anitta, who is performing and nominated for Female Latin Artist wowed in a cut-out gown, with sequin patches teasing a glimpse of her pert posterior.
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny landed the most nominations at this year’s American Music Awards.
Glamor: Niecy showcased her hourglass curves as she posed in the busty black gown
Toned: Roselyn Sanchez showed off her toned abs and legs in a glittering gown
Pose: Bebe wowed in her tulle gown which she paired with thigh-high boots
Statement look: Karreuche Tran wowed in an LBD with a statement raised neckline on the red carpet
Lavender: She brought a pop of color to her look with purple eyeshadow
Busty display: Tinashe wowed in her skimpy top and black skirt, teamed with huge platform shoes
Train: Becky G slipped into a chic black gown with an edgy train as she posed up a storm
Oh my! Kim Petras had a racy wardrobe malfunction in a plunging denim dress as she arrived
Eye-popping: The star’s dress slipped as she posed up on the red carpet
He leads fellow rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders.
Bad Bunny received a total of eight AMA nominations and will compete for artist of the year against British singers Adele and Harry Styles and Canadian musician The Weeknd.
Drake, Beyonce and Swift also are in the running for artist of the year and received six nominations each.
British invasion: Superstar Ellie Goulding flashed her abs in a crop-top and bejewelled skirt
Abs: The Brit beauty looked incredible in a bejewelled gown, with crystal eye make-up to match
The nominations are based on performances on the Billboard music charts, streaming and album sales, radio play and social media engagement.
Winners will be determined by fan votes and announced at the ceremony at Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.
Bad Bunny’s other nods included favorite male pop artist, favorite music video and favorite touring artist.
Edgy: Maneskin flashed their legs in a suspenders as they made a typically edgy arrival
Sparkle time: Sabrina Carpenter positively sparkled in a bejeweled crop top and matching skirt, paired with silver heels
Quirky: Kali Uchis opted for a quirky scarlet dress and fringed headpiece adorned with feathers while Dencia went for a Tin-man inspired mesh suit with headpiece
Busty: Kali wowed in her striking ensemble as she hit the red carpet
Glitz: Tinashe flashed her abs in a crop top while Ari Lennox wowed in an extremely busty blue gown with thigh-high splits
The singer set a record this year for the highest-grossing tour by a Latin artist in history. His album ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ just topped the Billboard charts for a 13th week.
If Bad Bunny wins all eight awards he is eligible for, he would tie 1980s superstars Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most AMA wins in a single year.
Organizers added a category this year for favorite K-pop artist. Contenders are BTS, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN, Tomorrow X Together and Twice.
First-time AMA nominees included rapper Jack Harlow, K-pop band BLACKPINK and Scandinavian DJ group Swedish House Mafia.
In country music categories, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen are among the nominees for favorite male country artist.
Having fun? Kodak Black wowed in a fuchsia pink suit and chains as he posed
Gorgeous: Maxie J and singer Gayle were among the stars hitting the red carpet
Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert will compete for favorite female country artist.
Pink is set to honor the late Olivia Newton–John with a musical performance at the show.
The performance in Newton–John’s memory follows her death at age 73 in August from a years-long battle with breast cancer.
Chic as ever: Lauren Jauregui exuded glamor in a black and white jacquard print gown with a statement skirt
Wow: Brooklyn Nikole looked stylish in a pale blue gown as she posed
Spitting image: Lily Baby attended with his lookalike son Jason Jones, seven
Icon; Smokey Robinson, 82, looked dapper in a scarlet brocade blazer
Tense those muscles! Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons showed off his ripped frame
Bandmates: Dan’s bandmates Wayne Sermon, Daniel Platzman and Ben McKee put on more demure displays
Statement: Muni Long opted for a very quirky and voluminous black gown as she posed with husband Raysean Hairston
The beloved British–Australian singer and actress had a lengthy association with the award show.
She co-hosted the ceremony with Aretha Franklin and Glen Campbell in 1976, two years before her success in films spread to the US with her role in 1978’s Grease.
Newton–John was also presented with 10 AMAs during her lengthy career.
Glamour: Kelsey Kreppel, Brooke Averick, Adassa and Nessa Barrett wowed on the red carpet
Leading lights: MacKenzie Porter, Sabrina Quesada and Gabriela Araujo wowed on the red carpet
Pose: Aleena Miller and Noel Miller wowed in matching black ensembles
Wow: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tefi Pessoa, Flo Milli and Lexi Rivera brought the red carpet glamour
Happy couple: Melissa Etheridge and wife Linda Wallem opted for chic black ensembles
Host: Wayne Brady looked dapper in black silk as he joined a hunky David “Lucky Daye” Brown at the event
Pink (real name: Alecia Moore) was previously announced as a performer at the AMAs, and her tribute number will be her second performance of the evening.
The hitmaker is also scheduled to give her new single Never Gonna Not Dance Again its live performance debut.
Lionel Richie will also be honored at the ceremony, where he is set to receive the Icon Award.
Stevie Wonder will be leading the performance for his contemporary, while Charlie Puth and Ari Lennox will be joining the keyboard virtuoso for a medley of Richie’s most popular material.
The ceremony, which is being hosted by Wayne Brady, was previously announced to have performances from Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, JID, and Yola, among others.
On top: Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny leads the nominations for this year’s American Music Awards. Seen in September
Bey is on the list: He leads fellow rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders
Bebe Rexha and David Guetta will be performing their hit I’m Good (Blue), while Dove Cameron will make her debut at the show with a performance of her song Boyfriend.
The rapper GloRilla and Anitta will also be making their performance debuts at the show.
The 2021 ceremony saw K-Pop icons BTS earn the most wins with three including top honor artist of the year as the most nominated singer Olivia Rodrigo earned new artist of the year.
The seven member South Korean pop boyband – who also earned favorite pop group or duo and favorite pop song – was given the most coveted crystal pyramid trophy of the night as they beat out heavy hitters including Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.
American Music Awards 2022: NOMINATIONS
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Adele
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Drake
Harry Styles
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Dove Cameron (Winner)
GAYLE
Latto
Måneskin
Steve Lacy
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast – We Don’t Talk About Bruno
Elton John & Dua Lipa – Cold Heart – PNAU Remix
Future ft. Drake & Tems – WAIT FOR U
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – STAY
FAVORITE TOURING ARTIST
Bad Bunny
Coldplay
Ed Sheeran
Elton John
The Rolling Stones
FAVORITE POP SONG
Adele – Easy on Me
Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast – We Don’t Talk About Bruno
Harry Styles – As It Was (Winner)
Lizzo – About Damn Time
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – Stay
FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM
Carrie Underwood – Denim & Rhinestones
Luke Combs – Growin’ Up
Cody Johnson – Human: The Double Album
Taylor Swift – Red (Taylor’s Version)
Walker Hayes – Country Stuff: The Album
FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG
Chris Stapleton – You Should Probably Leave
Cody Johnson – Til You Can’t
Dustin Lynch ft. MacKenzie Porter – Thinking ‘Bout You
Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan – Buy Dirt
Morgan Wallen – Wasted on You
FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Lil Durk
FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTIST
Brent Faiyaz
Chris Brown (Winner)
Givēon
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST
Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Muni Long
Summer Walker
SZA
FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTIST
Bad Bunny
Farruko
J Balvin
Jhayco
Rauw Alejandro
FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST
Anitta (Winner)
Becky G
Kali Uchis
Karol G
Rosalía
FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST
Imagine Dragons
Machine Gun Kelly (Winner)
Måneskin
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Lumineers
FAVORITE ROCK SONG
Foo Fighters – Love Dies Young
Imagine Dragons x JID – Enemy
Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
Måneskin – Beggin’ (Winner)
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Black Summer
FAVORITE ROCK ALBUM
Coldplay – Music of the Spheres
Ghost – Impera
Imagine Dragons – Mercury – Act 1
Machine Gun Kelly – mainstream sellout
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Unlimited Love
FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
Diplo
Marshmello
Swedish House Mafia
The Chainsmokers
Tiësto
FAVORITE AFROBEATS ARTIST
Burna Boy
CKay
Fireboy DML
Tems
Wizkid (Winner)
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Adele – Easy On Me
Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone – Me Porto Bonito
Harry Styles – As It Was
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY
Taylor Swift – All Too Well (Taylor’s Version) (Winner)
FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST
Bad Bunny
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST
Adele
Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Lizzo
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE POP GROUP OR DUO
BTS
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons
Måneskin
OneRepublic
FAVORITE POP ALBUM
Adele – 30
Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti
Beyoncé – Renaissance
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Taylor Swift – Red (Taylor’s Version) (Winner)
The Weeknd – Dawn FM
FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Chris Stapleton
Cody Johnson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Walker Hayes
FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP
Dan + Shay (Winner)
Lady A
Old Dominion
Parmalee
Zac Brown Band
FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM
Future – I Never Liked You
Gunna – DS4EVER
Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
Lil Durk – 7220
Polo G – Hall of Fame 2.0
FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG
Future ft. Drake & Tems – Wait For U (Winner)
Jack Harlow – First Class
Kodak Black – Super Gremlin
Latto – Big Energy
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow – Industry Baby
FAVORITE R&B ALBUM
Beyoncé – Renaissance
Drake – Honestly, Nevermind
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – An Evening with Silk Sonic
Summer Walker – Still Over It
The Weeknd – Dawn FM
FAVORITE R&B SONG
Beyoncé – Break My Soul
Muni Long – Hrs And Hrs
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) – Smokin Out The Window”
SZA – I Hate U
Wizkid ft. Tems – Essence
FAVORITE LATIN DUO OR GROUP
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Calibre 50
Eslabon Armado
Grupo Firme
Yahritza Y Su Esencia
FAVORITE LATIN ALBUM
Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti
Farruko – La 167
J Balvin – Jose
Rauw Alejandro -Vice Versa
Rosalía – Motomami
FAVORITE LATIN SONG
Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone – Me Porto Bonito
Becky G x Karol G – MAMIII
Karol G – Provenza
Rauw Alejandro – Todo de Ti
Sebastián Yatra – Dos Oruguitas
FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST
Anne Wilson
for King & Country
Katy Nichole
Matthew West
Phil Wickham
FAVORITE GOSPEL ARTIST
CeCe Winans
DOE
E. Dewey Smith
Maverick City Music
Tamela Mann
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
ELVIS
Encanto
Sing 2
Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 4
Top Gun: Maverick
FAVORITE K-POP ARTIST
Blackpink
BTS
Seventeen
Tomorrow X Together
Twice
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