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The 2026 American Music Awards Was A Fashion Flop For These Celebs - Nicki Swift
On Monday, South Korean boy band BTS claimed artist of the year at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas, while Sabrina Carpenter won album of the year for Mans Best Friend plus best female pop artist and best pop album.
Taylor Swift's absence from the Memorial Day ceremony was conspicuous despite being nominated in eight categories; she remains the AMAs most decorated artist with 40 trophies but left empty-handed.
BTS extended their dominance by winning best male K-Pop artist and song of the summer for Swim, while the Black Eyed Peas reunited for the first time since Fergie's departure eight years ago to perform Rock That Body.
The Pussycat Dolls returned to the AMAs stage for the first time in two decades with Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt in red latex outfits, as 70-year-old Billy Idol accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Red carpet fashion drew widespread criticism, with lingerie-inspired ensembles and excessive detailing creating clashing looks; American Idol star Paula Abdul's white gown featured competing elements—sparkly fabric, corset top, long gloves, and sculptural pieces—that overwhelmed the overall design.