No awards show brings the heat quite like the AMAs.
The 52nd Annual American Music Awards returns May 25 with Queen Latifah serving as this year’s host. The music icon co-hosted the event in 1995, and performed in 2008.
While Taylor Swift, who had the most nominations with eight, is not attending, several nominees and presenters sizzled in an array of bold looks.
Check out all of PEOPLE’s AMAs coverage here.
Host Queen Latifah seemed unfazed by the temperature in Las Vegas (94) degrees when she stepped onto the carpet in a feathery coat. The same went for EJAE, who made an entrance in a high-neck gown.
Meanwhile, other attendees seemed to dress for the weather, among them Sombr, whose buttonless shirt revealed his chest, and Paula Abdul, who picked a semi-sheer dress for the occasion.
See what these stars and more wore on music’s big night out.
The 52nd American Music Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, are airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and and streaming on Paramount+.
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Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
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Though the ceremony was taking place in Las Vegas, host Queen hit the carpet Latifah bundled up in a plume-covered coat with a dramatic belt and lip.
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Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul
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Presenter Paula Abdul was forever our girl in a semi-sheet white gown with a plunging neckline, sculptural design and ruched sleeves.
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EJAE
EJAE
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Presenter EJAE looked like she was fresh from a runway in bold-shoulder Mugler design.
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Sombr
Sombr
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Performer and first-time nominee Sombr, who’s up for seven awards, paired an open-front, embellished shirt with bubble sleeves with pleated pants.
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Alysa Liu
Alysa Liu
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Presenter Alysa Liu rocked an all-black look complete with a cropped jacket and asymmetrical skirt with an extra-large front pocket. She completed the look with layers of necklaces and a
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REI AMI
REI AMI
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“gemini baby at the @amas 💕✨” presenter and birthday girl REI AMI captioned an Instagram post of her outfit, a floral print silk chiffon mini dress by Roberto Cavalli.
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Jordan Chiles
Jordan Chiles
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Gymnast Jordan Chiles nails her latest look: a bedazzled top with a flared waist and pants with a panel bearing the same eye-catching design by Rahul Mishra.
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