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Today, Billboard, the global authority in music, announced that DY will make his highly anticipated return to the music industry during the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place October 20–24 at the historic Fillmore Miami Beach.

For the first time since announcing his retirement from the stage in 2022, DY will appear in conversation with Billboard as part of the exclusive panel “The Power of Reinvention.” In this intimate and revealing session, DY will reflect on his legendary career, the evolution of his artistry, and how he is shaping his next chapter.

The announcement follows DY’s official comeback reveal: 24 hours before the release of his new music video Sonríele, DY dropped a powerful trailer featuring acclaimed actor Anthony Ramos. In the teaser, he confirmed his return, signaling the beginning of a new era defined by reinvention, storytelling, and global ambition.

Recognized as the most influential week in Latin music, Billboard Latin Music Week brings together the biggest names in music, entertainment, and culture for unforgettable moments.

This year’s lineup includes Alofoke, Anuel AA, Carín León, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Ela Taubert, Goyo, Grupo 5, Guaya, Humberto “Humby” Viana, Julio Reyes Copello, Kapo, Laura Pausini, Leo Royas of Escuela de Nada, Luis R. Conriquez, Molusco, Myke Towers, Netón Vega, Óscar Maydon, Ozuna, Pablo Alborán, Silvana Estrada, Venesti, Xavi, and Yami Safdie, with many more to be revealed soon.

Billboard Latin Music Week has been the epicenter of Latin music for over three decades, serving as the stage where groundbreaking conversations, career-defining announcements, and iconic collaborations are born. Past editions have featured superstar moments with Peso Pluma, J Balvin, Alejandro Sanz, Thalía, Young Miko, Pepe Aguilar, Belinda, and many more.

“Billboard Latin Music Week has always been where history is written. In 2006, DY was the Star Q&A at the Billboard Latin Music Conference and the first reggaeton artist on our cover. Now, his return marks another defining chapter in our story,” said Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin and Español. “His journey of reinvention is not only inspiring but deeply relevant for today’s generation of artists and fans alike.”

Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 will run October 20–24 with a full schedule of artist conversations, live performances, showcases, workshops, brand activations, networking opportunities, and more. The week will culminate with a special celebration concert on Friday, October 24.

The event coincides with the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will be broadcast live from Miami on Thursday, October 23 via Telemundo and Peacock. Tickets for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 are available now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.

Billboard Latin Music Week sponsors include New York State Lottery and State Farm®

• New York State Lottery is joining forces with Billboard to send select lottery winners to enjoy a three-day VIP experience at Latin Music Week, as well as hosting an exclusive Welcome Reception during the week for all Latin Music Week attendees.
• State Farm® will team up with Billboard for En Vivo to host an exclusive screen-printing station where attendees can customize shirts designed by a talented Hispanic artist, creating a unique keepsake from the concert.

Media Credential Applications for the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week Are Now Open. Apply HERE (Subject to Approval).  

For more information on Billboard Latin Music Week and the latest updates, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.

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Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.

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5.2M Viewers Watched the 2025 AMAs According to Nielsen’s Live+7, Making it the Most-Watched Entertainment Program on Memorial Day Since 2021

Becky G, Gwen Stefani, and Reneé Rapp Saw Highest Double Digit Music Streaming Increases Following 2025 AMAs Show Performances

• The 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, reached over 10 million unique viewers across its CBS premiere (Memorial Day, Monday, May 26) and encores on MTV (May 27), CMT (May 28) and BET (May 29).

• The CBS broadcast alone drew 5.2 million viewers in Nielsen Live+7, marking the show’s largest audience since 2019 and a +38% increase over its last live airing in 2022.  The 2025 AMAs was the #1 broadcast of the night.

• The 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS was the most-watched entertainment program on Memorial Day since 2021.
  

• In total on-demand music streams after the AMAs, Becky G’s “Que Haces,” released May 2, 2025, saw an increase of 70%, while Gwen Stefani’s “Swallow My Tears” from her album Bouquetreleased October 2024 jumped 87%, and Reneé Rapp’s new single “Leave Me Alone,” released on May 21, 2025, spiked 44% in music streams post-show.  [Source: Luminate, Notes: For the day following the show, the percent change was measured from 5/26 to 5/27]

Social media buzz included 9.2 billion potential impressions:

• AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS social accounts drew 160M+ video views in the first 7 days across Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook [Source: ListenFirst].
• Kai Cenat’s Twitch stream peaked at 205.5K live viewers, with 3.6M total views [Source: TwitchTracker].

Source: Nielsen “Unique Viewers” based on 6+ minute qualifier, Most Current Data.

PRESS CONTACTS:

CBS  – Julie Holland: Julie.holland@cbs.com
Dick Clark Productions – Gina Sorial Hana: gsorial@dickclark.com

Billie Eilish dominated the “2025 American Music Awards” tonight, winning in all seven categories that she was nominated in including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, and Favorite Pop Song. Celebrating the year’s most iconic music—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. This Memorial Day, the AMAs paid special tribute to our U.S. troops and veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments. The star-studded celebration kicked off summer with host Jennifer Lopez from the all-new luxury resort Fontainebleau Las Vegas, airing live coast to coast at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* 

Show highlights included:

• Host Jennifer Lopez, returning as AMAs host for the first time in 10 years, kicked off the show in spectacular fashion, delivering a non-stop, breathtaking medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits with her signature dance moves;
• Blake Shelton made his AMAs performance debut with a powerful performance of “Stay Country or Die Tryin” from his recently released album For Recreational Use Only;
• Breakout artist Benson Boone brought  his signature dynamic style to the AMAs stage for the first time with a performance of “Mystical Magical” from his upcoming album American Heart;
• Fresh from headlining shows across Europe and ahead of embarking on the U.S. leg of her massive “Whirlwind World Tour,” multi-platinum, award-winning country music superstar Lainey Wilson debuted her new single “Somewhere Over Laredo;”
• Gwen Stefani took the audience on a trip down memory lane to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album Love.Angel.Music.Baby. Introduced by husband Blake Shelton as his “one and only,” she sang “Swallow My Tears” from her latest album, Bouquet, as well as fan favorites “The Sweet Escape” and “Hollaback Girl;”

• Multi-platinum artist and American Music Award winner Gwen Stefani will perform a medley celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album Love.Angel.Music.Baby, including “Hollaback Girl,” and a song from her newest album Bouquet

• Global phenomenon Janet Jackson received the ICON Award, an honor bestowed upon an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry. The award was introduced by host Lopez, who famously appeared as a backup dancer in Jackson’s 1993 “That’s the Way Love Goes” music video. Jackson proved herself worthy of the ICON Award, performing a medley of viral hit songs “Someone to Call My Lover” and “All For You” that had the audience on their feet; Tasha Smith, Jackson’s good friend and co-star in the Why Did I Get Married? movies, presented her with the award; 
• As part of the American Music Awards partnership with Easy Day Foundation, the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life, Zac Brown was presented with the inaugural Veterans Voice Award for his unwavering support of the veteran community. The evening featured several touching tributes to our troops, including special shout outs to the veterans who were seated in the audience;
• Though no stranger to the stage, Reneé Rapp made her live award show performance debut with a sultry performance of “Leave Me Alone” off her highly anticipated sophomore album;
• Global icon and former American Music Awards host Gloria Estefan, marks her first performance on the AMAs after more than 30 years, celebrating five decades of her career in music returned to the AMAs stage for the first time in more than 30 years to celebrate five decades of her career in music. With the audience dancing along, she performed a mix of old and new songs including “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “La Vecina (No Sé Na),” and “Conga;”
• For his first awards show performance ever, Alex Warren gave the audience an out of this world rendition of breakout hit “Ordinary,” backed by a 40-person choir;
• Becky G and Manuel Turizo performed their recent collaboration “Que Haces” live for the first time, bringing some merengue-pop to the AMAs stage;
• Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sir Rod Stewart closed out the evening with a performance of his timeless classic “Forever Young.” Appearing on the AMAs stage for the first time in over 20 years, he was in for a surprise when several of his family members appeared to present him with the award, which recognizes his incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled contributions to music for nearly six decades.

Winner Highlights of the “2025 American Music Awards”:

• Billie Eilish, who was the second most nominated artist of the night, won in all seven categories that she was nominated in, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, and Favorite Pop Song;
• Beyoncé took home two awards for Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album, marking the first time the 11-time AMA winner has been recognized in the country music category;
• Post Malone also received his first trophy in the country category, winning for Favorite Male Country Artist; 
• First time nominee Gracie Abrams took home New Artist of the Year; 
• Eminem won his first AMAs in 15 years for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album;
• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars shared the awards for Favorite Music Video and Collaboration of the Year, and each took home one of their own - Bruno for Favorite Male Pop Artist and Gaga for Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist;
• Doechii won her first American Music Award for Social Song of the Year for her viral hit “Anxiety.”

Presenters throughout the night included Alix Earle, Ciara, Dan + Shay, Jake Shane, Jon Batiste, Jordan Chiles, Kai Cenat, Megan Moroney, Nikki Glaser, Shaboozey, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Wayne Brady, Zac Brown and more!

2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS

Artist of the Year: Billie Eilish

New Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams

Album of the Year: Billie Eilish “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”

Song of the Year: Billie Eilish “Birds of a Feather”

Favorite Touring Artist: Billie Eilish

Favorite Music Video: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With a Smile”

Favorite Male Pop Artist: Bruno Mars

Favorite Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish

Favorite Pop Album: Billie Eilish “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”

Favorite Pop Song: Billie Eilish “Birds of a Feather”

Favorite Male Country Artist: Post Malone

Favorite Female Country Artist: Beyoncé

Favorite Country Duo or Group: Dan + Shay

Favorite Country Album: Beyoncé “COWBOY CARTER”

Favorite Country Song: Post Malone Feat. Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”

Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Eminem

Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Megan Thee Stallion

Favorite Hip-Hop Album: Eminem “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)”

Favorite Hip-Hop Song: Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”

Favorite Male R&B Artist: The Weeknd

Favorite Female R&B Artist: SZA

Favorite R&B Album: The Weeknd “Hurry Up Tomorrow”

Favorite R&B Song: SZA “Saturn”

Favorite Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny

Favorite Female Latin Artist: Becky G

Favorite Latin Duo or Group: Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda

Favorite Latin Album: Bad Bunny “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS”

Favorite Latin Song: Shakira “Soltera”

Favorite Rock Artist: Twenty One Pilots 

Favorite Rock Album: Twenty One Pilots “Clancy”

Favorite Rock Song: Linkin Park “The Emptiness Machine”

Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga

Favorite Soundtrack: Arcane League of Legends: Season 2

Favorite Afrobeats Artist: Tyla

Favorite K-Pop Artist: RM

Collaboration of the Year: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”

Social Song of the Year: Doechii “Anxiety”

About the “2025 American Music Awards”:

• Celebrating the year’s most iconic music—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. This Memorial Day, the AMAs will pay special tribute to our U.S. troops and veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments.
• In-show fundraising moments benefited Veteran service organizations across the country, including the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Boot Campaign, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Fisher House, The Folded Flag Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Team Rubicon, and UNLV’s Military and Veteran Services Center. A portion of ticket sales benefited the Easy Day Foundation and its partners, and a portion of audience seating was reserved for veteran attendees in recognition of their service. 
• With a minimum suggested donation of $25 at EasyDay.org/boots, supporters were entered to win a pair of Boot Campaign tactical boots signed by celebrity attendees of the AMAs. These boots serve as a powerful symbol of strength, sacrifice and the continued challenges Veterans face after their service. All proceeds will benefit the Easy Day Foundation, which provides vital resources to help Veterans transition successfully into civilian life.
• The “2025 American Music Awards” winners are voted entirely by fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions – as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, the entertainment industry's most trusted data partner, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024, through March 20, 2025.
• Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists. 
• This year marks the return of the AMAs following October 2024’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year.  As the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history, the star-studded special surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over 6.1M viewers, an increase of +53% from the last show in 2022 on ABC, making it the largest year over year growth of a music special or award show in the world.  
• The “2025 American Music Awards” is produced by Dick Clark Productions and will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms.
• On the Rocks Premium Cocktails is the Official Cocktail of the American Music Awards.
• The Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the American Music Awards.

For the latest news, exclusive content, and updates, follow the AMAs:

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X: @AMAs

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Hashtag: #AMAs

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

About CBS

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com. 

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In collaboration with the Academy of Country Music and producer Dick Clark Productions (DCP), Prime Video announced today the return of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on the service for the next three years, taking the show through its 63rd ceremony in 2028.

The announcement was made ahead of Amazon’s annual upfront presentation and on the heels of the landmark 60th Academy of Country Music Awards show, which streamed live on May 8, 2025, from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas and streamed live for an international audience across 240+ countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire and featuring 16 powerhouse performances and appearances from 40 artists including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Lionel Richie, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, Wynonna Judd, and more, the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards was a truly unforgettable event six decades in the making. The Academy’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, was awarded to Lainey Wilson, marking her second year in a row earning the coveted title. Ella Langley led the night in total wins with five awards, followed by Wilson with four wins. Country legend Alan Jackson received the inaugural ACM Lifetime Achievement Award, and superstar Keith Urban received the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award. The show is currently available to stream on demand on Prime Video and can be found at amazon.com/ACMawards.

“Our ongoing partnership with the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions has been an amazing experience for everyone involved,” said Vernon Sanders, global head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “With the tremendous success of this year's 60th anniversary show hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire, we are overjoyed to continue our relationship with the Academy and DCP for the next three years. We look forward to maintaining this success and bringing even more star-studded and captivating shows to our global Prime Video customers.”

“Our powerful partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video has expanded the reach and accessibility of our show and the Country Music genre to viewers anytime, anywhere around the world and has redefined what an awards show experience can and should be in today’s environment,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “The synergies between Prime Video, Amazon Music, Twitch, and the other divisions of Amazon bring exponential value to our artists, our genre, and our fans through an immersive 360 music experience they can’t get from any other platform. I am so proud of our pioneering first four years in the streaming space, and we are excited to continue to deliver the future of Country Music and the ACM Awards to fans everywhere over the next three years.”

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Prime Video through 2028,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “The Academy of Country Music Awards made history in 2022 as the first major awards show to exclusively livestream and continues to break new ground, creating a world-class music event and providing dynamic, unparalleled reach through Prime Video, connecting country music with a global audience.”

"I feel like it's just another way for us to get Country Music out there to the world,” the Academy’s winningest artist of all time, Miranda Lambert, said of the partnership between the ACM Awards and Prime Video. “Country Music is really popular right now, and I'm so glad more people are understanding what we're about, and I'm so happy to be part of the ACM history, and that it's gonna continue for three more years is really exciting."

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. Since forming its partnership for the 57th ACM Awards, the show has been hosted by legends Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Reba McEntire, featured the biggest collaborations with superstar pairings such as Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, Dua Lipa and Chris Stapleton, Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys, and became the first country music awards show to be nominated for an Emmy Award.

The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards was produced by Dick Clark Productions. Raj Kapoor served as executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside served as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman served as executive producers for DCP. John Saade served as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news + updates in your email inbox.

About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

Media Contacts

Amazon MGM Studios/Prime Video: Nate Kirtman,nkirtman@amazon.com, Leshelle Sargent,leshelle.sargent@amazonstudios.com  

Academy of Country Music: Jesse Knutson, jesse@acmcountry.com | Lexi Cothran, lexi.cothran@acmcountry.com

Dick Clark Productions: Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com

Today, the Golden Globes announced the addition of a new category to its awards slate, officially recognizing the Best Podcast of the year. This newly minted annual category, debuting as part of the 83rd Annual event on Sunday, January 11, 2026, marks a landmark inclusion for the Golden Globes by honoring the extraordinary and diverse talents in podcasting. The medium has experienced seismic growth, and Luminate, entertainment’s preeminent data and insights company, expects global audiences across audio and video podcasts to exceed 600 million in 2026. 

Following an immensely successful 2025 show, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the inclusion of podcasting demonstrates the Golden Globes' unwavering commitment to give a platform to the full spectrum of entertainment, while reflecting today's audiences and consumption behavior around the world.  

“As the world of entertainment continues to evolve, we are excited to recognize new forms of storytelling,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “Podcasts have emerged as a profound medium for sharing narratives and building communities across global borders and generations. By celebrating achievements in both audio and visual podcasts, we aim to honor our heritage categories while making room for new voices and formats to be heard.”  
 
The newly added podcast category marks another progressive step by the Golden Globes to adapt to contemporary entertainment trends and audience interests.  The 83rd Golden Globes will honor podcasts that have made a significant impact over the past year, celebrating the creativity and influence of creators worldwide.  
 
The top 25 podcasts will qualify for the award with a total of 6 final nominations for the category. Comprehensive eligibility criteria and additional details about Best Podcast will be announced in the coming weeks.  

About Golden Globes®

As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.

About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

**Source: Luminate Insights data from its Entertainment 365 study (Feb 2025; Feb 2024).

Media Contacts:

Dick Clark Productions 

Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com

Golden Globes

media@goldenglobes.com

Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed Country superstar, Keith Urban, will be honored with the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award and honored with numerous performances of his songs by fellow artists at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.

The monumental show will feature performances honoring ACM Triple Crown Award recipient Keith Urban, with must-see performances of his chart-topping hits by Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne. The ACM Triple Crown Award is a special recognition presented by the Academy of Country Music to artists who have won three distinct, prestigious awards, including New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Urban achieved this honor by winning Top New Male Vocalist in 2001, Male Vocalist of the Year in 2005 and 2006, and Entertainer of the Year in 2019, and he is the first artist to receive this honor on the ACM Awards since Carrie Underwood in 2010 at the 45th ACM Awards.

As previously announced, the milestone show will feature performances you won’t want to miss, including:

• The celebration of 60 years of the ACM Awards will feature an opening with 12 minutes straight of music highlighting ACM Songs of the Year from six decades in an all-star performance that brings together Clint Black, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Sugarland, andWynonna Judd.
• Powerhouse duets, including a collaborative performance between Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts; a standout performance from Jelly Roll and Shaboozey; and Brooks & Dunn will take the stage with Cody Johnson.
• Performances from Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Miranda Lambert, as well as New Artist of the Year winners Ella Langley and Zach Top.

This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the landmark 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop celebration packed with performances by their favorite country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news and updates in your email inbox. Be sure to check-out the Explore Pagewhere customers can “Watch, Listen, and Shop” the ACM Awards.

Carnival Cruise Line is the Presenting Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.  Boot Barn is the Official Western Retailer of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Realtor.com is the presenting sponsor of the ACM Single of the Year Award for the 60th ACM Awards.

The Academy of Country Music would like to thank its partners Albertsons Companies, Alto, Amazon Music, American Airlines, Ashley, Baylor Scott & White, Carhartt, Charlie 1 Horse, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, Resistol, SeatGeek, Visit Frisco, Western Son Vodka and Wrangler.

About the Academy of Country Music:

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.

Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this summer.

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Today, CBS and the Golden Globes® announced that the 83^rd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®, the first major award show of the season, will air Sunday, January 11, 2026 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* Hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, Grammy® and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser, the ceremony will broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton.

Nominations for the Golden Globes will be announced on Monday, December 8, 2025. Awards timeline to be announced soon.

The Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of both film and television. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.    

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

About Golden Globes®

As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.

About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About CBS

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

About Penske Media Corporation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com.

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