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Global music authority Billboard celebrated its inaugural Global Power Players event with an exclusive gathering at London’s Shoreditch House. The evening brought together music’s top international executives and artists - marking the first time Billboard has assembled its Global Power Players honorees in one room to recognize their impact on the global music industry.

The likes of Sir Elton John and his husband and manager David Furnish, afrobeats superstar Tems and EMPIRE founder and CEO Ghazi Shami were recognised with awards.

Among the night’s highlights:

• Sir Elton John and his husband and manager David Furnish were honored with the first-ever Creators’ Champion Award for their leadership in defending artists’ rights. The award recognizes their outspoken advocacy for legislation that would require tech companies to disclose and license the music used to train AI models.
  

• Ghazi Shami, founder and CEO of San Francisco-based EMPIRE, received the prestigious Clive Davis Visionary Award, which celebrates bold leadership and innovation in the music industry. Selected by Billboard’s editorial team, the award is named after the legendary executive Clive Davis.
  

• Billboard presented the Diamond Award, a recognition of excellence and influence in African music, to Nigerian star Tems, who tonight, June 5th, headlines Billboard Presents The Stage as part of SXSW London. Billboard hosts The Stage at SXSW Austin for three nights each year, featuring big-name headliners across genres. Launching the series in London marks a significant milestone for Billboard as it expands its global celebration of talent.

• As part of the Diamond Award celebration, Billboard announced the launch of Billboard Africa, further expanding its global presence. Africa and its diaspora have long been the birthplace of musical innovation, influencing genres worldwide. This launch celebrates that legacy and creates a dedicated platform to spotlight the continent’s powerful and evolving sound.

Honored with the Creators’ Champion Award, Elton John said “Thank you to Billboard for honouring myself and David Furnish with the Creators’ Champion Award. Supporting the next generation of British artists is one of the major driving forces in my life. As everyone in that room was aware, the Data Bill is currently looming over our industries and the future livelihood of all artists. It is an existential issue.

Let’s be clear - we want to work with the government. We are not anti A.I. We are not anti Big Tech. We are not against Labour. We want a solution that brings all parties together in a way that’s transparent, fair and allows artists to maintain control of their work.

We will not let The Government forget their promise to support our creative industries. We will not back down and we will not quietly go away. This is just the beginning.

Thank you Billboard. And thank you Baroness Kidron and The House of Lords for standing up for our world-beating artists, journalists, playwrights, designers and authors.”

After receiving the Diamond Award, Tems shared her thoughts, saying “Thank you so much to Billboard. I am honoured to be here. African music is moving to heights it has never been before, and Billboard is one of those key players in moving that needle forward in Africa.”

On receiving the Clive Davis Visionary Award, Ghazi Shami said “This means a lot to me…It’s all too surreal, and all I would say is never lose sight of how it all started, and for me, it all started with the music.”

Billboard CEO Mike Van commented “Thank you for welcoming us here to London. What you're experiencing tonight is the first step into how Billboard is expanding globally.”

Billboard Editor In Chief Hannah Karp added “This is the first time that we have gathered all of our global power players in one room to celebrate their leadership, and we thank you all so much for coming.”

For years, Billboard’s Global Power Players list has recognized the international executives shaping the music business beyond the U.S., while its Power 100 event in Los Angeles has celebrated domestic leadership. Now, with Billboard’s rapidly expanding global footprint - spanning 16 international editions in more than 10 languages - the 2025 Global Power Players were welcomed to London for an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration of global music excellence.

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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.

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Today, Penske Media Corporation’s (PMC) iconic brands announced a compelling lineup of activations for the inaugural South by Southwest® London (SXSW), taking place June 2–7, 2025. Building on the legacy of SXSW Austin, the new London edition will feature a slate of high-impact events including live concerts, immersive experiences, expert panel discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities.

June 2: Sportico will be the presenting sponsor of the first-ever SXSW London Sports Track in June 2025. The Sports Track will leverage Sportico’s insider access to examine Sports Tech & Performance, brand and sports influence, the future of sports gaming, and athletes as investors.

June 2-7: The American Pavilion's esteemed Worldwide Student Program, now in its 36th year, is expanding to include SXSW London alongside its established presence at the Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and SXSW in Austin. This year, a select group of emerging student talents from the U.S. and abroad, representing the next generation of the media industry, will immerse themselves in the festival’s "BEAUTIFUL COLLISIONS" theme. Participants will enjoy access to the festival's official programming and take part in exclusive daily roundtables curated by The American Pavilion.

June 3: Luminate presents a featured session titled “Understanding Entertainment Trends Through Data,” at the Shoreditch Electric Stage. Join Rob Jonas, CEO of Luminate, the entertainment industry's most trusted data and research partner, as he walks through today's top music, film and television trends, anchored by expert-level analysis. Driven by Luminate's industry-leading data, which fuels both the iconic Billboard music charts and Variety's streaming viewership charts, this session will provide an essential view of the entertainment ecosystem – from global music streaming trends and in-depth "super fan" findings, to film and television streaming measurements and genre shifts – leaving audiences with a deeper understanding of the way things are moving forward in Hollywood and beyond.

June 3: In an entertainment landscape no longer defined by geography, the Golden Globes will host two panels celebrating the rise of filmmakers and producers reshaping the cinematic landscape outside the Hollywood system. As streaming platforms expand global access and audiences embrace diverse storytelling, a new generation of creators is gaining international recognition. These conversations will explore how emerging voices are breaking through, how regional industries are thriving, and how to position global work for awards consideration - including the Golden Globes.

June 4-5: Rolling Stone’s Future of Music UK will be a special two-night, underground showcase featuring the buzziest UK-based artists who are shaping the next generation of music. The showcase will take place on June 4 and June 5, 2025 at the historic Hoxton Hall in Shoreditch, London. Headlining performances will feature the high-energy English punk-pop rock band The K’s and the UK-based, Afro-Caribbean-inspired indie pop trio Cassia.

June 4: Artforum brings its new Artforum Atelier series of live panel discussions with the biggest names in the art world to London’s Christ Church Spitalfields. Moderated by the magazine’s Editor in Chief Dr. Tina Rivers Ryan—one of the leading experts in the field of art and technology—“Digital Art on Display” will address the exciting work that museums are doing to display, collect, and conserve digital art. Panelists include Valentina Ravaglia, curator of the exhibition “Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet” (closing at London’s Tate Modern June 1); Michelle Cotton, curator of the exhibition “Radical Software: Women, Art & Computing 1960—1991” (closing at Kunsthalle Wien May 25); and Melanie Lenz, Curator of Digital Art at the V&A South Kensington and co-editor of the 2024 book Digital Art: 1960s to Now.

June 5: Billboard is bringing its iconic concert series, THE STAGE to South by Southwest (SXSW) London, with a special live performance by 2x Grammy Award-winning, Oscar nominated, Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. The sold-out show will take place on Thursday, June 5 at the legendary Troxy in Shoreditch, London.

June 7: Deadline’s celebrated Sound & Screen is heading to SXSW London. Taking place on Saturday, June 7, Sound & Screen celebrates the powerful connection between film, television and music, showcasing performances and insightful conversations with the composers behind some of the most beloved and compelling films and series. This celebration of music and storytelling will also include a musical tribute to Abbey Road, with the event culminating in the first-ever Sound & Screen Impact Award presented to composer Anne Dudley (The Crying Game, The Full Monty, Signora Volpe among others).

More details about SXSW London and how to attend here.

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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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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:

Website: TheAMAs.com

X: @AMAs

Instagram: @AMAs

TikTok: @AMAs

Facebook: @AMAs

Threads: @AMAs 

YouTube: @TheAMAs

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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Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that Rod Stewart will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the “2025 American Music Awards” (AMAs) in recognition of his incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled contributions to music for nearly six decades, honoring his lasting legacy and continued influence on generations of artists and fans. He will also deliver a performance of one of his timeless classics, marking his first time on the AMAs stage since 2004.

A two-time inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Stewart’s extraordinary catalog includes 19 platinum and multi-platinum certified albums in the US. Among his more than 50 hit songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and 16 Hot 100 top 10 chart-toppers are songs like, “Maggie May,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation,” “Do You Think I’m Sexy,” “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” “Tonight’s The Night,” and “Forever Young.” His dynamic live performances have made him one of the most successful touring artists in music history. This summer, he’ll launch the North American leg of his “One Last Time,” world tour, a box office smash which grossed among The Top 20 Global Concert Tours of 2024, and he’ll return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace May–June and September-October 2025 with “The Encore Shows.”

“Sir Rod Stewart is a master showman whose charisma and energy have defied time and embody the very spirit of rock and roll,” said executive producers Barry Adelman, EVP, Television, and Alexi Mazareas, SVP, Programming & Development, Dick Clark Productions. “We are looking forward to another epic performance on the AMAs stage as well as celebrating his incredible body of work when he receives the Lifetime Achievement Award.”

The star-studded celebration will kick off summer with host Jennifer Lopez from the all-new luxury resort Fontainebleau Las Vegas, on Monday, May 26. Promising to be a night of unforgettable performances, including from Lopez herself, the 51st AMAs will air live coast to coast at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.*  Tickets to the star-studded show are available now on Ticketmaster.  

Stewart joins previously announced performers Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, and Reneé Rapp. Legendary entertainer Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award, which recognizes an artist whose body of work has marked a global influence over the music industry. The global phenomenon and 11-time American Music Award-winner will also take the stage, marking her first television performance since 2018.

The AMAs and Easy Day Foundation, the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life, will partner to present several special in-show moments that celebrate Veterans while raising funds for a variety of national and local organizations. Taking place during May’s Military Appreciation Month, the American Music Awards x Easy Day moments will include two performances and the presentation of a special award honoring a marquee talent who uses their platform to make meaningful contributions to the Veteran community, as well as inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans.

Fan voting is now closed with the exception of Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year, which will remain open for web voting through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast via VoteAMAs.com. Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.

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.
• 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.
• Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
• 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:

Website: TheAMAs.com

X: @AMAs

Instagram: @AMAs

TikTok: @AMAs

Facebook: @AMAs

Threads: @AMAs

YouTube: @TheAMAs

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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Rolling Stone and Super Products Inc., in collaboration with theAuthentic Hendrix, LLC proudly announce the launch of an exclusive,first-of-its-kind high-end trading card set honoring Jimi Hendrix’stransformative impact on music, style and cultural history. The 2025 Rolling Stone Jimi Hendrix™ Keepsake Premiere Edition celebrates Hendrix’s enduringlegacy through a unique collectible card offering.

The inaugural trading card set will pay tribute to Jimi Hendrix’s iconicFebruary 1, 1969, Rolling Stonecover, which recognized him as “Performer of the Year.” Each card will showcaserare, striking photography of Hendrix, offering collectors an exceptional wayto honor one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Designed with incredibleattention to detail, the cards feature authentic gemstones and precious metalssuch as diamonds, gold, rubies and platinum. Arriving in a luxury woodendisplay box, the set seamlessly merges artistry with an elegant presentationworthy of Hendrix’s legacy.  

“When Jimi picked up his guitar or composed amazing songs, he wasn'tsetting out to become a super star! He wanted to bring something beautiful tothe world—to leave a lasting impression,” said Janie Hendrix, President &CEO of Authentic Hendrix. “Being featured on the cover of such a respectedbrand as Rolling Stone wasmind-blowing and we are excited to commemorate that event in Jimi’s life.  We are equally thrilled to partner with Rolling Stone and Super Products tointroduce a legacy collection of beautifully artistic cards that will becelebrated and valued for years to come.”

Fans and collectors alike will appreciate the craftsmanship andexclusivity of the collection, which consists of 200 unique cards. Each card isnumbered and produced in extremely limited quantities, with no more than 15copies of any card design. Adding an element of excitement to the collectingexperience, the cards are blind wrapped. The approach invites fans to trade andexplore as they work towards completing the full set or hunting for theirfavorite designs.

This 200-card set features six unique versions for each card—Rainbow(15), Swirl (10), Ice (10), Sheen (10), Fireworks (5), and the ultra-rare Vinyl(1)—offering collectors a dynamic and highly collectible series.

“Partnering with Super Products allows us to honorHendrix’s groundbreakingcreative contributions and launch a new category of Rolling Stone collectibles designed to echo the ethos of the brandand resonate with music fans around the world,” said Thomas Ferguson, VP, Licensing, Partnerships &Consumer Products, Penske Media BrandGroup.

The collection offers two purchasing options. Individual cards arepriced at $100 each, while master cases, which contain six blind-wrapped cards,are available for $600.

“With only 500 limited-edition mastercases available, we are honored to work in collaboration with the Jimi Hendrixfamily’s Authentic Hendrix, LLC and RollingStone to bring this high-end collectible set to market,” said Scott Allen,CEO of Super Products Inc.

The collection is set for an exclusiverelease on June 18, 2025, with pre-orders opening up immediately. Fans andcollectors can visit RollingStone.com/collectibles andhttps://keepsaketradingcards.com/products/hendrixrollingstone for more detailsand updates on this historic release.

For press inquiries, interviews, andadditional information, please contact:

Scott Allen

Super Products Inc.

scott@superproductscorporation.com

About Authentic Hendrix, LLC

Founded by JimiHendrix's father, James 'Al' Hendrix, and owned and operated by members of thefamily personally chosen by Al; Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and its wholly ownedsubsidiary Authentic Hendrix, LLC, manage the Jimi Hendrix copyrights and trademarksworldwide. Their administration and exclusive rights to Jimi Hendrix's musicand lyrics, plus an extensive photo archive, helps create a legacy of productsthat mirror Jimi's own creative vision.

Visit us online at www.jimihendrix.comand www.authentichendrix.com

About Rolling Stone:  

Fivedecades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into amulti-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching aglobal audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to itsmission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times,Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews,hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print,digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by PenskeMedia Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”

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