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Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed the latest additions to the superstar performance lineup set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line, including three former ACM Entertainer of the Year winners and three 2025 ACM Entertainer of the Year nominees. 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 be expanded to two and a half hours and celebrate six decades of Country Music and feature performances by the genre’s most legendary and multi-award-winning stars, including:

• Alan Jackson (21)
• Brooks & Dunn (33)
• Chris Stapleton (20)
• Clint Black (7)
• Cody Johnson
• Kelsea Ballerini (2)
• LeAnn Rimes (4)
• Miranda Lambert (38)
• Rascal Flatts (13)
• Wynonna Judd (10)

**ACM Award count for each artist included in parentheses above

As previously announced, the lineup of performances will also feature Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson.

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.

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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, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, HATCO, Jack Daniel’s, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, 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.

59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE

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ARTECHOUSE and Rolling Stone are excited to announce the New York premiere of Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience, this spring at ARTECHOUSE NYC (Chelsea Market, 439 W. 15th Street, NYC). Narrated by actor/musician Kevin Bacon, the unprecedented audio and visual experience transports audiences to the mosh pit, utilizing ARTECHOUSE’s cutting edge, 270-degree, floor to ceiling 18K-resolution digital canvas and state-of-the-art surround sound. Amplified offers a 50-minute immersive journey into the music, history, imagery and culture of rock ‘n’ roll, encompassing over 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and featuring over 300 iconic artists whose music changed the world. Showings begin April 30. The official opening is May 15. Tickets, starting at $39 (plus fees) will go on sale April 23 at artechouse.com. (See further ticketing information, below, under “Plan Your Visit To ARTECHOUSE NYC.)

Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified brings the history of rock ‘n’ roll to life with a dynamic mix of music and visuals. The show is a guided tour through the story of revolutionary music and the changes it brought. Amplified draws from rare live performance and behind-the-scenes footage, never-before-seen moments, exclusive portrait sessions, album art, and posters, delivering one of the most comprehensive collections of rock ‘n’ roll imagery ever assembled.

Amplified includes the work of 500 photographers and film directors - like Mark Seliger, Danny Clinch, Lynn Goldsmith, Anton Corbijn, Bob Gruen, Jim Marshall, Neil Preston, Janette Beckman, and Pooneh Ghana - who took risks and pushed boundaries, just like the musicians they immortalized.

Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified aligns with ARTECHOUSE's commitment to connecting the public with innovative, immersive art experiences and using its cutting-edge technology platform for cultural and artistic storytelling, offering visitors a dynamic, multi-sensory journey through the worlds of music, art, and technology.

Adapted by ARTECHOUSE Studio for the New York location, Amplified was originally produced by Illuminarium Experiences and created by Brand New World Studios in partnership with Rolling Stone. Brad Siegel, whose transformative leadership at TNT, TCM and Cartoon Network shaped contemporary media, and Rolling Stone veteran Jodi Peckman are Executive Producers. Peckman also serves as Photography and Film Curator. Meghan Benson is Director of Photography. Joe Levy is Executive Editor and Music Supervisor. Design and Visual Narrative are by Pentagram principals Abbott Miller and Emily Oberman. Motion Design is by Good Company. Sound Design is by Academy Award winner Peter Lehman. Kevin Wagner is Supervising Producer.

Following its NYC debut, Amplified will continue its journey with an engagement at ARTECHOUSE Houston, starting May 9.

“Bringing Amplified to New York City—where Rolling Stone has been based for decades—feels especially meaningful,” says Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone. “New York has been at the heart of so many important artists, so we’re thrilled to debut this powerful, immersive celebration of rock ‘n’ roll and its legacy here.”

“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified is the ultimate immersive rock experience, a journey through rock ‘n’ roll and its impact on popular culture,” says Executive Producer Brad Siegel, Founder of Brand New World Studios. “It’s full of breathtaking images and music, but we knew it needed to be more than a wild ride; it needed to be a story that explored the impact of the soundtrack of our lives because stories bring people together, help us interpret our experiences and find meaning.”

“Music imagery is about experiences,” says Jodi Peckman, Executive Producer and former Creative Director of Rolling Stone. “It’s about the unbridled joy of concerts and our connection to our favorite artists. Every picture tells a story and Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified has hundreds of stories to tell.”

Unique to the ARTECHOUSE experience is its Extended Reality (XR) Bar, offering an interactive experience through cocktails and mocktails to enhance visitor engagement with Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified. Blending cutting-edge XR technology with craft mixology, drinks come to life through exclusive XR activations, accessible via ARTECHOUSE’s XR mobile app, available from the App Store or Google Play.

About Rolling Stone:

Five decades since its founding, ROLLING STONE today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission 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 Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”

About ARTECHOUSE

ARTECHOUSE NYC transforms a century-old boiler room beneath the iconic Chelsea Market into a cutting-edge digital art space where visitors immerse themselves in innovative art created through technology. With soaring ceilings, industrial charm, and the largest seamless megapixel projection canvas of any cultural institution, it creates a striking contrast between historic architecture and futuristic design. As New York’s only permanent home dedicated exclusively to immersive digital art, ARTECHOUSE NYC serves as both a platform and a playground for boundary-pushing creators, turning a hidden corner of the city into a portal for innovation, discovery, and artistic experimentation.

Founded by husband-and-wife duo Sandro & Tati, ARTECHOUSE is the nation’s first experiential location-based entertainment company focused on cinematic, immersive digital experiences. Leading innovation at the intersection of artistic, scientific, and technological storytelling, ARTECHOUSE has been connecting visitors of all ages with creative innovation since 2015. Through its permanent art spaces in NYC, D.C., and Houston, along with its Studio team, ARTECHOUSE partners with brands, institutions, and artists to create, produce, and present technology-driven exhibitions that push the boundaries of creative and artistic storytelling.

About Illuminarium:
ILLUMINARIUM EXPERIENCES is a global experiential company offering breakthrough immersive 360-degree cinematic entertainment, presented in its one-of-a-kind custom designed venues. Illuminarium surrounds visitors in a sensory space of sight, sound and scale unlike any other, providing boundless experiences and a personal connection to the world around them. With a fully customizable canvas, Illuminarium is the ideal location for special events, group outings, and viewing parties. Created by Alan Greenberg, RadicalMedia and Rockwell Group, Illuminarium Experiences brings together best-in-class partners in content creation, theatrical design, interactive technologies and venue operations. Illuminarium has locations in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Toronto and Macau, and is launching a worldwide touring operation.

About BRAND NEW WORLD STUDIOS:

BRAND NEW WORLD STUDIOS (BNWS) is the world’s first purpose driven content studio. BNWS tells meaningful stories that positively impact people’s lives. Since 2018 BNWS has produced award winning purpose-driven film, television and short form digital content for worldwide audiences, businesses and non-profit organizations. Its most recent release is the feature documentary Why Is Mona Lisa Smiling: The Reimagination of The Corporation and Comeback: A March Madness Story that premiered on TNT & TBS for 2024 The Final Four. BNWS business film division has produced purpose documentaries for Salesforce, Fortune, BMW, Master Card, Bolthouse Farms, Diligent, P&G, Swarovski, Truist and Coca-Cola to name a few. The company’s software division has developed Purposebook, the first and only proprietary platform, technology and algorithm-driven methodology that utilizes AI to allow individuals to discover and activate their own unique purpose and make a film about it. The company was founded by Bradley Siegel and Joey Reiman and born of the belief that the power of a well-told story can inspire people’s lives and drive change for a better world. Mr. Siegel’s original productions have garnered over 125 Emmys, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Peabody, NAACP Image and Sports Emmy Awards.

Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced the nominations for the “2025 American Music Awards” (AMAs), which will kick off summer with host Jennifer Lopez live from 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.*

Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAsInstagram profile in all award categories. Voting closes on Thursday, May 15 at 11:59:59pm PT, with the exception of Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year, which will remain open through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast.

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.

“2025 American Music Awards” Nominee Highlights:

• Kendrick Lamar, who already has three American Music Awards to his name, leads this year’s nominations with a total of 10. He is nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (“GNX”), Song of the Year (“Not Like Us”), Collaboration of the Year (“Luther” with SZA), Favorite Music Video (“Not Like Us”), Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album (“GNX”), Favorite Hip-Hop Song (x3 - “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, “Not Like Us,” and “Luther” with SZA). He could tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most awards in a single year should he win in all eight categories.
• Post Malone has previously taken home awards in the Rap/Hip Hop and Pop/Rock categories. He could add to that list with possible wins for Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album (“F-1 Trillion”), and Favorite Country Song (“I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen) this year.  He is also nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (“F-1 Trillion”), Song of the Year (“I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen), and Collaboration of the Year (x2 - “I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen and “Fortnight” with Taylor Swift), for a total of eight.
• After taking home the New Artist of the Year trophy in 2019, Billie Eilish continues to dominate with nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (“HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”), Song of the Year (“Birds of a Feather”), Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album (“HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”), and Favorite Pop Song (“Birds of a Feather”).
• First time nominee Chappell Roan tied Billie’s seven nominations, with a chance to take home trophies for Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”), Song of the Year (“Good Luck, Babe!”), Social Song of the Year (“HOT TO GO!”), Favorite Female Pop Artist, and Favorite Pop Album (“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”). Roan is also the only artist to be nominated in all three of this year’s exciting new categories: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Social Song of the Year.
• Also entering the AMAs chat for the first time, Shaboozey received seven nominations, including New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”), Social Song of the Year (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”), Favorite Music Video (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”), Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album (“Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going”), and Favorite Country Song (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”).
• Other first time nominees include Benson Boone, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young, The Marias, ROSÉ, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman, Tyla, as well as Artist of the Year nominees Sabrina Carpenter and Zach Bryan.
• Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in AMAs history, could add to her record-shattering 40 wins this year, having been nominated in six categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (“The Tortured Poets Department”), Collaboration of the Year (“Fortnight” featuring Post Malone), Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, and Favorite Pop Album (“The Tortured Poets Department”).
• In addition to an Album of the Year nod for “COWBOY CARTER,” Beyoncé is in the running for Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album.
• Hozier’s standout year earned five nominations including Song of the Year (“Too Sweet”),  Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album (“Unreal Unearth: Unending”), and Favorite Rock Song (“Too Sweet”). He would become a first time American Music Award winner should he take home the trophy in any of these categories.

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.
• 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.

THE “2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS” NOMINEES

Nominees in each category are listed in alphabetical order by first name.

(**) Denotes new category

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ariana Grande

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan

Kendrick Lamar

Morgan Wallen
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Post Malone

Sabrina Carpenter
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SZA

Taylor Swift

Zach Bryan

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Benson Boone

Chappell Roan

Gracie Abrams

Shaboozey
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Teddy Swims

Tommy Richman

ALBUM OF THE YEAR **NEW**

Beyoncé “COWBOY CARTER”

Billie Eilish “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”

Chappell Roan “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”

Charli xcx “BRAT”

Gracie Abrams “The Secret of Us”

Future & Metro Boomin “WE DON’T TRUST YOU”

Kendrick Lamar “GNX”

Post Malone “F-1 Trillion”
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Sabrina Carpenter “Short n’ Sweet”

Taylor Swift “The Tortured Poets Department”

SONG OF THE YEAR **NEW**
Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”

Billie Eilish “Birds of a Feather”
Chappell Roan “Good Luck, Babe!”

Hozier “Too Sweet”

Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”

Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”

Sabrina Carpenter “Espresso”

Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
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Teddy Swims “Lose Control”

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Luther”

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”

Marshmello & Kane Brown “Miles on It”
Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars “APT.”
Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone “Fortnight”

SOCIAL SONG OF THE YEAR **NEW**

Chappell Roan “HOT TO GO!”

Djo “End of Beginning”

Doechii “Anxiety”
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Lola Young “Messy”
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Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
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Tommy Richman “Million Dollar Baby”

FAVORITE TOURING ARTIST

Billie Eilish

Luke Combs
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Morgan Wallen

Taylor Swift
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Zach Bryan

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO

Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”

KAROL G “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”

Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”
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Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST

Benson Boone
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Bruno Mars

Hozier

Teddy Swims
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The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan

Lady Gaga

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

FAVORITE POP ALBUM

Billie Eilish “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”

Chappell Roan “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”
Charli xcx “BRAT”

Sabrina Carpenter “Short n’ Sweet”

Taylor Swift “The Tortured Poets Department”

FAVORITE POP SONG

Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”

Billie Eilish “Birds of a Feather”

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”
Sabrina Carpenter “Espresso”

Teddy Swims “Lose Control”

FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST

Jelly Roll
Luke Combs

Morgan Wallen

Post Malone
Shaboozey

FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST

Beyoncé

Ella Langley

Kacey Musgraves

Lainey Wilson

Megan Moroney

FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO or GROUP

Dan + Shay
Old Dominion

Parmalee

The Red Clay Strays

Zac Brown Band

FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM

Beyoncé “COWBOY CARTER”

Jelly Roll “BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN”

Megan Moroney “AM I OKAY?”

Post Malone “F-1 Trillion”

Shaboozey “Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going”

FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG
Jelly Roll “I Am Not Okay”
Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph “High Road”

Luke Combs “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma”

Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help”

Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST

Drake

Eminem

Future

Kendrick Lamar

Tyler, The Creator

FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST

Doechii

GloRilla
Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Sexyy Red

FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM

Eminem “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)”

Future & Metro Boomin “WE DON’T TRUST YOU”

Gunna “one of wun”

Kendrick Lamar “GNX”

Tyler, The Creator “CHROMAKOPIA”

FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG

Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar “Like That”
GloRilla “TGIF”

GloRilla & Sexyy Red “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME”
Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Luther”

FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTIST

Bryson Tiller

Chris Brown

PARTYNEXTDOOR

The Weeknd

Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST

Kehlani

Muni Long

Summer Walker

SZA

Tyla

FAVORITE R&B ALBUM

Bryson Tiller “Bryson Tiller”

PARTYNEXTDOOR “PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4)”

PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”
SZA “SOS Deluxe: LANA”
The Weeknd “Hurry Up Tomorrow”

FAVORITE R&B SONG

Chris Brown “Residuals”

Muni Long “Made For Me”
SZA “Saturn”

The Weeknd & Playboi Carti “Timeless”

Tommy Richman “Million Dollar Baby”

FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTIST

Bad Bunny

Feid

Peso Pluma

Rauw Alejandro
Tito Double P

FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST

Becky G

KAROL G

Natti Natasha

Shakira

Young Miko

FAVORITE LATIN DUO or GROUP

Calibre 50

Fuerza Regida

Grupo Firme

Grupo Frontera

Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda

FAVORITE LATIN ALBUM

Bad Bunny “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS”

Fuerza Regida “Dolido Pero No Arrepentido”

Peso Pluma “ÉXODO”

Rauw Alejandro “Cosa Nuestra”

Tito Double P “INCÓMODO”

FAVORITE LATIN SONG

Bad Bunny “DtMF”

FloyyMenor X Cris Mj “Gata Only”

KAROL G “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”

Oscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida “Tu Boda”
Shakira “Soltera”

FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST
Hozier

Linkin Park
Pearl Jam

Twenty One Pilots

Zach Bryan

FAVORITE ROCK ALBUM

Hozier “Unreal Unearth: Unending”

Koe Wetzel “9 lives”

The Marías “Submarine”

Twenty One Pilots “Clancy”

Zach Bryan “The Great American Bar Scene”

FAVORITE ROCK SONG

Green Day “Dilemma”

Hozier “Too Sweet”
Linkin Park “The Emptiness Machine”

Myles Smith “Stargazing”
Zach Bryan “Pink Skies”

FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
Charli xcx

David Guetta

John Summit

Lady Gaga

Marshmello

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK

Arcane League of Legends: Season 2

Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack)

Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) • Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and Cast

Twisters: The Album

Wicked: The Soundtrack • Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Cast

FAVORITE AFROBEATS ARTIST

Asake

Rema

Tems

Tyla

Wizkid

FAVORITE K-POP ARTIST
ATEEZ 

Jimin

RM

ROSÉ

Stray Kids 

NOMINEES IN NUMERICAL ORDER

Kendrick Lamar (10): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album, Favorite Hip-Hop Song (x3)

Post Malone (8): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year (x2), Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album, Favorite Country Song

Billie Eilish (7): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Pop Song

Chappell Roan (7): Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album

Shaboozey (7): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album, Favorite Country Song

Bruno Mars (6): Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year (x2), Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Song

Lady Gaga (6): Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Song, Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist

Morgan Wallen (6): Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Song

Sabrina Carpenter (6): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Pop Song

SZA (6): Artist of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Hip-Hop Song, Favorite Female R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album, Favorite R&B Song

Taylor Swift (6): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album

Benson Boone (5): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Song

Hozier (5): Song of the Year, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album, Favorite Rock Song

Zach Bryan (5): Artist of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album, Favorite Rock Song

Future (4): Album of the Year, Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album, Favorite Hip-Hop Song

Teddy Swims (4): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Song

The Weeknd (4): Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Male R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album , Favorite R&B Song

Bad Bunny (3): Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album, Favorite Latin Song 

Beyoncé (3): Album of the Year, Favorite Female Country Artist, Favorite Country Album

Charli xcx (3): Album of the Year, Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist

Fuerza Regida (3): Favorite Latin Duo or Group, Favorite Latin Album, Favorite Latin Song

GloRilla (3): Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Song (x2)

Jelly Roll (3): Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album, Favorite Country Song

KAROL G (3): Favorite Music Video, Favorite Female Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Song

Luke Combs (3): Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Song

Metro Boomin (3): Album of the Year, Favorite Hip-Hop Album, Favorite Hip-Hop Song

PARTYNEXTDOOR (3): Favorite Male R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album (x2) 

Tommy Richman (3): New Artist of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Favorite R&B Song

Ariana Grande (2): Artist of the Year, Favorite Soundtrack

Bryson Tiller (2): Favorite Male R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album

Chris Brown (2): Favorite Male R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Song

Doechii (2): Social Song of the Year, Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist

Drake (2): Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite R&B Album

Eminem (2): Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album

Gracie Abrams (2): New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year

Koe Wetzel (2): Favorite Country Song, Favorite Rock Album

Linkin Park (2): Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Song

Marshmello (2): Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist 

Megan Moroney (2): Favorite Female Country Artist, Favorite Country Album 

Muni Long (2): Favorite Female R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Song

Peso Pluma (2): Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album

Rauw Alejandro (2): Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album

ROSÉ (2): Collaboration of the Year, Favorite K-Pop Artist 

Sexyy Red (2): Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Song

Shakira (2): Favorite Female Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Song

Tito Double P (2): Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album

Twenty One Pilots (2): Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album

Tyla (2): Favorite Female R&B Artist, Favorite Afrobeats Artist 

Tyler, The Creator (2): Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album

Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Asake (1): Favorite Afrobeats Artist

ATEEZ (1): Favorite K-Pop Artist

Auliʻi Cravalho (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Becky G (1): Favorite Female Latin Artist

Calibre 50 (1): Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Cris Mj (1): Favorite Latin Song

Cynthia Erivo (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Dan + Shay (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group

David Guetta (1): Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist

Djo (1): Social Song of the Year

Dwayne Johnson (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Ella Langley (1): Favorite Female Country Artist

Feid (1): Favorite Male Latin Artist

FloyyMenor (1): Favorite Latin Song

Green Day (1): Favorite Rock Song

Grupo Firme (1): Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Grupo Frontera (1): Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Gunna (1): Favorite Hip-Hop Album

Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack) (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Jessie Murph (1): Favorite Country Song

Jimin (1): Favorite K-Pop Artist

John Summit (1): Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist

Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda (1): Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Kacey Musgraves (1): Favorite Female Country Artist

Kane Brown (1): Collaboration of the Year 

Kehlani (1): Favorite Female R&B Artist

Lainey Wilson (1): Favorite Female Country Artist 

Latto (1): Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist 

Lola Young (1): Social Song of the Year 

Megan Thee Stallion (1): Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist 

Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Myles Smith (1): Favorite Rock Song 

Natti Natasha (1): Favorite Female Latin Artist 

Old Dominion (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group 

Oscar Maydon (1): Favorite Latin Song 

Parmalee (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group 

Pearl Jam (1): Favorite Rock Artist

Playboi Carti (1): Favorite R&B Song

Rema (1): Favorite Afrobeats Artist 

RM (1): Favorite K-Pop Artist 

Stray Kids (1): Favorite K-Pop Artist 

Summer Walker (1): Favorite Female R&B Artist

Tems (1): Favorite Afrobeats Artist 

The Marías (1): Favorite Rock Album 

The Red Clay Strays (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group 

Twisters: The Album (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Usher (1): Favorite Male R&B Artist 

Wicked: The Soundtrack (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Wizkid (1): Favorite Afrobeats Artist 

Young Miko (1): Favorite Female Latin Artist 

Zac Brown Band (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group

NOMINEES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Ariana Grande (2): Artist of the Year, Favorite Soundtrack

Asake (1): Favorite Afrobeats Artist

ATEEZ (1): Favorite K-Pop Artist

Auliʻi Cravalho (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Bad Bunny (3): Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album, Favorite Latin Song 

Becky G (1): Favorite Female Latin Artist

Benson Boone (5): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Song

Beyoncé (3): Album of the Year, Favorite Female Country Artist, Favorite Country Album

Billie Eilish (7): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Pop Song

Bruno Mars (6): Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year (x2), Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Song

Bryson Tiller (2): Favorite Male R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album

Calibre 50 (1): Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Chappell Roan (7): Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album

Charli xcx (3): Album of the Year, Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist

Chris Brown (2): Favorite Male R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Song

Cris Mj (1): Favorite Latin Song

Cynthia Erivo (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Dan + Shay (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group

David Guetta (1): Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist

Djo (1): Social Song of the Year

Doechii (2): Social Song of the Year, Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist

Drake (2): Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite R&B Album

Dwayne Johnson (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Ella Langley (1): Favorite Female Country Artist

Eminem (2): Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album

Feid (1): Favorite Male Latin Artist

FloyyMenor (1): Favorite Latin Song

Fuerza Regida (3): Favorite Latin Duo or Group, Favorite Latin Album, Favorite Latin Song

Future (4): Album of the Year, Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album, Favorite Hip-Hop Song

GloRilla (3): Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Song (x2)

Gracie Abrams (2): New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year

Green Day (1): Favorite Rock Song

Grupo Firme (1): Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Grupo Frontera (1): Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Gunna (1): Favorite Hip-Hop Album

Hazbin Hotel (Original Soundtrack) (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Hozier (5): Song of the Year, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album, Favorite Rock Song

Jelly Roll (3): Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album, Favorite Country Song

Jessie Murph (1): Favorite Country Song

Jimin (1): Favorite K-Pop Artist

John Summit (1): Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist

Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda (1): Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Kacey Musgraves (1): Favorite Female Country Artist

Kane Brown (1): Collaboration of the Year 

KAROL G (3): Favorite Music Video, Favorite Female Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Song

Kehlani (1): Favorite Female R&B Artist

Kendrick Lamar (10): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album, Favorite Hip-Hop Song (x3)

Koe Wetzel (2): Favorite Country Song, Favorite Rock Album

Lady Gaga (6): Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Song, Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist 

Lainey Wilson (1): Favorite Female Country Artist 

Latto (1): Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist 

Linkin Park (2): Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Song 

Lola Young (1): Social Song of the Year 

Luke Combs (3): Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Song 

Marshmello (2): Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist 

Megan Moroney (2): Favorite Female Country Artist, Favorite Country Album 

Megan Thee Stallion (1): Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist 

Metro Boomin (3): Album of the Year, Favorite Hip-Hop Album, Favorite Hip-Hop Song

Moana 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Morgan Wallen (6): Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Song 

Muni Long (2): Favorite Female R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Song

Myles Smith (1): Favorite Rock Song 

Natti Natasha (1): Favorite Female Latin Artist 

Old Dominion (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group 

Oscar Maydon (1): Favorite Latin Song 

Parmalee (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group 

PARTYNEXTDOOR (3): Favorite Male R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album (x2)
Pearl Jam (1): Favorite Rock Artist 

Peso Pluma (2): Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album 

Playboi Carti (1): Favorite R&B Song

Post Malone (8): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year (x2), Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album, Favorite Country Song 

Rauw Alejandro (2): Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album 

Rema (1): Favorite Afrobeats Artist 

RM (1): Favorite K-Pop Artist 

ROSÉ (2): Collaboration of the Year, Favorite K-Pop Artist 

Sabrina Carpenter (6): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Pop Song 

Sexyy Red (2): Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Song

Shaboozey (7): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album, Favorite Country Song 

Shakira (2): Favorite Female Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Song

Stray Kids (1): Favorite K-Pop Artist 

Summer Walker (1): Favorite Female R&B Artist 

SZA (6): Artist of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Hip-Hop Song, Favorite Female R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album, Favorite R&B Song

Taylor Swift (6): Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album 

Teddy Swims (4): New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Song 

Tems (1): Favorite Afrobeats Artist 

The Marías (1): Favorite Rock Album 

The Red Clay Strays (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group 

The Weeknd (4): Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Male R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album , Favorite R&B Song 

Tito Double P (2): Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album 

Tommy Richman (3): New Artist of the Year, Social Song of the Year, Favorite R&B Song  

Twenty One Pilots (2): Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album 

Twisters: The Album (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Tyla (2): Favorite Female R&B Artist, Favorite Afrobeats Artist 

Tyler, The Creator (2): Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album

Usher (1): Favorite Male R&B Artist 

Wicked: The Soundtrack (1): Favorite Soundtrack

Wizkid (1): Favorite Afrobeats Artist 

Young Miko (1): Favorite Female Latin Artist 

Zac Brown Band (1): Favorite Country Duo or Group 

Zach Bryan (5): Artist of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album, Favorite Rock Song

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The American Pavilion is proud to announce the launch of California Day, an immersive day of celebration and programming at the Cannes Film Festival dedicated to highlighting California's extraordinary contributions to the global film industry. Taking place May 15th, 2025, the event will feature inspiring keynote addresses, dynamic panels, and vibrant networking opportunities. California Day will spotlight the state’s role as a filmmaking hub and leader in entertainment innovation, celebrating its thriving creative scene and fostering international collaborations.

Our mission has always been to celebrate creativity and provide educational opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers by giving a platform to industry leaders and change makers," said Julie Sisk, Founder and President of The American Pavilion. "This year, we feel it is important to honor California's unrivaled legacy in global entertainment. After several challenging years for the industry, dedicating a day to California is essential to spotlight its enduring impact and cultural significance in filmmaking. We are proud to partner with Visit California, the California Film Commission, and IndieWire on this exciting event, which features visionary voices championing California's future. California Day embodies the spirit of The American Pavilion and reaffirms our commitment to creativity and innovation on a global stage."

“Cinephiles from around the world dream of visiting the scenes from their favorite films, and California is the ultimate playground for filmmakers,” said Visit California President & CEO Caroline Beteta. “We’re thrilled to celebrate California’s abundance of backdrops at the iconic Cannes Film Festival, reinforcing that Hollywood is the epicenter of the entertainment world, and a critical economic cornerstone for our state that needs continued support to remain competitive on the global stage.”

In partnership with The American Pavilion, IndieWire will program a keynote address dedicated to “The Future of Filmmaking in California: Innovation, Creativity, and Global Impact." The discussion will center around California's evolving role in the entertainment industry. Topics will include the intersection of technology and storytelling, the state's position as a creative epicenter, and the importance of sustainability in production. Speaker details will be announced in the coming weeks. Additional panels will examine Hollywood’s role in the global entertainment landscape, along with discussions on technology and the future of film production in California.

California Day will further promote the state’s film industry, elevating its status as the premier location for filmmaking while attracting international collaborations and new projects. The event will foster connections between global filmmakers and California’s industry leaders, building bridges for co-productions and business opportunities. With its vibrant creative communities and ongoing influence on entertainment, technology, and culture, California’s legacy will be celebrated throughout the event.

Through thought-provoking discussions, a star-studded keynote, and an unforgettable celebration of California’s cultural impact, California Day promises to leave a lasting impression on Cannes attendees.

About the American Pavilion

Celebrating over 35 years of success, The American Pavilion serves as the epicenter of American hospitality, communication, and creativity at the Cannes International Film Festival. The Pavilion brings together professional and emerging filmmakers, industry executives, and international attendees in a dynamic business environment designed to foster collaboration and connection.

The Pavilion is home to the Roger Ebert Conference Series, featuring insightful panel discussions with filmmakers and industry leaders, as well as the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase, the Culinary Program, and the Worldwide Student Program. Boasting world-class amenities like free WiFi, charging stations, panoramic views of the Riviera, and versatile event space, The American Pavilion remains a vibrant destination for information, recreation, and industry networking.

To learn more, visit [www.ampav.com] (http://www.ampav.com).

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Today, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) announced the promotion of two accomplished leaders from within. Liz Culley has been elevated to Senior Vice President, Sales and Brand Strategy, and Debra Fink has been named Vice President, Entertainment and Special Projects. Both Culley and Fink are based in Los Angeles.

In her new role, Culley will add oversight of video, social and audio product development to her scope in addition to consumer sales and strategy. She will report to EVP, Publisher, Lori O’Connor.  

“Liz is a dynamo,” said O’Connor. “Her creativity and extensive experience across content, sales, and product equip her with a unique skill set to create and execute custom programs that bridge video and social platforms. She will be instrumental in driving THR’s digital-first growth and enhancing audience engagement.”

Culley’s career spans more than 15 years across the entertainment and media sectors. Before joining THR, she was the executive director of FYC and entertainment sales at Condé Nast, where she forged advertising and partnership strategies for major studios, capitalizing on Condé Nast’s prominent events such as The Met Gala, Vogue World and The New Yorker Festival. She is also credited with enhancing Vanity Fair’s FYC experiential offerings creating content that resonated with both audiences and advertisers, notably by bringing the awards podcast Little Gold Men to live audiences.  

She began her career as a producer and a journalist, creating bespoke digital-first series and concert series with top music and theatrical talent for media companies Myspace, Popsugar, San Francisco Chronicle, YouTube, the NBA and X Games. Prior to Condè Nast, Culley was a senior sales executive at Bustle Digital Group. During her career, Culley has led teams responsible for marketing, digital production, video, audio, and live streaming.  

A seasoned executive, Debra Fink’s augmented scope includes collaboration with marketing and sales to develop integrated partnerships across THR’s trade initiatives and other special projects in addition to her existing sales responsibilities.      

“Debra’s extensive industry knowledge and relationships are unparalleled,” said O’Connor.  “I’m thrilled to have Debra take on this challenge and cannot wait to see what she brings to the role.”    

With almost three decades in the business, Fink recently served as THR’s Managing Director, Entertainment and has been integral to THR since the re-launch in 2010. She is a strategic and savvy sales leader and brings a fresh perspective to help drive success for clients with new and innovative concepts across multiple platforms and branded content solutions.

Prior to THR, Debra was Executive Vice President at Screen International where she led the strategy, sales and implementation of Screen’s award season franchise building the business into a global success. During her time at Screen, she also led an international film industry mission to Beijing, hosted by the Chinese government to explore co-production.  

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About The Hollywood Reporter  

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Global superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to return to the American Music Awards (AMAs) as both host and performer for the highly anticipated 2025 show, kicking off a summer of the hottest music live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* This marks Lopez’s second time hosting the iconic awards ceremony, a role she first took on in 2015 when she captivated audiences with her unmatched energy and breathtaking opening medley. The 51^st AMAs promises to be a night of unforgettable performances, with Lopez at the helm, bringing her signature style and magnetic presence to the stage.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “Jennifer's incredible talent and incomparable stage presence make her the ideal host of the show.  We know she will bring her one-of-a-kind energy to the official kick off celebration of summer."

Lopez first teased her return to hosting on last fall’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year. No stranger to the AMAs stage, the multi-hyphenate mogul has delivered some of the most memorable performances in AMAs history, having performed on the show more than ten times. Lopez’s 2025 AMAs performance will be an exciting highlight of the evening, promising to showcase her unparalleled artistry and signature mix of music, dance, and visual spectacle.

With over 80 million records sold, 15 billion global streams, and more than 18 billion music video views, the three-time AMA winner’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, making her one of the most influential artists of all time. As the only female artist to have a number one album and number one film simultaneously as well as a worldwide box-office gross of over $3 billion, to her groundbreaking achievements as a producer, fashion icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Lopez has solidified her place as one of the most trailblazing figures in entertainment today.

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. Each Memorial Day, the AMAs pays special tribute to our U.S. troops and veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments. 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. The 2025 AMAs will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms. More details to be announced soon.

The AMAs is produced by Dick Clark Productions.  On the Rocks Premium Cocktails is the official cocktail of the American Music Awards.

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

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*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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