This was their first time at an awards show as five members, not six, with founding member Manon Bannerman still absent.

KATSEYE made their American Music Awards debut on Monday, May 25, performing “Pinky Up” and winning awards for every category in which they were nominated. During their acceptance speech for Best New Artist,

KATSEYE members Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini and Yoonchae Jeong made their debut at the 2026 American Music Awards wearing Tacori. Get the breakdown.

The performance marks the girl group's first awards show appearance since the 2026 Grammy Awards

During the speech, KATSEYE thanked several people connected to their journey and also gave a shoutout to BTS, who were also in attendance at the ceremony.

The American Music Awards are drawing some of the biggest stars in music to Las Vegas to perform present or collect honors on the three-hour CBS/Paramount+ telecast, and Variety has photographers on

Queen Latifah steps in to host the American Music Awards, airing 8 p.m. Monday on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+. They’re giving Billy Idol, also one of the night’s performers, a lifetime achievement award,