AWARDS season continues this weekend with the American Music Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, will broadcast live Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, airing in more than 200 countries and territories around the globe.
Unlike many other awards shows, winners at the AMAs are decided by you, the public. Votes were cast earlier this year on the show’s website, theamas.com. Nominees were selected based on sales data, radio airplay and interactions on social media.
This year’s ceremony will feature several new categories, including new rap and hip-hop honors and several new awards for Latin music. Ahead of the ceremony, here are some things you need to know:
When are the American Music Awards?
The three-hour ceremony airs Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Who are the nominees?
The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are the leading nominees with eight nods apiece. Both will compete for artist of the year against Justin
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