After taking a break in 2024, the American Music Awards returned in full swing for 2025. The event was held on Monday, May 26, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and had all the excitement fans expected. Jennifer Lopez hosted the show, which featured live performances from Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, and more big names.
Kendrick Lamar received the most nominations with ten, Janet Jackson was honoured with the ICON Award, and Rod Stewart took home the Lifetime Achievement Award. It was a night filled with music, awards, and standout fashion moments. However, one person got more attention than most, and that was Gloria Estefan.
Gloria Estefan made a return to the AMAs stage after 30 years
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Gloria Estefan surprised many by stepping back onto the AMAs stage after 30 years. The eight-time Grammy winner arrived in a striking red dress covered in 3D floral details, with long sheer sleeves that made the outfit look even more eye-catching. She walked the red carpet with her husband, Emilio Estefan, who wore a sharp black and white suit with a slim black tie.
At 67, Gloria looked full of confidence as she posed for photos and greeted fans. Her dress and smile got a lot of attention both in the crowd and online. Her presence reminded many people of her long career in music and how she has remained a strong figure in the industry over the years.
Gloria Estefan is excited that more artists are promoting Latin music
While getting ready for her performance, Gloria spoke about how Latin music has grown and reached bigger stages in recent years. She shared that she and Emilio never set out to control the Latin music space. Instead, they just kept working on projects that made them happy and supported other artists who were trying to break through.
In the past, they worked with stars like Shakira and Jennifer Lopez to help open more doors for Latin performers. Now, seeing singers like Bad Bunny perform in Spanish on popular U.S. shows or Karol G sell out stadiums across Europe makes her feel good.