AMAs 2022: Stars hit the red carpet ahead of ceremony

Pink, Carrie Underwood, Dove Cameron and Joan Smalls led the stars hitting the red carpet ahead of the 2022 American Music Awards  Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The Who Knew hitmaker, 43, who is due to make her debut live performance of new single Never Gonna Not Wanna Dance Again at the ceremony, showcased her toned legs in a yellow and black glittering fringed gown.

She accentuated her toned legs in strappy heels and flashed her numerous tattoos.

The star wore her platinum crop slicked to the side and sported feline flicks of liner and nude lipstick.

She was joined by husband Carey Hart, 47, and their children Willow, 11 and Jameson, five – who looked adorable in matching black outfits

The star hilariously revealed Carey had split his trousers before the red carpet, but he cut a dapper figure in a black suit. 

Two-time nominee Carrie, 39, flashed her legs and ample cleavage in a sparkling pastel pink thigh-split gown, which boasted gold and silver metallic patches.

Family affair: Pink was joined by husband Carey Hart, 47, and their children Willow, 11 and Jameson, five

Ab-flashing: Dove, 26, who is up for Best New Artist, wowed in  a white corset top as she posed

No words: Machine Gun Kelly opted for Pinhead vibes as he modelled a purple suit with silver spikes attached 

Interesting: The star looked sombre as he modelled his extremely edgy look

Pose: She posed with musician Brent Faiyaz, who she starred alongside in music video, All Mine

Cheeky: Anitta, who is performing and nominated for Female Latin Artist wowed in a cut-out gown, with sequin patches teasing a glimpse of her posterior

The halterneck gown showed off the star’s toned arms and her tresses were styled in soft waves. 

Dove, 26, who is up for New Artist at the awards, flashed her abs in a sparkling white corset top paired with a dramatic black bustle skirt.

She wore her tresses in a sleek high ponytail and opted for dramatic geometric eye make-up, while flashing her talons. 

Gothic bride: Three time nominee Latto flashed her tattoos in a black bodysuit paired with a matching veil

Siren: Bebe Rexha wowed in a scarlet tulle gown as she posed up a storm

Lots to smile about: Carrie showed off her pearly whites as she posed up a storm

Here come the girls: Jessie James Decker and Liza Koshy put on leggy displays on  the red carpet

Glowing: Jessie showed off her muscled legs in a black mini dress while Liza opted for monochrome chic

Smitten: Dahmer star Niecy Nash and wife Jessica Betts looked smitten as they arrived

Kiss: The couple shared a sweet kiss as they arrived for the ceremony 

Joan, 34, flashed her incredible legs in a shimmering gold gown with a very high split which flashed her lingerie as she posed.

The gown boasted cut-outs on the side and a sweeping skirt, and was paired with towering gold heels.

Her tresses were styled sleek and straight and she sported smoky eye make-up.

She posed with musician Brent Faiyaz, who she starred alongside in music video, All Mine. 

Singer Anitta, who is performing and nominated for Female Latin Artist wowed in a cut-out gown, with sequin patches teasing a glimpse of her pert posterior.

Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny landed the most nominations at this year’s American Music Awards.

Glamor: Niecy showcased her hourglass curves as she posed in the busty black gown 

Wow: Meghan Trainor went braless in a Barbie-inspired sequin blazer with matching flares as she posed with Niecy

Barbie girl: The star showed off her ample cleavage in the busty ensemble as she posed 

Dynamic duo: Chris Olsen and Meghan posed for a fun snap together

Toned: Roselyn Sanchez showed off her toned abs and legs in a glittering gown

Pose: Bebe wowed in her tulle gown which she paired with thigh-high boots

Statement look: Karreuche Tran wowed in an LBD  with a statement raised neckline on the red carpet

Lavender: She brought a pop of color to her look with purple eyeshadow

Busty display: Tinashe wowed in her skimpy top and black skirt, teamed with huge platform shoes

Train: Becky G slipped into a chic black gown with an edgy train as she posed up a storm

Oh my! Kim Petras had a racy wardrobe malfunction in a plunging denim dress as she arrived

Eye-popping: The star’s dress slipped as she posed up on the red carpet 

 He leads fellow rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders.

Bad Bunny received a total of eight AMA nominations and will compete for artist of the year against British singers Adele and Harry Styles and Canadian musician The Weeknd.

Drake, Beyonce and Swift also are in the running for artist of the year and received six nominations each.

The nominations are based on performances on the Billboard music charts, streaming and album sales, radio play and social media engagement. 

Winners will be determined by fan votes and announced at the ceremony at Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.

Bad Bunny’s other nods included favorite male pop artist, favorite music video and favorite touring artist.

Edgy: Maneskin flashed their legs in a suspenders as they made a typically edgy arrival

Sparkle time: Sabrina Carpenter positively sparkled in a bejeweled crop top and matching skirt, paired with silver heels

Quirky: Kali Uchis opted for a quirky scarlet dress and fringed headpiece adorned with feathers while Dencia went for a Tin-man inspired mesh suit with headpiece

Busty: Kali wowed in her striking ensemble as she hit the red carpet

Glitz: Tinashe flashed her abs in a crop top while Ari Lennox wowed in an extremely busty blue gown with thigh-high splits

The singer set a record this year for the highest-grossing tour by a Latin artist in history. His album ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ just topped the Billboard charts for a 13th week.

If Bad Bunny wins all eight awards he is eligible for, he would tie 1980s superstars Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most AMA wins in a single year.

Organizers added a category this year for favorite K-pop artist. Contenders are BTS, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN, Tomorrow X Together and Twice.  

First-time AMA nominees included rapper Jack Harlow, K-pop band BLACKPINK and Scandinavian DJ group Swedish House Mafia.

In country music categories, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen are among the nominees for favorite male country artist.

Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert will compete for favorite female country artist. 

Pink is set to honor the late Olivia Newton–John with a musical performance at the show.

The performance in Newton–John’s memory follows her death at age 73 in August from a years-long battle with breast cancer.   

The beloved British–Australian singer and actress had a lengthy association with the award show.

She co-hosted the ceremony with Aretha Franklin and Glen Campbell in 1976, two years before her success in films spread to the US with her role in 1978’s Grease.   

Newton–John was also presented with 10 AMAs during her lengthy career.

Pose: Aleena Miller and Noel Miller wowed in matching black ensembles 

Happy couple: Melissa Etheridge and wife Linda Wallem opted for chic black ensembles 

Pink (real name: Alecia Moore) was previously announced as a performer at the AMAs, and her tribute number will be her second performance of the evening.

The hitmaker is also scheduled to give her new single Never Gonna Not Dance Again its live performance debut. 

Lionel Richie will also be honored at the ceremony, where he is set to receive the Icon Award.

Stevie Wonder will be leading the performance for his contemporary, while Charlie Puth and Ari Lennox will be joining the keyboard virtuoso for a medley of Richie’s most popular material.

The ceremony, which is being hosted by Wayne Brady, was previously announced to have performances from Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, JID, and Yola, among others. 

On top: Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny leads the nominations for this year’s American Music Awards. Seen in September

Bey is on the list: He leads fellow rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift on the list of contenders

Bebe Rexha and David Guetta will be performing their hit I’m Good (Blue), while Dove Cameron will make her debut at the show with a performance of her song Boyfriend.

The rapper GloRilla and Anitta will also be making their performance debuts at the show. 

The 2021 ceremony saw K-Pop icons BTS earn the most wins with three including top honor artist of the year as the most nominated singer Olivia Rodrigo earned new artist of the year.

The seven member South Korean pop boyband – who also earned favorite pop group or duo and favorite pop song  – was given the most coveted crystal pyramid trophy of the night as they beat out heavy hitters including Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.