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FULL LIST: Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, and Eminem Stand Out at the 2025 American Music Awards
The 2025 American Music Awards, held live in Las Vegas, saw Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, and Eminem take center stage as major winners. Eilish made a remarkable sweep, winning all seven of her nominations. Her accolades included titles such as Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for her project Hit Me Hard and Soft, Favourite Touring Artist, Favourite Female Pop Artist, and Favourite Pop Album. Additionally, her track “Birds of a Feather” clinched both Song of the Year and Favourite Pop Song.
Beyoncé received recognition for her contributions as well, securing two awards: Favourite Female Country Artist and Favourite Country Album for Cowboy Carter. Post Malone celebrated a milestone with his inaugural country music award, being named Favourite Male Country Artist.
After a 15-year hiatus from the AMA awards, Eminem returned to the spotlight, earning Favourite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favourite Hip-Hop Album for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). Gracie Abrams was honored as New Artist of the Year, while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars shared accolades for their collaboration “Die With a Smile,” which won Collaboration of the Year and Favourite Music Video. Gaga also took home the title of Favourite Dance/Electronic Artist, while Mars was named Favourite Male Pop Artist.
See list of American Music Awards 2025 winners below:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish (WINNER)
Chappell Roan
Kendrick Lamar
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Benson Boone
Chappell Roan
Gracie Abrams (WINNER)
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Tommy Richman
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé “Cowboy Carter”
Billie Eilish “Hit Me Hard and Soft” (WINNER)
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”
Sabrina Carpenter “Short n’ Sweet”
Taylor Swift “The Tortured Poets Department”
SONG OF THE YEAR
Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”
Billie Eilish “Birds of a Feather” (WINNER)
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)”
Teddy Swims “Lose Control”
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Luther”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile” (WINNER)
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
Chappell Roan “Hot to Go!”
Djo “End of Beginning”
Doechii “Anxiety” (WINNER)
Lola Young “Messy”
Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Tommy Richman “Million Dollar Baby”
FAVOURITE TOURING ARTIST
Billie Eilish (WINNER)
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
Zach Bryan
FAVOURITE 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” (WINNER)
Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
FAVOURITE MALE POP ARTIST
Benson Boone
Bruno Mars (WINNER)
Hozier
Teddy Swims
The Weeknd
FAVOURITE FEMALE POP ARTIST
Billie Eilish (WINNER)
Chappell Roan
Lady Gaga
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
FAVOURITE POP ALBUM
Billie Eilish “Hit Me Hard and Soft” (WINNER)
Chappell Roan “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”
Charli xcx “Brat”
Sabrina Carpenter “Short n’ Sweet”
Taylor Swift “The Tortured Poets Department”
FAVOURITE POP SONG
Benson Boone “Beautiful Things”
Billie Eilish “Birds of a Feather” (WINNER)
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile”
Sabrina Carpenter “Espresso”
Teddy Swims “Lose Control”
FAVOURITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Jelly Roll
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone (WINNER)
Shaboozey
FAVOURITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Beyoncé (WINNER)
Ella Langley
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
FAVOURITE COUNTRY DUO or GROUP
Dan + Shay (WINNER)
Old Dominion
Parmalee
The Red Clay Strays
Zac Brown Band
FAVOURITE COUNTRY ALBUM
Beyoncé “Cowboy Carter” (WINNER)
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”
FAVOURITE 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” (WINNER)
Shaboozey “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
FAVOURITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Drake
Eminem (WINNER)
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Tyler, The Creator
FAVOURITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Doechii
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion (WINNER)
Sexyy Red
FAVOURITE HIP-HOP ALBUM
Eminem “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)” (WINNER)
Future & Metro Boomin “We Don’t Trust You”
Gunna “one of wun”
Kendrick Lamar “GNX”
Tyler, The Creator “CHROMAKOPIA”
FAVOURITE HIP-HOP SONG
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar “Like That”
GloRilla “TGIF”
GloRilla & Sexyy Red “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME”
Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” (WINNER)
Kendrick Lamar & SZA “Luther”
FAVOURITE MALE R&B ARTIST
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
PARTYNEXTDOOR
The Weeknd (WINNER)
Usher
FAVOURITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST
Kehlani
Muni Long
Summer Walker
SZA (WINNER)
Tyla
FAVOURITE 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” (WINNER)
FAVOURITE R&B SONG
Chris Brown “Residuals”
Muni Long “Made For Me”
SZA “Saturn” (WINNER)
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti “Timeless”
Tommy Richman “Million Dollar Baby”
FAVOURITE MALE LATIN ARTIST
Bad Bunny (WINNER)
Feid
Peso Pluma
Rauw Alejandro
Tito Double P
FAVOURITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST
Becky G (WINNER)
Karol G
Natti Natasha
Shakira
Young Miko
FAVOURITE LATIN DUO or GROUP
Calibre 50
Fuerza Regida
Grupo Firme
Grupo Frontera
Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda (WINNER)
FAVOURITE LATIN ALBUM
Bad Bunny “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” (WINNER)
Fuerza Regida “Dolido Pero No Arrepentido”
Peso Pluma “ÉXODO”
Rauw Alejandro “Cosa Nuestra”
Tito Double P “INCÓMODO”
FAVOURITE 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” (WINNER)
FAVOURITE ROCK ARTIST
Hozier
Linkin Park
Pearl Jam
Twenty One Pilots (WINNER)
Zach Bryan
FAVOURITE ROCK ALBUM
Hozier “Unreal Unearth: Unending”
Koe Wetzel “9 lives”
The Marías “Submarine”
Twenty One Pilots “Clancy” (WINNER)
Zach Bryan “The Great American Bar Scene”
FAVOURITE ROCK SONG
Green Day “Dilemma”
Hozier “Too Sweet”
Linkin Park “The Emptiness Machine” (WINNER)
Myles Smith “Stargazing”
Zach Bryan “Pink Skies”
FAVOURITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
Charli XCX
David Guetta
John Summit
Lady Gaga (WINNER)
Marshmello
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (WINNER)
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
FAVOURITE AFROBEATS ARTIST
Asake
Rema
Tems
Tyla (WINNER)
Wizkid
FAVOURITE K-POP ARTIST
Ateez
Jimin
RM (WINNER)
ROSÉ
Stray Kids
Global music icon Akon is going through a significant personal transition as his wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage. As reported by People on Saturday, court filings submitted in Fulton County, Georgia, on September 11, 2025, indicate that Thiam is seeking to end their marriage due to irreconcilable differences.
The couple, who have one daughter together, are nearing what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary next month. In her divorce petition, Thiam has requested joint legal custody of their daughter but has asked for primary physical custody, with visitation rights allocated to Akon.
Additionally, she is seeking spousal support for herself and has requested that the court deny any such request from the singer. This divorce comes at a time when Akon, 51, continues to publicly defend his stance on polygamy, a practice he has closely associated with his cultural heritage.
In a 2022 appearance on The Zeze Mills Show, he referred to polygamy as a natural aspect of his culture, stating, “(Polygamy is) part of our culture. Absolutely. For me, it looks normal because it’s culture for us. We didn’t go outside of our African culture when we entered the Western world. The mistake the Western world made was to create all these rules without considering nature.”
Akon, who has publicly acknowledged having nine children, has frequently discussed how he juggles family responsibilities alongside his demanding career. He noted that while he ensures his family has financial stability, his presence at daily events is often limited. He said in the same 2022 interview, “My job isn’t to handle all that extra stuff and these holidays and recitals. While I’m meeting my responsibilities to ensure my family has a roof over their heads and food, if I can also show love, then yes, I will do that.”
He further mentioned that technology has allowed him to stay connected: “Me being there for my children includes providing for them financially. I’m present when I can be, but it’s impossible to be everywhere at once. Technology enables me to be there every day, whether through FaceTime or other means.”
As of now, neither Akon nor Thiam has provided an official statement regarding the divorce filing.
ENTERTAINMENT
FBI and Ghana Authorities Confiscate Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Linked to $4.7 Million US Fraud Investigation
Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in partnership with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Department of Justice, has seized a luxurious 2019 Lamborghini Urus from renowned dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., known as Shatta Wale.
According to a press release issued by EOCO’s acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, the seizure was executed following a request from US authorities in 2023. The operation took place at Shatta Wale’s residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra.
“In June this year, EOCO conducted a search at a property in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra, based on a 2023 request from the FBI and the US Justice Department,” the statement noted.
The operation, led by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), resulted in the discovery and confiscation of the luxury vehicle, which is said to be connected to the proceeds of criminal activities linked to one Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month prison sentence for various financial crimes in the US.
EOCO confirmed that the Lamborghini was found in Shatta Wale’s possession. He voluntarily surrendered the vehicle to prevent a public spectacle. “The car was taken from Charles Nii Armah, aka Shatta Wale. The officers conducted themselves professionally and civilly, and the search proceeded without any incidents. Nii Armah expressed concerns about the public nature of the seizure impacting his brand, and he was permitted to hand over the vehicle personally,” the statement explained.
EOCO clarified that SARU officers were armed during the operation, which is standard protocol for safety reasons. “It is routine procedure for officers in the Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) to carry weapons while on duty for their security,” the statement added.
The Lamborghini is associated with criminal gains from Nana Kwabena Amuah, who owes approximately $4.74 million in restitution to US authorities. The vehicle is slated to be returned to the United States as part of this recovery initiative.
The FBI and the Justice Department plan to formally seek the Government of Ghana’s assistance in repatriating the car as part of Amuah’s restitution. Both Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) have been identified as persons of interest and will be asked by EOCO to assist in ongoing investigations in the near future.
EOCO also indicated that it may share its final investigative report with US authorities to facilitate ongoing collaboration. “We may provide the final investigative report to the FBI and the Justice Department as part of our continued cooperation,” the statement concluded.
In reaction to this, Shatta Wale took to Facebook to voice his displeasure with EOCO’s tactics, especially regarding the presence of armed personnel. He commented, “Raymond Archer, EOCO Boss, you’re going to make the NDC lose the next election. Bringing guns to my house was unnecessary.”
In another post, he stated, “EOCO boss, the president did not appoint you to belittle the citizens of this nation. Remember, God is always watching.”
A single glittery sock worn by the late pop superstar Michael Jackson during a concert in France has sold for over $8,000 at auction. The sale took place on Wednesday, according to a French auctioneer.
The sock was discovered by a technician who found it discarded near Jackson’s dressing room after his performance in Nimes in July 1997. During his “HIStory World Tour,” Jackson was known for wearing white athletic socks decorated with rhinestones, and he can be seen wearing similar socks in performances of his iconic hit “Billie Jean.”
Now decades later, the sock is stained and the rhinestones have yellowed, as shown in a photo posted on the auction site. Auctioneer Aurore Illy described the item as “exceptional” and a “cult object” for fans of Michael Jackson.
Originally valued between 3,000 to 4,000 euros ($3,400-4,500), the sock ultimately sold for 7,688 euros ($8,822) at the Nimes auction house.
For comparison, a gaming resort in Macau purchased a glittery glove worn by Jackson for $350,000, which he donned during his first “moonwalk” performance in 1983. Additionally, a hat he wore shortly before that performance sold for over $80,000 in Paris in 2023. Despite controversies during his life and posthumously, including child molestation allegations that he and his estate have denied, Jackson remains an iconic figure with a massive fan base.
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