BTS win big as Black Eyed Peas reunite at American Music Awards
Other winners included Golden, from the film K-Pop Demon Hunters, Sabrina Carpenter and Katseye.
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Other winners included Golden, from the film K-Pop Demon Hunters, Sabrina Carpenter and Katseye.
Fergie joined the Black Eyed Peas on stage to accept the Best Throwback Song award for 'Rock That Body' at the 2026 American Music Awards.
Fergie reunited with the Black Eyed Peas to accept the Best Throwback Song award for 'Rock That Body' at the 2026 American Music Awards.
BTS secured Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer for 'SWIM', and Best Male K-pop Artist at the 2026 American Music Awards, while the Black Eyed Peas reunited to accept the Best Throwback Song award for 'Rock That Body'.
BTS and KATSEYE were among the top winners at the 2026 American Music Awards, with BTS winning Artist of the Year and KATSEYE being named New Artist of the Year.
The 2026 American Music Awards honored 'Golden' as Song of the Year, and featured Fergie's reunion with the Black Eyed Peas to accept the Best Throwback Song award for 'Rock That Body'.
Fergie reunited with Black Eyed Peas bandmates will.i.am, Taboo, and apl.de.ap to accept the American Music Award for Best Throwback Song on May 25, where she gave son Axl a heartfelt shoutout.
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