Is Taylor Swift at the AMAs Tonight? Everything We Know So Far

LAS VEGAS — Swifties spent days decoding Easter eggs and counting every “26” on the calendar, but the answer to the burning question “Is Taylor Swift at the AMAs?” turned out to be no—at least not in person. Taylor Swift, already the most-decorated artist in American Music Awards history, skipped the 2025 ceremony at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, leaving fans refreshing social feeds for a surprise entrance that never came. USA Today confirms the superstar did not walk the purple carpet or appear during the two-hour CBS broadcast, despite six nominations that could have padded her record 40 AMA wins. WHY FANS EXPECTED HER • “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” rumors: Swift’s online shop quietly rearranged into four sections—Apparel, Music, Accessories, Sale—mirroring the four snakes on the “Reputation” era logo, triggering speculation that an album announcement would drop on the awards’ May 26 air date. • The magic number 26: The AMAs date matched the 26 high-heel clicks in the Eras Tour intro video, a detail influencers flagged as a coded clue. • Presenter lineup: Actress Tiffany Haddish, featured in Swift’s 2018 “Look What You Made Me Do” visual, was on the presenter roster, stoking talk of an on-stage reunion. WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED • Swift lost all six categories, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, which went to Billie Eilish. • No prerecorded video or virtual acceptance aired, breaking with Swift’s past habit of appearing remotely when touring. • Social media melted down; #WhereIsTaylor and #ReputationTV trended on X within minutes of the show’s opening number. POSSIBLE REASONS FOR THE NO-SHOW 1. Tour recovery: After wrapping the Asian and Australian legs of The Eras Tour in March, Swift has maintained an unusually low profile, reportedly focusing on new music and personal downtime. 2. NFL off-season commitments: Sources spotted Swift in Florida last week with boyfriend and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, suggesting a private holiday over a red-carpet sprint. 3. Strategic silence: Music industry insiders note that Swift often times major announcements for her own channels; saving “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” for a standalone drop could maximize streaming impact. HISTORIC AMA RUN Even with a shut-out year, Swift’s 40 trophies still tower over second-place Michael Jackson (26). Her last in-person AMA appearance was 2018, where she opened the show with “I Did Something Bad” and took home Artist of the Year. WHAT’S NEXT FOR SWIFTIES Fan forums now eye June and July tour-break windows for signs of “Rep TV.” Others speculate the clues point to 2026—the 10-year anniversary of the original album. Until then, the answer to “Is Taylor Swift at the AMAs?” remains a simple “no,” but the chatter she sparked by staying home proves her pop-culture grip is as tight as ever. Page Six live coverage and social posts will continue monitoring any late-breaking video cameos or post-show thank-yous from the singer’s camp.