INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUPERSTAR JENNIFER LOPEZ TO HOST AND PERFORM AT THE "2015 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS(R)"

The "2015 American Music Awards" Will Broadcast Live on Sunday, November 22 at 8:00pm ET on ABC

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that international music superstar Jennifer Lopez will host and perform at the "2015 American Music Awards." JLo is one of the most influential artists in music history, and the triple-threat will take on the role as host of a live broadcast award show. Lopez will also dazzle viewers with a live performance in support of her recently announced Las Vegas show, "All I Have," which will premiere January 2016 at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The "2015 American Music Awards" will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. The show will feature the hottest performances from today's biggest artists and present fan-voted awards in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative Rock, Adult Contemporary, Latin, Contemporary Inspirational, Electronic Dance Music, as well as categories for New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Top Soundtrack.

As previously announced, music stars Joe Jonas and Charlie Puth will appear live on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, October 13 to announce nominees in six categories for the "2015 American Music Awards." Immediately following the broadcast, five additional categories will be announced exclusively via Snapchat (TheAMAs) in real time.

American Music Awards nominees are based on key fan interactions as reflected in Billboard Magazine and on Billboard.com, including album and digital singles sales, radio airplay, streaming, social activity and touring. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Entertainment and Next Big Sound.

The "2015 American Music Awards" is produced by dick clark productions. Allen Shapiro and Mike Mahan are Executive Producers. Larry Klein, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are Producers.

For the latest American Music Awards news, exclusive content and more, be sure to follow the AMAs on social and join the conversation by using the official hashtag for the show, #AMAs. Facebook: Facebook.com/AMAs Twitter: @TheAMAs Instagram: @TheAMAs Snapchat: TheAMAs Tumblr: americanmusicawards.tumblr.com Vine: TheAMAs

Tickets are now on sale at www.axs.com.

About Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is an award-winning singer, actress, and entertainer who has established herself in both music and film. She is a successful recording and touring artist with record sales in excess of $75 million and a cumulative box office gross of over $2 billion. Lopez is one of the most influential female artists in history. As an artist, fashion icon, entrepreneur, and a philanthropist, Jennifer Lopez has been named Forbes magazine's most powerful celebrity and People Magazine's first Most Beautiful Woman in the world. Jennifer Lopez is a global icon and the ultimate triple threat.

About the American Music Awards

The American Music Awards features performances from today's hottest artists and presents fan-voted awards in the categories of Pop/Rock, Alternative Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Inspirational, Latin, EDM, Soundtrack, Single of The Year, New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's, and Artist of the Year. The American Music Awards pays tribute to today's most influential and iconic artists. The show is produced by dick clark productions and is seen in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.theamas.com, www.dickclark.com or abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards.

About dick clark productions

dick clark productions (dcp) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Country Countdown Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," "Golden Globe Awards," "Hollywood Film Awards" and the "Streamy Awards." Weekly television programming includes "So You Think You Can Dance" from 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group and dcp; "World's Funniest" from Jukin Media and dcp; as well as "BOOM!" from Keshet DCP, the joint venture between Keshet International (KI), the global distribution and production arm of Keshet Media Group and DC Media, the parent company of dcp. dcp also owns one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with more than 55 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.