Jennifer López and Maluma together at the American Music Awards

Jennifer López and Maluma will perform the songs “Pa 'Ti” and “Lonely” at the 2020 American Music Awards. (Courtesy Theo Wargo / Getty Images)

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Jennifer López and Maluma will perform live on stage at the 2020 American Music Awards where they will premiere the songs "Pa 'Ti" and "Lonely".

These songs were written in collaboration by the singer of Puerto Rican origin and the Colombian himself, who makes his debut at the AMAs (American Music Awards) and which are part of the soundtrack of the tape "Marry Me".

The presentation of this duet will be one of the most anticipated on the night of November 22 due to the importance of the Latin genre.

“We are beyond excited to have world superstars Jennifer Lopez and Maluma on the AMA stage this year performing new music.

They are both phenomenal artists and have some of the best collaborations out there, so we know they will deliver something spectacular for the fans, "says Amy Thurlow, President of Dick Clark Productions.

Jennifer López returns to the American Music Awards after having performed the song "Limitless" in 2018.

(Courtesy American Musica Awards / Gabriel Goldman)

Bad Bunny dominates the Latin categories

“Latin music has had an incredible impact on music, culture and the industry in general, especially this year.

Latino artists are at the center of some of the most dynamic collaborations and chart hits, and it was important to us that we focus on the fun, rhythm and uniqueness that Latino artists bring to the stage, ”he says Thurlow.

Bad Bunny is the top contender with four nominations: “Favorite Song” for “Go”, “Male Artist” and a double nomination for “Favorite Album”.

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It is followed by Karol G with two nominations in the categories of "Best Female Singer" and "Best Song" and the Colombian J Balvin with two as "Best Male Artist" and "Best Song".

And with an Ozuna nomination ("Best Male Artist");

Becky G ("Best Female Artist");

Rosalía ("Best Female Artist") and Anuel AA ("Best Album").

Puerto Rican Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad BUnny, tops the list of Latino nominations with 4 at the 2020 American Music Awards (Credit: John Parra / Getty Images for Spotify)

The nominees are ...

The most anticipated category is "Artist of the Year" in which Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd compete.

In the Pop / Rock category of "Best Male Artist", the nominees are Justin Bieber, Post Malone and The Weeknd, while among women the fight will be between Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.

Between the groups, the outcome will be decided by BTS, Jonas Brothers and Maroon 5.

Justin Bieber is nominated in four categories at the American Music Awards. (Courtesy Getty Images)

Other live performances at the American Music Awards

In addition to Lopez and Maluma, AMA's world premiere performance lineup also includes Bad Bunny, BTS, Dua Lipa, Lil Baby, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, and Shawn Mendes previously announced, making for a packed night out. of music stars.

Without a doubt, we know that the award ceremonies have undergone changes due to covid-19.

Many have been adapted and others have been made without an audience present, what can we expect from the 2020 AMAs?

“As we get closer to all of our productions, the safety of our artists, crew and anyone who enters our footprint is of the utmost importance.

We have strict guidelines, protocols and precautions in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved as we provide a spectacular night with the level of production fans have come to expect from AMAs! ”Assures Amy Thurlow.

Taraji P Henson, the host of the AMAs

Oscar- and Emmy-nominated Golden Globe-winning actress, writer and producer Taraji P. Henson will host the 2020 American Music Awards.

“We are also very fortunate to have Taraji P. Henson as our host.

She is unique and brings such undeniable energy to everything she does, we have been fans of her work for a long time, and we know that she is a fan of AMA herself, "concludes Amy Thurlow.

According to the American Music Awards, "Nominees are based on key fan interactions, as reflected in the Billboard charts, including streaming, digital album and song sales, radio streaming, and social activity."

Actress Taraji P Henson will be in charge of conducting the 2020 American Music Awards (Courtesy Theo Wargo / Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Do not miss it!

Don't miss Jennifer López and Maluma's live performance at the American Music Awards where they will premiere the songs "Pa 'Ti" and "Lonely".

The delivery of the American Music Awards will be transmitted live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 22.

If you live in the US, you will be able to watch the ceremony on ABC at 8 PM, Miami time, and if you are in Latin America, you will be able to watch the ceremony through TNT, a signal that, like CNN en Español, belongs to WarnerMedia, starting at 7 PM for the entire region.

The full list of nominees can be reviewed

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