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Scoop
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
L.A.B Announced As Winner Of 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards Te Manu Mātārae Tūī
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 7:24 pm Press Release: Aotearoa Music Awards Photo:Supplied One of NZ's best-loved acts, L.A.B has been revealed as the first Aotearoa Music Awards winner of 2025. The group have been awarded the Te Manu Mātārae Tūi, which they will receive in person at the AMA event tomorrow 29 May at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The prestigious award acknowledges 2024 as a phenomenal year for L.A.B on many fronts and rounds out the act's existing AMA 2025 finalist nods for Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau | Album of the Year and Te Tino Kāhui Manu Taki o te Tau | Best Group. Having long been one of the biggest acts in Aotearoa, 2024 was a truly remarkable year for the group. L.A.B released their sixth album, L.A.B VI, which went to #1 in the Official Top 40 Albums Chart – one of only two NZ albums to top the Chart in 2024. They also: Had five of the Top 10 most played tracks on NZ radio Had two of the Top 10 tracks in Spotify's 2024 Global Impact List for New Zealand Had two of the Top 5 most streamed tracks in Aotearoa Sold out a US tour and massive NZ summer shows Dominated the local Charts – topping the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums End of Year Chart with their Introducing L.A.B compilation, also charting at #3 with L.A.B VI; and held 5 positions in the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles End of Year Chart Recorded Music NZ is also delighted to announce that L.A.B will perform at AMA 2025, joining an already impressive line-up of performers including Aaradhna, Anna Coddington, CHAII, Fazerdaze, Stan Walker and all-femme supergroup Atomic. More performers will be revealed on the night as part of the celebration of 60 years of the Music Awards and 50 years of the Official Charts in Aotearoa. Introduced in 2024, the prestigious Te Manu Mātārae Tūī is awarded to recognise artists who have made a significant impact on the music landscape in Aotearoa and beyond during the Awards eligibility period. The very first Te Manu Mātārae Tūī were awarded to Stan Walker and Kaylee Bell at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards. L.A.B are honoured to receive the award. Frontman Joel Shadbolt says: 'To be awarded the Te Manu Mātārae Tūī is something really special. The past year has been massive for us, with the release of our new album, touring and more recording. Being acknowledged in this way by Recorded Music NZ is really humbling, and we are grateful not only for the award, but also to be able to share the stage with just a taste of some of the incredible artists we have in Aotearoa.' Recorded Music NZ CEO, Jo Oliver says: 'L.A.B is a thoroughly deserving winner of the prestigious Te Manu Mātārae Tūī. 2024 was nothing short of an incredible year for them and we can't wait for the band to grace our stage and screens as part of the AMA live show.' L.A.B will be presented with the Te Manu Mātārae Tūī tomorrow Thursday 29 May at the AMA 2025 event. Viewing information AMA 2025 will take place on Thursday 29 May at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event will be livestreamed from 6pm via AMA Official Media Partner RNZ via and across its social media channels. Viewers who don't catch the live broadcast will be able to stream the Awards on TVNZ+ from the evening of Friday 30 May. The live broadcast and on-demand stream are funded by Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho. © Scoop Media
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to Watch the 2025 American Music Awards Online Without Cable for Free
CBS and Dick Clark Productions presents the 51st Annual American Music Awards live from Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on Monday, May 26. The awards ceremony celebrates the most popular music of the year with star-studded performances and appearances. AMA winner Jennifer Lopez hosts this year's event, while Janet Jackson is set to receive the Icon Award and Rod Stewart will accept the Lifetime Achievement Award. More from The Hollywood Reporter Different President, Same Song: Trump Pulls a Nixon in His Battle Against The Boss When and Where to Stream the 2025 French Open Finals Online Billy Joel Shares Brain Disorder Diagnosis At a Glance: How to Watch the American Music Awards 2025 When: May 26 at 5 p.m PT/8 p.m. ET Channel: CBS Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Paramount+ with Showtime The 2025 American Music Awards will feature performances by Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson and Reneé Rapp. Check out a complete list of AMA 2025 nominees here. The awards ceremony airs live on CBS on Monday, May 26, at 5 p.m PT/8 p.m. ET. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can livestream the event on CBS, while viewers with the Paramount+ Essential plan can watch the show on demand on Tuesday, the day after it airs. Cord-cutters can watch the American Music Awards with a subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime and next day on-demand with Paramount+ Essential. You can also watch the show on any live TV streaming service that carries CBS, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo. Select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, allowing you to livestream the award show for free; keep reading to learn more about each option. EDITORS' CHOICE Seven-day free trial try Paramount+ free To watch the American Music Awards on CBS without cable, the best way to stream is with the Paramount+ with Showtime, which is $12.99 per month (or $120 per year) and includes a seven-day free trial. This plan is ad-free, except for live TV shows and live events, like award shows and sports. Paramount+ with Showtime features original programming from Paramount+ and Showtime, as well as Paramount Global's network hubs, including CBS, CBS Sports Network, CBS News, Paramount Pictures, BET, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon and note: Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to livestream the American Music Awards, but will have access to watch on-demand the following day after the award ceremony. EDITOR'S CHOICE Five-day free trial; packages from $35 per month Get Directv free trial Watch the American Music Awards for free on CBS with a five-day free trial to DirecTV, which starts at $59.99 for the first month ($89.99 per month afterward) for the 'Choice' package. The cable streamer's 'Signature Package' offers more than 125 channels, including CNN, NBC, Disney Channel, E!, MSNBC, Nickelodeon, HGTV and many other channels. BEST LIVE TV STREAMING BUNDLE Three-day free trial; packages from $83 per month Get Hulu + live TV For Free You can also watch the American Music Awards for free on CBS with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $82.99 per month. Available with or without ads, the live TV streamer also carries ABC, NBC, Fox, ESPN and 90 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels. With a Hulu + Live TV subscription, you'll get access to Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost. BEST VALUE Seven-day free trial; packages from $65 Get fubo FREE Fubo carries CBS and offers a seven-day free trial, allowing new subscribers to watch the 2025 American Music Awards for cable streamer carries over 225 other news, entertainment and sports channels, and subscriptions start at $64.99 for the first month of service ($84.99 per month afterward). You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more, while you can access the service on your smartphone, tablet or TV. The American Music Awards broadcast CBS in the U.S. You can watch the channel online on their respective websites by logging in with your cable TV provider account. Want to attend the awards ceremony in person? Last-minute tickets are available for the American Music Awards at StubHub, Ticket Liquidator and Ticket Network, prices depend on seat location. For more info, visit Some of the best deals on tickets are at Vivid Seats, where you can save $20 with code THR30; or at SeatGeek where you can use promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 on eligible purchases of $250 and up. Click here for last-minute tickets. Buy American Music Awards 2025 Tickets at Vivid Seats The American Music Awards were created by Dick Clark Productions. DCP is owned by Penske Media Corporation, The Hollywood Reporter's parent company, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Aotearoa Music Awards Opens Voting For JD Sports Tā Te Iwi
Press Release: Voting for the Aotearoa Music Awards JD Sports Tā te Iwi | People's Choice Award is now open. AMA is proud to partner with leading global multi-channel retailer of sports fashion brand JD Sports to present the Tūī, the winner of which is decided entirely by public vote. The award was won in 2024 by Hori Shaw, who is up for Te Iti Rearea o te Tau | Breakthrough Artist of the Year at AMA 2025. All AMA 2025 recording artist finalists are eligible to participate but may opt out if they wish. Voting is open to fans from around the world and closes at 5pm on Tuesday 27 May (NZT). Participants simply click on their favourite AMA 2025 artist in the voting portal and follow the instructions to place their vote. JD Sports are excited to be the presenting partner of the People's Choice Award for the second year running: JD Sports are thrilled to partner on the Tā te Iwi | People's Choice award at this year's AMA, which reflects JD's ongoing loyalty and commitment to championing youth culture by powering the now and next forward. As a globally known brand with a locally grown connection, our exciting alignment with AMA reinforces our dedication to supporting emerging voices and celebrating the communities that are shaping the future. The winner of the 2025 JD Sports Tā te Iwi | People's Choice Award will be announced at the Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday 29 May. Voting link: View the voting Terms & Conditions here Viewing information AMA 2025 will take place on Thursday 29 May at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event will be livestreamed from 6pm via AMA Official Media Partner RNZ via and across its social media channels. Viewers who don't catch the live broadcast will be able to stream the Awards on TVNZ+ from the evening of Friday 30 May. The live broadcast and on-demand stream are funded by Irirangi Te Motu, NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho. About JD Sports Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands globally. With over 500 stores across a number of territories throughout Europe and South East Asia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest products from the very best brands. In 2021 JD Sports expanded into the New Zealand market and you can now find them at Sylvia Park, Manukau, Lynn Mall, Hamilton, Cuba St and Christchurch. For more, please visit About Aotearoa Music Awards The Aotearoa Music Awards is the annual showcase event for the music industry, celebrating artists and music from Aotearoa. The event recognises the biggest musical successes of the year while also providing a platform to promote emerging artists. Grounded in 60 years of history, the Aotearoa Music Awards has evolved to reflect our unique cultural identity. It has launched music careers, told artists' stories and created memorable moments. Recorded Music NZ produces the Aotearoa Music Awards and acts as its kaitiaki – preserving our musical heritage, celebrating the hits of today and paving the way for the artists of tomorrow. For more, please visit
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
AMA 2025 Breakthrough Artist Finalists Announced
Fazerdaze, Aaradhna and Ladi6 to perform Recorded Music NZ, producer of the Aotearoa Music Awards, has announced the finalists for Te Iti Rearea o te Tau | Breakthrough Artist of the Year. The 2025 contenders are Pōneke R&B act A.R.T; the chart-topping lads from the same town – DARTZ; and Ōpōtiki artist and 2024 Tā Te Iwi | People's Choice Tūī winner Hori Shaw. The Tūī is determined based on data illustrating audience growth and commercial performance of recordings in terms of radio airplay and streaming/sales in Aotearoa during the AMA 2025 eligibility period (1 January–31 December 2024). Anastasia, Rosetta and Tiresa a.k.a A.R.T are a powerhouse trio on the climb, with roots in R&B and gospel. They have gone from singing in their bedrooms to releasing a series of singles and touring with Hawaiian star Josh Tatofi. The act's 2024 breakout single 'When He Was Mine (Pele Fo'i Mai)' hit A-rotate on urban radio in Aotearoa and together with a remix by DJ Noize has clocked up big numbers across streaming platforms. Hori Shaw 's introduction to AMA in 2024 was a beautiful thing – the artist walked away with the Tā Te Iwi | People's Choice Tūī. Proving this was no fluke, Hori's audience grew even further throughout the year. His single 'Back in My Arms' featured in the Official Top 40 Singles Chart and he dominated the local Aotearoa Top 20 Charts in 2024 with his hits 'Back In My Arms' and 'One Day'. 'Back In My Arms' held at #1 for 9 weeks and spent a total of 33 weeks on the Aotearoa Singles Chart in 2024. A full year on from its release, the track is still in the Aotearoa Singles Chart, at #3. The now Melbourne-based Pōneke band DARTZ made their mark on the Official Charts in 2024, joining L.A.B as the only NZ acts to reach #1 on the Top 40 Albums Chart, with their album Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One. The album also sees Crispy (guitar), Clark (bass), Rollyz (drums) and Danz (vox) up for for Te Tino Kāhui Manu Taki o te Tau | Best Group and Te Manu Taki Rakapioi o te Tau | Best Rock Artist at AMA 2025. In addition to announcing the contenders for Breakthrough Artist 2025, Recorded Music is also proud to reveal Fazerdaze and Aaradhna as the next finalists to perform at AMA 2025, joining CHAII and Anna Coddington. Fittingly, both have previously been nominated for Breakthrough Artist. Fazerdaze was a finalist in 2017 for the critically acclaimed Morningside, and Aaradhna in 2006 for her classic record I Love You. Run it back, and both artists made impressive returns in 2024 with highly anticipated new albums. A finalist in 2025 for NZ On Air Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau | Album of the Year, Spotify Te Tino Waiata o te Tau | Single of the Year, and Spotify Te Tino Reo o te Tau | Best Solo Artist, Fazerdaze will perform her nominated single 'Cherry Pie' with her full band. Aaradhna will be joined by the inimitable Ladi6 to perform 'Love 2 Love' – the pair's collaboration that features on Aaradhna's AMA-nominated album Sweet Surrender. The 2024 Te Manu Taki Manako o te Tau | Best Soul/RnB Artist winner is a finalist in the same category this year as well as Album of the Year and Best Solo Artist. Viewing information AMA 2025 will take place on Thursday 29 May at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event will be livestreamed via AMA Official Media Partner RNZ via and across its social media channels. Viewers who don't catch the live broadcast will be able to stream the Awards on TVNZ+ from the evening of Friday 30 May. The live broadcast and on-demand stream are funded by Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho. Notes: About Aotearoa Music Awards The Aotearoa Music Awards is the annual showcase event for the music industry, celebrating artists and music from Aotearoa. The event recognises the biggest musical successes of the year while also providing a platform to promote emerging artists. Grounded in 60 years of history, the Aotearoa Music Awards has evolved to reflect our unique cultural identity. It has launched music careers, told artists' stories and created memorable moments. Recorded Music NZ produces the Aotearoa Music Awards and acts as its kaitiaki – preserving our musical heritage, celebrating the hits of today and paving the way for the artists of tomorrow. For more, please visit
