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For more than 20 years, the world has known Elizabeth Smart as a kidnapping survivor. Now, after going viral for her bodybuilding photos, Smart is opening up about honoring her body, embracing confidence and refusing to let one chapter define her forever. “I can be sexy, and I can be an advocate,” she says. In her moving cover story with Us Weekly, on newsstands now, the activist reveals how bodybuilding helped “free” her, why she was terrified to share the photos and what strength means to her today. Read the full story at the link in bio. (📸: Megan Turley/@meganturleyphoto)

Carrie Underwood may be a country music superstar, but she’s happiest covered in dirt and tending to her family farm. On the heels of the #AmericanIdol season finale, Us goes inside the judge’s grounded life away from the spotlight, the role faith has played in her marriage to Mike Fisher and how she balances her demanding schedule as a mom of two. “They may not live typical lives,” says an insider, “but when they’re home in Tennessee, things are as close to normal as it gets.” Get the full story in the new issue of Us Weekly, available on newsstands and at the link in bio. (📸: Brian Bowen Smith)

Hayden Panettiere's fame exploded at 16 when she starred in #Heroes. Paparazzi swarmed and people began "creating stories that were false about me," she explains in Us Weekly's latest cover story. "I felt all that mattered was what would make the biggest headlines and shock people the most." Ahead of her memoir, #ThisIsMe, out May 19, the actress sat down with Us exclusively to leave no stone unturned from her life, the incredible highs and heartbreaking lows, from child stardom to crushing loss. "I've chosen to be brutally honest," Panettiere declares. Read the full interview at the link in bio. (📸: Storm Santos)

Queen Latifah took a moment to reflect on her multihyphenate career in her opening monologue while hosting the 2026 #AMAs. Link in bio for her full speech! (📷: David Becker/Getty Images)

Hannah Berner in the house! The comedian hit the #AMAs red carpet in Las Vegas in a stunning maroon look.

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“All we can taste is this moment…” 🎶✨ Goo Goo Dolls are feeling the love at the American Music Awards after their 1998 smash hit “Iris” scored a nomination for Throwback Song of the Year nearly THREE decades later 👏 The band tells Us social media — and a whole new generation of artists and fans — helped bring the song back bigger than ever.

Performer and first-time nominee Sombr made the American Music Awards red carpet ✨shimmer✨ in Las Vegas tonight.

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Mother is mothering ❤️ Teyana Taylor had the cutest plus-ones on the #AMAs red carpet... her daughters, Junie, 10, and Rue Rose, 5.

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Red carpet date night 😍 Chrissy Teigen and John Legend proved they are our forever #couplegoals at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

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The Queen is in the building 👑 Queen Latifah made a rare red carpet appearance with her family — including her partner, Eboni Nichols, and their son, Rebel — at the American Music Awards red carpet ahead of her hosting gig at the awards show. ❤️

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Mia Calabrese says the #SummerHouse reunion gets VERY emotional — and she’s still processing it all 💔🏡 While chatting with Us Weekly at the American Music Awards, Mia revealed the cast tackles some “really difficult questions” during the three-part reunion. #AMAs

Celebs are taking over Sin City in style for the 2026 #AMAs! Link in bio for more red carpet looks. (📷️: Getty Images (2))