Pussycat Dolls return to AMAs stage with medley marking 20 years since first appearance

The Pussycat Dolls made a high-profile return to the American Music Awards stage, reuniting with Busta Rhymes for a special performance that marked 20 years since their first appearance at the ceremony.

The trio Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts took the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday night (May 25, 2026), delivering a nostalgic medley that blended their early hits with new material.

Opening the set, Scherzinger energized the crowd with Buttons, urging fans to “make some noise” as the group revisited one of their defining 2006 tracks. 

The performance then transitioned into their new single Club Song, signaling the group’s refreshed return to the spotlight.

The set concluded with their signature hit Don’t Cha, with surprise appearances from Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes, drawing one of the night’s loudest crowd reactions.

Speaking to the audience, Scherzinger simply said, “We love you!” as the performance wrapped.

In the lead-up to the show, Scherzinger described the reunion as meaningful both personally and professionally, saying she hoped the performance would bring “a light of hope, joy, and empowerment.”

She also highlighted the significance of reuniting with Busta Rhymes, calling him “a legend” and noting their recent shared performances overseas.

The AMAs appearance comes at a pivotal moment for the group, following a difficult period in which they cancelled all but one of their North American tour dates due to poor ticket sales. 

In a previous statement, the group said the decision was “heart-breaking” but necessary after reassessing the tour’s viability.

Despite those setbacks, the AMAs performance signaled a renewed push for the group, blending nostalgia with a bid to reconnect with audiences two decades after their breakout era.