Pussycat Dolls Bring ‘Buttons,’ ‘Don’t Cha’ to AMAs With Busta Rhymes

The Pussycat Dolls are again. Twenty years after the group’s AMAs debut, PCD returned as a newly reunited trio to the 2026 American Music Awards for a fiery efficiency on Monday (Might 25).

“AMAs, make some noise,” Nicole Scherzinger advised the group to open the efficiency. Wrapped in pink latex and flanked by PCD working mates Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt, the trio launched into its 2006 smash hit “Buttons” sans Snoop Dogg.

“We’re again!” Scherzinger shouted. Smoke and loads of pyro stuffed the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment on what was a steamy day within the Las Vegas desert. “Buttons” was adopted up by 2008’s “After I Develop Up,” each of which reached the Billboard Sizzling 100’s prime 10.

Backup dancers joined the choreography earlier than The Pussycat Dolls ushered followers into its new period with the group’s comeback single “Membership Tune.”

Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes invaded the stage as the one rap acts slated to carry out on the 2026 AMAs. Busta understood the project, draped in a cherry pink leather-based jacket and matching pants.

The New York rap legend’s masterful stream and breath management offered a carry alongside PCD for its Sizzling 100 prime 10 hit “Don’t Cha” to shut out the set. The viewers appeared to approve of the efficiency as Tinashe was vibed within the crowd. “We love you,” Scherzinger mentioned because the applause poured in.

Anthony Ramos and comic Gabriel Iglesias gave The Pussycat Dolls their flowers whereas presenting the following award on stage.

The Pussycat Dolls reunited earlier in 2026 with Scherzinger, Roberts and Wyatt holding down the fort. Sadly, the trio canceled its comeback PCD Eternally Tour slated for the summer time. Nonetheless, the group will nonetheless be performing on the WeHo Pageant in Los Angeles on June 6.

The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a three way partnership between Eldridge Industries and Billboard mother or father firm Penske Media.