Katseye Wins New Artist of the Year, Performs 'Pinky Up' Inside Giant Teddy Bear at 2026 AMAs
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Larisha Paul
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Summary
Katseye performed their single "Pinky Up" at the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, arriving on stage inside a giant pink teddy bear with speaker paws. The performance recreated elements from their music video, featuring a tea party setting with colorful visuals and floating stuffed animals. The group also won their first AMA for New Artist of the Year. This marks their first awards show appearance without member Manon Bannerman.
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The superstar group rolled up on the awards show stage via a massive pink teddy bear outfitted with with giant speakers for paws
Katseye interrupted a curious tea party to sing their high-energy track amid a cascade of color and floating stuffed animals
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