The Pussycat Dolls brought a familiar dose of early 2000s pop energy back to the American Music Awards stage, performing as a trio with Busta Rhymes during the show.
The performance centered on two of the group’s best-known hits, “Buttons” and “Don’t Cha,” giving the broadcast one of its more nostalgic music moments. Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta, and Kimberly Wyatt appeared together for the set, revisiting songs that helped define the group’s commercial peak.
Busta Rhymes joined them for “Don’t Cha,” reconnecting with a track that remains closely tied to the group’s breakout era. The performance also marked a notable public appearance for The Pussycat Dolls, whose history has included major chart success, lineup changes, and past reunion efforts.
The moment was less about reinvention and more about recognition. For viewers who remember the group’s original run, it was a reminder of how strongly those songs remain connected to pop radio and award-show culture.