MUMBAI: Jimmy Kimmel, host and executive producer of ABC`s "Jimmy Kimmel Live," will return to host the 2007 American Music Awards. The awards which will be broadcast live on ABC television network on 18 November 2007.

The American Music Awards, which is celebrating its 35th Anniversary, will be the first awards show and live broadcast event to take place in the newly constructed 7,100 seat state-of-the-art NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE, which is located across from Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Nominees and a number of confirmed performers for the 2007 American Music Awards will be announced on 9 October 2007.

Says Kimmel, "I am thrilled to return as host of the 2007 American Music Awards. This is my fourth time hosting. My intent is to break Glen Campbell`s all-time record of five." Producer of the 2007 American Music Awards, Larry Klein says, "Jimmy Kimmel is a wonderful comedian and terrific host. We have some terrific talent lined up to perform this year and are really excited with some of the ideas and concepts being promoted for this year`s show."