The evening was elevated by iconic moments, including Janet Jackson’s acceptance of the Icon Award. Jackson, who delivered her first televised performance in seven years, served up a medley of ...

Eminem won Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist. Beyonce won Favorite Female Country Artist. Janet Jackson received the Icon Award. The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) lit up the Fontainebleau with a ...

Janet Jackson is one of the most influential musicians of all time. If you don’t believe it, look no further than affirming statements from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, and Lizzo.

The legendary Janet Jackson ended her seven-year hiatus from ... The evening was marked by several other major wins for Black artists. Beyoncé, who wasn’t there, took home the win for both ...

This post was updated May 28 at 8:59 p.m. Janet Jackson may not always receive ... as a key influence on R&B artists ranging from Beyoncé to Frank Ocean, serving as a template for artists ...

Janet Jackson performs onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025. Ethan Miller via Getty Images The legendary Janet Jackson ...

Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and SZA were also among the winners ... An icon in her own right, Jennifer Lopez was tapped as the host. But it was Janet Jackson who received the AMA’s ICON Award, as ...

She first joined PEOPLE in 2025 as a Night Digital News Writer. Denise Truscello/WireImage; Janet Jackson/Instagram Janet Jackson shared a sweet throwback in honor of her sisters' birthday.

The 2025 American Music Awards, held in Las Vegas, celebrated a dazzling array of musical talent, with Billie Eilish, Beyoncé ... including Janet Jackson’s acceptance of the Icon Award.