Janet Jackson will be honored with the prestigious ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). The ceremony will take place on May 26 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. The event will be broadcast on CBS and available to stream on Paramount+.
Jackson, an 11-time AMA winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will also perform at the event. This will be her first television performance since 2018. The AMAs recognize Jackson as an artist with undeniable cultural and global influence on the music industry.
Jennifer Lopez will host the 2025 AMAs, which promises to be a night of unforgettable performances. Other nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Billie Eilish.