The American Music Awards were held on Memorial Day. Some hardware was divvied out to notable modern musicians, but music-based award shows are about live performances and honoring legends. This ...

Janet Jackson performs onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) ...

Janet Jackson took a quick break from her storied Las Vegas Residency last night to grace the stage at the 2025 American Music Awards with tight braids and long layers of coiled curls.

Jackson also received the AMA's prestigious Icon Award -- an honor celebrating her decades-long career and the "undeniable cultural and global influence" she has had on the music industry.

2025 American Music Awards - Show LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Janet Jackson (C) performs with dancers onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at ...

While Janet Jackson and Rod Stewart received career awards at the 2025 American Music Awards, the performances and award wins themselves gave audiences a look at where music is heading for the ...

Jennifer Lopez hosted the 2025 American Music Awards live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The triple-threat star opened the award show dancing to some of the year’s biggest songs. Throughout ...

2025 American Music Awards - Show LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Janet Jackson (C) performs with dancers onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at ...

2025 American Music Awards - Show LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Janet Jackson (C) performs with dancers onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at ...

2025 American Music Awards - Show LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Janet Jackson (C) performs with dancers onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at ...

Billie Eilish made a clean sweep after she was nominated for seven American Music Awards. Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and SZA were also among the winners. Eilish was nominated for Artist of the Year ...