Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards

recognizing her five decades of impact on music and popular culture. This honor comes as her Las Vegas residency, “JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS,” wraps up at Resorts World Theatre. Here’s what’s happening ¹:

– Residency Schedule:

    – The residency resumes on May 21 and runs through May 31, with additional shows on May 28, 30, and 31

    – Tickets for the remaining shows are on sale now via Ticketmaster

– AMAs Performance:

    – Janet Jackson will deliver her first televised performance in seven years at the 2025 American Music Awards

    – The ceremony takes place live on May 26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+

– Legacy and Accolades:

    – Janet Jackson has sold over 180 million records worldwide, ranking her among the best-selling artists in history

    – She holds five GRAMMY Awards, two Emmys, a Golden Globe, and dozens of AMAs, Billboard, and MTV honors

– Recent Success:

    – Her 2023 “Together Again” tour became the highest-grossing of her career, featuring 36 sold-out dates and widespread critical acclaim

    – Her 2001 single “Someone to Call My Lover” saw a resurgence on social media, sparking renewed chart success with a 1,400% increase in US on-demand streams

The 2025 American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, promises to be a memorable night honoring Janet Jackson’s legacy and celebrating her impact on the music industry ¹ ².