Janet Jackson to Receive ICON Award at 2025 AMAs, Will Perform on TV for First Time in 7 Years

Janet Jackson is thrilled to receive the ICON Award at this year’s American Music Awards, marking a triumphant return to television with a performance she hasn’t done since 2015. The event, held in Las Vegas during her residency at Resorts World, will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+, featuring new categories like Album, Song, and Social Song of the Year, with Jennifer Lopez hosting. Jackson has been a trailblazer in music, captivating audiences for decades and earning iconic accolades that include Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.