27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jennifer Lopez sparks fan frenzy with bold 2025 AMAs opening medley
Jennifer Lopez opened the 2025 American Music Awards with a bold, high-energy medley that immediately went viral.
Held at the BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, the AMAs aired live on CBS and featured Lopez performing a six-minute set featuring 23 songs that dominated the charts over the past year.
Lopez began with a remix of her hit 'Dance Again' with Pitbull, before transitioning into an intense choreography-driven medley. The performance included hits like Billie Eilish's 'Birds of a Feather,' Chappell Roan's 'Hot 2 Go' and 'Good Luck, Babe,' Kendrick Lamar's 'Squabble Up,' and songs from Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album. Bruno Mars and Rosé's duet 'APT.' also featured in the mix.
A standout moment occurred during Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control,' when Lopez interacted closely with her dancers—an artistic move that drew immediate social media reaction. Twitter exploded with fan responses, ranging from admiration to surprise, with many users sharing clips and memes of the moment.
Me watching jlo make out with the dancers #AMAS — capri 🎸⋆⭒˚｡⋆💿 (@harryslilbebe) May 27, 2025
The performance set the tone for a night of big-name acts, including Gwen Stefani, Gloria Estefan, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, and Reneé Rapp. The evening's first award went to SZA, who picked up two wins early in the broadcast.
Later in the show, Janet Jackson was honored with the ICON Award, and Rod Stewart received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lopez's performance marked a memorable start to the night and became a trending topic, underscoring her continued relevance and ability to spark conversation at major industry events.
