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Janet Jackson, SZA, And More Highlights From 2025 American Music Awards
The 2025 American Music Awards, the 'largest fan-voted award show,' celebrated the most 'iconic' artists on Monday (May 26) live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the show included performances from Gloria Estefan, Renée Rapp, Becky G, and Janet Jackson. Winners were announced by Shaboozey, Jordan Chiles, Kai Cenat, Tiffany Haddish, Wayne Brady, and more.
Jackson took home the coveted Icon Award and performed a medley of 'Someone To Call My Lover' and 'All For You.' Her dynamic set marked the singer's first live television performance in years. During her acceptance speech, she expressed how 'honored and grateful' she is especially since she doesn't consider herself to be an icon.
'My family, myself— our dream wasn't ever to be famous. We weren't raised like that. We always had a special love for music, dancing, and singing and fame came with the result of hard work and dedication,' Jackson continued. 'My story, my family's story is truly an American's story. This would have only happened in America. The one thing that I hope for is that I've been an inspiration to others and artists to follow their dreams and succeed.'
SZA snagged wins for Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite R&B Song. She shouted out Kai Cenat's Streamer University and praised her fans for their unwavering support.
See the full list of 2025 American Music Awards winners below.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR Billie Eilish
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Gracie Abrams
ALBUM OF THE YEAR Billie Eilish – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
SONG OF THE YEAR Billie Eilish – 'Birds of a Feather'
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – 'Die With a Smile'
SOCIAL SONG OF THE YEAR Doechii – 'Anxiety'
FAVORITE TOURING ARTIST Billie Eilish
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – 'Die With a Smile'
FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST Bruno Mars
FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST Billie Eilish
FAVORITE POP ALBUM Billie Eilish – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
FAVORITE POP SONG Billie Eilish – 'Birds of a Feather'
FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST Post Malone
FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST Beyoncé
FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO or GROUP Dan + Shay
FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM Beyoncé – COWBOY CARTER
FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen – 'I Had Some Help'
FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST Eminem
FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST Megan Thee Stallion
FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM Eminem – The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)
FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG Kendrick Lamar – 'Not Like Us'
FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTIST The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST SZA
FAVORITE R&B ALBUM The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
FAVORITE R&B SONG SZA – 'Saturn'
FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTIST Bad Bunny
FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST Becky G
FAVORITE LATIN DUO or GROUP Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda
FAVORITE LATIN ALBUM Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
FAVORITE LATIN SONG Shakira – 'Soltera'
FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST Twenty One Pilots
FAVORITE ROCK ALBUM Twenty One Pilots – Clancy
FAVORITE ROCK SONG Linkin Park – 'The Emptiness Machine'
FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST Lady Gaga
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK Arcane League of Legends: Season 2
FAVORITE AFROBEATS ARTIST Tyla
FAVORITE K-POP ARTIST RM
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