JLo leverages her platform onstage
American Music Awards (AMAs) Celebrate Music Excellence in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV - The American Music Awards (AMAs) were held in Las Vegas, with Billie Eilish taking the spotlight as the night's most awarded artist. The 23-year-old singer won all seven categories she was nominated for, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year ("Bad Guy"), and Album of the Year ("When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"). Despite her wins, Eilish was not present at the event, accepting her awards via video message.
Jennifer Lopez's energetic performance sparked the night's most talked-about moment, as she opened the show with a passionate display of kisses with both male and female backup dancers. Reactions varied online, with some speculating that the performance served as a promotional stunt for Lopez's upcoming Vegas shows.
Other highlights of the evening included megastar Beyoncé's 32nd AMA and her first win in a country music category for her album "Renaissance". Rapper Eminem returned to the AMA stage after 15 years, winning Favorite Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album. The "Social Song of the Year" award went to Doechii for the viral hit "Persuasive".
Rod Stewart was surprised with the Lifetime Achievement Award by five of his children, while Latin music legend Gloria Estefan took the stage to celebrate over 50 years of hits like "Conga" and new songs.
Janet Jackson was honored with the Icon Award at the AMAs. In her acceptance speech, she acknowledged her impact on the music industry and credited her success to hard work and dedication. Jackson also caused a stir with her outfit, wearing a white top featuring the German eagle.
The AMAs have been awarded since 1974 but were not held for the past two years. Despite a massive seven-win showing in the last AMAs, Taylor Swift was not present at this year's ceremony. With 40 wins, she remains the most awarded musician in AMA history, ahead of Michael Jackson, who has 26 wins.
Radio hosts discussed the Entertainment-filled American Music Awards (AMAs) in Las Vegas, highlighting Billie Eilish's music triumph with seven wins, including Artist and Album of the Year. They also mentioned Jennifer Lopez's buzzworthy performance, her energetic dance moves with backup dancers, and the subsequent controversy online.
