All articles tagged with #icon award
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
Janet Jackson made her first televised performance in seven years at the 2025 American Music Awards, where she received the Icon Award for her impactful career, delivering a dynamic set and heartfelt acceptance speech that celebrated her family, faith, and influence in music.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Janet Jackson made her first televised performance in seven years at the 2025 American Music Awards, performing her hits 'Someone to Call My Lover' and 'All for You' before receiving the Icon Award, and expressed humility about her legendary status.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Pitchfork
Janet Jackson received the Icon Award at the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, where she made her first TV performance in seven years, singing hits like 'Someone to Call My Lover' and 'All for You' with a live band and backup dancers, expressing gratitude and reflecting on her career and influence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Harper's BAZAAR
Cher received the Icon award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, presented by Meryl Streep, and delivered a heartfelt speech about perseverance and sustainable fashion while wearing 40-year-old studded pants. She performed her hit "Believe" with Jennifer Hudson and was supported by her boyfriend, Alexander Edwards, at the event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Jennifer Lopez reflects on her career and being honored with the Icon Award, despite never winning major entertainment awards. She acknowledges the opposition she faced as a woman in Hollywood and emphasizes the importance of being able to do different things well, even without recognition. Lopez believes that women have the power to do it all and encourages others to believe the same.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Jennifer Lopez reflects on not having received major awards such as an Oscar, Grammy, or Golden Globe, but expresses gratitude for being honored with her fifth Icon Award at the Elle Women in Hollywood event. She discusses the opposition she faced throughout her career and the importance of being taken seriously in multiple fields. Other honorees at the event included Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, America Ferrera, Jodie Foster, and Eva Longoria, with Oprah Winfrey present to honor "The Color Purple" stars Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Cosmopolitan
Jennifer Lopez attended the ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration wearing a stunning cropped silver breast plate by Grace Ling. She was accompanied by Ben Affleck and received the Icon Award at the event. In her speech, Lopez expressed her gratitude for being recognized as an icon and highlighted the importance of women supporting and uplifting each other in Hollywood.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Page Six
Jessica Simpson turned heads at the Footwear News Annual Achievement Awards in NYC, wearing a sheer crystal-covered gown with a nude bra underneath. She was honored with the Icon Award for the success of her fashion brand, which includes clothing, handbags, and accessories. Simpson also shared insights about her 11-year-old daughter's interest in self-improvement and the concept of "glowing up."