Janet Jackson Is Back—and She’s About to Make History at the 2025 AMAs.
Mark your calendars. Monday, May 26, 2025, isn’t just another awards night—it’s the long-awaited return of a pop icon. Janet Jackson, celebrating an incredible 50 years in music, is set to receive the coveted ICON Award at this year’s American Music Awards. And yes, she’s performing live. On TV. For the first time since 2018.
Hosted by Jennifer Lopez at the glittering new Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, the AMAs will be broadcast coast to coast on CBS and Paramount+. But let’s be real—everyone’s going to be tuning in for Janet.
“Thank you so much, AMAs!! It’s an honour. We look forward to being on your stage again. See you in Vegas!” she wrote on social media. And with that, the countdown officially began.
If you grew up with Janet—or even just discovered her through a TikTok scroll—her influence is impossible to miss. She was dancing on stage with her brothers, The Jackson 5, before most of us were old enough to spell “Billboard.” Since then? Over 180 million records sold, five GRAMMYs, 11 AMAs, and a seat in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She doesn’t just make hits—she makes history.
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And now, one of those hits is having a moment all over again. Her 2001 track “Someone to Call My Lover” has gone viral on TikTok, racking up over 44 million streams and climbing back onto the Billboard charts like it never left. It’s a full-circle pop culture moment, and fans are loving every second.
If you're lucky enough to be in Vegas this month, Janet’s also hitting the stage for her latest residency, JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS, from May 21 to 31 at Resorts World Theatre. Think electric dance routines, next-level vocals, and signature Janet style—bold, timeless, and totally her.
Off stage, Janet recently gave fans a rare glimpse into her personal life during a BBC interview, reflecting on her past marriages and her greatest role yet: being a mom.
“How many times have I been married now?” she joked. “Three, I think.” But her tone turned tender when she talked about her 7-year-old son, Eissa. “Being a mum is the most beautiful thing. I love every single minute of it.”
This year’s AMAs will also include tributes to U.S. veterans, thanks to a partnership with the Easy Day Foundation. It’s a night that promises not just spectacle, but heart—and some real moments of meaning.
Meanwhile, fans are buzzing with rumors that Taylor Swift may drop a surprise announcement about Reputation (Taylor’s Version)—thanks to some suspiciously discounted merch and a little numerology that Swifties are losing their minds over.
But the night belongs to Janet.
She’s not just coming back—she never really left. And when she steps onto that AMAs stage again, it won’t be just another performance. It’ll be the return of a legend. A reminder that icons evolve, inspire, and keep dancing—no matter what.
