Music award ceremony: American Music Awards: JLO uses your stage

The main character of the evening was missing – the hostess caused excitement with hot kisses: the American Music Awards (AMA) were awarded in Las Vegas. The American singer Billie Eilish vacated in all seven nominated categories – but was not there at all.

The 23-year-old received trophies as an artist of the year, for the song (“Birds of a Feather”) and the album (“Hit Me Hard and Soft”) of the year. Because Eilish is currently on tour in Europe, she did not personally accept the awards. She thanked her fans via video message.

JLO smooches men and women

However, someone else made headlines anyway: moderator Jennifer Lopez opened the award ceremony with a sexy show – including deep kisses with their male and female background dancers. The reactions were mixed on the net. Maybe the whole thing is simply a PR campaign. Because the 55-year-old announced on her social channels on Tuesday night, returning to the casino metropolis with her own show over the turn of the year and in March next year.

Megastar Beyoncé, who has already looked back on eleven Ama awards, was one of the other winners of the evening, but was able to score in two country music categories for the first time with her album “Cowboy Carter”. Rapper Eminem received his first Ama trophies for 15 years as the most popular hip-hopper and for the most popular hip-hop album. “Social Song of the Year” became the viral catchy tune “Anxiety” by rapper Doechii.

Surprise for rock legends

Rod Stewart was surprised when five of his children presented him with the award for life’s work. Latin America’s music legend Gloria Estefan, who looks back on stage for more than 50 years, also made an appearance with hits such as “Conga” and new songs.

Janet Jackson doesn’t want to be an icon

The AMAs have been awarded since 1974, but have failed in the past two years. At the last award 2022, superstar Taylor Swift had been able to clear up six trophies. This time she was missing despite multiple nomination. With a total of 40 honors, she is still the musician with the most Amas in the history of the award ceremony, ahead of Michael Jackson with 26 trophies.

His sister Janet Jackson was awarded the so -called Icon Award this year. The artist’s music undeniably had a global influence on the music industry, it said in the reason. “Without wanting to be disrespectful: but I don’t consider myself an icon,” said Jackson when accepting the price. The dream of her and her family was never to be famous and her “truly American history” could only take place in America, said Jackson. “Our fame appeared as the result of hard work and dedication.” She caused a surprise with her outfit: the 59-year-old wore a white top with the German federal eagle on her chest.