Jennifer Lopez’s AMA Performance Sparks Debate: Kisses adn Controversy
Jennifer Lopez’s performance at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday evening, May 26, ignited a flurry of reactions after she kissed both male and female backup dancers during her set. The 55-year-old singer and actor hosted this year’s awards, where Billie eilish and Beyonce emerged as the night’s biggest winners.
The Performance: A Medley of Hits and Unexpected Kisses
Lopez launched the show with a rendition of her 2012 hit, Dance Again,
before transitioning into a remixed medley of recent chart-toppers. The set included:
Lose Control
by Teddy SwimsHot To Go
by Chappell RoanNot Like us
by Kendrick LamarDie With a Smile
by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
As her backup dancers moved around her, a male dancer approached and kissed her on the lips, followed swiftly by a kiss from a female dancer. A second female dancer than pressed her face closely to Lopez, their lips nearly touching.
A Salute to Veterans and a Moment of Reflection
Lopez concluded her performance by saluting America’s veterans, as the show coincided with Memorial Day. She added, I had to kick things off, you know that, turning it up to the biggest songs of the year and dancing my heart out for all of you.
Did You Know?
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Lopez Explains the Vision Behind the Performance
Speaking to Variety,Lopez revealed that the concept was her own. It was kind of like a narrative, a little story going on. The whole idea was around the mirrors and the reflections.
We all take in this grate music every year and we go into our own world with the music and that was the whole premise of the performance. Then, throughout it, everyone feels it differently.I like the idea of losing control.
Jennifer Lopez,Variety
Reactions: A Divided Audience
The performance elicited a wide range of reactions.Some viewers described it as jaw-dropping
and extraordinary,
while others labeled it desperate
and weird.
Pro Tip: Understanding Performance Art
Performance art often aims to challenge conventions and provoke thought. Interpretations can vary widely,reflecting individual perspectives and cultural backgrounds.
The 2025 American Music Awards: Key Highlights
The awards ceremony, broadcast live from the fontainebleau in Las Vegas, saw Billie eilish take home seven awards, including:
- Artist of the Year
- Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Song of the Year for
Birds of a Feather
Other notable winners included Beyoncé, Post Malone, SZA, and Eminem. Janet Jackson performed a medley of her biggest hits and received the Icon Award, stating she didn’t consider myself an icon.
Rod Stewart, who closed the show with Forever Young,
was presented with the Lifetime Achievement award by five of his children.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
What song did Jennifer Lopez open with?
She opened with her 2012 hit, Dance Again.
Where were the 2025 AMAs held?
The awards were held at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas.
Who won Artist of the Year?
Billie Eilish won Artist of the Year.
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