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Jennifer Lopez kicked off the 2025 American Music Awards with a high-energy performance, showcasing this year’s biggest hits. The 55-year-old host and singer delivered a breathless six-minute dance medley of 23 songs. While some viewers praised Lopez’s dedication and showmanship, the performance sparked mixed reactions on social media.
Some questioned the song choices, with one user posting, “I’m not hating it but Jennifer Lopez dancing to all the hits doesn’t make sense to me.” Others were surprised by a moment where Lopez kissed both male and female dancers, prompting comments like, “why is jennifer lopez kissing everybody at the #AMAs”. Comedian Tiffany Haddish even joked about Lopez’s single status following her divorce from Ben Affleck.
Despite the divided opinions, many fans celebrated Lopez’s energy and talent. One enthusiastic fan tweeted, “Yall could never make me hate Jennifer Lynn Lopez!!!!!
Mama still be moving and grooving better than girls half her age.” Another declared, “You can NEVER say Jennifer Lopez isn’t one of the best and hardest working performers in the biz.”
This year’s AMAs, broadcast live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, also honored music icons Janet Jackson and Rod Stewart. Jackson received the Icon Award and performed live on television for the first time in seven years, while Stewart accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award and returned to the AMAs stage after more than two decades.