Janet Jackson Icon Award

Janet Jackson is set to receive the Icon Award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. In addition, the superstar will perform at the May 20th awards show, which will be her first televised live performance in 9 years. Janet has received 18 Billboard Music Award nominations over the years and she’s won 10 times. Past recipients of the award include Neil Diamond (2011), Stevie Wonder (2012), Prince (2013), Jennifer Lopez (2014), Cline Dion (2016) and Cher (2017). Kelly Clarkson will be hosting the Billboard Music Awards, which will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena May 20th on NBC.