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Janet Jackson to receive the Icon award

The 51-year-old singer will also make her first televised performance in nine years, reports EOnline.com.

Singer Janet Jackson is set to receive the Icon Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20. The 51-year-old singer will also make her first televised performance in nine years, reports EOnline.com.

The honour recognises an artist’s cultural impact, both inside and outside of the music industry. The past recipients of this award include celebrities such as Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Céline Dion and Cher.

Jackson will join previously announced musical acts BTS, Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes. Kelly Clarkson will be hosting the event.

( Source : Agencies )
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