During Jennifer Lopez’s electrifying opening performance at the American Music Awards, one of her backup dancers accidentally revealed more than intended when her catsuit split towards the end of the routine. Despite the wardrobe malfunction, the 46-year-old singer dazzled the audience with a high-energy dance routine set to a medley of popular songs from the year. The mishap added an unexpected twist to the otherwise flawless performance.
Uh-oh! A dancer performing with Jennifer Lopez encountered a wardrobe mishap (in the worst timing) as the back of her outfit tore apart, unintentionally exposing her underwear.
Despite a wardrobe malfunction that left one of J.Lo’s dancers over-exposed on live TV, the show went on without missing a beat. Viewers with sharp eyes caught the moment, which quickly became a hot topic on social media. However, Lopez’s performance still stood out as one of the best moments of the night, with the audience going wild. The only exception was Nicki Minaj, who didn’t seem too impressed when the camera showed her during J.Lo’s Anaconda dance. Despite the hiccups, Lopez managed to pull off the hosting and multiple costume changes seamlessly.
The singer’s opening performance stole the show, while One Direction basked in the spotlight as they were crowned favorite pop or rock duo at the star-studded event. The British heartthrobs had the crowd at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles going wild as they accepted their award from Minaj. Niall Horan expressed their gratitude, mentioning the fan’s support and Harry Styles thanked everyone who collaborated with them over the past five years. The band was over the moon about winning the award for the third consecutive year.
Show it off: Jennifer and her backup dancers sported form-fitting catsuits with bold patterns.
Not a supporter? Nicki Minaj seemed far from impressed when the camera caught her during J.Lo’s performance.
The young men later got the audience back on their feet with their performance of the popular song Perfect. The Weeknd was the first recipient of an AMA that night, winning for best soul or R&B album Beauty Behind The Madness. He expressed his gratitude to his many collaborators, such as Kanye West, Lana Del Rey, and Ed Sheeran. Prince, with a third eye painted on his forehead, presented him with the award. Nicki Minaj was awarded the favorite rap or hip-hop album for The Pinkprint, and she received it from reality star Kylie Jenner and model Gigi Hadid. She thanked her dedicated fans for voting, saying they are the best fans in the world. Minaj shared that The Pinkprint was a challenging album to create and perform every night but emphasized the importance of finding one’s voice and purpose before it’s too late.
Live on stage, the singer with a Booty added a stylish furry jacket to her outfit while she delivered a sultry dance performance. The audience was thrilled when Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth shared an intense kiss at the end of their duet on Puth’s popular song “Marvin Gaye.”
The performance kicked off with Trainor in a raincoat against a rainy backdrop, singing her hit single “Like I’m Going To Lose You” before Puth appeared on the piano as the curtain was drawn back. Following their captivating performance, Puth rose from the piano to share a passionate kiss with Trainor.
Ariana Grande scooped the Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist award, besting Taylor Swift and Trainor. Accepting the award from singer Paula Abdul, who won the same award back in 1990, Grande expressed her gratitude. After embracing Trainor, Grande tearfully shared, “I owe a lot of this to my Nana who voted for me. She told me, ‘Ariana, I went on the computer and voted, so I think you will win.'”
Cheers to J.Lo for mesmerizing the audience with her performance! Before that, Grande wowed everyone with her new song “Focus.” Jared Leto, on the other hand, touched hearts by paying tribute to Paris and all victims of violence. He shared a moving story about his band’s impromptu show at the Bataclan in Paris, which later became a target of a tragic attack. Let’s all take a moment to remember and honor the victims of these senseless acts of violence.
Sultry: Jennifer Lopez bonded with her backup dancers while starting off the AMAs with a bang.
Sizzling: The performer put on a high-energy dance routine that captivated the audience. “France, Syria, Russia, Mali, the Middle East, and the world all hold significance, and achieving peace is attainable.”
When introducing Celine Dion for a rendition of Edith Piaf’s La Vie En Rose, Leto pointed out the immigrant backgrounds of many present, including Steve Jobs and President Barack Obama, emphasizing solidarity with France and global unity.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of her album Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette rocked the stage with a performance of her hit song You Oughta Know, featuring Demi Lovato.
Booty: The host confidently showcased her well-known figure for all to see.
Transparent: The host’s nude-colored bra was easily seen through her see-through black dress.
All grins: The host then switched into two stunning golden dresses that showed off a lot of skin. Award-winning rapper Nicki Minaj extended her winning streak by being named the favorite rap/hip-hop artist, expressing her gratitude to her fellow artists in her acceptance speech. She thanked Lil Wayne, Drake, Chris Brown, her partner Meek Mill, and highlighted Fetty Wap’s exceptional year, despite not winning the award, acknowledging his rapid success in his career. The Weeknd also continued his victorious path, clinching the title of favorite soul/R&B male artist, while Fall Out Boy secured the favorite alternative artist award.
Looking fabulous: The presenter changed her outfit from a sleek catsuit to a chic flared dress when she kicked off the program.
Speedy Change: Jennifer sported a white gown while chatting with Demi Lovato during her outfit alterations. One Direction took home the ultimate prize of the evening, being named artist of the year, triumphing over Luke Bryan, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift. Louis Tomlinson expressed his gratitude by saying, “This is amazing, winning two years in a row is just unbelievable. It truly showcases how amazing our fans are, so thank you, thank you, thank you.” Liam Payne chimed in, “We are beyond grateful for winning awards like this. As we are about to take a little break to spend time with our families, we want to give a huge shoutout to them.” Taylor Swift, although absent from the event, took home the most awards of the night, albeit in categories that were not aired. Her track Blank Space won song of the year, her album 1989 secured favorite pop/rock album, and she was dubbed favorite adult contemporary artist. Justin Bieber wrapped up the show with a performance featuring a mashup of his hits from his latest album Purpose, including What Do You Mean and Sorry, all while being drenched in pouring water.