American idol judge, Jennifer Lopez, aka 'Jenny from the block' opened and closed the 2014 Billboard music awards.....It was her night and off course she owned it the way only she can!!!
The singer and actress was honored with the Icon award. Iggy Azalea and 'living la vida loca star', Ricky Martin introduced her, listing off her many accomplishments including selling more than 75 million records worldwide and earning 1.4 billion at the box office....
Famous fans like Rhianna, Britney Spears, Ricky Martins, Pitt Bull and Taylor Swift then shared their memories of Jennifer Lopez via a video...
"You continue to break down barriers and inspire girls" says singer Rhianna...
JLo later took to the stage to perform her hit "First Love" She kept the audience on their feet as she stepped back on the stage to receive the award....
"Oh my God, what the heck?" JLo said as she grasped the award....."Music as always been my first love"
The star contiued to thank God, fans, family, friends and management (Benny Medina), Latinos (para mi gente) and then gave a special shout out to her young fans.....
"All you little ones, sitting on the living room floor, have faith, dream big, think big" she said. "And you know than anything is possible, you never know where you might end up"
Jenny is the first woman to receive the award. Past winners of the Icon award includes Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder and Prince.....
The award was held live from Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Congratulations girl....you deserve it....R O B!!!
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