Jennifer Lopez made her first awards show appearance amid her split from Ben Affleck . The singer had a special appearance at the American Music Awards ' 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday, October 6. The 55-year-old has performed at the AMAs many times before and has won three awards.

She also hosted the AMAs in 2015 and did a dance medley. As she reflected about the award show in a pre-recording segment, she talked about the importance and power of music. "Music really does have the power to heal and to uplift and to connect us.

The AMAs have been showcasing that for half a century now and I'm excited for the next 50 years of music and magic," the Get Right singer said. The music awards show turned 50 and the anniversary was celebrated on CBS tonight. This is a first for the network since the AMAs have been a staple for ABC since it conception in 1974.

J.Lo, along with many other icons, will assist the AMAs in commemorating their 50 year in this tribute special that included performances by Gladys Knight, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Green Day and many more. Jennifer Lopez set to return to the stage at American Music Awards amid Ben Affleck divorce Ben Affleck looks downcast as he chain smokes in car amid Jennifer Lopez divorce Many fans were excited and some were disappointed to see J.

Lo not performing or be there live. One fan said: "Jennifer Lynn Lopez looks damn good as per usual. I wish she was performing tonight.

It’s 25 years of ON THE 6. A medley from that album.