Janet Jackson to Receive Billboard Icon Award Jackson is the confirmed recipient of the award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, according to ‘Page Six.’ She is slated to perform during the live telecast, marking her first performance in nine years. Some of Jackson’s biggest Billboard hits include “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “I Get Lonely” and “All For You.” Past recipients of the Icon Award include Prince, Cher, Neil Diamond, Céline Dion and Jennifer Lopez. The 2018 Billboard Music Awards airs on NBC, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT.