Michael Jackson Wins 2 AMAs, Earns Tribute From Janet

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  • Jermaine and Janet Jackson at the 2009 American Music Awards
  • Jermaine Jackson flashes the peace sign at the 2009 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in LA on November 22, 2009
  • Janet Jackson kicks things off with a medley at the 2009 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in LA on November 22, 2009

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    Jermaine and Janet Jackson at the 2009 American Music Awards
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    Jermaine Jackson flashes the peace sign at the 2009 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in LA on November 22, 2009
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    Janet Jackson kicks things off with a medley at the 2009 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in LA on November 22, 2009
 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: November 22, 2009 9:06 PM EST
LAST UPDATED: November 22, 2009 11:05 PM EST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Michael Jackson took home two American Music Awards on Sunday night, bringing his career total to 23.

The late King of Pop earned posthumous awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male and Soul/R&B Artist. Both were accepted by brother Jermaine on his behalf.

“First of all, I would like to thank Allah, for blessing our entire family,” Jermaine said as he picked up the Pop/Rock Male Award. “It’s not just about the winnings, the awards – it’s really the message. The message that Michael had will live forever, and that’s there’s good in everyone. Start with love, and let’s love each other… We love you, Michael.”

Earlier, Janet Jackson opened the award show with a high-energy medley – and payed tribute to Michael in a new song.

Running through “Control,” “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” “Miss You Much” and “If,” she arrived at new track “Make Me,” which referenced Michael’s “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by borrowing the song’s title for its own lyrics.

The singer looked and sounded strong as she ran through complex choreography in a business-minded brown-and-grey outfit at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Janet then concluded her eight-minute set with “Together Again,” looking heavenward as she sang.

It wasn’t the first time Janet had honored Michael, who died on June 25, on stage. The star also danced to a medley of his hits at the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this year.

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