Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez opened up the 2014 Billboard Music Awards performing "We Are One," the official theme song to the FIFA World Cup. The highly energizing number was full of lights and color with flags of the nations participating in the tournament flashing in huge screens behind them. Mr. Worldwide kicked off the show with a white suite, while J.Lo wore a sexy one-piece showing off her legs and power moves. This is not the last time we are going to see the "American Idol" judge as she will later take the stage to perform a new single off of her upcoming album and receive the Icon Award! She will not only be the first Latin personality to receive the honor, she will be the first woman to do so as well, following legendary acts like Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder and Prince. Watch the performance down below!
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"Jennifer Lopez is one of the most iconic performers of her generation," said Larry Klein, producer of the award show. "We are thrilled to honor her historic career with the 2014 Icon Award and will be on the edge of our seats like everyone else when she takes the stage." The Top Latin Artist category that will be awarded tonight as well and features Marc Anthony, Gerardo Ortiz, Jenni Rivera, Prince Royce and Romeo Santos will be competing for the win. Ricky Martin will also be taking the stage singing his own song for the World Cup later in the night! The Puerto Rican star showed up on the red carpet supporting the "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign, posing with the sign for photogs.
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In the Top Latin Album category the following are nominated: Marc Anthony ("3.0"), Alejandro Fernández ("Confidencias"), Jenni Rivera ("1969, Siempre: En Vivo Desde Monterrey"), Prince Royce ("Soy El Mismo") and Romeo Santos ("Fórmula: Vol. 2"). For Top Latin Song the following will be competing: Marc Anthony ("Vivir Mi Vida"), Daddy Yankee ("Limbo"), Enrique Iglesias ("Loco" featuring Romeo Santos), Prince Royce ("Darte Un Beso") and Romeo Santos ("Propuesta Indecente"). Ricky Martin will also be present singing "Adrenalina" that made its debut on the Hot Latin Songs Billboard list at No. 11. Martin has previously won Billboard accolades in the Top New Latin Artist (1993), Hot 100 Singles Artist of The Year and Male Artist of The year in 1999.
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