Janet Jackson to Receive ICON Award at 2025 Dancers Against Cancer Benefit

On October 10, 2025, the entertainment world is abuzz with two major announcements. First, iconic singer Janet Jackson is set to receive the coveted ICON Award at the annual Dancers Against Cancer Benefit later this year. This prestigious honor recognizes Jackson's immense contributions to the music industry and her impact on the dance community.

In another exciting development, the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending" is emerging as a strong contender for the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The show, which won a remarkable 6 Tony Awards earlier this year, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, is now poised to continue its winning streak at the 68th Grammy Awards in February 2026. The show's stars, Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, are expected to perform on the Grammy telecast, further fueling anticipation for the album's potential victory.

Criss, who won a Tony for Best Lead Actor in a Musical, is now just one award away from achieving the prestigious EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status. His Emmy win in 2018 for his portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" has already put him on the path to this coveted milestone. A Grammy win for "Maybe Happy Ending" would cement his place in entertainment history as a true multi-talented artist.