She’s the 2018 recipient of the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award.

And Jennifer Lopez sure didn’t disappoint when she put on a showstopping performance on Monday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City during the annual MTV VMA Award telecast.

The 49-year-old was age-defying when she performed an 11-hit medley starting with Waiting For Tonight and finishing off her performance with her latest track, which won Best Collaboration, Dinero.

What a night! Jennifer Lopez’s Video Vanguard performance set pulses racing before she took to the stage to gush over her twins and call her beau Alex Rodriguez her ‘twin soul’ at the 2018 VMA Awards

As the crowd excitedly cheered for the triple threat, she was surrounded by a sea of shirtless men who lifted her into the air mid-song.

Stripping off her kimono, Jennifer was left flaunting her enviable hourglass physique in a gold leotard.

With her long blonde locks effortlessly flying as she moved around the stage, she performed Dance Again and I Ain’t Your Mama.

Show-stopping performance: The 49-year-old was age-defying when she performed an 11-hit medley starting with Waiting For Tonight and finishing off her performance with her latest track, which won Best Collaboration, Dinero

Beauty: J-Lo’s glam was kept radiant and drew attention to her high cheekbones and was complete with a nude lip

Lifted up: As the crowd excitedly cheered for the triple threat, she was surrounded by a sea of shirtless men who lifted her into the air mid-song

Silver siren: The singer flashed her toned legs in an asymmetric glittering silver gown on the pink carpet

J-Lo’s glam was kept radiant and drew attention to her high cheekbones and was complete with a nude lip.

Although things were heating up on stage, the next part of her performance for All I Have saw her add a fur coat to her look.

And it wouldn’t be a J-Lo performance without a dress change, adding a gold sparkly suit and bedazzled hat to her look to perform her 2004 BMI winning hit Jenny From The Block.

Triple threat: With her long blonde locks effortlessly flying as she moved around the stage, she performed Dance Again and I Ain’t Your Mama

Amazing: Jennifer Lopez sure didn’t disappoint when she put on a show-stopping performance on Monday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York during the annual MTV VMA Award telecast

Well-deserving: She’s the 2018 recipient of the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award

Jennifer was then joined by DJ Khaled to complete her set with her current hit and MTV VMA Best Collaboration winning track, Dinero.

A performance that was up to the standards of a Superbowl spectacular, saw her end with a moving speech which she dedicated to her twins, boyfriend Alex Rodriguez and her fans.

‘It has been an incredible journey of dreaming my wildest dreams and then kind of watching them come true,’ she said.

Alex Rodriguez supports Jennifer Lopez at 2018 MTV VMAS

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Stunner: Jennifer’s hour-glass physique was on full display in her gold leotard on Monday night

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Feeling chilly? Although things were heating up on stage, the next part of her performance for All I Have saw her add a fur coat to her look

She’s from the Bronx! And it wouldn’t be a J-Lo performance without a dress change, adding a gold sparkly suit and bedazzled hat to her look to perform her 2004 BMI winning hit Jenny From The Block

Collaboration! Jennifer was then joined by DJ Khaled to complete her set with her current hit and MTV VMA Best Collaboration winning track, Dinero

‘This career has always been kind of an obsession for me. When people said, “You’re doing too much. You can only do one thing”, I always had it in my mind… I was always the kind of person who said, “Why not?”.

Jennifer continued to explain how her life changed when she welcomed 10-year-old twins Emme and Maximilian.

‘It wasn’t until I had two little angels come into my life that everything changed,’ she said.

Alex Rodriguez helps backstage whilst JLO rehearses ahead of the VMAs

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Leaving it all on the dance floor: A performance that was up to the standards of a Superbowl spectacular, saw her end with a moving speech which she dedicated to her twins, boyfriend Alex Rodriguez and her fans

Always wanted to reach the top: ‘This career has always been kind of an obsession for me.

When people said, “You’re doing too much. You can only do one thing”, I always had it in my mind… I was always the kind of person who said, “Why not?”

Mom-of-two: Jennifer continued to explain how her life changed when she welcomed 10-year-old twins Emme and Maximilian

Toned: The entertainer flaunted her toned body during the choreography

Sizzle: Jennifer turned up the heat during a set with one of the background dancers

Flawless: At 49-years-old, Jennifer was showing the audience that age is merely a number

‘I knew I had to be better. I knew I had to be stronger than I had before. I stand here stronger and better than ever.’

While Emme was seated on Jennifer’s mom Guadalupe Rodríguez’ lap, Max sat on the lap of her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, who she called her ‘twin soul’.

‘And Alex. You’re like my twin soul,’ she gushed.

Preparations underway for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

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Getting closer: She showcased her pert derriere during the scintillating number

Cheeky: The star flaunted her famously peachy posterior during the electrifying performance

Doing it for her kids’: I knew I had to be better. I knew I had to be stronger than I had before. I stand here stronger and better than ever’

Her ‘twin soul’: ‘We’re like mirror images of each other. My life is sweeter and better with you in it because you make me realize that every day the sky is not the limit – the universe is infinite, and so is what we can accomplish together with love and trust and understanding’

Emotion: The star couldn’t contain her emotion as she accepted the award

Proud: The star’s beau looked proud of his girlfriend as she accepted the award

Close bond: A-Rod was seen cuddling Jennifer’s son Max during her speech

Glittering: The star put on a flawless display as she accepted the award

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Kiss: Jennifer blew a kiss to her family and beau from the stage

Adorable: A-Rod was seen celebrating with J-Lo’s son onstage

Congratulations: Jennifer struggled to contain her tears as she accepted the prestigious award

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Glitter: The star showcased her fabulous frame in a glittering gold gown

Love is in the air: ‘There’s so much more to do, to experience, and there is no one I’d rather do it with. You’re my macho baby I love you’

Cute: A-Rod smiled as he celebrated with little Max

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Smile: The star looked delighted as she blew a kiss to the crowds

‘We’re like mirror images of each other. My life is sweeter and better with you in it because you make me realize that every day the sky is not the limit – the universe is infinite, and so is what we can accomplish together with love and trust and understanding.’

‘There’s so much more to do, to experience, and there is no one I’d rather do it with. You’re my macho baby I love you.’

Jennifer and the former pro baseball player first started dating in early 2017 and confirmed their relationship at the Met Gala in May the same year.

Since then, the pair have continued to share moments from their strong bond on social media for their fans.

Earlier in the night: Jennifer and the former pro baseball player first started dating in early 2017 and confirmed their relationship at the Met Gala in May the same year

Six time’s a charm! Jennifer’s night of nights saw her change her outfit one more time

Gorgeous: Accepting the award for Best Collaboration for her track Dinero, she stunned in a strapless feather dress

The Jenny From The Block singer shares 10-year-old twins Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony, 49.

Alex is a father to Natasha, 13, and Ella, 10, from his marriage to Cynthia Scurtis.

Jennifer’s night of nights saw her change her outfit one more time.

Accepting the award for Best Collaboration for her track Dinero, she stunned in a strapless feather dress.

Sharing the stage, she also brought on stage Cardi B and DJ Khaled who featured in the MTV VMA winning track.

Winners! Sharing the stage, she also brought on stage Cardi B and DJ Khaled who featured in the MTV VMA winning track

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Work it: The star showed off her lithe frame in a plunging printed jumpsuit at the after-party

Smitten: J-Lo and A-Rod were all smiles as they held hands after she received her award

Cute couple: The superstar couple were the picture of true love as they walked in

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Leggy: The singer flaunted her fabulous figure in the racy outfit

Glamour: The actress flashed her braless assets in the plunging jumpsuit