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Famous as :
Pop/R&B singerBirth Name :
Janet Damita Jo JacksonBirth Date :
May 16, 1966Birth Place :
Gary, Indiana, USASpouse :
James DeBarge (7-Sep-84 - 18-Nov-85), Rene Elizondo (31-Mar-91 - 13-Mar-00)Claim to fame :
Album "Control" (1986)
Janet Jackson Reluctant to Continue With Def Jam
September 05, 2008 10:09:37Following the poor market share for her tenth major studio album "Discipline", Janet Jackson has reportedly questioned the capability of Def Jam Island Records and been reluctant to continue her deal with the recording company. In a conference call, Janet says, "I can't say if we'll be working with them in the future."
When asked whether it means that she will be leaving the label, Janet refuses to give an explanation. Instead of elaborating her statement, she says, "I don't know what the future holds between the two of us."
Janet Jackson's 'Rock Witchu Tour' Opened by LL Cool J
September 01, 2008 11:09:19Jermaine Dupri has helped Janet Jackson's fans to have more details on her upcoming "Rock Witchu" tour again. The producer who is also Janet's long-time lover went behind the scene of her concert rehearsal, digging out the opening act of the tour straight from Janet's mouth plus giving a look into the costumes.
In the video that was posted on his official YouTube account, Dupri who was denied a backstage pass initially, took the audience to the dressing room where Janet was standing in front of the mirror. Janet, seemingly annoyed by the presence of the camera, reluctantly spilled that rapper LL Cool J will open the North American leg of her tour.
Michael Jackson Made Presenter at MTV VMAs?
August 28, 2008 09:08:26The upcoming MTV Video Music Awards that will be held on September 7 in Paramount Pictures Studios, Hollywood, seems to be made use as the medium for celebrities comeback. After Britney Spears was put on the show's commercial ads, it is now said that Michael Jackson would probably appear on the show as a presenter with his sister Janet Jackson allegedly as his partner.
TMZ reports that a source close to the awards told them that MTV "have been working OT to get Jacko to reappear at the awards," and that the deal has been sealed on him presenting "an award with sister Janet". MTV themselves have yet to release any list of presenters that will hand out the Moonman at the event. They have only announced several names of performers that include Pink, Rihanna, Lil Wayne and Jonas Brothers among others.
Janet Jackson Prepping the Launch of Her Pleasure Principle Lingerie Line
August 21, 2008 11:08:40The planned lingerie line, Janet Jackson reportedly is working on, has come to fruition. Speaking about the project, the singer shares details of her design in a press conference with USA Today, detailing on the line's name, launching date, concept and many more.
"People have come to me with other ideas, but lingerie is a passion for me, and just like music and acting, I can't do it unless I put into it," so Janet said on starting her own line of lingerie. Naming the line after her 1987 hit, "Pleasure Principle", Janet creates it with the help of Australian lingerie designer Bruno Schiavi, who helps designing "Dr. 90210" doc Robert Rey's line, called Dr. Rey's Shapewear.
Janet Jackson to Launch Her Own Lingerie Line Before the End of the Year
June 25, 2008 03:06:22Janet Jackson is channeling her diverse inner creativity and finally comes up with a lingerie line. The singer-actress who's currently busy with her Rock With U World Tour has revealed that she's about to launch her own lingerie line before the end of the year.
Janet revealed her new business venture at the Versace menswear show on Saturday, June 21 during Milan Fashion Week in Italy. She didn't give much info about the line though, simply said that she's "working on it."
Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson Eager to Have Baby Soon
June 24, 2008 03:06:55Much contrary to his longtime lover Janet Jackson who publicly revealed that she was "allergic to marriage", Jermaine Dupri is keen to have a family with her. The record producer and rapper says that he and Janet are ready to have a baby once she completes her Rock With U World Tour.
Was asked by People magazine at a dinner party hosted by New Era and Belvedere Vodka at West Hollywood's STK restaurant Sunday, June 22, if he's imminently ready for baby, Dupri said "Yeah, soon. Right after the tour." Apparently is so excited to start a family with Janet, the music mogul went on telling the publication he doesn't have any preference when it comes to the sex of the baby.
Janet Jackson Tapped by MTV for New Reality Series
June 20, 2008 10:06:10Pop diva Janet Jackson can finally leave her disappointment over her label's decision on not doing more promotion for her latest LP "Discipline" as she reportedly has inked a new deal with MTV. Latest report said that Janet has been tapped by the music channel to work on a new reality music project.
The upcoming project's goal is to find new singers that can also dance, just like Janet, Justin Timberlake and Usher. Revealing the details of the upcoming project, the show's executive producer David Broome, told the press, "It's really about finding who's the next Janet Jackson or Justin Timberlake or Usher.
Janet Jackson Scrapped Her Scheduled European Tour
June 11, 2008 04:06:27Another bad news arrives for Janet Jackson's fans, especially her European based devotees, as the pop singer has decided to cancel all of her scheduled tour dates there. Janet stated the bad news in an interview with SOHH.com stating that the feud with her label was behind the reason of the cancellation.
Speaking to SOHH, Janet said, "It was definitely in my heart to go to Europe and to support this album... it's about teamwork, it's not something I can totally do on my own." She also added, "Unfortunately, things have turned out the way that they have with the differences between the label and myself."
Janet Jackson to Stop Releasing New Singles From 'Discipline'
June 07, 2008 02:06:21Fans of Janet Jackson have just received a disappointing news regarding her new album's promo. Latest report suggested that the promotion for Janet's latest LP "Discipline" could be halted after her label reportedly has decided not to release any more singles from the set.
Janet herself stated that news in a recent interview, saying, "It's pretty difficult to say what is the next single, only because of the record label at this point." She then added, "We started off with 'Feedback' and the label and myself haven't quite seen eye to eye since the 'Feedback' single so they've kind of basically stopped all promotion."
Mel B to Collaborate With Janet Jackson in New Album
June 05, 2008 03:06:31In order to re-flourish her music career, Spice Girls' Melanie Brown is preparing a mega collaboration with pop star Janet Jackson and female rapper Missy Elliott. Mel B stated the news in a recent interview with the press, ensuring that her upcoming duet with Janet would be amazing.
Speaking to the press about her upcoming project, Mel B said, "I am doing something with Janet Jackson which should be amazing. I am also going to hook up with Missy again." Moreover, the British singer also stated that despite her latest solo effort was a flop, she is not afraid to work on the new LP. "I am not scared of having another try. I am working with the best producers ever. I am now ten tracks in to my new record."
Janet Jackson Confirms Tour Plans, Naming it 'Rock Withchu'
May 21, 2008 04:05:1642-year-old diva Janet Jackson has finally revealed more details regarding her upcoming tour plan in support of her new album "Discipline". Janet spoke in an interview to the press revealing some venues for her tour and also the name of it beside confirming September 10 in Vancouver, British Columbia as the starting date for her road show.
The pop singer, reveals that apart from Vancouver, her upcoming tour will include cities such as New York City, Washington D.C and also plans to raid Australia as well. Confirming her plans, she said, "It's been a while so I really want to make my rounds. I haven't been to Australia in a very long time; I can't wait to go there. There are a lot of places where I really want to stop off at, and that's the idea, that's the goal with this tour." As for the tour name, it will be called "Rock Withchu" which is taken from one of the songs on her new set. The outing itself is being produced by famous promoter company Live Nation.
Janet Jackson to Tour for 'Discipline'
April 23, 2008 10:04:38Good news arrives for Janet Jackson's die hard fans as the singer has now confirmed the start of her tour dates. Report claims that the actress will start her long awaited world tour on September 11 in support of her album "Discipline".
Janet also added that after recovering from her sickness which made her hospitalized on March 10, she is currently continuing her new album promotion and also prepares her tour rehearsals. Speaking in an interview with E! Online she said, "I'm still promoting the new album right now, but we'll be getting into rehearsals in about a month and then start touring."
Janet Jackson to Release 'Can't B Good' Through CHRP Stations
April 21, 2008 04:04:08After having her new album Discipline's promotion being halted because she was hospitalized on March 10, Janet Jackson is set to launch her fourth single. Reports said that Janet will release "Can't B Good" for a wider audience through Contemporary Hit Radio Pop stations on June 9, 2008.
Previously, the single actually has been released for selected radio stations format through Urban Adult Contemporary stations on March 18, 2008. But now her label Island Records has decided that the single should get more listener, so they planned to also release it for CHRP stations.
Portia de Rossi Paid Tribute to Murdered Homosexual in New PSA TV Ad
March 13, 2008 03:03:34Showing her tribute to murdered homosexual Lawrence King, Portia de Rossi is following in the footstep of her same-sex partner Ellen DeGeneres who's been outspoken to stop hate towards gays by signing to star in a new public service announcement TV ad. The PSA came just days after Ellen tearfully honored the gay teen, claimed she was deeply affected by the murder of King during an emotional outburst on her TV show last month.
King, 15, was shot in the head at his Oxnard, California, junior high school back on February 12 reportedly for being a homosexual. Fellow classmate Brandon McInerney, 14, has been charged with the killing. Days before he was murdered, King had apparently asked McInerney to be his valentine.
Mariah Carey to Replace Sick Janet Jackson on SNL
March 13, 2008 09:03:01Mariah Carey is doing a favor for fellow Def Jam artist Janet Jackson by replacing the sick singer on "Saturday Night Live". Jackson pulls out of the gig that supposes to take place this weekend after being admitted to a Los Angeles hospital on Monday (March 10) for what was described as shortness of breath.
Organizers confirmed that Carey will appear on the Saturday show which will be guest hosted by Jonah Hill. This would be the first time Carey would appear on the show in nearly a decade for the last time she was on the show was on November 1997. According to Carey's official site, she will perform "Migrate" and "Touch My Body", songs from her upcoming album, "E=MC²".
Janet Jackson Rushed to Hospital Due to Shortness of Breath
March 12, 2008 09:03:03Janet Jackson was rushed to hospital on Monday night, March 10. The singer was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with what was cited as "shortness of breath."
News of the singer's trip to the hospital was first reported by US Weekly. The ailment comes in the wake of some good news for the singer whose new album "Discipline" debuted atop the Billboard album charts last week.
Janet Jackson Ready to Take 'Discipline' on Tour
March 08, 2008 09:03:24With her "Discipline" album out and comfortably sitting at #1 on Billboard Hot 200 chart, Janet Jackson is ready to map out tour in support of it. The singer will be ready to launch the "big" jaunt in mid-September with dates in American territories first and the rest of the world after that.
"We're talking about America first," Jackson told Billboard.com, "but I think we're going all over. I think I'm going to go back to Australia, back to Africa, obviously go to Asia, go to Europe for sure." Apt to her first single "Feedback", Jackson plans this tour to be an upbeat one with lots of energy flowing. "I'll probably tweak things from the last stage and stuff I had prepared for everyone," Jackson said on taking ideas from her unused concepts that were meant to support her 2006 album "20 Y.O.".
Video Premiere: Janet Jackson's 'Rock With U'
March 06, 2008 11:03:42Island Records have released a new Saam Farahmand-directed video from Janet Jackson for her song "Rock With U". The video which can be found on the label's official site is for the second single lifted from Janet's recently-released album, "Discipline".
According to an intern's post on the Island Records page, Janet will also shoot the music video for her third single "LUV". The intern claimed that the shooting has entered its pre-production phase. "LUV" that was produced by Rodney Jerkins has entered the Billboard Hot R'n'B Songs chart at #34
Janet Jackson Prepping for Private Nuptial Despite 'Allergic to Marriage' Claim
February 22, 2008 03:02:23Much contrary to her public claim that she was "allergic to marriage" and won't be walking down the aisle anytime soon, Janet Jackson has been planning to wed her longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri in an intimate wedding ceremony for later this year. Has remained mum when being asked about the wedding report, the songbird however was reported to have approached top designer Badgley Mischka, asking for bridal gown samples.
"Janet is preparing for her private nuptials at the moment," a source close to Janet told the New York Post Newspaper. Laughed off the report, Janet simply told US Weekly "Let the rumors fly!"
Janet Jackson's 'Discipline' Listening Party, Report
February 09, 2008 09:02:11As previously reported, L.A. Reid held a listening session for Janet Jackson's new album, "Discipline", on Wednesday, February 6. Around 10 tracks including the first single "Feedback", ballad "Greatest X" and another up-tempo "Luv" were played in front of industry executives, fellow celebrities and some lucky fans.
The event that was held at Midtown NYC theater presented "Disciplinarians" who were clad in leather suit and holding leather whips in one hand in the front door. For beginning, there was a short reel that summarized Janet's accomplishments and concluded with "What will Janet do next? What can she do next?".
L.A. Reid to Hold Janet Jackson's Album Listening Party
February 01, 2008 02:02:09Words are circulating that producer Anthony 'L.A.' Reid will conduct an exclusive listening party for Janet Jackson's forthcoming album, "Discipline". Reid will host the party in New York on Wednesday, February 6.
"Discipline", the tenth studio album from Jackson, is set to be released on February 26 via Island Def Jam. She has explained the story behind the titling of the album, saying "Well, I guess if I go back to the beginning I see a little girl, 10-years-old, who's appearing on 'Good Times' and sets her own alarm clock to wake up at 5:30 AM in order to be at work by 7."
Janet Jackson Doubts Michael Jackson's Urge in Jackson 5
January 21, 2008 03:01:15Should Michael Jackson decide to stick to his solo career and not participating in his brothers' scheme to reform Jackson Five, he will get a support from his little sister, Janet Jackson. Standing behind Michael's back, Janet claimed she will understand if he doesn't want to join the siblings group but will get really excited if Michael does.
"I know it's been kind of tough for Mike," Janet said. "Maybe he just wants to continue to be a solo artist and if that's what he wants, you have to respect his wishes. But what an impact it (a reunion) would have on the world. (I'd) be the first in line to buy a ticket."
19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards TV Nominations Have Been Unveiled
January 21, 2008 01:01:35The nominees for the 19th annual GLAAD Media Awards are in and ABC comes out as the major nominee, taking in 11 nods all at once. The U.S.-based television network scores nominations for its hit comedy-drama series "Desperate Housewives" as well as new shows "Dirty Sexy Money" and "Greek."
As for GLAAD Special Honorees, singer Janet Jackson is one among the other recipients, being handed the Vanguard Award, which according to glaad.org is presented to media professionals who, through their work, have increased the visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Four Janet Jackson Track Titles From 'Discipline' Unveiled
January 16, 2008 01:01:05In a press release, Janet Jackson's camp have unveiled new details regarding her highly-anticipated album, 'Discipline'. Titles to four tracks apart from the first single, 'Feedback', have been revealed.
Ne-Yo is known to have produced two songs which are the title track, 'Discipline' and another one called 'Can't Be Good'. Rodney Jerkins takes on the track 'Roller Coaster' while Jackson's producer boyfriend Jermaine Dupri helmed 'Letchu Go'. The latest song was co-written by Johnta Austin.
Video Premiere: Janet Jackson's 'Feedback'
January 09, 2008 08:01:34Following a sneak peak of Janet Jackson's highly-anticipated video clip for 'Feedback', the full length has been premiered on BET and Yahoo! Music yesterday (January 8).
The clip is the first from her upcoming album 'Discipline' which will be dropped February 26 through Island Def Jam. The song itself is a Rodney Jerkins-produced which is made the first single pulled from the tenth studio album.
Preview of Janet Jackson's Soon-to-be-Premiered Video, 'Feedback'
January 08, 2008 09:01:10It was announced yesterday (January 7) on an episode of 106 & Park that Janet Jackson's new video for 'Feedback' will be premiered later today, January 8 on BET.
Meanwhile, a sneak preview of it has been made online. It shows Jackson in space, dancing in black tight-fitting suit and backed with several male dancers. Reports said that she shot it with British director Saam Farahmand in New York.
Janet Jackson Employs 'Discipline' as Her New Album
December 14, 2007 10:12:39Island Def Jam has announced that Janet Jackson's new album will be titled 'Discipline' and will be dropped in stores on February 26. The single 'Feedback' meanwhile, will take its first impact on the radio outlets on January 7.
Stated in the press release is the involvement of Janet's boyfriend Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream and Rodney Jerkins in the production of the album. The whole album is executive produced by Antonio "L.A." Reid, the chairman of the label.
Janet Jackson Released New Single 'Feedback'
December 13, 2007 09:12:46While it was announced by Universal Japan that Janet Jackson's brand new single will be out this Saturday, December 15, the on-line media and the airwaves manage to get it days before.
'Feedback', an up-tempo piece which is produced by Rodney Jerkins has hit the net for what appears to be the first single from the R'n'B diva's 2008 album. The song has been posted on her MySpace page.
Janet Jackson Not Eager for Jackson Five Reunion?
December 05, 2007 01:12:04Amid the high anticipation of Jackson Five reunion, the little sister of the famous family, Janet Jackson, reportedly responded rather unwell to the idea. She allegedly would like to join her brothers but afraid that her solo career may come to effect, especially with the presence of her "freaky" brother, Michael Jackson.
A source told New York's Page Six column, "Janet said she would be willing to participate in a few select shows next year, but (fiance) Jermaine Dupri is holding her out of it. He wants Janet to go back in the studio and record another album, and he's also wary of having her be associated with Michael because he's gotten such bad press and is just freaky."
Janet Jackson's 10th Album Comes in February
November 28, 2007 11:11:11While her brothers busy plotting a reunion, Janet Jackson maps out her own plan to release her tenth studio album. Billboard.com reported that the not-yet-titled album will come in February 2008.
The album would be the first fruit of her new contract with Island Def Jam. The label's president, Jermaine Dupri confirmed in October that there will be a duet with Maroon 5, a song from The-Dream and a production by Rodney Jerkins.
Jermaine Dupri Blamed Justin Timberlake for Janet Jackson's Superbowl Wardrobe Malfunction
October 24, 2007 10:10:09It appears that war of words will soon begin between Jermaine Dupri and Justin Timberlake. The music producer and sometime solo artist has taken a shot at the pop singer in his new autobiography, entitled "Young, Rich and Dangerous," for not supporting Janet Jackson after her "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Superbowl.
Goes off to blast JT for his lack of star power, Dupri writes "I think Justin Timberlake is a talented performer. But he's very ordinary-looking. He could be any skinny white kid from the suburbs of Orlando. You could go to the mall and find another Justin. He doesn't make his style interesting, even when he's on-stage. To me, he just doesn't look like a star."
Mariah Carey Pushes Album Date, Meet Maddona's New Schedule
October 19, 2007 11:10:37Mariah Carey will not release her album this year. The diva has decided to push back the release date of the tentatively titled 'Sweet Soul Odyssey' from December 4 to February 2008, according to Foxnews.com.
With the new time frame, Mariah is expected to go in chart battle with other big artists such as Madonna, Ashanti and Janet Jackson.
Janet Jackson Confirmed a Duet With Maroon 5
October 13, 2007 01:10:06
With her movie 'Why Did I Get Married?' being released yesterday (October 12), Janet Jackson has more time to concentrate on her next album which will be her first under her new label, Island.
Boyfriend slash the label's president Jermaine Dupri revealed that among the credits in the album will be Maroon 5.
Janet Jackson Documented Weight Struggle in Book, Talked Possible Nuptial
October 06, 2007 10:10:45
Janet Jackson has her nose on a new business. The not-again celebrated singer is writing a book that chronicling her weight struggle.
Revealing on her new project, Janet told People during the Hollywood premiere of her new movie, the comedy-drama "Why Did I Get Married?", "I'm writing a book on my journey of weight loss and weight gain."
Usher and Tameka Foster Planning an Official Wedding Ceremony in Atlanta
August 31, 2007 09:08:41
The first was a total disaster and now they are planning for the second one. Will it work? Only time will tell. Usher and his very pregnant wife Tameka Foster are planning to hold an official wedding ceremony in Atlanta this weekend for their friends and family to attend.
Us Weekly is reporting that "the rumored event will be more in line with the couple's original plans for a ceremony and celeb-filled celebration," with rumored guests to include the likes of Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson, Ashanti, and P. Diddy among others.
Jermaine Dupri Vows to Promote His Marriage to Janet Jackson Like a Party
August 23, 2007 03:08:56
Contrary to media speculation that Jermaine Dupri and his longtime girlfriend Janet Jackson have secretly wed, the couple has yet made their romance official though. The music producer has shot down reports he and the songbird wed in a secret ceremony at an undisclosed location on Saturday afternoon August 18th.
Responding to the much-talked speculation, Dupri was quoted by Us Weekly as saying, "When Janet and I get married, everybody will know. It's not something I want to keep a secret. I'm going to promote it like a party."
Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri Wed in Secret?!
August 22, 2007 09:08:07
Janet Jackson has secretly married her longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri, it has been reported. According to internet reports the couple wed in a secret ceremony over the weekend.
The songbird and the hip hop mogul are reported to have exchanged vows in a secret ceremony in front of friends and family in an undisclosed location on Saturday afternoon August 18th. No comment just yet from the couple concerning the marriage report.
Janet Jackson Officially Joining Island
July 14, 2007 01:07:33
If previously only a speculation, Janet Jackson finally came to an agreement term with Island Def Jam. Boyfriend Jermaine Dupri who also serves as the president of the label speaks up on the joining.
He told Billboard.com, "She's on Island, but it's more or less (Antonio "L.A." Reid's) project. I let him deal with that on a day-to-day basis. He's going to A&R that project, too. Janet's record is one that he's wanted to do for a long time. He's very passionate about it… I don't really know what he's got in mind at this point. His past record isn't shabby so I'm going to let him do what he's going to do."
Janet Jackson to Leave Virgin?
May 10, 2007 04:05:33
Jermaine Dupri will soon be joined by girlfriend Janet Jackson should any talk between Island Records and Janet meet a bright end. The label has been pursuing the artist since a long time ago and now that Dupri is the president of the urban music, the chance is getting larger.
"Definitely Janet will end up at Island," Dupri said on behalf of Janet. "That's without a doubt. L.A. (Reid) always wanted to sign her regardless I was there or not. I don't know where that deal is - I left that in the hands of L.A. and Janet's people - but more than likely, he'll get what he wants."
Are Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri Ready to Get Hitched?
March 22, 2007 04:03:14
Rap mogul Jermaine Dupri was overheard telling Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama at a party he was ready to marry girlfriend Janet Jackson. If Life & Style magazine is to be believed, the man "definitely" will marry the singer and "can't wait to make a baby with her".
"Barack told him he's a lucky man, and Jermaine replied, 'You have no idea! She takes good care of me...She writes me poems,'" a party guest, who overheard the chat, told the magazine.
Janet Jackson Can't Wait to "Get Married"
February 27, 2007 02:02:51
Making a comeback to film industry after her last big screen appearance in "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps", Janet Jackson has taken a starring role in dramedy "Why Did I Get Married?" for Lionsgate Films, Variety has revealed.
Rounding out with Sharon Leal and Jill Scott in the cast, the singer will come under the direction of Tyler Perry who is also on duty to pen the script as well as to star in and produce the flick. Production is said to begin March 5 this year in Whistler, British Columbia and Vancouver before shifting to Atlanta.
Forbes' Top 20 Richest Women in Entertainment
January 19, 2007 09:01:45
In the list compiled by Forbes magazine on the "20 Richest Women In Entertainment", the name of Oprah Winfrey comes first. The talk show host is the world's richest female entertainer, according to the finance bible, with an estimated worth of 1.5 billion dollars. With such amount of fortune, Oprah easily tops the list, ahead of the famous British Harry Potter author J.K Rowling, who is worth an estimated $1 billion into second place.
Businesswoman and home entertaining expert Martha Stewart ranks in 3rd, with an estimated fortune of $638 million. In fourth place is pop queen Madonna, who is worth an estimated $325 million. Canadian singer Celine Dion, who is worth an estimated $250 million, is in 5th place, beating Mariah Carey in 6th with a value of $225 million and Janet Jackson in 7th with $150 million. In the 8th spot on the list is Hollywood actress Julia Roberts, with an estimated wealth of $140 million.
The 2006 Billboard Music Awards Performers
November 15, 2006 09:11:38
The award season is near, and coming on its way is the 2006 Billboard Music Awards. While a host for the event has yet been announced, it has been confirmed that the likes of Gwen Stefani, Ludacris, The Fray and Mary J. Blige will perform at the awards, which will air live on Fox on December 4.
Previously announced performers including Janet Jackson, Stacy Ferguson, and The Killers. Others set to make appearances at the Las Vegas awards show are Bowling For Soup, Carrie Underwood, Carmen Electra, Dave Navarro, Flavor Flav, Three 6 Mafia, Vanessa Minnillo and the cast of "High School Musical".
Jermaine Dupri Quits His Job As Top Executive at Virgin Records
October 26, 2006 09:10:23
Grammy-winning music producer Jermaine Dupri has decided to quit his job as a top executive at girlfriend Janet Jackson's label, Virgin Records, amid disappointing sales of her new album "20 Y.O."
In a statement issued Wednesday Oct 25th, the rapper-producer said "Since there are so many rumors running rampant about my position at Virgin Records, I feel that it is necessary to set the record straight. I was not forced out of the company, I made a decision that it was in my best interest to leave."
Weekend U.S. Pop Album Charts of October 8, 2006
October 12, 2006 11:10:31
It's no longer Ludacris on the top spot of the US pop album charts. Evanescence, in fact, is the one leads the pack in busy album release week, jumps straight in at number one in the Billboard 200 with their new album "The Open Door" sold 447,000 copies during the week ended October 8th.
Aside from the attainment, "The Open Door" also is claimed as the 700th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 since the magazine started its weekly chart 50 years ago. The set, what's more, also marks the rock band's first No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Killers' second album "Sam's Town" comes next at No. 2, sold 315,000 copies.
US Album Chart-Toppers for the Week Ended Oct 4th
October 05, 2006 12:10:18
This time around Justin Timberlake has to nod his head to fellow musician, Ludacris, whose latest effort "Release Therapy" ends his two-week reign at the top of the US album charts. The rapper's set, which is his fifth, is a new entry at the charts, sold 309,000 copies for the week ended Sunday October 1st. With such attainment, "Release Therapy" obviously leads Luda to score his third No. 1 album, after that of his 2003 "Chicken -N- Beer" and 2004 "The Red Light District".
Janet Jackson's "20 Y.O.", which is also another new entry, debuts at No. 2 with 296,000 copies, followed after that by Tony Bennett's "Duets: An American Classic" at No. 3 sold 202,000 copies, and Alan Jackson's "Like Red on a Rose" opens at No.4, taking in 149,000 units. Former chart-topper Justin's "FutureSex/LoveSounds", in the meantime, falls to No. 5 sold another 147,000 copies.
Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake Planning to Reunite?
October 03, 2006 03:10:19
It's been two years since the infamous wardrobe malfunction, happened during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, and now Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake are planning a big reunion.
Rumors on the street say that the two are now negotiating a joint performance 'in come sort of big, live show like the Grammys or the Oscars'. Sources have told PageSix that a reunion "will help re-boost the sales of their albums" as the two artists have new albums to promote.
Janet Jackson Eyeing a 2007 Tour
September 02, 2006 02:09:46
In the brink of the release of her new album, "20 Y.O.", scheduled on September 26, Janet Jackson delightfully has come up with a plan to return to the road around March 2007. "My three choreographers and I are working on ideas now for a world tour," she admitted. "…We'll begin rehearsing at the end of the year."
If everything goes smooth, the tour thereby will be the first since she held the last one, named All for You tour, in 2001-2002. Responding to the tour plan, Brad Wavra, touring VP at concert promoter Live Nation which had handled Jackson's two previous tours, expressed his optimism despite negative publicity surrounding the singer following the Super Bowl flap of 2004.
Janet Jackson Poses Topless for Vibe Magazine
August 08, 2006 10:08:21
It's been two years, so let us just forget the Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction. Enjoy Janet Jackson's naked pose for the September issue of Vibe magazine and see how she changed drastically, now looks much more sexier than ever after losing some 60 pounds.
Know how to make use her newly sexy figure, Janet appearing on the cover of the publication wearing a skimpy bikini bottom and a necklace made of large shells with her right arm covers her breasts. Being asked will she ever stop posing for sexy photos? The singer tells Vibe "Of course. When I'm 80. That's when I'll call it quits."
Janet Jackson Changes the Title of Her New Album
August 03, 2006 01:08:41
For artist or musician fans holds an important part for their career. In the case of Janet Jackson, her fans, mainly those who participated in an album cover design contest the R&B superstar is holding on Yahoo! Music, have influenced her in changing the title of her upcoming album.
The design competition called "Design Me", launched on July 17th, makes it possible for Janet's fans to download and "remix" images of the singer to come up with their own album covers. And so several fans submitted designs with covers that read "20 Y.O." instead of "20 Years Old."
Janet Jackson Wants Fans' Help to Design New Album Cover
July 19, 2006 10:07:33
Thinking that you are Janet Jackson fanatics? Big fan? Well show it, give your idol help she needs right now.
The pop singer seeks fans' help to design the cover of her new album, "20 Years Old" and thus conducts a contest with Yahoo Music.
Jermaine Dupri Eyeing Janet and Mariah Duet
June 21, 2006 11:06:09
When it comes to a duet for Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri does mean it. The record producer and rapper takes the project seriously as he's now developing an idea for the two divas to duet on a new song.
"It's gonna happen on this record," Dupri hinted on the possibility for Mariah and Janet collaboration. "Please believe that. I got a mean idea, so look for it. We definitely gonna do a repackage on [Janet's "20 Years Old"] once it comes out. Hopefully it's successful and people buy into it, then I'm going back in the studio," he added.
Janet Jackson's New Studio Album to Hit Stores in September
June 13, 2006 04:06:14
It's been so long that Janet Jackson didn't make a comeback to music industry since the embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.
However, by now on, the singer is working on her new studio album, tentatively titled "20 Years Old," which will arrive in stores Sept. 26 via Virgin Records.
Someone Has Leaked Her Songs Said Janet Jackson
April 15, 2006 10:04:32
That Janet Jackson recording a new album is correct. But that she's released some of the set's songs on the Internet is not right. While admits the songs making the Internet rounds, including one called "Put It On Me," are hers, the pop singer denies they were ever earmarked for release on her new album.
Janet, on the other hand, insists someone has leaked those songs she recorded at least two years ago when working with hit-making producer Rich Harrison. "A couple of years ago I recorded some tracks with Rich Harrison. But none of that music will appear on my new album," she said while adding "I have a tight rein on all of the music that has been recorded."
Janet Jackson's New Single Set for May Release
April 03, 2006 11:04:28
Virgin Urban president Jermaine Dupri told Billboard that the first single from Janet Jackson's upcoming album will be released to radio in May. Elsewhere, the album itself will then be released at the end of September.
Janet reportedly is once again working with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on the new set. "It's a milestone year for us and for the collaboration," Jam said while adding "It'll be 20 years since the release of (Jackson's 1986 album) 'Control,' so there's definitely a little bit of a nod to that on the new album."
On the Internet: Janet Jackson's Naked Video
October 28, 2005 04:10:57What is going on? Why people seem so enthusiastic? What they're looking for on the Internet? Don't you know that there's Janet Jackson's naked video circulating on the sites? This surely isn't her another wardrobe malfunction.
A video clip showing Jackson sunbathing naked has been circulating on the Internet and was still playing on some Web sites Thursday. It is said that the 40-second clip was shot from bushes near the singer. The exact source of the video and when it was shot was unclear. Nevertheless, Jackson's publicist won't give any comment, while the singer's lawyers seemingly tried to have the video taken off the Web. They do?!
Jackson: "I do not have a child"
October 27, 2005 11:10:49The star speaks up after days of silence. Pop singer Janet Jackson clearly said in a statement, released to the syndicated Access Hollywood TV show, "I do not have a child, and all allegations saying so are false."
The denial for sure untrue recent claim by Janet ex-husband James DeBarge's brother Young DeBarge, who said during an interview on New York City's WQHT-FM ("Hot 97") that Jackson and his brother had a child named Renee that was living with Rebbie Jackson, Janet's oldest sister.
Janet Jackson Has A Teenage Daughter?!
October 25, 2005 09:10:09Janet Jackson has a secret teenage daughter?! Can you believe it?! Young DeBarge, the brother of Janet's ex-husband James DeBarge, told New York radio station HOT 97 during an interview on Friday that the singer has a secret daughter named Renee.
It was said that Janet and James were married for less than 3 months when she was still 18 years old. They annulled the marriage a year later. Though, during the marriage they had a teenage daughter, Renee, now 18 years old who lives with Jackson's older sister Rebbie Jackson.
Naked Janet Slapping Her Bare Butt
October 11, 2005 03:10:46She seemingly doesn't feel that the wardrobe malfunction happened last year is just enough to create sensation. And so the star creates something greater. This is what Janet Jackson did, sunbathing naked, slapping her bare butt "like bongos." And there it goes a paparazzi who successfully caught her on tape.
Per America's New York Post newspaper, Janet was taped by a photographer laying down nude and slapping her butt several times. By now the footage reportedly is already available on the Internet. Go get it guys.
Janet Got Standing Ovation, but Lack of Humor
June 21, 2005 10:06:17Has been passing a difficult moment during her brother Michael Jackson's trial of child molestation charge, Janet Jackson has no longer had what so-called as a sense of humor. That's what she admits during the June 18 fundraiser held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
Her lack sense of humor, however, doesn't prevent her to raise and donate millions of dollars for humanitarian causes, including the American Foundation for AIDS Research, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation. And so Jackson received a standing ovation at the fundraiser.
Janet Gets Restraining Order
March 18, 2005 10:03:11Janet Jackson could finally gain a restraining order against Robert Gardner, a 46 years old man she said has been harassing her for nine years. The three years restraining order given by a Superior Court judge, ordered Gardner to stay at least 100 yards away from Jackson and not to contact the entertainer, her family, agents, attorneys or managers.
Janet Againsts Stalker
March 07, 2005 09:03:14Pop singer Janet Jackson has ordered her lawyer to file papers in a Santa Monica court on Tuesday to ask a judge for protection against a New York man named Robert Gardner, who she says is an alleged stalker, in the form of a restraining order. The man has so far sent several faxes to Janet, one of which said "Dammit [sic] Janet I know it has been three years since we have been intimate but if you still love me it should not matter."
And recently Gardner has completely frighten Janet when he, finally after his last impending one, traveled to Los Angeles on February 28, 2005 in order to continue stalking on her. This of course really disturbing for Janet who suspects the man of waiting the right time to harm her. Went on to several details in her lawsuit, Janet also mentions some others scary incidents Gardner had ever done.
Janet Jackson's $120 Million Lawsuit
February 15, 2005 09:02:52Janet Jackson is now facing a $120 million lawsuit filed by Bronx resident, Leonard Salati, who claims to be allegedly choked and dragged down the step of the Marquee club on February 4, 2005 by two of her "uncontrolled" bodyguards.
Filed his lawsuit on Thursday February 10, 2005 in Manhattan Supreme Court, Salati claims that his cousin had known Janet since 1980s from the TV show Fame and that's why Janet invited him to join her in the VIP area of the club. But when Salati came back after leaving the place for a moment, the two bodyguards suddenly grabbed around his neck, chocked him and "dragged him down the steps" of the club.
Janet Jackson at the Next Super Bowl Event
January 28, 2005 10:01:10After the "scandal" during her performance at the Super Bowl in Houston last year, in which her breast was exposed on national television while dancing and singing with Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson 'confidently" comes back to attend the next Super Bowl event.
This news has been confirmed by attorney Willie Gary admission saying that Jackson will surely attend the party sponsored by The Black Family Channel takes place in Jacksonville on February 5, 2005.
