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Written on September 5, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga
Janet Jackson says she wants to work with Lady Gaga, She told Britain’s Metro, “What I love about Gaga is her story, where she came from. Before she made it, before anyone knew who she was, I knew who she was and, to see her finally make it, I was so happy . . . if we were to work together that would be cool.”
Janet has previously said that she respects Gaga as an artist and a person. She said, “I really love Gaga, yeah, and she’s a sweetheart. It’s not always the case when you meet them. You can enjoy their work, but it’s not always … so pleasant when you get to know their personality, and she truly is a sweetheart.” Source
I think a collabo would be friggin brilliant.
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Written on August 9, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Bust a Crunch, Couples Alert, Janet Jackson
Miss Jackson If You’re Nasty, apparently lost a bunch of poundage for her new man. Janet has been dating Qatari business man, Wissam Al Mana for a few months and she’s been trying to keep her cougar body slim and trim for her new man.
A source says, “Wissam and Janet have been dating since late last year. He is extremely good to her, buying her jewelry, expensive designer clothes, taking her to exotic places, and filling their room with candles and white roses wherever they go. And spending time with a younger man who is handsome and fit has Janet paying closer attention to her diet. As a result, she’s lost 20 pounds in the last six months!”
The source added that the 44-year-old Janet is ready for kids. “The fact that Janet is in super shape and has been working out daily, etc, means her body is pregnancy-ready.” She’s also been spending more time with Michael’s kids. “Janet adores them, and now she’s had the opportunity to see what it would be like to have kids of her own. She’s finally ready, and a younger man like Wissam would make the perfect father. All she needs now is a proposal.” Source
Well hot damn. A man will either make you want to work it out to look just as fit as him, or be so comfortable that you eat like a fat ass queen. I need to be the former instead of the later…commencing the crunches in 5, 4, 3, 2,…
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Written on July 30, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, PETA
We told you about Janet scoring the Blackglama fur endorsement not too long ago. Well PETA supporter, Pamela Anderson is none to happy about it and has lashed out at Janet. She said, “It’s disappointing. She has spoken out against fur before. I don’t know why some people stop listening to their heart. I guess some people get greedy, but it’s sad.”
In response, Blackglama’s CEO, Joe Morelli, released this statement: “For decades, Blackglama has represented the finest, most exclusive mink in the world. Much like Blackglama, Janet Jackson has occupied a similar position in her respective industry. Janet is an icon in the world of music and entertainment, a true legend. She represents everything this storied campaign embodies. Janet is to entertainment what Blackglama is to luxury.” Source
And he ended it with “I’m rich bitch!” OK, so he didn’t say that. But he should’ve.
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Written on July 16, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, New Fashion, New Ventures/Jobs
Janet Jackson is the new face of fur company Blackglama. She will be a part of their ‘What Becomes A Legend Most?’ campaign which will debut in September.
We’ll be able to see the ads in Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue this fall. But for NYC peeps a giant billboard will be erected in Times Square. Source
I think fur is glamorous and fabulous and if I could afford it I’d slather my whole body in it. Janet looks great. Eat that PETA!
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Written on July 13, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson
Janet is all for dating younger men.
When talking about the criticism she receives for having younger boyfriends she said, “It’s horrible. It’s really awful.
“And I have to believe it was a man that started that. Mother always raised us to believe that age was just a number. All of us – my sisters, my brothers – we’ll just tell you our ages because it’s all about where you are mentally and how you feel about yourself.”
She added in an interview with Essence magazine: “There comes a time when you don’t give an ‘F’ what people say or think. You just do your thing because it’s finally about you and not in a selfish way but in a great way.” Source
Janet has never been afraid to let her freak flag fly. And as a card carrying puma I’m totally with her.
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Written on May 21, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Couples Alert, Janet Jackson
Janet’s got a new man and a new haircut. She was spotted out and about with this ultra short (and ultra cute if you ask me) new do. She’s also been spotted out with this guy here. Wissam Al Mana is a wealthy Middle Eastern businessman and was seen with Janet as far back as London Fashion Week.
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Get em’ girl. You look great. He looks great. You’re rich. He’s rich. Looks like a match made in heaven.
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Written on April 6, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey
Janet was on Oprah to promote her new movie and ended up talking about Michael. She revealed that he had a drug problem.
“People think we (the family) were in denial but we weren’t. We tried intervention several times. He was very much in denial — he didn’t think he had a problem.”
She said the last time she saw him was about a month before his death at a party they threw for their parents. “He was thin then, and we knew that he had a problem; we all did,” she said.
She added that his death is “hard to believe still to this day. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about it — that all of us in the family don’t think about it — every single day.”
Janet said they tried several interventions. At one of them, she said became so overwhelmed, “seeing him and knowing that there was an issue that he was in denial about,” she had to leave the room. “A lot of the relationships I’ve been in, they’ve had issues with addiction. It’s difficult when you see it. [I] recognize it so quickly because I’ve dealt with it in past relationships.” Source
Oh Janet…don’t you just wanna hug her?
In Other Janet News…
Janet Jackson sat down with MTV News to promote her new movie, “Why Did I Get Married Too?,” and somehow ended up talking about Lady GaGa. She said that she’s worried about her.
“I really love GaGa and she’s a sweetheart. It’s not always the case when you meet them (superstars). You can enjoy their work, but it’s not always so pleasant when you get to know their personality, and she truly is a sweetheart. “She’s definitely doing something different and I love that.
“She works so hard and I told her I think she needs to slow down just a little bit, take some time out for herself.”
This comes on the heels of GaGa nearly passing out during a performance and continuing to sing while seated on the floor of the stage. Source
Yea GaGa, don’t stop per se. But at least take a minute or two to take a nap or drink some water for Pete’s sake.
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Written on March 21, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, New Movies
Janet Jackson says that it was anger over the death of her brother Michael that helped her film a scene for her new movie, “Why Did I Get Married Too?”.
In the scene she has to smash up furniture with a golf club.
She says, “You have to dig deep but there was some stuff that was right there for me. Stuff that had just happened, with my brother passing, and also relationships, experiencing exactly that.” Source
She not only lost her brother but lost a boyfriend shortly after. Good for her for finding a productive way to channel that emotion.
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Written on February 4, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, New Music, Reconciliation
Janet Jackson and ex Jermaine Dupri are back together again. The two will be working on Janet’s new album. Producers Karkchild and WyldCard willb e contributing to the album along with Jermain and his production partner Bryan-Michael Cox. Source
I don’t know about this. Didn’t they break up partly because most of the stuff that Jermaine has done with Janet flopped?
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Written on February 3, 2010 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson said that she was supposed to be in The Matrix and she’s mad she missed out on it. She says, “There was a time when I met with the Wachowski brothers to do ‘The Matrix’ , a long time ago but there were scheduling conflicts. I want to kick somebody’s ass. Anybody’s, as long as I get to kick somebody’s ass. Kick a new hole in their butt. Rip ‘em a new butthole, I’d love to do that.” Source
Ha! Someone needs an outlet. Jeez!
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Written on December 10, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake
JT feels bad about throwing Janet under the bus for nipplegate. When it all went down he said he didn’t know she was topless and distanced himself from the whole situation.
But recently he said, “I wish I had supported Janet more. I am not sorry I apologized, but I wish I had been there more for Janet.” Source
Thanks for the apology JT, too bad it’s like five years too late.
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Written on November 24, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Couples Alert, Janet Jackson
Colin Farrell and Janet Jackson are getting it on?According to Entertainment Tonight they are. The two were spotted looking cozy at the Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel the other night. If you recall Colin’s girlfriend just gave birth to a son in October. Source
Holy my goodness. I hope that they’re just friends, or just happened to be in the same place at the same time. Otherwise this is shady as hell.
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Written on November 19, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson
Janet reveals in her upcoming interview with Robin Roberts that she and the family tired to stage numerous interventions with Michael.
She says, “Those are the things that you do when you love someone. You can’t just let them continue on that way.” She said that he “understood that it was out of love… but when it’s something like that people can tend to be in denial.”
When asked if her dad was ‘abusive’ or old school she replied, “You have to keep in mind that I’m the baby…I think it’s old school. And that may extrapolate into–a–being a little abusive. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
She also talked about her unconventional childhood.
“I remember when I had called him daddy, and he said, ‘No you call me Joseph, I’m Joseph to you.’ Never said it again.”
On not celebrating birthdays and holidays…“I would love to have experienced what it would be like to celebrate Christmas and birthdays. …I had my first birthday party when I was 23 years old. …You kind of feel like you missed something. But then again you have to say to yourself… well, how can you miss what you didn’t have?” Source
As far as the interventions go, they only work if the person in question wants the help. Michael obviously wasn’t ready to change. As far as her childhood goes, no, her childhood wasn’t the norm. But she seems to have handled it gracefully. I was raised in a JW home and didn’t have birthdays or most holidays (not all holidays are considered ‘bad’). But I will say that no one should look at JW children and feel pity. It’s like asking a Jewish or Muslim child if they are sad they don’t have Christmas. Any restraints on a child are going to feel too restrictive. I’m proud of Janet for not portraying the religion like a cult as many people do, especially when they no longer practice.
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Written on November 18, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, Splitzville
Despite rumors that they’re back together, Janet has confirmed that she and Jermaine Dupri are definitely dunzo.
She said: “I’m not the type of girl that stays in touch with your ex like that. But Jermaine is one of my best friends. I love him to death. We’re still connected. We’re still good friends. We still talk.”
When the first rumors of a breakup went down a mutual friend of the pair said: “You shouldn’t mix business with pleasure. Janet felt their lives were too crossed and they should have kept things separate.”
Another source said: “They’ve been moving in different directions for a while now.” Source
As asthetically mismatched as they were, I liked them together. Much luck to both of them in finding themselves and someone new.
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Written on November 17, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson was in awe of a dance tribute that was performed in honor of her. Hundreds of fans showed up to a Twitter alert at The Grove in L.A. On Saturday and performed several dance off routines.
She says, “I’ve never been to The Grove and there was this balcony and I happened to walk out and there was just this sea of people… and I’m seeing all these kids doing the steps to the different songs, the different routines… They were all in sync.
“It was really cool, really really cool.” Source
I want someone to do a dance tribute to me. The play list would consist of “Brand New Day” from ‘The Wiz,’ “If” by Janet, “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa, and “Follow Me” by Aly-Us. It will be epic. I’ll go brush up my steps so I can join in when the opportunity presents itself.
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Written on November 16, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Child Support, Court Date, Death, Interviews, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson
Dr. Conrad Murray is supposed to be in court today for a child support hearing. His lawyer filed a request to keep his $14,000 payments to a minimum but the request was denied. Camera’s will be allowed in the courtroom unless the judge rules against it.
In other Conrad Murray news…
MJ’s baby sis, Janet, says in an interview slated to air this week, that she thinks that Conrad is responsible for Michael’s death. She says, “He was the one who was administering. I think he should be responsible.”
Janet’s interview airs this Wednesday at 10 on ABC. Source
Dang it! I got a lot of ish on my DVR at that time. I’mma have to do some jockeying to be able to watch this…but watch it I will.
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Written on November 14, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Award Shows, Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is on her comeback grind heavy. She’ll be opening the American Music Awards with an 8 minute performance.
The show will be airing live from the Nokia Theatre on November 22nd at 8pm. Source
Good for her. I hope she kills it!
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Written on November 11, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Couples Alert, Janet Jackson
So after a very public break Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri are a couple again. Actually a source told PEOPLE that they never even broke up.
Supposedly, the reason why Jermaine wasn’t around when Michael died was because he wanted to give Janet her space. Source
As much as I felt they weren’t physically suited for each other, they seemed to be well suited in all other aspects. Good for them.
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Written on November 5, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Interviews, Janet Jackson
Janet will be giving her first on air interview since the death of her brother. Her special “In the Spotlight With Robin Robers’ will air on ABC on November 18th and will be taped in her Malibu home. Source
This should be interesting. I’ll lock and load my dvr.
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Written on October 26, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Interviews, Janet Jackson, New Music
Producer Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins recently sat down with MTV to talk aobut Janet Jackson’s upcoming album. Here’s what he had to say:
Janet is like my sister now. We definitely have this incredible chemistry, this bond — I think we musically connect, crazily. I knew it — it’s funny ’cause I predicted this. Five years ago, people used to ask me who I wanted to work with, and I was like, ‘Janet Jackson.’ And I was so passionate about that because I’ve always been a fan of her music and what her and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have done in the past. And I felt like, knowing she wants to try new things, that I feel I can get it and I can deliver it for her.
“Since we’ve been working … I feel like the studio has become a second home for her because with the whole situation with Michael [Jackson] happening, and I feel like right now, emotionally, she can come here and let all her feelings out. I got her writing again — she has the pen and the pad in her hand.”
Apparently her fans are going to see a new side of her thanks to Darkchild.
“You gotta understand, she lost her brother. She was in a relationship for seven years that’s over now. There’s things that she told me that I didn’t even realize. You know, certain [things] like self-esteem that I didn’t even realize that she dealt with for years that you know. … She’s working on her book and she’ll deal with that in her book, but also in songs, certain songs we’re dealing with that head on. And sometimes it can be a touchy subject for us to even go into, and I kinda had to persuade her, ‘Let’s just go, let’s talk about that.’ And she’s been doing it, and she’s a pro about it.”
The album also won’t have a futristic feal like her last album had.
“It’s funny, ’cause when we just started the project, she was like, ‘I wanna do 10 dance records, all up-tempo to dance. Let’s just go dance,’ ” Jerkins said. The sound is inspired by worldwide influences, from African rhythms to Brazilian and Latin music, and RJ said we can expect features on this album like a Pitbull track that was recorded last week.
“But she hits me today and she says we need to do some mid-tempos as well,” Rodney continued. “And I’m glad for that because there’s a time when you listen to a record that you wanna mellow out and she always gives us those great smoothed-out mellow records. So now that she’s in that zone, it’s like ‘Yes!’ ’cause we can focus on that. But I’m still gonna keep the beats hard underneath ’cause she’s still a dancer at heart.” Source
I’ve always liked Janet so I’m eager to see what she’s come out with this time. But I’m not particularly hopeful since she hasn’t been able to recapture the formula she used back when I loved her so.
(Lo excuses herself to break out her ‘If’ cassette single and practice the dance from the video to see if she’s still got it.)
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Written on October 21, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Don't Call It a Comeback, Janet Jackson
It’s been confirmed that Janet Jackson will return to the stage in London at the O2 Arena for the Capital FM Jingle Ball on December 6th.
Joining her at the two day event will be Lady GaGa, Ne-Yo, Shakira, Jordin Sparks, JLS, The Saturdays, and The Noisette’s. Source
Good for Janet. I know she’s been selling flops lately but maybe this is her comeback moment.
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Written on September 28, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Couples Alert, Janet Jackson
Even though Janet confirmed a split with Jermaine Dupri in her Harper’s Bazaar interview that may not be the deal. She was seen with him this past week in Milan for Fashion week. The traveled together and were pictured (above) at a party with Donatella Versace on Friday. Source
I mean, they’ve been together forever so maybe it’s just two friends hanging out. But breaking up is hard to do (yes I just sang that line in my head). So they could possibly be rekindling their relationship. In any event, good luck kids.
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Written on September 14, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Janet Jackson, New Music
Right after Janet performed her tribute to Michael on the VMAs she released a new song called “Make Me” on her site, www.janetjackson.com, as a surprise gift to her fans.
A link to the song is e-mailed to fans when they sign up for her mailing list.
Here’s the link to the song: Make Me
Oh yes! This appeals to the twirler in me. I’m sitting here listening to it and poppin my booty in my chair.
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Written on September 10, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Interviews, Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is on the cover of Harper’s Bazzar, in which she discusses the last time she was with her brother Michael.
“We had so much fun that day. We kept calling each other after and saying how great it was.”
On finding strength in rough times:
“I always wanted to have my mother’s [Katherine Jackson] strength, but I didn’t know if it was really there. But a few years back, something happened and I learned that I did. I’m not going to mention it, but we all know what it is. And now, coming off all this, it’s even beyond that. I was just focused on my job at that moment within my family. Now at least I know that I can step up to the plate and not crumble when I’m needed. When it comes to something like this that is so, so serious, so painful, so traumatic, I can handle it.”
On Michaels famous white glove:
“That was actually my brother Jackie’s idea at home one day,” Janet explains. “He just said, ‘You should wear one glove. A white glove.’ And then Mike studded it all. That was it.”
On marrying again:
“For [some] people, sure! I don’t know if I’ll get married again. [She's been married twice, as a teen to James DeBarge and to choreographer René Elizondo.] I’ll put it like this: If God wants me to, then I will.” Dating? “Yeah, I’ve had people ask me out. I haven’t entertained any offers thus far, but I’m locking myself in my work right now.” Some might say boys smell anyway. “Yeah, they stink,” she chuckles, “and they’re dirty.”
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She seems to be taking all these hardships in stride. Hopefully she can continue to be brave because if it were me I’d be a mess!
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Written on September 9, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Award Shows, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson
Janet recently tweeted (before Michael’s burial) about how much she misses him. And soon she’ll be paying tribute in a big way. She tweeted:
“I love you, Mike, and I miss you,” signed with ”dunk” which is the nickname Michael gave her.
She’s confirmed to pay tribute to him when she opens the MTV VMAs this Sunday at 9. Source
Trust and believe cats and kittens, that I will be there live blogging my dimply cheeks off. I can’t wait!
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Written on September 7, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Couples Alert, Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri called it quits shortly after her brother’s death in June. Now he’s already moved on to someone else.
He was spotted out last moth with Deal or No Deal model, Claudia Jordan at the airport.
“They looked like a couple,” a fellow passenger on their flight to LA tells In Touch. “During the flight, they were flirty and he seemed very into her. He was making her laugh and smile. There was never a moment when they didn’t talk.”
Janet’s plans to have a baby with him seem to be dashed to the ground now that he’s got a new boo. She even froze her eggs just in case. She’s previously said, “I’d love to have children. It’s just up to Jermaine, what he wants to do.”
According to the insider, even after dating for seven years, Jermaine still wasn’t ready to commit to Janet and wanted to keep playing the field: “He isn’t ready for a family or to settle down.” Source
Man, Janet’s really had a rough time these past few months. Maybe she should just get them eggs fertilized and have that baby on her own. She’s not getting any younger so it’s now or never.
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Written on September 5, 2009 by LoLo
Filed Under: Interviews, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson
Janet Jackson is set to do an eye opening interview with Harper’s Bazaar talking about the death of her brother Michael.
Since his death in June she’s been off the radar, but recently agreed to do a sit down with the mag.
A source says, “She is giving them the world exclusive and is going to be on the cover.”
Source
Is she doing this to help her heal, out of obligation to her fans, or for money? You be the judge.
I’m personally interested in what she has to say.
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