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Set to make a special appearance at 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Janet Jackson will pay tribute to his famous brother Michael Jackson, who died on June 25. Read more.
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Four years after flashing her breast at the Super Bowl, Janet Jackson dropped a saucy segment from her concert at a largely empty Detroit arena on Tuesday to comply with a Michigan state law that prohibits simulated sex acts in a public performing...
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Missed her much? Not anymore! Following a string of canceled tour dates, Janet Jackson resumed her Rock Witchu Tour Wednesday night with no clear signs of the vestibular migraines that have sidelined her for the past two weeks.
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At age sixteen in 1982, Jackson signed a recording contract with A&M, releasing her self-titled debut album the same year. She faced criticism for her limited vocal range, and for being yet another member of the Jackson family to become a recording artist. Beginning with her third studio album Control (1986), Jackson began a long-term collaboration with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Her music with Jam and Lewis incorporated contemporary R&B with elements of rap music, sample loop, triple swing and industrial beats, which led to crossover appeal in popular music. In addition to receiving recognition for the innovation in her albums, music videos and choreography, Jackson was acknowledged as a role model for her socially conscious lyrics.
In 1991, she signed the first of two record-breaking, multi-million dollar recording contracts with Virgin Records, which established her as one of the highest paid artists in the recording industry. Her debut album under the Virgin label, janet. (1993), saw Jackson develop a public image as a sex symbol as she began to explore sexuality in her music. That same year she appeared in her first starring film role in Poetic Justice; since then she has continued to act in feature films. By the end of the decade Jackson was named the second most successful recording artist of the 1990s. All for You (2001), became her fifth consecutive studio album to debut at number one the Billboard 200 album charts. In 2007, she changed labels, signing with the Island Def Jam Music Group and released her tenth studio album Discipline the following year.
Jackson is ranked by Billboard magazine as one of the top ten best-selling music artists in the history of contemporary music, having sold over 100 million albums worldwide.[1] The Recording Industry Association of America lists her as the eleventh best-selling female artist in the United States with 26 million certified albums.[2] Jackson's longevity in the recording industry has rivaled that of several entertainers and her musical style and choreography have influenced a number of contemporary pop and R&B artists.
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Dated Rene Elizondo, they then married. [1985-1991]
With her 1986 song "When I Think of You", she and her brother, Michael Jackson, became the first siblings in the rock era to have #1 songs as soloists.
Sister of Rebbie Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson and Michael Jackson.
She was paid $3 million for Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000). She was paid an extra $1 million for the song "Doesn't Really Matter" for the NP2 soundtrack.
Janet and long time boyfriend Rene were secretly married for nine years. They were married in March of 1991 and Rene filed for divorce in May of 2000.
Janet's highly anticipated eighth album "All For You" is released. [24 April 2001]
The only member of the famous Jackson family to ever be nominated for an Academy Award - in 1994 as co-writer of the song "Again" from Poetic Justice (1993).
Voted one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of 2001" by the readers of Black Men Magazine.
Aunt of Jermaine Jackson II,Valencia Jackson, Brittany Jackson, Marlon Jackson Jr., Prince Michael Jackson I, Prince Michael Jackson II and Paris Jackson.
Ex-sister-in-law of El DeBarge.
The last five of her eight albums (excluding her first two albums "Janet Jackson," "Dream Street" and her greatest hits album "Design of a Decade: 1986 -1996") have all hit #1.
Was to appear as Lena Horne in a biopic due to be released in 2004. But Lena changed her mind after the SuperBowl "breast-baring" incident.
Measurements: 35C-22 1/2-36 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Ranked #77 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll
During the half-time show of Super Bowl XXXVIII (38) in February 2004, her right breast was "accidentally" exposed when co-performer Justin Timberlake reached around and grabbed a detachable part of her breastplate-like outfit. They admit that they privately planned the move after rehearsals had ended, but still maintain that the exposure was accidental in that a red bra was to be revealed, not her bare breast.
Attended Lanai Road School.
Attended Portola Middle School in Tarzana, California. Was teased and harassed by kids because of her fame on Good Times.
Graduated from Valley Professional School, an institution where most children were entertainers or actors. Class of 1984.
Her nickname "Dunk" was coined to describe her sturdy body, which her brother Michael claimed remsembled a donkey.
Negotiated a new, $80 million recording contract with Virgin Records in 1996.
She is the only woman singer in the history of Rock & Roll to score 5 back to back #1 studio albums on the Billboard Album's chart. "Control", "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation", "Janet", "The Velvet Rope" and "All For You" all reached #1, together selling more than 60 million copies worldwide. Her albums "Design of A Decade" and "Damita Jo" both reached top 3.
Has 4 dogs: Riley (a Rottweiler); Dylan (a Boxer); Madison (a miniature Schnauzer) and Pockets (an Australian shepherd-cross).
Favorite singers: Ella Fitzgerald and Marvin Gaye
Won 9 Billboard Awards in 1990 for Rhythm Nation 1814.
Vocal range: 2nd soprano, her top note is an "e"
Her first self-titled album peaked at #63 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums and sold a disappointing 250,000 copies.
Her sophomore album "Dream Street" reached #147 on Billboard and sold only 200,000 copies.
Her third album "Control" sell over 10 million worldwide and produced five top 5 hits including Nasty, Let's Wait Awhile, and the #1 When I Think Of You.
Rhythm Nation 1814 spend four weeks being #1 on both Pop and R&B charts in the USA. It sold another 10 million worldwide and the singles were even more successful. The album spawned seven top 5 hits including 4 #1s.
The album "Janet" produced six top 10 hits and sold over 15 million copies.
Eloped with singer James DeBarge, in 1984 and lived in the Jackson's Encino ranch for several months before she had the marriage annulled.
Favorite designers: John Galliano; Dolce and Gabbana; Jean-Paul Gaultier
Is the #2 most successful artist on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart, behind only Madonna.
Her first biography was released in 1977 as a joint biography about her and brother Randy Jackson.
Daughter of Joe Jackson and Katherine Jackson
Became the first artist to score a #1 hit simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Rock singles chart with "Black Cat" in 1990.
Brother Michael Jackson claims in his "Home Movies" documentary in 2003 that Janet emulated his choreography from his "Captain EO" short movie into her "Rhythm Nation" music video which she choreographed with Anthony Thomas four years later.
Has homes in Los Angeles and New York.
Holds the record for most weeks spent at #1 on the R&B chart for her 1994 single, "Any Time, Any Place."
Has always wanted and still wants to go back school to study law.
The Rhythm Nation world tour was the most successful debut tour from any artist
Used to want to be a jockey when she was a little child but has been scared to ride horses since Christopher Reeve's accident.
The film clip "Again" was originally supposed to have Janet wearing her PJ's when she was sitting near her bed because that's what she was wearing when she was writing the song for Poetic Justice (1993).
Named #37 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
Only member of The Jackson 5 to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Is mentioned in Eminem's song "Ass like that"
In Japan, she appeared in a television commercial for Pepsi-Cola with Ricky Martin in 1999. She also appeared in another Japanese TV ad back in 1990 for Japan Airlines.
She had endorsements with PepsiCo, American Airlines and Revlon.
Growing up before being a singer, Janet has always wanted to work at a McDonald's Drive-Thru window.
Ranked #10 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.
Rejected a role in The Matrix (1999) to go on a concert tour.
Filmography
Why Did I Get Married? (2007) .... Patricia
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) .... Denise
Poetic Justice (1993) .... Justice
Fame.... Cleo Hewitt (25 episodes, 1984-1985)
The Love Boat.... Della (2 episodes, 1985)
Diff'rent Strokes .... Charlene DuPrey (10 episodes, 1980-1984)
A New Kind of Family .... Jojo Ashton (2 episodes, 1979)
Good Times .... Millicent 'Penny' Woods / ... (46 episodes, 1977-1979)
Awards
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
1995 Won ASCAP Award Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures for: Poetic Justice (1993) Shared with: Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis For the song "Again".
Academy Awards, USA
1994 Nominated Oscar Best Music, Original Song for: Poetic Justice (1993) Shared with: Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis For the song "Again".
BMI Film & TV Awards
2001 Won Most Performed Song from a Film for: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) For the song "Doesn't Really Matter".
Black Reel Awards
2001 Nominated Black Reel Best Song for: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) For the song "Doesn't Really Matter".
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
2001 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Comedy for: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Favorite Song from a Movie (Internet Only) for: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) For the song "Doesn't Really Matter".
GLAAD Media Awards
2008 - Vanguard Award
Golden Globes, USA
1994 Nominated Golden Globe Best Original Song - Motion Picture for: Poetic Justice (1993) Shared with: Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis For the song "Again"
Grammy Awards
1990 Won Grammy Best Music Video - Long Form for: Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989) Shared with: Dominic Sena (video director) Jonathan Dayton (video director/video producer) Valerie Faris (video director/video producer) Aristides McGarry (video producer)
Image Awards
2008 Won Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for: Why Did I Get Married? (2007)
1999 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/Special for: Janet: The Velvet Rope (1998) (TV)
Kids' Choice Awards, USA
2002 - Wannabe Award
2001 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actress for: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
MTV Movie Awards
1994 Won MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: Poetic Justice (1993)
Most Desirable Female for: Poetic Justice (1993)
Razzie Awards
1994 Won Razzie Award Worst New Star for: Poetic Justice (1993)
Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Poetic Justice (1993)
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