Janet features on the cover of the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia on sale now!
Janet has reschduled part of her Australian tour and returned home to be with family members during the trial of the doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter in Michael’s death.
3 shows planned in Melbourne on Wedensday, Thursday and Saturday will now take place at the Rod Laver Arena on November 3rd, whereas shows in the Gold Coast and Sydney have not been effected and will take place as planned.
Message from Janet….
“When I planned these shows, the schedule in California was completely different,” she said in a Sunday statement to The Associated Press. “After talking with my family last night, I decided we must be together right now. …. This saddens me in so many ways.”
After attending court with other members of the Jackson family last week Janet was spotted leaving LAX airport yesterday.
A Joni Mitchell song ‘Beat of Black Wings’ which was recorded by Janet in 1999 for a Joni Mitchell tribute album that was never released has finally surfaced online.
Following the recent tragic event at the Indiana State Fair Janet’s concert on Wednesday has now been cancelled.
Janet Jackson will be bringing her latest tour, “Janet Jackson: Number Ones – Up Close and Personal,” to Cleveland for a concert Friday, Aug. 12, at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. The set list will draw exclusively from her recent greatest hits collection, “Number Ones.” Showtime is 8:45 p.m. There is no opener. Tickets, starting at $49.50, are available via livenation.com. The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com and Live Nation teamed up to give fans a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show via a new online feature called, “Ask the Artist.” The best question, as selected by editors at cleveland.com, won a pair of great reserved seats to the show and a signed copy of “Number Ones.” Four runners-up will received a pair of tickets to the show.
Here are the questions and Jackson’s answers.
Grand Prize Winner
Janet,
I have been a follower of yours since you were Millicent “Penny” Woods on “Good Times.” You are quite the actress as well as a great singer. I loved it when you used to wear the black clothing, loved “Control.” I dressed up just like you. I enjoyed growing up with you. We are both around the same age and I idolize you. My question to you is very simple. In preparation for a concert or even when you are acting, where do you grab your strength and energy? I understand that you have to prepare but what motivates you to keep going? It seems as if it is so natural for you.
Robin Jones, East Cleveland
Robin,
You are too sweet! Thank you. I get so much energy when I perform for my fans. I love what I do and love doing it for those of you who have supported me all these years.
Other winners
Janet,
Out of all of the endeavors that you have undertaken – singing, dancing, acting (TV and movies), choreography, collaborating – which single project stands out as most reflective of ‘the Janet’ that you know yourself to be that the public doesn’t see ?
Vickie Anderson, Cleveland Heights
Vickie,
One of the reasons that I enjoy acting is that I get a change to play characters that are not like me at all. My music is very personal. I don’t keep a diary, so my music is the closest thing to that for me. My book “True You,” though not a biography, is probably the most reflective at this moment.
Janet,
You have millions of fans and some who would camp out overnight just to see you. So my question is, who is your favorite celebrity/entertainer/person who you would become a total fanatic over seeing?
Loretta James, University Heights
Loretta,
I am so lucky that my career has allowed me to meet some of the most amazing people in the world. I don’t think I could pick just one person.
Janet,
I know that you have been in quite a few movies lately. Are you leaning more towards your acting or your singing career at this point in your life?
Dee Montgomery
Dee,
Acting has always been my first passion so it has been fun to get back to it. I am enjoying doing it all right now. It has been very energizing for me to go back on tour and perform for the fans and I plan to go back into the studio later this year or early next to record a new CD. I have never been that great at multitasking but I am trying to get better at it.
Janet,
I was fortunate enough to be a nightclub DJ during your ‘Control’ and ‘Rhythm Nation’ releases, and still have some great memories of playing your songs to packed dance floors. What advice would you give to new artists following in the trail you have blazed for so long now?
Jeff Royer, Wadsworth
Jeff,
I would just say to stay true to yourself and have fun!
Tickets to Janet Jackson’s Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour went on sale this morning and in Sydney, the first two shows at the Opera House, Concert Hall sold out in 15 minutes. A third and final show on Tuesday, November 8 is on sale now.
Paul Dainty, Chairman of Dainty Group said: “Tickets in Sydney were snapped up as soon as they went on sale this morning so we have put a third show on sale, this is definitely the final Sydney performance. Janet Jackson’s fans will get an amazing, once in a lifetime experience on this tour when Janet performs in intimate venues around Australia.”
via janetjackson.com
Janet kicked off the 4th leg of her Number Ones tour in Montreal on Monday so make sure you check out our gallery for all the latest pictures.
Janetvibe are pleased to announce our long awaited debut issue of ‘Feedback – The Janet Jackson Fan Magazine’. And what an issue we have for you. We take a look at Janet’s sold out ‘Up Close and Personal Tour’ so far… and her return to European soil after a 13 year absence. Not only that but we’re celebrating 10 Years of the mighty ‘All For You’ , Janet as a fashion Icon, Her Screen accomplishments and much much more. This magazine is something every fan should own and Janet Jackson herself received and acknowledged Feedback Magazine on 3rd July 2011!