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STR8 SNITCHIN’: JANET JACKSON GETTIN’ THAT ARAB MONEY WITH A NEW MAN?!

J'More — Sun, 16 May 2010 15:46:36 +0000

Seems like Janet Jackson is getting that “Arab money”! After being in a seven year relationship with Jermaine Dupri which came to end last summer, word is Miss Jackson has finally moved on and has fallen into the arms of a caked-up business man from Qatar, Wissam Al Mana. Janet unleashed her cougar claws and scooped his young’in a$$ up!

SNEAK PEEK: JANET JACKSON- “NOTHING”

Lana C — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:14:33 +0000

After losing older brother Michael, Janet Jackson is on the verge of a serious comeback. Yesterday the songstress made an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park and gave the world a sneak peek of her new video “Nothing” which is featured on “Why Did I Get Married Too?” soundtrack.

Check out the clip…

THOUGHTS?!

JANET JACKSON TALKS NEW ALBUM, NEW BOOK & NYC…

J'More — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:50:43 +0000

Janet Jackson chopped it up with Gotham Magazine and dished on a bunch of things including her new album, new book, her love for the Big Apple and even wanting to start a family.

Check out these interesting excerpts…

G: What can we expect from your new album?

JJ: It’s going to be a little different. The writing is about life experiences. There’s a part of me that’s craving escapism, which is a sense of wanting to keep moving on with my work but also of coming to terms with reality. So I think it will be upbeat and light.

G: What do you love about New York City?

JJ: Everything. I love the energy—the creative energy. I’ve been here for 12 years and I will be here for the rest of my life.

G: Talk a bit about your new book.

JJ: I hope it’s inspiring for all ages. I’m talking about weight loss, confidence, self-esteem— especially in your youth. It’s not an autobiography, but there are little anecdotes that I give here and there from my childhood all the way to the present that I thought would be interesting and helpful to share.

TYLER PERRY’S “WHY DID I GET MARRIED, TOO?” (TRAILER)

LexAve — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:23:12 +0000

Here’s the official brand new trailer for Tyler Perry’s sequel “Why Did I Get Married, Too?” . Relationships make-up to break-up…this looks intense.

In Theaters April 2nd.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE FINALLY ADMITS THROWING JANET JACKSON UNDER THE BUS…5 YRS LATER!

J'More — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:08:38 +0000

Janet Jackson took a lot of heat for her “wardrobe malfunction” at the 2004 Superbowl half-time show when Justin Timberlake ripped open her jacket–revealing her breast. While Janet was being scrutinized for the incident not once did Justin Timberlake come into her defense until now. Timberlake is featured in Entertainment Weekly’s “Entertainers of the Decade” and when asked if he had any regrets, he admitted that his biggest regret of the decade was not supporting Janet during the “Nipplegate” controversy. Here’s what he had to say:

“I wish I had supported Janet more. I am not sorry I apologised, but I wish I had been there more for Janet.”

Umm..why even speak on it now Justin? Where were you five years ago when Janet really needed you? Instead you opted to do what you considered the white right thing–claiming you had no part in the incident and distanced yourself from all the drama.

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS RECAP…

LexAve — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:29:29 +0000

The AMA’s went down last night and we were all up on twitter giving our feedback, but in case you missed out…here’s a brief recap.
The best performances of the night were Lady Gaga, Jay-Z x Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston and Adam Lambert.

I have to admit everytime Lady Gaga is set to perform…she ALWAYS brings it! The video is hot as well as her live performance last night, you just never know what to expect with her GAGArageous antics. We luv it! From the on the point choreography, sick vocals, and breaking of glass…did we mention she set a piano on fire?!

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys got their Frank Sinatra on minus Lil’ MaMa this time around with their “Empire State of Mind”. Later on in the night Jay accepted the Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist trophy, beating out T.I. and Eminem. And during his acceptance speech, in true Jay-Z fashion he took a jab at 50 Cent with his one liner “Men lie, Women lie, Numbers don’t!” *laughs* This is exactly why Jay-Z wont entertain Beanie Sigel and 50 Cent with a rebuttal…he’s already home!

Whitney Houston left the costumes and outrageous antics to all newbies. This vet brought the crowd to tears with her voice and magnificent performance, as well as accepted her International Award of Excellence.

Some ok performances went downhill after fall…

Most folks on twitter were offended by Adam Lambert’s flamboyant and raunchy performance…but I can’t help and admit the man has a great voice and entertained us. I just hope he keeps the BJ simulations to a minimum, just a tad bit much for me. P.S. Did ya catch his fall and his quick recovery?

JLO made her comeback to the stage last night and debut her new song “Louboutins” in a boxing outfit. REALLY? Towards the middle of her set, she tries jumping off one of her male dancers she was standing on and quickly fell on her booty…luckily she’s got all the cushion for support. You gotta give it to her…even at 45 years old, she can still get her fly-girl on.

Aside from these great performances mentioned above, our overall consensus of the 2009 AMA’s was it SUCKED! Janet Jackson opened up with an 8 minute intro…a run through of her greatest hits. The woman looked tired as hell dancing around in her uggs. And what was up with the brown ensemble, just hideous!

WE HEAR…JANET JACKSON IS TRYING TO REVIVE HER CAREER

J'More — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:46:37 +0000

Word is Janet Jackson is desperately trying to revive her music career. As you may remember, Janet dropped Island Records last year after they failed to promote her album Discipline and then she decided to take matters into her own hands by managing herself. But, according to the New York Daily News, the singer has released a new greatest hits compilation titled Number Ones after secretly signing a new contract last month with A&M Records, which happens to be the first label she signed with at age 16. And word is A&M executive Jimmy Lovine is making sure that Janet comes out on top with her next album expected to hit store shelves in 2010, by recruiting top producer Rodney Jerkins to crank out some hits for the songstress. A snitch tells NY Daily News,

“Jimmy has given the mandate to make this Janet record a success. He believes that he has the right team in place to finally take Janet back to the top of the music charts. It’s a top priority for the label.”

Hope everything works out for Janet.

SNAPS: JANET JACKSON & JD JETSETTING/RIHANNA PARTIES IN LONDON

LexAve — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:16:48 +0000

On-again couple Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri were spotted at some airport recently…whether or not they’re officially reunited, according to Janet JD’s is now an EX! In a recent interview with AtL’s The Bert Show, Janet Jackson included Jermaine Durpi in her list of ex-boyfriends that she’s still in touch with.

“Jermaine is one of my best friends. I love him to death. We’re still connected. We’re still good friends. We still talk….We’re there for one another,” Jackson said of Dupri. “I think it will remain that way for the rest of my life.”

Sounds to me like Janet is just in a fragile state right now and doesn’t it want it to affect her relationship w/JD, so for now he’s a friend. Surely, that’ll change.

Princess RiRi was spotted out and about last night in London shortly after her concert. First hitting up Nozomi for dinner and then Mahiki for her after-party. And for all you people that think Rihanna is perfect…it’s all photoshop. Check out the cellulite…skinny bitches get it too!

Check out more pics of RiRi Drunk As A Skunk @ NB

JANET JACKSON TO BREAK SILENCE ON MJ + NEW TYLER PERRY MOVIE…

J'More — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:32 +0000

Since the tragic death of the King of Pop, lil’ sis Janet Jackson hasn’t really been in the spotlight. Well, all of that is about to change with her first indepth interview since his passing with ABC’s “Good Morning America’s” host Robin Roberts scheduled to air on the network November 18^th at 10 p.m. Janet is also releasing a new compilation album which will include her Number Ones on November 17^th as well her new single “Make Me” produced by her and Rodney Jerkins.

While we wait for the exclusive interview, check out the trailer to Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married Too”…

“THE JACKSONS: A FAMILY DYNASTY” A&E REALITY SHOW…

LexAve — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:35:40 +0000

Let me get this straight…so your mega-star brother dies and you run off and get a reality show. Really?

Wonder how Janet feels about this mess?!

I’m convinced Michael’s death was all a plot to generate more money for his has-been siblings. When it comes to money…somebody’s gotta lose.