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ThePopLover2 said:

I thought This Was Hella Funny.

Nonetheless an Old video.

OMG this guy was a riot. Did you see the video where he attacked a fellow Janet fan for not paying him his money for one of Janet's concerts in New York?

Timmy84 said:

ThePopLover2 said:

I thought This Was Hella Funny.

Nonetheless an Old video.

OMG this guy was a riot. Did you see the video where he attacked a fellow Janet fan for not paying him his money for one of Janet's concerts in New York?

Timmy84 said:

ThePopLover2 said:

I thought This Was Hella Funny.

Nonetheless an Old video.

OMG this guy was a riot. Did you see the video where he attacked a fellow Janet fan for not paying him his money for one of Janet's concerts in New York?

Lmao I haven't seen it but it sounds funny . Do you remember the title of the vid?

ThePopLover2 said:

Timmy84 said:

OMG this guy was a riot. Did you see the video where he attacked a fellow Janet fan for not paying him his money for one of Janet's concerts in New York?

Lmao I haven't seen it but it sounds funny . Do you remember the title of the vid?

Yeah it was "Bitch Where's My Money?" Seriously it was.

The original video was initially taken down over copyright for using Nas' song.

Timmy84 said:

The original video was initially taken down over copyright for using Nas' song.

I almost died laughing at that!!! "Obviously you have no home training" LMAO.

Looks like She messed with the wrong one.

That boy is kinda sexy.

I have a question about JJ and Ciara. This is also OLD but I've been wondering about it.

Did Ciara Really say this or was it a rumor?

"I grew up loving and watching Janet, but because of all the comparisons to her, I don't want to emulate anything she's done. If anything, I'd love to have the same amount of success. But I don't want to be like her - I wanna be my own."

I'm A little confused because she also said this.

DJ Booth: You’re welcome. Throughout the review, Nathan also pointed out how quick people are to compare you to artists of the past like Janet Jackson or Aaliyah. Now, I’m sure these are flattering compliments, because these two ladies have done serious things in the industry, but, deep down, do you get bothered by the constant comparisons, or is it just a compliment?

Ciara: You definitely can take a Janet Jackson comparison as a compliment, and oftentimes Missy would tell me how much I reminded her of Aaliyah from a personal [standpoint], and I’ve heard so many great things about her as a person, so that definitely is a compliment as well. At the same time, it really motivates me to keep on striving to be something different. It’s important for me to create something new for [my generation], just as they did for their generation, and just as Aaliyah did when she was here. So when I hear stuff like that, it’s more than anything motivating me to keep it going, because I feel like, [in time], that won’t even be the conversation. But I think that’s something that takes time, and I’m just enjoying the ride, and having fun taking everybody on the ride with me as well

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12 MORE DAYS BEFORE JANET'S SHOW!!!!

MyLuv229 said:

12 MORE DAYS BEFORE JANET'S SHOW!!!!

16 days for me!

MyLuv229 said:

12 MORE DAYS BEFORE JANET'S SHOW!!!!

i have 9!

Gotta get my hands on that tourbook. Wanna get to Radio City early to buy it cause it gets TIGHT up in there. Small ass venue.

Timmy84 said:

The original video was initially taken down over copyright for using Nas' song.

Three different MoFo's owe me some money from the Oakland Prince conert. I'm bout to send this shit to all three of 'em. Classic.

NO SHADE, but is this the only video clip of Janet performing Rhythm Nation LIVE? When I say LIVE, I don't mean a lipsynched pre-recorded track with random "let me hear you!"'s in between...

NVM. That's a different performance! I thought that was the one in Tokyo at first

That's live! I think she performed RN live in select cities (she performed it live in Rotterdam too) because she didn't do it live in Tokyo. I guess she didn't because it was being recorded , Idk. By the way, Rhythm Nation is a challenging to sing while doing the choregraphy so the fact she has done it before is amazing.

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Great show in Chicago last night

-Janet Kilt it! it was great but..

-it was way too short- started at 8:24 and was over at 10:00

-all the costumes were on point- her body is sick!!

-I am hella mad I didnt bring my real camera-but the girl next to me got my back-

-we stalked her until she left- got no autograph just a wave good-bye

She really took you back to the moments when you fell in love with each song- she did the original choreography 90% of the time. Small stage- we were able to get up to 6 rows from the stage with no problem- she is beautiful!

Luvvvvved it and would def go again!!!!! Ive seen all the shows now- except the one she cancelled on me- and im still mad at her for that!

How much does the tourbook cost, i'm so ecxited that i'm gonna see janet in jsut a few days!!!

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mimi07 said:

How much does the tourbook cost, i'm so ecxited that i'm gonna see janet in jsut a few days!!!

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COUNTDOWN!!! Lucky you! I don't know how many days left for me but I going to see her twice in April! BTW If her tourbooks were priced like the recent Prince ones, they will be around $30.00, so bring some bucks!

Janet and The Kids signed the Chicago Theater Wall of Fame before boarding a plane for Toronto. The caricatures are pretty cute

I really looking forward to seeing her in Detroit....oh, wait.

I mean, Janet skipping Detroit? What?

I bought the book and read the first 50 pages a while ago. It's good, but I just need to set some time to read (damn internet...maybe I'll do it now!)

Janet Jackson speaks: Her tour, famous family and today's stars
Published: Friday, March 11, 2011, 4:00 AM

Singer, actress, author and member of one of America’s most famous musical families, Janet Jackson has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

Couple that with 35 No. 1 singles and a well-earned reputation for wild live shows and you’ve got the makings of a major event as Jackson hits the road for her “Number Ones – Up Close and Personal – 2011 World Tour.”

The tour, her first since the death of her brother Michael Jackson in 2009, finds the soul/R&B and pop songstress celebrating her 2009 hits compilation album “Number Ones.” Jackson will be dedicating one of her chart-topping singles to each one of the 35 cities on the tour, which will make a stop at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville Conn. on Wednesday and carries throughout the U.S., concluding with European dates in early July.

While touring in Asia at the beginning of the tour, Jackson took time out to reflect on her life, the tour, her family, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and much, much more.

You’ve recently released the book “True You” When did you first think about writing a book, and do you feel you accomplished your goals with its publication?

I have been thinking of writing a book for a few years now. I didn’t want to write an autobiography yet because I still have so much to accomplish in my life. I wanted to write a book that everyone, especially kids and teens, can relate to. I think that we were able to accomplish this. “True You” is about self esteem and how to get it, and I believe we accomplished that. I hope that everyone who reads it will know that they are perfect just the way they are. It has been a long road for me to get to this point, but I really enjoy my life now. I want that for everyone who reads “True You.”

Has writing the book been a cathartic experience for you?

Yes it has. As I said, it is not an autobiography, but it does have antidotes from my life. I talk about things that I thought I was over. But when writing about them, I learned that was not entirely the case. It has helped me deal with some unresolved issues.

The book reveals a sense of insecurity that you felt for much of your life. Some of it seems to have started on the set of “Good Times,” when they asked you to lose weight – at the age of 11. Looking back, do you think there were things that your family could have handled differently to improve your self-confidence during those difficult years? After all, you were just a kid.

I think that all people are different. I was the type of kid that held everything in. I am still very much like that. My family didn’t even know that I had these feelings. I do think that that time of my life affected the person that I have become. Kids are so impressionable. It is important that we all remember that we are role models, someone is looking up to us and our actions have an effect.

What do you say now when you meet kids who you know are struggling with insecurity?

I try to let them know that they are perfect just as they are. They should not listen to the media, or other people who try to tell us that we should look or act a specific way. Unless we are being morally incorrect, we need to stay true to ourselves.

Let’s talk music. The “Up Close and Personal World Tour” has had a lot of fan input, including having your fans help select the cities in which you are performing. I believe you’re also trying to make it more intimate than some of your previous tours. How do you achieve that when you are playing in some large venues?

I have been truly blessed by the response from my fans. This tour is a thank you to all the fans that have supported me over the years. I was performing a private date at Radio City Music Hall. It is a more intimate theater and all I could think about was how much fun I was having. Being able to look out into the audience and see every face in the house was amazing, and I thought, this is how I want to do my next tour.

I have been selecting venues that are more intimate, not the arenas that I have performed in the past. Almost all of the venues are more intimate. I have had to add additional dates to many locations because of the response but I am very excited about performing for the fans in this way. It’s not about pyrotechnics, it is a love affair between me and all the fans. I can’t wait to get to Uncasville and see everyone.

You have had some astounding sales figures through the years, including selling more than 100 million records worldwide and scoring more than 30 No. 1 hits. You’re one of the best-selling artists, female or male, of all-time. Did you ever have any sibling rivalry with Michael concerning your own success? Was he ever jealous of what you had accomplished?

No. All my family has enjoyed amazing opportunities and we have been blessed to enjoy some success. I am happy that I have written music that the fans can relate to.

Your shows have always had a lot of choreography, tons of lighting and a combination of playfulness and eroticism on stage. On past tours during “Would You Mind” you’ve brought male members of the audience on stage and teased them while whispering and touching them. I saw Beyonce’s last tour and she’s incorporated a very similar thing into her act. Was she stealing your idea and do you consider that a compliment? Or did you also get the idea from earlier performers?

I am flattered when artists are inspired by what I have done. Imitation is the best form of flattery. Performing is an art for me. Just like when I write my music, I am inspired by whatever is going on in my life at that time. I guess you would need to ask Beyonce if she was inspired by me... I can’t really answer that question for you. The idea for that section of my show came to me when I was creating the “janet” Tour. That is where it all began for me and it has become more playful with each tour.

When you’re performing all these highlights from your career on this new tour, have there been moments that caught you emotionally, songs that mean something extraordinarily special to you, especially when reflecting on them years later?

There are times while performing that (memories) will enter my mind of that period in my life. They’ve all been wonderful thoughts.

When you recorded “Got ‘Til It’s Gone,” it surprised some people to learn that you were a big fan of Joni Mitchell. Are there other artists whom you admire that some people might not expect?

I love Joni. She is so talented. Growing up we always listened to all types of music. In one room, you would hear classical music, in another, jazz. As kids we would sing while we were doing our chores. Writing music while doing cleaning the kitchen... (laughs). I was inspired by jazz, bossa nova, samba, and artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Sly & the Family Stone. With bossa nova, it’s the rhythms and melodies. The mood and tone put me in such a euphoric state. I fell in love with it the first time I listened to it. With jazz, I found the moodiness very sexy. I love the beat of the drums.

When do you think you’ll be doing another studio album, and do you think the experience of writing the book will be reflected in your next music?

I plan to go into the studio later this year. I want to take my time with it. I don’t know what it will be yet, I have a few ideas but I want to be inspired by what is going on in my life. I hope that the fans will relate to it. It is possible that “True You” will have an influence in what I write... I have grown from writing the book, so I am sure some of that will come through in my music.

What’s it like performing in China? And does anyone in positions of authority ever give you a hard time about your stage attire; like that futuristic cat suit you’re wearing on stage on this tour?

(laughs) ... I loved performing in all of Asia. The fans are so enthusiastic. I get so much energy from the audience. Nobody seems to mind what I am wearing. I am telling a story... from the songs I am singing to the choreography and videos to my costumes. We are just trying to put on a show that will let the fans escape from their troubles for a few hours and just have a good time.

You’ve said recently that you’re finally getting to the point where you can think about Michael and smile, thinking about the good times you had. What are some of those memories that make you smile the most?

Those memories are very personal to me and I would like to keep them to myself.

You’ve grown up in the spotlight for almost your entire life Have other people – from outside your family - who shared a similar experience – ever been able to help you put it all into perspective?

I have been very fortunate that God plays such an important role in my life. I start each day with a prayer. I think that relationship is the one that has been most influential in putting everything into perspective for me.

How much did watching the Motown performers such as Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder – and of course the Jackson 5 - play a factor in your musical development, and your approach to performing on stage today?

They are all such amazing performers. They take such great care of their audience and give so much. I guess that would be the biggest influence... Appreciate your fans and let them have an amazing time with you.

What’s your take on some of the newer female stars of the era – specifically, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Katy Perry?

They are all so talented. I love what is happening in music today. I have been following Gaga for a long time. She is amazing... I am really enjoying Bruno Mars as well.

Tell me a bit about the “20 Under 20” program and what you are hoping it will accomplish?

We all see so much negative news today. It is everywhere. I want to acknowledge kids that are doing great things to change their communities. I am so inspired by these kids and I hope that everyone will see them, and what they are doing and be inspired to do something positive as well. That is why I am asking friends, neighbors, teachers and parents to go to my website, janetjackson.com and nominate the kids they know. I will give tickets to up to 20 kids and the first people to nominate them to my show and meet them back stage. I am having so much fun meeting them and learning what is inspiring them. They are amazing!

Lastly, with being an author, an actress, a performer, a recording star and so much more, you always seem incredibly busy. What’s your favorite way of kicking back and just relaxing?

I love to go anywhere where there is water. I love the beach... Just to relax in the sun and look at the ocean. That is what I love doing most when I am not working.

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^^^ T4p

What do you think about a concept album based on True You? You know, music inspired by the book.

I like how she handled the Beyonce bait. Don't they know she's been around too long to fall for that?

She needs to go ahead and record some bossa nova songs. She's mentioned in the past that she'd like to do that. The closest thing we got from her on that sound was, "The Body That Loves You." Which has some of her most lush background vocals to me.

I liked how she didn't offer any personal memories about her and Michael.

BTW Janet ought to run for political office because damn if she don't stay on message.

Although it's listed on the t-shirts, Janet is still to announce a show in Sydney, Australia.

Fingers remain crossed - which makes it hard to type, lol.

Swa said:

Although it's listed on the t-shirts, Janet is still to announce a show in Sydney, Australia.

Fingers remain crossed - which makes it hard to type, lol.

It'll probably be announced soon.

Just got back from the show, the energy was so high when michael came on and during songs like RN, together again and again

I went for a second show too cause I got a single ticket that was much closer to the stage, totally worth it!!!

alphastreet said:

I went for a second show too cause I got a single ticket that was much closer to the stage, totally worth it!!!

Very cool!

Yeah it was for sure, the best janet tour seats I have gotten were for the All For You tour and Number Ones, and I saw her up close when she did a performance in the Damita Jo era during promo. The VR and Rock Witchu Tour seats were nice too, but far in comparison.

My tickets came in the mail today!! Psyched!!