https://www.vibe.com/2019/03/janelle-monae-janet-jackson-rock-hall-of-fame

This link was sent by a friend to me.

Weird how major entertainment sites are not covering this story. Makes me wonder if this is due to the whole HBO MJ documentary thing. Is Janet ok btw...

Regardless. Never been a major fan of hers but overall prefer her catalog to MJ's.

Any 90's kid up here?

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EmmaMcG said:

I'm a 90s kid! Never been a fan of Janet Jackson though. Her speech should be interesting though. She'll get criticised if she mentions Michael Jackson and she'll get criticised if she doesn't. It's a no win situation for her.

90's tho right?!

Agreed with the bolded part, but I hope she doesn't mention him. Hope the night is about her and no one mentions MJ

EmmaMcG said:

I'm a 90s kid! Never been a fan of Janet Jackson though. Her speech should be interesting though. She'll get criticised if she mentions Michael Jackson and she'll get criticised if she doesn't. It's a no win situation for her.

I am not sure if I totally agree with this. Lemme build a quick case: because, they're siblings... she's going to mention everyone. She's had a video of "Scream" in her shows since 2011 (I was at the Up Close & Personal Tour in 2011 in NYC, I believe it was the first time she started using his image on the video screen.) She also uses pics of them a lot during "Together Again". I am not sure in a potentially long speech (as most are) that she would totally avoid mentioning Michael Jackson. She's certainly worked hard to separate herself from his career while establishing her own, until she was at a spot where she could and still maintain her credibility as a solo artist.

I believe whatever she says will be far and above any mention of her brother(s). I think Jimmy & Terry will get bigger nods, John McClain, etc. I really hope we get a story or an anecdote about something we've never heard before. At 50+ years old, she's really earned the right to say whatever she wants, and fuck the critics in the audience. She so deserves this, after nipplegate and fighting her way back from the white dinosaurs that run entertainment (including Les Moonves's shittastic life) into a #1 independent album, a #1 book (which Moonves hated got past him), and sold out tours, all on her own terms.

I believe like she's never been a more complete and ultimate artist than right now. So go' on girl, mention MJ.

happinessinitsuncutform said:

EmmaMcG said:

I'm a 90s kid! Never been a fan of Janet Jackson though. Her speech should be interesting though. She'll get criticised if she mentions Michael Jackson and she'll get criticised if she doesn't. It's a no win situation for her.

She could just mention her family in general.

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BlackCat1985 said:

I am a huge Janet fan. And yes I notice that major outlets are not covering this. And YES it is due to Leaving Neverland. When that documentary was first mentioned over a month ago I was like Ugh this shit is gonna affect Janet. Especially since it's on HBO. Janet is in a no win situation. If she defends her brother she will be bashed. If she doesn't defend her brother she will be bashed. I have already seen articles talking about how the Jackson family is supposedly mad that she hasn't defended Michael publicly. Although Taj disputes this notion. It is so fu*ked up because she has nothing to do with this. I hope she doesn't say anything about this especially while recieving her induction.

I feel the same way. I felt they was going to come after her again. When Janet is FINALLY getting her just do. She has not really dealt with the press since she came back on the scene with her "Unbreakable" album & tour. But Janet has been in this situation before with having to deal with MJ's accusations, when he was alive. They couldn't wait to try to ruin her legacy with the superbowl incident. I think her best bet is to not do any interviews like she's been doing. Live her best life! She is the sole star of The Jackson family now & she's earned it.

So I guess it's not JJ & Lewis for Janet Jackson.

Billboard.com

Harry Styles, who will do the honors for Stevie Nicks, who will become the first woman to be inducted twice, in 1998 for her work in Fleetwood Mac and this year for her solo career.

Other stars doing the honors include: David Byrne for Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor for The Cure, Queen's Brian May for Def Leppard, Janelle Monaé for Janet Jackson, The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs for The Zombies and Duran Duran's Simon LeBon and John Taylor for Roxy Music.

PennyPurple said:

So I guess it's not JJ & Lewis for Janet Jackson.

I can't imagine they wouldn't speak as well. Has it always been one person doing it? They could also be in a pre-taped piece, obviously.

EmmaMcG said:

I'm a 90s kid! Never been a fan of Janet Jackson though. Her speech should be interesting though. She'll get criticised if she mentions Michael Jackson and she'll get criticised if she doesn't. It's a no win situation for her.

I hope she doesn't and if people are mad then fuck 'em. It's about her tho

ThatWhiteDude said:

EmmaMcG said:

ThatWhiteDude said:

I hope she doesn't and if people are mad then fuck 'em. It's about her tho

Yeah, as I said, I was never a fan of her music but these stories about her brother put her in a tough spot. People will be waiting with pitchforks for her to mention MJ and if she doesn't mention him, she'll have a bunch of lunatic MJ fans slating her for it.

They do that either way.

ChocolateBox3121 said:

Glastonbury Festival‏Verified account @GlastoFest

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Yesterday Janet Jackson reposted it on her Twitter, with a slight change

Can’t wait to see you #UK #Glastonbury2019

Goddess4Real said:

JANFAM‏ @JANFAM Mar 19

Rock Hall‏Verified account @rockhall Mar 22

time to celebrate da Janet

Mr. Chris‏ @soulbrothershow 6h6 hours ago

Tune in this Tuesday for a tribute to @JanetJackson! #soulbrothershow #JanetJacksonRocks #janetjackson #janfam #inductjanet #rockhall2019 #janettribute

cindymay said:

EmmaMcG said:

I'm a 90s kid! Never been a fan of Janet Jackson though. Her speech should be interesting though. She'll get criticised if she mentions Michael Jackson and she'll get criticised if she doesn't. It's a no win situation for her.

She could just mention her family in general.

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i think this would be the wisest choice. Joe and Michael led the way for her, certainly the Jackson family was encouraging. She could somehow just say she is grateful for their support in so many ways.

EmmaMcG said:

I'm a 90s kid! Never been a fan of Janet Jackson though. Her speech should be interesting though. She'll get criticised if she mentions Michael Jackson and she'll get criticised if she doesn't. It's a no win situation for her.

With all my reservations about MJ, I'm still going to understand if a sister speaks on her late brother in a personal moment for her.

Any word on Janet's setlist yet?

Musicslave said:

Any word on Janet's setlist yet?

I didn't hear about Jan's. Is this schitt being televised?

This photo is EVERYTHING!

Janelle Monae Calls Janet Jackson the ‘Queen of Black Girl Magic’ in Fame Speech https://www.rollingstone....19-814261/

Janelle Monáe inducted Janet Jackson into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a heartwarming speech on Friday night.

“Hello. I’m here tonight to induct the legendary queen of black girl magic into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ms. Janet Damita Jo Jackson,” Monae said during her speech. “Our fearless leader is one of the biggest selling artists in music history. This five-time Grammy Award winner and Academy Award nominee has sold 180 million albums worldwide. With an epic career spanning over four decades and nine No. 1 albums, this gifted singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress is an icon. She is a bold visionary, a rule-breaker, a risk taker, and a boundless visual artist. Quite simply, y’all, there is only one Janet.”..........

Janet Jackson: 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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