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Janet Jackson AMA 2009 Performance Video

Submitted by Amber Sterling on November 23, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson hit the stage at Sunday night's American Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she kicked off the show with a medley of hits.

Jackson began her AMA performance with the 1986 hit "Control." Other popular tunes included "Miss You Much" and "If."

The 43-year-old singer also sampled her new release "Make Me."

While she never directed commented on her late brother, Michael Jackson, the R&B star finished her performance with "Together Again" — in which she looked to the sky and sang, "Everywhere I go, every smile I see, I know you are there, smilin' back at me."

 

Video: Janet Jackson Interview with Robin Roberts

Submitted by Chloe Bunker on November 19, 2009

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Speaking out five months after Michael Jackson's death, Janet Jackson sat down for an interview with Robin Roberts, in which she discussed her close relationship with her brother and her family's attempts to save him from a drug addiction.

"Of course, that's what you do," the 43-year-old singer told Roberts during the In the Spotlight interview that aired Wednesday night on ABC. "Those are the things that you do when you love someone. You can't just let them continue on that way. And we did a few times. We weren't very successful."

While the interventions failed, Jackson said the music icon understood that his family had the best of intentions.

Janet Jackson: We Tried to Save Michael From Drug Use

Submitted by Matt Murai on November 18, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson is opening up about her brother's alleged prescription drug use, telling ABC's Robin Roberts that her family tried several interventions over the years to rid the King of Pop of his troubles.

"Of course, that's what you do," the 43-year-old singer reveals in an interview airing Wednesday night. "Those are the things that you do when you love someone. You can't just let them continue on that way. And we did a few times. We weren't very successful."

While the interventions failed, Jackson says the music icon understood that his family had the best of intentions.

Janet Jackson Blames Doctor for Michael's Death

Submitted by Amber Sterling on November 16, 2009

Janet Jackson, pictures, picture, photos, photo, pics, pic, images, image, hot, sexy, latest, newHOLLYWOOD, Calif. — When it comes to her brother's tragic death, Janet Jackson is convinced his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, is to blame.

"He was the one that was administering [propofol]," the 43-year-old singer tells ABC's Robin Roberts, referring to the powerful anesthetic responsible for Michael Jackson's death. "I think he is responsible."

Janet Jackson 2009 VMA Performance

Submitted by K.R. Gomez on September 14, 2009

NEW YORK —  The MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Sunday with a poignant, tender tribute to fallen icon Michael Jackson.

Madonna opened the show with an emotional and heartfelt tribute to Jackson, who died on June 25 at the age of 50.

"Most of us had turned our backs on him," she said in her speech. "He was so unique, so original, so rare and there will never be anyone like him again. He was the king."

Janet Jackson would later take the stage, where she was joined by her brother's tour dancers as they recreated some of the King of Pop's most memorable music videos, including "Thriller," "Bad," "Smooth Criminal" and "Scream."

Janet Jackson Opens Up About Her Brother Michael's Death

Submitted by Amber Sterling on September 9, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson is opening up for the first time since her brother Michael died on June 25, admitting that his sudden death has led to her avoiding the daily news.

"It will drive you crazy," she tells Harper's Bazaar of the media frenzy surrounding the King of Pop. "People can have rhinoceros skin, but there's a point when something's going to hurt you. Not everyone is stone, stone. I haven't watched the news in weeks. I had to ask my chef, How's Obama doing? I haven't read a newspaper. On top of that, [we've lost] a family member."

Report: Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri Break Up

Submitted by Alexis Sezar on July 17, 2009

Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri, pictures, picture, photos, photo, pics, pic, images, image, break up, split, Janet Jackson news, Jermaine Dupri, newsHOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Seven years is apparently enough for Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri.

The longtime couple has reportedly split, sources tell Us Weekly.

"His friends are telling people it's over," an insider told the mag.

Janet Jackson, Stars Pay Tribute to Michael at BET Awards

Submitted by Alexis Sezar on June 29, 2009

Janet Jackson, pictures, picture, photos, photo, pics, pic, images, image, hot, sexy, latest, newHOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Michael Jackson may be gone but he certainly isn't forgotten.

The music icon's spirit lived on at Sunday night's BET Awards in Los Angeles as several stars paid tribute to Jackson, who died tragically last Thursday from an apparent cardiac arrest.

"No need to be sad. We want to celebrate this black man," said event host Jamie Foxx, who donned a trademark Jackson red leather jacket and made his best attempt at the singer's famous moonwalk. "We gonna go through all of Michael Jackson."

Janet Jackson Illness Tied to Migraines

Submitted by Rich King on October 14, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The mystery illness that has been hampering Janet Jackson has finally been revealed, with the singer's publicist telling People that the pop star has been plagued by vestibular migraines.

The rare condition, which causes vertigo, has forced Jackson to cancel a string of tour dates over the last few weeks. She is currently receiving treatment and is expected to resume her Rock Witchu Tour Wednesday night at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

Update: Janet Jackson Released From Hospital, Shows Cancelled

Submitted by Rich King on September 29, 2008

MONTREAL, Canada — Singer Janet Jackson was discharged after being monitored for two hours at Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital on Monday night, a hospital spokesperson tells Canada's CBC News.

The 42-year-old singer "got suddenly ill" as she went through her sound check prior to last night's scheduled show. She was rushed to the local hospital, according to a statement released by her public relations firm, W&W, which added that she was hoping to reschedule the show.

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