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Bid on Janet’s personalised duck to support breast cancer

Janet has signed a personalised duck in order to help raise money for breast cancer awareness. All money from the eBay auction goes to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Bid now at eBay.

New episode of Janet’s MySpace journal online

A new episode of Janet’s MySpace journal is online now for fans to watch. In it she dines at Megu, goes to a Johnta Austin concert and flies back to LA on board her private jet during which they secretly film her sleeping! Watch it now at Janet’s official MySpace page.

Janet’s Doc Maarten boots sell for $300

Janet’s customised Doc Maarten boots that we featured on the site last week have been sold for £155.00 (around $300.00). The money will go to support the National Aids Trust which aims to prevent the spread of HIV and Aids, ensure people living with HIV have access to treatment and care, and stop HIV discrimination.

Jermaine confirms departure from Virgin Records

Janet’s boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri, has confirmed that he has stepped down as head of Urban Music at Virgin Records with immediate effect. In a statement to the Associated Press, his short statement emphasises that it was his choice to leave the company and that he was not pushed.
NEW YORK (AP) — Jermaine Dupri — superproducer, [...]

Confirmed ‘So Excited’ UK release date

So Excited will be released in the UK on November 27th contrary to rumours circulating on the internet. This is the first confirmed release of the single anywhere in the world.

Janet holds Japan Press Conference in kimono

Janet appeared in a kimono today at a Japan press conference to promote her album 20 Y.O. Janet is also scheduled to appear on several TV shows while in the country.
How do you like wearing Kimono?
Thank you very much. I like it. I think absolutely beautiful. It’s comfortable for me, they didn’t make it very [...]

Janet arrives in Japan

Janet arrived in Japan safely yesterday when she will be promoting the single and album. Check out a video of her arriving on the EMI Japan website.

Interview with Janet on 1Xtra

Janet appeared on BBC Radio 1Xtra when she was last in the UK for promotion. In the interview she talks about her relationship with Mariah Carey, Tupac Shakur and much more. Listen to the interview now.

So Excited to get UK release

The second single from 20 Y.O. will get a UK release. So Excited will be released in the UK on November 27th.
“‘So Excited’ is how I feel about this entire project”, Janet says in her quietly enthusiastic way. “I’m excited that Jimmy and Terry and I have worked together for so long and so well. [...]

Janet’s customised Doc Martens for sale on eBay

Janet has specially customised and signed a pair of Dr. Marten shoes for a British AIDS charity. The National AIDS Trust will benefit from the money that is raised from the auction that will take place on eBay starting tomorrow.
Doc Martens boots customised by stars such as Madonna and Mick Jagger are to be auctioned for [...]