Archive for March 2008

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LUV added to 1xtra playlist

LUV has been added to the playlist of UK urban radio station, BBC 1Xtra. The song, which is in the B playlist, is currently in medium rotation on the channel which is available to listen to online at www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra.

Mariah quashes duet rumours

In a new interview, Mariah Carey has quashed rumours that there are plans for her and Janet to record a duet. Insisting it was nothing more than a ‘concept’, Mariah adds: “That was Jermaine’s concept… I love J.D., he’s like my brother but he makes these things up and he gets an idea and then [...]

Janet launches Bebo page

Janet has launched an official page on the social networking site Bebo. Check out her profile now.

LUV set for 21st April UK release

LUV is scheduled for retail release in the UK on 21st April. It has not yet been confirmed on which formats it will be available.

Janet speaks to Essence.com

Janet has spoken to Essence.com in a new interview. Speaking to Clay Cane, she speaks primarily about her move from Virgin to Island Def Jam. Read the full interview below:
Janet Jackson is more than a long-lasting force in the entertainment industry. She’s a part of American history. Her breakthrough 1986 album Control was honored with [...]

Janet not hospitalised, contrary to reports

Following many emails, Janet Love would like to confirm that Janet was not hospitalised last night, contrary to many media reports circulating the internet. She merely made a trip to Cedars-Sinai hospital and was not kept in overnight.

Janet pulls out of SNL

Janet Love has confirmed that Janet will no longer be performing on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live. She was originally scheduled to perform two songs on the show and as yet it has not been confirmed if and when the performance will be rescheduled.

Janet visits hospital with flu

Janet was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles “late last night with a shortness of breath”, according to Us Magazine.
A rep this morning told the magazine: “Janet is fine. She’s just battling this flu like everyone else.”
Update 18:12 GMT: Janet Love has learnt that Janet’s trip to Cedars-Sinai was a brief visit which [...]

Janet on the cover of Blackbook Magazine

Janet on the cover of Blackbook Magazine

Janet appears on the cover of the April issue of Blackbook Magazine. The photoshoot, which features Janet caged and in various different provocative shots, was done by Matthew Rolston who also directed Janet’s 1998 music video for Every Time. The magazine hits U.S. newstands on March 25th.

Janet appears in anti-hate crime ads

Janet appears in anti-hate crime ads

Janet joins a list of names who have added their support to a television campaign in response to the recent murder of 15-year old Lawrence King and 17-year old Simmie Williams.
Other celebrities in the public service advertisement, which is due to air on MTV amongst other networks in the coming weeks, include: Calpernia Addams (who [...]