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An edited version of Janet’s Nutrisystem commercial which will air on television in the United States has been released.

Watch it below.

Janet has spoken about Nutrisystem in an interview with E! News. In the interview she says that setting a weight loss goal in pounds is a bad idea.

Janet spoke to Shaun Robinson from Access Hollywood about her deal with Nutrisystem and her book, True You.

Janet spoke to Mario Lopez to discuss her new venture with Nutrisystem. She also addresses Paris Jackson’s acting career and her thoughts on Madonna’s upcoming performance at the Superbowl. Watch clips below.

In a recent round of media interviews, Janet spoke to Kevin Frazier on The Insider about her partnership with Nutrisystem and her book, True You.

Janet spoke to Good Morning America about her new partnership with Nutrisystem, the Conrad Murray trial and her thoughts on her niece Paris Jackson starring in a new film.

Janet was today announced as the new face of weight loss programme Nutrisystem and philanthropic initiative Nutribank.

In a press release issued earlier today, the company said: In this new role, Ms. Jackson will be the iconic new face for the Nutrisystem brand, the focal point of the SUCCESS campaign and the co-founder of a new initiative to help combat hunger. A fresh and inspiring role model for Nutrisystem, Ms. Jackson has never before endorsed a weight loss product and has done little in the endorsement arena.  She is very open about her personal weight struggles and will be appearing in a substantial national advertising campaign to help inform and motivate consumers.  The ads, which were shot on location in Australia during Ms. Jackson’s recent worldwide tour, will debut before the end of the year.  Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jake Nava, the campaign features Ms. Jackson in a documentary style format answering a series of questions in her own words. With the tagline “Get On It,” the commercials emphasize the importance of taking that first step toward success and Ms. Jackson’s own admission that the key to effective weight loss was accepting she “couldn’t do it alone.”

Speaking about her involvement with the company, Janet said: “Dieting never worked for me, counting calories never worked for me, and denying myself the foods I love never worked for me. I needed a better plan, and I found it with Nutrisystem. With Nutrisystem I am seeing results already, and I am so impressed by both the thought and the nutritional science behind the program. There are millions of women like me who want to be successful but don’t have the tools to do it on their own.  I hope I can help inspire them.”

Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem added: “Success is our most complete program ever, and we’re really proud of it.  There’s no better spokesperson to join us than Janet Jackson. Janet’s story is one of a lifelong struggle with weight management and the journey to gain control and acceptance.  She has an authentic voice we believe will resonate with consumers, and we’ve never been more excited heading into a new campaign than we are right now.”

Janet and the company are also creating a new charitable initiative called Nutribank. For every pound lost on Nutrisystem in 2012, the Company will match it with one dollar’s worth of nutritious Nutrisystem food to be delivered through NutriBank to those in need. The Company has committed to donating up to $10 million in food contributions to NutriBank in 2012.

“Hunger is an issue that is so meaningful to me,” says Janet. “I’ve had the opportunity to travel around the world during my career, and I’ve seen first hand the desperation on children’s faces who do not have enough to eat. I believe as a society we have to do better and NutriBank is going to allow me to work not only to provide food for the neediest, but also to use my voice to raise awareness of an issue that simply must be solved.”

Watch the director’s cut of Janet’s new commercial and a behind the scenes video below, plus see promotional photos.

Janet has wrapped up the Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour with a show in Miami last night. However, whilst no more shows are scheduled at present it’s expected that Janet will continue with stops in South America and elsewhere in the New Year.

Janet was due to perform in Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday this week but cancelled due to a conflict with a movie commitment. No further details have been released about the film and whether it involves an on-screen or off-screen role.

Check out photos from last night’s show in Miami below.