An hour-long documentary featuring a new interview with Janet airs tomorrow (Friday November 18th) in the UK.

Catch the programme – Janet Jackson: Taking Control – on BBC4 at 10pm. We’ll have highlights on Janet Love soon after.

A new hour long documentary on the life of Janet will air in the UK on November 18th.

Janet Jackson – Taking Control will feature an extended interview with Janet as she tells the story of her life in her own words.

The commission for the BBC will air on BBC4 at a time to be publicised in the coming days.

The programme is  part of a series of documentaries looking at how four very different artists achieved worldwide success.

The programmes will also examine their continuing influence on music today.

Update – 5th November: The documentary will air at 2200 on BBC4.

Check out a preview of Janet’s upcoming interview on Piers Morgan Tonight.

The first photo of Janet being interviewed by British host Piers Morgan has been published on CNN’s website.

The interview, which was conducted before Janet left for her tour in the Far East, will air on Piers Morgan Tonight on CNN at 9PM ET on February 15th (tomorrow).

UK viewers can see it on CNN (Sky Channel 506) at 2AM GMT on February 16th. It’s also repeated later in the day at lunchtime.

Janet’s full interview with Meredith Vieira aired last night on NBC’s Dateline.

Watch it in its entirety below.

The Today Show aired an extended extract from Janet’s upcoming Dateline interview this morning.

In it, Janet speaks extensively about her relationship with Michael and her struggle with weight loss.

Watch in full below:

Janet has done an email interview with Today Online ahead of her performance in Singapore on February 7th.

Read the full article and interview below.

Excuse me, Ms Jackson

Janet Jackson is doing it all – and she’s doing it on her terms

by Christopher Toh

“NO MATTER what may be thrown your way, never give up and always follow your gut instinct … It won’t steer you wrong.” Words Janet Jackson lives by. And it’s a philosophy that has served her well through the years. It’s also a theme that runs through her book, True You: A Journey To Finding And Loving Yourself, a self-help book that’s filled with anecdotes and other life lessons that have helped the 45-year-old Ms Jackson get by.

“(True You) is not an autobiography. I do share personal anecdotes from my life because they help to explain what I was going through at the time,” she explained in an email interview with Today. “True You deals with my weight gain and loss … it’s about self-esteem. I wrote True You because I want to help people, especially the kids who are going through what I did when I was growing up.

“It took me a good minute to get here. It really did. But I love my life. I only wish I had this confidence when I was younger. I hope that when people read True You, they will know that they are not alone and that they can walk away after finishing it with more confidence.”

Fans going to her concert on Feb 7 can get a copy – a full week before it hits the bookshelves, by the way.

The lady has had one hell of a journey to get where she is. The youngest sibling of the ultra-famous Jackson brood actually started out as an actress, with recurring roles in the TV series Good Times and Fame, and playing Charlene Duprey on Diff’rent Strokes from 1981 to 1982.

But she couldn’t stay away from the musical groove for long. At 16, she released her self-titled debut, which was followed by the sophomore Dream Street (1984) – both of which received favourable but commercially mediocre response. It was with her third album, Control (1986), propelled by hit singles such as Nasty, What Have You Done For Me Lately and The Pleasure Principle, that the world finally noticed this young phenom. The follow-up, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, cemented the notion that she wasn’t just Michael’s baby sister any more.

And while Jackson has sometimes courted controversy with her sexuality – the album cover for janet., for example, featured her topless with a man’s hands cupping her breasts; and who can forget the “wardrobe malfunction” with Justin Timberlake? – she’s sold more than 100 million records worldwide and has been listed by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) as the 11th best-selling female artiste in the United States. Last year, Billboard put her at No 5 on its list of Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists Of The Past 25 Years. It’s no mean feat and her fans know it, too.

But more importantly for fans in Singapore, she’s going to be performing next week at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. We managed to get her to spill the beans about returning to a place she’s not visited in almost two decades.

Janet, thanks for picking Singapore to be on your tour. It’s been a long time since we last saw you here.

Janet Jackson: It has been a long time. I was in Singapore for my JANET world tour. I remember how beautiful the city is and that everyone is so friendly. I had a great time and I am excited to get back to Singapore. I can’t believe it has been 18 years since I was there last. My fans helped me pick what cities I am going to be visiting on this tour so I have to thank them for letting me know they want me to come back.

I (have) created a more intimate show for Number Ones Up Close And Personal. We are not going to be using pyrotechnics this time and I am picking venues that will allow me to be closer to the fans. It’s just going to be me and my fans … Well, I’m bringing my dancers with me as well … I have to dance … LOL!

You’ve faced controversy over the years, yet you always seem to bounce back smiling. What’s your secret?

What controversy? LOL. I guess when you are creating music that is from your heart, you are not thinking about controversy … I just put it out there and hope my fans can relate to what I am going through and like what they hear.

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in prepping for this tour?

Time! I have been so busy lately … I was in two movies last year, Why Did I Get Married Too and For Colored Girls, and I wrote my book. I am not good at multi-tasking, so trying to create a great show that my fans will enjoy will take much more time. It has been a great learning experience for me doing all of this at once, but it has been fun.

Another challenge was deciding what songs to put into the show and when. I have been working with my team, Gil our choreographer, Robert Behar our stylist … I am excited with how everything has turned out. I hope everyone has a great time at the show!

Is there a new album in the pipeline?

I have decided to go back into the studio this year … LOL! So much for not multi-tasking!

I’m not sure when or what it will be about yet. I am going to wait until I am in the studio and see what I am going through at the time. I want to create songs; I have always created songs that are inspired by what is going on in my life. I think it is more real … I hope my fans like what we create.

You’re an actor, singer, author … Is there anything that you haven’t done that you’d like to do?

There is so much more that I want to experience in my life and career. I couldn’t possibly list everything, but I would like to be in a Broadway show. I have a friend who was recently in one and he said that it is a whole different discipline and I would like to experience that.

How long would you like to continue doing what you do?

I love what I do. I can’t imagine retiring. I don’t know what it will involve but I know it will be a lot of fun whatever I do.

What’s the best thing about being Janet Jackson right now?

Going back to Singapore … LOL. I am very happy right now. Life is great.

And apart from answering our silly questions, what’s the worst thing about being Janet?

Why end there? I really liked your last question! We see so much negativity today. I am staying focused on all the great things that are happening. That is why I decided to acknowledge 20 young people under 20 years old that are doing great things in their community during my tour.

I hope everyone has gone to janetjackson.com to nominate the five young people they know. The winners and the people who have nominated them will be my guest on Feb 7 at my concert. I am looking forward to having them come backstage so I can meet them and learn about what they are doing!

Janet has done a new interview with The Star newspaper ahead of her opening night in Manila on February 4th.

The interview was conducted by e-mail.

What’s your Top 3 favorites among your 35 No.1 hits?

“Right now, I’m really enjoying Together Again, Discipline and Control.”

Why did you choose Manila to be the kick-off point of your largest-ever world tour?

“That is funny. Originally, I was going to start my tour in Singapore. I asked the fans to help me pick the cities that I should consider performing in and everything seemed like it was all set. Then we added Manila. I thank everyone who voted and helped me choose. Each of you is so important to me and I am looking forward to performing for you.”

You look forever concert-fit. How do you maintain that kind of body?

“Well, I don’t. LOL. I wrote a book, True You, that will come out on Feb.15th but the fans that go to the concert will be able to pick up a copy. I wrote the book because I have struggled with weight and self esteem. I want kids to have something to read and know that they are beautiful as they are. I write about these issues and how I have dealt with them over the years. It’s not an autobiography, but I talk about points in my life that have played a part in where I am today.

“We have been working for a while now on the choreography of the show. We rehearse all day to make sure that we are creating an exciting experience for all of you. It’s a lot of fun to work with my choreographer and all the dancers. It’s a lot of work and that with a strict meal plan keeps me in shape.”

With your energetic performance on-stage, how do you prevent another wardrobe malfunction during a concert (like what happened during her New York concert)?

“They happen — for me only once — but it does. I create the best show I can. I work with amazing people such as my stylist, Robert Behar, and then we go out and have a good time performing for my fans. If I see something that needs to be altered, we do it.”

Have you worked with Filipino artists? If so, what can you say about them?

“I don’t think of things like race or nationality. My team is very diverse and they are all amazing to work with. We are very much like a family.”

As an artist, how do you keep up with the trends in music?

“I stay in touch with the kids. I love social messaging. I am on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and Friendster.

“When writing my book True You, I was reminded of all the negative things we are exposed to. The news is full of images that are troubling and all you seem to hear about these days are people doing bad deeds. It keeps me up at night. I also get to hear about people who are making a difference. I thought it would be fun to show kids who are changing their communities for the better, that they are appreciated. Hopefully, people will be inspired by these kids and decide to do something for others. I know I am always inspired by them. They rock!

“I hope that everyone in Manila will go to my website, janetjackson.com http://janetjackson.com/, and nominate five kids that I should consider. The 20 people chosen and the people who nominated them will be my VIP guests at the show. I am looking forward to seeing these kids at the concert and backstage. Meeting these kids is going to be amazing!”

You are an icon and have been successful as a recording artist and movie actress. Now, you have your own book. What else do you want to do or have not achieved in life?

“There is so much that I still want to do. It would be fun to be on Broadway. There is a whole different discipline to that schedule and I would like to experience it.”

You have been to the Philippines before, what do you remember or what do you like about our country?

“I love all of Asia. The last time I was in the Philippines was for the JANET Tour and I felt a true connection to the people of your magnificent country. I am looking forward to signing from my heart and showing love to my fans in Manila on Feb 4. Can’t wait to see all of you!”

What “surprise” are you going to spring on your Filipino fans during your concert in Manila?

“I am really looking forward to this tour. The last time I was in Manila, I played the Folk Arts Theater. This time we will be at the Philippine International Convention Center. It’s going to be fun because I will be up close with the fans. This is about my fans that have supported me and my work for all these years.”

Any message to your Filipino fans.

“I can’t wait to see all of you. Thank you for helping me pick Manila for my tour. It has been a long time since I was with you. We are going to have a good time. The song I am dedicating to you is Go Deep. I am looking forward to singing for you.”

American AIDS magazine, A&U, has interviewed Janet in their most recent issue.

In it Janet talks about the AIDS crisis, her song Together Again and also answers a series of quick fire questions.

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Janet has done a special Thanksgiving Q&A with Kathy Ireland for her website.

In the interview Janet confirms for the first time that her 2011 tour will be visiting every continent.

Read a segment below or read the full interview at KathyIreland.com.

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The BBC has aired its interview with Janet and Tyler Perry recorded at the same time as Darren’s.

Watch it in full now at BBC News.

So I teased you with a clip of the second interview I did with Janet and Tyler a few months back.

In the interview Janet talks about her documentary Being T for the first time ever, how music is still part of her life and how whilst her tour DVDs will be released, it won’t be any time soon.

Enjoy.

Janet appeared on GMTV this morning alongside co-star Tyler Perry to promote their film Why Did I Get Married Too? which is released in the UK on September 3rd.

The interview, pre-recorded in May, was filmed on the same day Darren from Janet Love interviewed Janet.

Watch it below:

In an exclusive interview with Darren from Janet Love, Janet speaks for the first time about her upcoming documentary, Being T.

To watch the exclusive clip, you must be a member of Janet Love’s sister site, Janet Fans.

You can sign up or log in very easily using your Facebook or Twitter accounts, so head over now to Janet Fans to watch the exclusive clip.

After a whirlwind day of interviews, Janet and co-star Tyler Perry arrived in Brixton, London to a huge crowd of screaming fans to promote their new movie, “Why Did I Get Married Too?”.

Darren from Janet Love was lucky enough to interview them both for a second time and put to Janet some questions that fans have been wanting answered for a while.

Watch the interview and other footage from the red carpet in full below.