There have been numerous rumours circulating on the internet that Janet will be performing at this year’s Grammy Awards. In what appears to be further hints that she will be taking part in some shape or form, the video below shows Janet being interviewed backstage by Kannon from Wired 96.5FM. The Grammy Awards Press Office have confirmed to Janet Love that there will be a surprise performance on the night – although they’re not saying who just yet!
Janet attended boyfriend Jermaine Dupri’s pre-Grammy event in Hollywood last night. The party at the Central Hollywood Lounge is in advance of tomorrow’s 50th Annual Grammy Awards which are to be aired live on CBS in the United States and at 9pm on Monday Evening on ITV2 in the UK.
Janet has launched her own official blog on her website. The blog, which is intended to keep fans up-to-date with all the latest goings on features regular updates from Janet and her company. Check it out now.
Janet Love can confirm that Feedback has been given a UK release date of March 3rd. We previously reported that the song would only receive a 12″ vinyl release, but now that Janet is expected to come to the UK to promote the song its release has been rescheduled. More details as we get them.
Janet put in a surprise appearance at LA clubnight Tigerheat at Arena last night with celebrity gossip columnist Perez Hilton. This is what he had to say about the event:
How do we say this delicately????
It’s JANET JACKSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When we told you yesterday that we had a surprise celebrity guest that we were taking with us to LA club Tigerheat, we undersold it a bit.
Janet’s not just a celebrity. She’s a fucking superstar!
We got to spend time with her and chat, and she does not disappoint.
She’s nice, sweet, normal, inspiring, professional and generous. Plus, she’s even prettier in real life, if that’s possible!
We got to listen to J’s entire new album, Discipline, and it’s everything you would have hoped for. She describes it as “classic Janet,” and it is that and more!
Janet went with us to visit the gays (and all our fabulous fierce females that came after we tipped you all off that a surprise was in store). Miz Jackson wanted to thank everyone for their support.
AND, she played four new tracks for the very lucky clubgoers!
They loved it, and they loved her.
The place went wild for Janet. It was truly awesome.
Thursday night was just one of those dreams come true!
Janet’s official website has confirmed in an email that Janet will be performing for Good Morning America on February 26th from the Nokia Theatre in Times Square. Fans will have a chance to win tickets to the event which will be the first of many that day. Read the mailout below:
Janet is coming to Times Square February 26th and she plans on leaving a big impression! I can’t give away all of the details just yet but I can say the day will begin with a performance on Good Morning Amercia… LIVE FROM THE NOKIA THEATRE!!! Stay tuned for info on how you can win tickets!
Thats only the start of the day, I can’t wait to tell you what else she has planned… STAY TUNED!
Also, keep checking Janetjackson.com because the site will be getting a very special addition today!
February 26th is getting closer… I cant wait to take you on your journey!
– Your Host For The Evening
Janet Love can exclusively reveal that Janet is planning on coming to the UK in March to promote the album. Whilst she was originally scheduled to be here next week, the promotional tour was called off to spend more time on rehearsals.
Janet is currently pencilled to appear on television show Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway as well as possibly some day time shows. She is also still scheduled to put in an appearance at legendary club G-A-Y.
More details to follow shortly so keep checking Janet Love.
Real Talk NY has also posted a video from last night’s listening party. At the end of the video (scroll to timecode 6:50) you can hear the opening interlude from the album, I.D.
A fan has posted video of Janet at last night’s New York listening party on YouTube. Check out the video now.
“How do you define an icon”…
Janet Jackson herself appeared on stage tonight at her album launch party at the New World Stage in New York. After an introduction from Antonio ‘LA’ Reid inviting us to “Sit back, relax and enjoy”, he walked off stage and that is exactly what we did. A wall of vision and music enveloped us, immersing us in the gritty Electro, Soulful R&B sounds that make Discipline yet another seminal milestone in Janet’s inspiring musical career. The voice-over asks the question how do you define an icon: the next hour and a half provides us with the answer. Janet Jackson, superstar, singer, & actress: an icon. Whilst one of the songs teases us with the lyric “Give me something I won’t forget”…
If you had never met this lady you might be surprised at just how down to earth, beautiful and humble this international superstar is, she is truly awe-inspiring and was so genuinely taken aback by how much her fans, critics and industry peers adore her. The album is reminiscent of much of Janet’s old sounds but at the same time takes an entirely new and fresh approach to her music. A source at Universal, Janet’s record label, commented during an exclusive phone call with Janet Love over the weekend that this album is “pretty special and really quite simply exceptionally good”. He also noted how different it is from her previous work. From tonight’s launch party it is totally evident that he was completely correct. From the soaring and breathy Greatest X to the body thumping beats of Feedback, there is something for everyone in this album, it honours her previous incarnations whilst bringing something entirely new to the table.
After we hear the up-tempo Hip-hop tones of The 1, featuring Missy Elliott the lights on stage go up and out steps LA Reid with a very petite lady, a beautiful familiar face, the lady herself. Miss Janet Jackson. During the Q&A a Compare from a top US music magazine, Blender, steps in to ask Janet what her motivation is for such a diverse and sexually charged album, she looks down then straight back up, gives a wry cheeky smile and replies “I love life and I LOVE sex”. What she is in fact saying is a reference to the overtones of innate sexuality in us all which is reflected in the album. Janet never fails to push the boundaries in her art and performance, and tonight was no different. As we entered the very funky urban venue we were greeted by Janet-esque models dressed as dominatrix, clad in black PVC and leather whips. They much like the album were stunning, evoking excitement and intrigue about what the album promises. This is paralleled by the breathtaking album artwork and photography featuring a multitude of alluring black and white shots of Janet in provocative poses. Truly a sight to behold, keep checking back only at Janet Love as we post these in the next few days.
The Jackson family are infamous for their music reflecting their upbringing and personal experiences and Janet’s latest offering is no different. It is self evident from the lyrics on this album of just how much this lady has been through. The title track Discipline is in some ways reminiscent of her strict upbringing, Janet herself says “as a child I had to be disciplined and learn self control”. She goes on to state that “I love my tennis and I love dancing, it allows me to be playful but it also teaches me to be disciplined”. This has patently provided her with a great deal of motivation and inspiration to create some of these very raw and personal tracks the true emotion of which is laced behind a façade of lively electro-dance vibes. Other top songs from the new album include the repetitive and raunchy Can’t Be Good, which is an upbeat ballad and Never Letchu Go a powerful love song with an electro-guitar back beat, both fraught with the struggles that love brings.
Rock With U, penned by Jermaine Dupri, and was inspired by her more (in)famous brother. When prompted she states “Brother Mike inspired me”, joking that we might know him, “…he’s a very famous dancer”. Just a reminder of her playful, loving family oriented attitude. Before she walks off stage she jokes “I’ve had to leave the kids at home tonight, I love you all”.
What has Janet done for us lately?… As promised she gave us all something we won’t ever forget by producing an inspired album which is set to blow us away from February 25/26, when it goes on sale across the globe.
Remember to keep checking back in the next few days as we update Janet Love with more exclusive news, lyrics and photos from Discipline and the exciting NYC Launch Party!
