A new poster featuring Janet has been released for the upcoming film ‘Why Did I Get Married?’. It shows Janet and her co-stars in an updated version of the original poster.
The film will be released in the US on October 12th. Janet Love has learnt that a UK cinema release is unlikely and that it will, most likely, be released straight to DVD at a later date.
Janet attended a further match today in the U.S. Open with her friend Gil Duldulao. The match, between Venus Williams and Justine Henin, was held in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Janet attended the U.S. Open yesterday with her friend and make-up artist Fran. She watched number 12 seeded Venus Williams during her match against Kira Nagy of Hungary at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows in the Queens borough of New York City. She was also present during a tribute to Althea Gibson as part of the opening ceremonies.
Janet appears alongside her fellow female cast members from upcoming film Why Did I Get Married? in a photoshoot released to BlackFilm. In another photo Janet can be seen on the set of the film. The movie is released to cinemas in the US on October 12, 2007. No dates have been confirmed for international release.
The first official trailer for Janet’s upcoming movie, Why Did I Get Married, has been released. Watch it below or visit the official website to see it in better quality.
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It had previously been reported that Janet would be appearing on the Rush Hour 3 movie soundtrack. However, Jermaine Dupri has now said in a posting to his MySpace page that this will not be the case.
According to the Miami Herald, Janet attended a party at The Forge to celebrate the launch of the new Simpsons movie last Wednesday.
The Forge had a big party last night for the kick off of The Simpsons movie featuring drag diva Elaine Lancaster as Marge, of course. Almost as big as Lancaster’s hair was the presence of Janet Jackson, who sat in the restaurant’s corner table, with her back facing the dining room. Jackson’s table was surrounded by bodyguards, but when Lancaster made her way over, Jackson invited the drag queen to sit down in what began, according to spies, “a love fest.” When Lancaster got up to leave, Miss Jackson was overheard telling the restaurant’s GM, “I love her!” As for rumors that Jackson has put on weight, our source says “things couldn’t be further from the truth.” Jackson was sporting long, shoulder length, wavy hair, and “looks better than ever.” Not one to play it up for the paps, Jackson exited through the back door leaving about 25 snappers without their shots.
Janet was seen at Miami club Suite on Thursday night last week grooving to Rihanna‘s Umbrella. According to the Miami Herald, Janet was with a posse of girls with no men in sight. One onlooker told the Herald that Janet was looking “trim and fit”, and drinking bottled water all night while the rest of her group drank champagne.
In an interview with SOHH.com, Polow Da Don has talked about his role in Janet’s upcoming project. He has said he wants to “put Janet back in the clubs because that’s where kids register what’s a hit”. Watch the full interview now.
After much speculation, it’s been officially confirmed that Janet has signed with Island Def Jam Records. After more than a decade with Virgin Records, Janet’s boyfriend Jermaine Dupri confirmed the news in an interview with Billboard Magazine.
“She’s on Island, but it’s more or less [Def Jam CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s] project. I let him deal with that on a day-to-day basis. He’s going to A&R that project, too. Janet’s record is one that he’s wanted to do for a long time. He’s very passionate about it.”
When asked about how the album is set to pan out, he replies:
“I don’t really know what he’s got in mind at this point. His past record isn’t shabby so I’m going to let him do what he’s going to do. I’m going to do [the new] Mariah [Carey album], and we’re going to make it seem like we’re in competition to see who’s going to have the biggest album of the year.”
Whilst no official release date for the album has been set, Billboard reports that rumours have said it may be ready before the end of the year.