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London dance group film BurnItUp! tribute

A London based group has filmed a dance video to Janet’s current single BurnItUp!.

Filmed on the streets of London, including outside the O2 where Janet will be performing in March next year, the group’s video is already gaining lots of traction on YouTube.

Undoubtedly one of the best videos shot to the song so far and showcasing the city, the project was created and produced by Tobias Ellehammer and directed by Mike Dones.

Here at Janet Love we couldn’t be more proud of seeing London based dancers paying tribute to Janet.

About the project Tobias said:

I wanted to create a project that would bring people together and deliver the message of the importance in having a versatile and open mindset. We should really all try to stay versatile and support each other. Let’s appreciate how different we all are and grow together. Learning from each other’s gifts and differences. It’s not about what style you do. It’s about the love for dance that we all share. I wanna give a massive thanks to all the people involved that took time out of there schedule to help deliver the message. The amount of talent in this video is beyond any of my expectations and I feel very honored. Enjoy.

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Janet appears at BET Awards; stars pay tribute

Janet Jackson has picked up the Ultimate Icon award at last night’s BET Awards in Los Angeles.

Fledgling music stars Jason Derulo, Ciara and Tinashe paid tribute to Janet in a medley of dance routines. The show was completed with a short excerpt from No Sleep as her new backing dancers performed a routine.

Janet emerged from stage to then give a short speech as she was presented with her award by long time producers and friends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

Janet’s parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson, were also in the audience and she thanked them.

It’s been a long journey to this moment. My heart is full. I’m so grateful for the support you’ve always given me… my beautiful mother and father… and my entire family… Your love is unbreakable…

My thanks to Jimmy and Terry for our incredible history… to BET… as well as everyone who performed in this tribute.

Twenty-five years ago, we created Rhythm Nation hoping the world could be a better place. But today there is even more to be done. Let’s keep the conversation going.

And finally, thank you to my loving husband, and to my fans, I love you.

Earlier, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis introduced the tribute and the award.

“We began a fantastic journey with a friend we celebrate tonight. She came to us a young woman with a lot to say and boy did she say it. She is Ms. Janet Jackson,” Terry Lewis said. Jimmy continued: “At the time there were few women demanding respect and sounding so funky doing it. Janet’s music and her vocal expressions were empowering innovative and provocative.”

Watch the performance and acceptance speech below as well as a backstage video.

Janet. Nuff said

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Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at the BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at the BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at the BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at the BET Awards 2015
Ciara performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara, Jason Derulo and Tinashe performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara, Jason Derulo and Tinashe performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards