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Janet Jackson
alright…
Sept. 23, 2024
Did Janet Jackson Apologize for Speculating on Kamala Harris’s Race?
A man who previously claimed to be her manager now says he was fired over the apology he gave to the press.
By
Alejandra Gularte
if ya nasty
June 15, 2024
Janet Jackson Will Match Tinashe’s Freak
Ms. Jackson remixed both of their “Nasty” tracks at her latest concert.
By
Alejandra Gularte
trends
Feb. 25, 2022
The Limits of the Women’s Redemption Plot
You know the story: A previously maligned public figure gets an eight-episode empathy tour.
By
Kathryn VanArendonk
essay
Feb. 1, 2022
The Many Lives of Janet Jackson
How many ways will her story be told without seeing the full picture?
By
Shamira Ibrahim
tv review
Jan. 31, 2022
Janet Jackson.
Can Reveal Only So Much About Janet Jackson
The Lifetime docuseries is a testament to both Jackson’s tenacity and the limits of showing us who she really is.
By
Jen Chaney
legends
Jan. 2, 2022
Janet Jackson Tells Her Life Story in New Documentary Trailer
In her own words.
By
Charu Sinha
tv review
Nov. 19, 2021
Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson
Will Make You Mad All Over Again
The New York Times Presents’
examination of the Janet Jackson Super Bowl debacle implies our culture has progressed, but it feels more like a warning.
By
Jen Chaney
documentaries
Nov. 2, 2021
A New Janet Jackson Doc Will Examine the Infamous Justin Timberlake Incident
Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson
investigates the “racial and cultural currents that collided” in the 2004 Super Bowl incident.
By
Justin Curto
trailer mix
Sept. 7, 2021
Watch Janet Jackson’s
Janet
Documentary Trailer, If You’re Nasty
“This is my story, told by me. Not through someone else’s eyes.”
By
Devon Ivie
superlatives
July 9, 2021
The Best of R&B History, As Told By Its Architects Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
From Janet and Michael Jackson’s sibling rivalry, to Prince’s genius, to Bobby Brown rushing takes to head to the strip club, and so much more.
By
Craig Jenkins
oscars
July 1, 2021
Damn, the Academy Asked Out Steven Yeun and Robert Pattinson Before You Could
They’re invited to join the Academy’s class of 2021 alongside Maria Bakalova, Janet Jackson, and 391 more.
By
Nate Jones
deep appreciations
Apr. 24, 2021
Janet Jackson’s
All for You
Was a Reawakening
Twenty years later, it’s still the clearest expression of her desire for love to be measured by more than a pain-to-pleasure ratio.
By
Kovie Biakolo
apologies
Feb. 12, 2021
Justin Timberlake Apologizes to Britney and Janet in the Year of Our Lord 2021
Better late than never?
By
Charu Sinha
roll clip!
Apr. 29, 2020
Jeopardy!
Contestants Continue 2-Day Streak Of Misidentifying Female Singers
Yesterday, it was Chaka Khan. Today, it’s Janet Jackson.
By
Chris Murphy
last night on late night
Feb. 13, 2020
Janet Jackson Has a Good Time Performing ‘Runaway’ With Classroom Instruments
Jimmy Fallon is throwing scarves and Janet can’t stop giggling!
By
Chris Murphy
backstories
Sept. 16, 2019
Stalking Janet Jackson, and Other Stories Behind the
Hustlers
Soundtrack
Fiona Apple had never licensed “Criminal” — until Lorene Scafaria and Jennifer Lopez came calling.
By
Rachel Handler
rock hall 2019
Apr. 27, 2019
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2019 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
Everything you need to know, from the snubs to the speeches.
By
Devon Ivie
rock hall 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Why Are Performances Slowly Disappearing From the Rock Hall Induction?
There was nothing for Radiohead and Janet Jackson this year, just like Dire Straits last year.
By
Devon Ivie
rock hall 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Janelle Monáe: Janet Jackson Is ‘Queen of Black Girl Magic’
“History is not complete without you, Janet.”
By
Dee Lockett
rock hall 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Janet Jackson Made Sure to Tell the Rock Hall to Induct More Women in Her Speech
“Rock and Roll Hall of Fame please, 2020: Induct more women.”
By
Dee Lockett
rock hall 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Janet Jackson Reportedly Declined Rock Hall Performance Because of HBO’s MJ Doc
The taped ceremony airs on HBO, the same network that recently aired a documentary alleging Michael Jackson abused two boys.
By
Dee Lockett
living legends
Mar. 29, 2019
Janet Jackson Continues to Break All the Rules of What It Means to Be a Pop Star
In honor of her Rock Hall induction, a look at how Janet has pushed pop’s boundaries for four decades.
By
Craig Jenkins
rock hall 2019
Mar. 29, 2019
Whose 2019 Rock Hall Induction Matters Most? A Totally Serious Debate
Join us in caring way too much about the Rock Hall with this very special episode of the podcast
Who Cares About the Rock Hall?
By
Joe Kwaczala
and
Kristen Studard
super bowl
Mar. 20, 2019
Pour a Drink and Read These FCC Complaints About Adam Levine’s Super Bowl Nudity
And about justice for Janet!
By
Devon Ivie
vegas residencies
Feb. 26, 2019
Janet Jackson Joins the Crazy Long List of Las Vegas Residencies
It’ll feature a 30th-anniversary celebration for
Rhythm Nation
.
By
Dee Lockett
wardrobe malfunctions
Feb. 23, 2019
FCC Complainants Cry ‘J’accuse!’ Over Adam Levine’s Brazen Nipple Display
“No nipples on TV, boy or girl!” says an outraged public.
By
Bethy Squires
roch hall 2019
Dec. 13, 2018
Janet Jackson, Radiohead, Stevie Nicks to Be Inducted Into Rock Hall of Fame
But will Radiohead even show up?
By
Dee Lockett
rrhof2019
Oct. 12, 2018
All 15 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, Ranked
From Roxy Music to Def Leppard.
By
Bill Wyman
rock hall 2019
Oct. 9, 2018
2019 Rock Hall Nominees: Janet Jackson, Radiohead, Stevie Nicks, LL Cool J, More
Meanwhile, once again, Radiohead are nominated for something they don’t want.
By
Dee Lockett
global citizen festival
Sept. 29, 2018
Falling Barrier Sparks Panic at Global Citizen Festival
Thousands fled when they thought they heard gunshots.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
les moonves
Sept. 7, 2018
Les Moonves Reportedly Tried to Destroy Janet Jackson After Super Bowl Incident
He didn’t, though.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
asmr
Aug. 27, 2018
Human ASMR Video Janet Jackson Makes an ASMR Video Just for You
“My favorite place to visit in Los Angeles is … my bed.”
By
Halle Kiefer
last night on late night
Aug. 19, 2018
Janet Jackson Rocks First Late Night Performance in 14 Years
Don’t forget: You live on the same planet as
Janet freakin’ Jackson.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
music
Aug. 17, 2018
Janet Jackson’s New Video Will Make You Love Summer Again
It turns out we’ve just been doing it all wrong.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
you don’t say
Aug. 15, 2018
Justin Timberlake Signs With Janet Jackson’s Publicist, Which Is Almost Too Rich
Do we think anyone has talked to Mr. JT about dramatic irony?
By
Jordan Crucchiola
global citizen festival 2018
Aug. 7, 2018
You Can See Janet Jackson and Cardi B at a Free Show, Which You Obviously Should
It’ll be Cardi B’s first performance since giving birth.
By
Dee Lockett
panorama 2018
July 30, 2018
Panorama Festival 2018: The Good, the Bad, and the Muddy
Does Pano Fest stand a chance of returning in 2019 after this year’s mess?
By
Dee Lockett
music
June 24, 2018
Janet Jackson Honors Her Father As He’s Hospitalized With Terminal Cancer
The singer spoke about her “incredible father” Joe Jackson shortly after the family confirmed he’s been hospitalized with a terminal cancer diagnosis
By
Anne Victoria Clark
mental health
June 20, 2018
Janet Jackson Opens Up About Overcoming ‘Intense’ Struggle With Depression
“Depression is a tenacious and scary condition.”
By
Dee Lockett
last night on late night
May 23, 2018
Janet Jackson Is the Fairy Godmother of Vibrators, According to Jenna Dewan
When Jenna Dewan was 19, Janet Jackson gave her a “pleasure chest.”
By
Hunter Harris
bbmas 2018
May 20, 2018
Watch Janet Jackson Get Nasty in Her Billboard Music Awards Icon Award Medley
She blessed us with “Nasty,” “If,” and “Throb.”
By
Dee Lockett
bbmas 2018
May 20, 2018
Janet Jackson Lends Her Voice to #MeToo in Billboard Music Awards Speech
“I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination.”
By
Dee Lockett
new albums
May 17, 2018
Janet Jackson Is Writing a New Album About Literally Anything
“I woke up this morning and heard a bird chirping in a rhythm that captivated my heart. Maybe that will turn into a new groove.”
By
Dee Lockett
well hello! let’s celebrate this
May 7, 2018
Janet Jackson Will Perform Live at This Year’s Billboard Awards
You better tune in.
By
Hunter Harris
nope
Feb. 3, 2018
Janet Jackson Confirms She Won’t Be Performing at the Super Bowl
Do it yourself, Justin.
By
Devon Ivie
well hello! let’s celebrate this
Jan. 31, 2018
Janet Jackson Doesn’t Need a Super Bowl, She’s Got Essence Fest and Panorama
Have fun at your football game, JT!
By
Hunter Harris
nipplegate
Jan. 17, 2018
Justin Timberlake Says He and Janet Jackson Have Made Peace About Nipplegate
“I stumbled through it, to be quite honest.”
By
Dee Lockett
super bowl halftime show
Sept. 27, 2017
The NFL Reportedly Wants Justin Timberlake for the 2018 Super Bowl Halftime Show
We assume Janet’s invite got lost in the mail.
By
Dee Lockett
tours
May 1, 2017
Janet Jackson to Kick Off Rescheduled State Of The World Tour In September
Jackson discusses the tour, and her split from husband Wissam Al Mana, in a new video.
By
Halle Kiefer
that’s madam president if you’re nasty
Oct. 20, 2016
‘Nasty’ Streams Spike After Presidential Debate
Trump’s comments about “nasty women” make us all Ms. Jackson.
By
Kaitlin Fontana
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