NEW MUSIC: Teairra Mari - 'Come Back To Me'

Check out Teairra Mari's rather good cover of Janet Jackson's track 'Come Back To Me' from her album 'Rhythm Nation'.

CONCERT ALERT: Janet Jackson At Royal Albert Hall, June & July

Janet Jackson has announced the UK dates for her ‘Number Ones: Up Close & Personal Tour'.

June 30th and July 2nd at the Royal Albert Hall

This will be the first time Janet has toured the UK in three years!

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday March 4th, at 8am online and at 9am at Royal Albert Hall in person.

CONCERT ALERT: Janet Jackson Announces European Tour

Legendary pop icon, Janet Jackson today released her European tour dates of her up-and-coming world tour: ‘Number Ones; Up Close & Personal’.

According to a press release on her official website, the dates include:

PARIS

June 26th, 27th, 28th

Venue: Olympia

LONDON

June 30th, July 2nd, July 3rd

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

MONTE CARLO

July 8th, 9th

Venue: Sporting Club

The press release also says that the tour’s set list will include songs from her ‘Number Ones’ album, which involves 35 number one hits, which will be performed in 35 global cities.

Looking forward to the tour, Janet said: “I have been spending a lot of time in Europe lately. Everyone has been so kind to me. I can’t wait to get on stage and show my love for all my fans that have supported me all of these years.”

Hopefully, this tour should be one to remember, so watch this space.

NEWS: Janet Jackson Announces World Tour!

Get ready Janet Jackson fans....she'll be coming to a city near you in 2011!

The singer announced that she'll embark upon her largest world tour ever, touring in 35 cities around the world - one city for each of her number one singles.

Thanks PunchBowl

FILM TRAILER: Tyler Perry's 'For Coloured Girls'

Here's the trailer for Tyler Perry's latest film 'For Coloured Girls' which features nine talented women: Janet Jackson, Whoopie Goldberg, Thandie Newton, Phylicia Rashad, Macy Gray, Anika Noni Rose, Loretta Devine, Kimerley Elise and Kerry Washington.

'For Coloured Girls' is released in the UK January 14th 2011.

Thanks Janice

NEWS: Ne-Yo Wants Janet Jackson To Sing Songs He Penned For Michael Jackson

Apparently Ne-Yo wants Janet Jackson to record music he wrote for her late brother Michael Jackson, as he believes it would be "disrespectful" to hand the songs over to an artist outside of the family. Ne-Yo still wants the unheard tracks to be heard by fans.

"I've been trying to figure out what to do with those songs. I can't give them to anybody else because they were written for Michael. That would be disrespectful."  Ne-Y told The Daily Star.

"So if I could get Janet and the brothers to do a collaborative tribute, that would be a great idea. There are about 10 he personally selected. He told me, 'I like this one, this one, this one.' I can't just put them out by myself because again they were meant for him but they're really good songs, it's good quality music."

The King of Pop approached Ne-Yo to write him an album's worth of material shortly before he passed away last summer.

Source

HOT OR NOT: Janet Jackson's New Short Crop

Janet Jackson hit the red carpet last night for the preview screening of the Tyler Perry film, 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' at the Ritzy Cinema in Brixton, London.

What do you think of Janet's new hair-do?

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Iyaz - 'Solo'

After spending two weeks at the top spot of the UK charts, the mini Akon, Iyaz, is back with his second single, 'Solo', which is taken from his forthcoming debut album, 'My Life', which is released later this month.

'Solo' contains a sample from Janet Jackson's 1993 hit, 'Again'.


Does Iyaz have another #1 single on his hands with 'Solo'?

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Janet Jackson - 'Nothing'

Check out the video for 'Nothing' by Janet Jackson. 'Nothing' is featured on the soundtrack to the film directed by Tyler Perry, 'Why Did I Get Married Too?', which Janet stars in.

NEW FLAVA (VIDEO) - Janet Jackson - 'Make Me'

Miss Jackson, if you're nasty, is back with a brand new single, 'Make Me'. She'll be performing tonight at the American Music Awards. Check back here tomorrow for her performance

Janet Jackson Set To Release New Album Entitled 'Janet Jackson: The Best'

Janet Jackson's set to release Janet Jackson: The Best; a two-disc compilation album featuring all of her 33 #1 global hits, from Janet's 1986 album, Control right up to her most recent album, Discipline, which was released in 2008. The album will also include Janet's new single, Make Me.

Janet Jackson: The Best is the first greatest hits compilation from Janet and will be released in the US November 17th and everywhere else in the world November 23rd.

TRACK LISTINGS

Disc 1

1. What Have You Done For Me Lately (Control, #1 R&B)

2. Nasty (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)

3. When I Think Of You (Control, #1 Pop & Dance)

4. Control (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)

5. Let's Wait Awhile (Control, #1 R&B)

6. The Pleasure Principle (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)

7. Diamonds--Herb Alpert with Janet Jackson (Keep Your Eye on Me, #1 Dance& R&B)

8. Miss You Much (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)

9. Rhythm Nation (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Dance & R&B)

10. Escapade (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)

11. Alright (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Dance)

12. Come Back To Me (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 AC)

13. Black Cat (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop)

14. Love Will Never Do (Without You) (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814,#1 Pop)

15. The Best Things In Life Are Free---Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson

16. That's The Way Love Goes (janet, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)

Disc 2

1. If (Janet, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)

2. Again (Janet, #1 Pop)

3. Because Of Love

4. Any Time, Any Place (Janet, #1 R&B)

5. Scream--Michael Jackson and Janet (History - Past, Present, and FutureBook 1, #1 Dance)

6. Runaway

7. Got 'Til Its Gone---Janet featuring Joni Mitchell and Q-Tip (TheVelvet Rope, #1 Japan and South Africa)8. Together Again (The Velvet Rope, #1 Pop and Dance)

9. Get Lonely---Janet featuring BLACKstreet (The Velvet Rope, #1 R&B)

10. Go Deep (The Velvet Rope, #1 Dance)

11. What's It Gonna Be---Busta Rhymes featuring janet (Extinction LevelEvent, #1 R&B)

12. Doesn't Really Matter (All For You, #1 Pop)

13. All For You (All For You, #1 Pop, Dance, R&B)

14. Someone To Call My Lover (All For You, #1 Dance)

15. All Nite (Don't Stop) (Damita Jo), #1 Dance)

16. Call On Me with Nelly (20 Y.O., #1 R&B)

17. Feedback (Discipline, #1 Dance)

18. Make Me

Janet's next studio album is slated to be released sometime in 2010.

Photo: Universal Music

MOBO Awards Line Up

The line up for the 2009 MOBO Awards has been announced....

Gracing the stage will be Tinchy Stryder, who'll perform a medley of his #1 singles, '#1' with N-Dubz and 'Never Leave' with Amelle Berrabah and Chipmunk will peform 'Diamond Rings'. Bashy, JLS, Ironik, Flawless and Diversity will also be performing.

As well as Janet Jackson perfoming at the MOBOs, being held at the SECC, her brother Jermaine Jackson will also be there to perform 'Smile', which I don't think people want to actual hear again, after he sang it at his late brother's televised memorial service. Shaheen Jafargholi will also perform, which is the first time he's performed since Michael Jackson's memorial service.

The show will be co-hosted by Reggie Yates.....wonder who'll they've secured as his co-host? Keri Hilson maybe?.........although I've heard she'll be performing.....

Not to forget Peter Andre will be the backstage host for the night.........

Image: mobo.com

Janet Jackson To Peform At The MOBOs

According to New Magazine, Janet Jackson is set to perform at this years' MOBO awards in Glasgow.

The singer will pay tribute to her late brother Michael Jackson on September 30th, after event organisers are planning several tributes to the King of Pop.

A MOBO spokesperson said:

"Janet is a music icon in her own right and a previous MOBO presenter. We loved her past involvement with the show and MOBO will continue to support her music and champion her career. "

"Michael Jackson was a key catalyst and influence on the culture, lifestyle and music that MOBO supports and represents. His sound, style and dance moves have inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists. Artists such as Usher, Ne-Yo and Justin Timberlake often cite Michael Jackson as their inspiration and it is key that we commemorate his life, achievements and legacy."



This will definitely attract the crowds to attend the MOBOs this year!

Source: Digital Spy
Image via bittenandbound.com

BET Awards 2009

In what was rumoured to be a show in tribute of the great Michael Jackson, the BET Awards 2009 was boring.....very boring.....they should've let Chris Brown perform his MJ tribute, but they axed him lastmin.com.......

The night started off with a mediocre performance by New Edition, singing a medley of Jackson 5 hits, such as 'I Want You Back' and 'ABC'. Hosted by funny man Jamie Foxx, who opened the show donning a red leather jacket and sequined glove, Micheal Jackson style.



The host then moonwalked across the stage and had the crowd laughing throughout the show.

Keri Hilson channeled her inner Micheal Jackson by dressing up in clothing that resembled MJ's 'Bad' outfit in her performances of 'Turning Me Off' and 'Knock You Down'. She even tried to add a few MJ dance moves to her performance, which really didn't work. Ne-Yo gave a powerful rendition of Jackson's 'Lady In My Life', which was one of the best tributes to MJ given at the show.

Jamie Foxx, then gave his performance of his club hit, 'Blame It', featuring T-Pain and guest appearances from Snoop Dogg (who didn't rap, but 'Drop It Like It's Hot was mixed into 'Blame It'), and Travis Barker on the drums, who gave a great performance.

Queen Bey gave a sweet performance of 'Ave Maria' and 'Angel', but it was a shame that she didn't give a rendition of an MJ song - she would've given it the justice it deserved! Ciara sang MJ's 'Heal The World' donning some MJ clobber; she looked real good, but sounded bad "real bad, real bad Micheal Jackson".


Ne-Yo, once again, returned to the stage - oh did I forget to mention he was donning his bald head ALL night, no hats in any performance! - with a medley of his favourite stars, such as Keith Sweat, Guy and Bel Biv Devoe, which was a great performance.



Jay Z had everybody bopping away, and even had his wife Beyonce singing along to his new single, 'Death Of Autotune' - Great performance!

Ladies favourite Maxwell sang his new single, 'Pretty Wings' and hot newcomer, Drake, alongside with Lil' Wayne, Baby and Young Money, gave one of the most driest performances ever, particularly because Drake sat through the whole of his performance due to injuring his Achilles Heel.


Janet Jackson made an emotional appearance towards the end of the show, on the behalf of the Jackson family, which made everybody shed a tear, just to thank everybody for their support. Her emotions were a stark contrast to her fathers', Joe Jackson, who was also at the awards show, smiling, laughing and plugging his new record label, even though his son only died 3 days ago......

The finale of the show was performed by Ne-Yo (again) and Jamie Foxx with a duet of the Jackson 5 hit, 'I'll be There'.


The awards show was dire, and I know that BET only had 3 days to turn the whole show around with the news of Micheal Jackson's death, but they did okay, but could've done better.

Here's a list of all the winners on the night:

Best Male R&B Artist - Ne-Yo
Best Female R&B Artist - Beyonce
Best Group - Day 26
Best Gospel Artist - Mary Mary
Best Female Hip Hop Artist - M.I.A.
Best Male Hip Hop Artist - Lil Wayne
Best New Artist - Keri Hilson
Best Collaboration Jamie Foxx f/ T-Pain - Blame It
Viewer's Choice T.I. f/ Rihanna - Live Your Life
Video Director of the Year - Benny Boom
Video of the Year Beyonce - Single Ladies
Best Actress - Taraji P. Henson
Best Actor - Will Smith
Best Female Athlete - Serena Williams
Best Male Athlete - LeBron James
Centric Award - Jazmine Sullivan

Here's some performance, some of which I haven't mentioned