Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress. She is the youngest child of the Jackson family and second most successful, behind her deceased brother, Michael. Her career began... [more]

Janet Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress. She is the youngest child of the Jackson family and second most successful, behind her deceased brother, Michael. Her career began as a child actress, appearing television shows like "Good Times" and "Diff'rent Strokes." Her breakthrough album with with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, "Control" was a huge success. Her follow-up to that, "Rhythm Nation 1814" was also a big success. Her last album remains in the shadow of what is now called "Nipplegate" in which a so-called "wardrobe malfunction" cased her breast to be exposed to millions of people watching the half-time show at Superbowl XXXVIII.

JANET JACKSON BET AWARDS 2009 VIDEO MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE + JOE JACKSON INTERVIEW VIDEO

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Janet Jackson and her father Joe Jackson attended the 2009 BET awards. The television production was retooled to be a tribute to Michael Jackson after the "King of Pop" died from cardiac arrest.  Janet Jackson spoke on behalf of the Jackson family members and thanked everyone for their well wishes.


Janet Jackson took the stage at tonight’s BET Awards in Los Angeles looking visibly shaken. Just three days after the death of her brother, Michael, she told the audience after a long pause to gather herself, “My entire family wanted to be here tonight, but it was just too painful. So they elected me to speak with all of you.” Promising to keep it short, she added, “To you, Michael is an icon, to us, Michael is family. And he will forever live in all of our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all of your love, thank you for all of your support. We miss him so much. Thank you so much.” Her speech was followed by host Jamie Foxx singing “I’ll Be There” with a pianist and Ne-Yo. [ ROLLING STONE]

JOE JACKSON CNN INTERVIEW VIDEO

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Joe Jackson gave his own unusual interview with CNN and didn't seem to be  traumatized by the death of his son Michael. There were reports that Joe Jackson was abusive to Michael Jackson when MJ was a child.

Everyone grieves in their own way. Joe Jackson released the following statement.


"We miss Michael endlessly, our pain cannot be described in words. But Michael would not want us to give up now. So we want to thank all of his faithful supporters and loyal fans worldwide, you – who Michael loved so much. Please do not despair, because Michael will continue to live on in each and every one of you. Continue to spread his message, because that is what he would want you to do. Carry on, so his legacy will live forever."


Michael Jackson's Father Interviewed On BET Awards Red Carpet







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