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In mid-February, there was speculation that Janet Jackson was set to join the judge’s table on Simon Cowell’s show, The X Factor USA. It didn’t help matters any that she appeared on Anderson Cooper’s show, where she appeared to be tap dancing around the topic of the show.

From our previous report:

Janet talked to Anderson Cooper on Thursday, but was said to have tiptoed around the possibility of joining the show. She said, “Oh my God. No I’m not a judge on The X Factor.”

Anderson replied, “You’re not currently a judge on The X Factor.”

She said in response, “No, I am not. But that’s all I really think I should say.”

Also said to be on the short list for consideration on the show are Pink, Katy Perry, Fergie, Avril Lavigne and Britney Spears. Now, Janet has officially taken her name off of the table for the show.

In a new interview, she revealed that she’s “very flattered that X Factor let me know that I was being considered for next season, but it just wouldn’t be possible.”

She said that she has already made commitments to her tour, along with Lionsgate and is not able to accept a television job at this time.

Who do you want to see sitting at the judge’s table on the show for season two? Sound off in the comments and let us know your thoughts!

Janet Jackson is said to be in preliminary talks with Simon Cowell to join The X Factor USA as a judge for the talent competition. After the news broke that Simon terminated Steve Jones, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, we were curious as to whom he would get to replace them.

Janet talked to Anderson Cooper on Thursday, but was said to have tiptoed around the possibility of joining the show. She said, “Oh my God. No I’m not a judge on The X Factor.”

Anderson replied, “You’re not currently a judge on The X Factor.”

She said in response, “No, I am not. But that’s all I really think I should say.”

Reportedly Simon has been in meetings with potential candidates to replace the ousted judges. Another source told The Hollywood Reporter that Pink is on Simon’s wish list for a judging seat. The source said that “she can take on Simon.”

Another snitch revealed that Simon has also shown interest in hiring Katy Perry for a spot. The music mogul said, “I worked with Katy once. I think she would be fun because she is hard — in a good way — and she’s feisty. She would be great. In terms of experience, success…brilliant.”

Would you like to see Janet Jackson, Pink and/or Katy Perry judging The X Factor? Sound off in the comments and let us know your thoughts!

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Janet Jackson was out and about in London today, sporting a new hair do. Are you feeling it?

I like it, but I’ve always been a fan of Janet’s, so she can’t really do anything wrong in my eyes. Well…there is this…

What do you think of Janet’s new ‘do?

According to Contact Music, Janet Jackson has agreed to fill in for her late brother Michael as the Jackson Five go on tour later this year.

Jermaine said that his sister has already agreed to do the tour. He said, “We had a conference call and Janet has agreed to join us on tour.”

We’ll see how true that is, but for now it remains a rumor.

Janet Jackson is really pretty to be in her forties. But what is up with this weird pose she struck for “Gotham” magazine?

Some quotes from the mag:

“When you hear people say life goes on, it’s really the truth. You can’t stop living. It becomes a part of you. I feel a bit selfish because there are times I feel I shouldn’t be doing this, but I enjoy my work and I have to keep doing it. I have to keep my life going. There are days that are harder than others.”

“I want to learn a language. I haven’t decided which, but it’s between French, Spanish and Italian. I also want to get closer to God.”

“It’s going to be a little different. The writing is about life experiences. There’s a part of me that’s craving escapism, which is a sense of wanting to keep on moving with my work but also of coming to terms.”

At least her dress is pretty.

The 2009 American Music Awards are underway and we’ve already had some pretty awesome performances. Held at the Nokia Theater, the awards show commenced with an eight-minute performance by Janet Jackson.

So far the greatest performance of the evening goes to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ song, “Empire State Of Mind”. Also performing tonight were Daughtry, Shakira, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Carrie Underwood, the Black Eyed Peas, and more.

My favorite performance of the entire night was Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” and “Speechless”. To separate the songs, she broke the glass wall that encased her piano. It was so over the top and great, definitely the best performance of the night.

And the winners: (continue reading…)

Madonna is reportedly set to do a duet with Janet Jackson as a tribute to Michael Jackson. They were said to have bonded over dinner after Sunday’s VMAs.

Janet performed “Scream” which was a duet with Michael, and then we saw Madonna’s touching tribute to him.

A source said, “It was a meeting of two great musical minds. Madonna was so impressed with Janet’s tribute to Michael that they started talking about how great it would be to honor him by doing something together…There was definitely something very interesting being planned between them.”

I’d buy it. Would you?

This photo was just leaked of Janet Jackson’s new look. It’s a promo photo for her new album, which is yet to be titled.

She was rumored to be releasing an album this year under Live Nation. The album was set to be released this past spring, but with the death of her brother, obviously got pushed back.

What do you think of her new look?

Rihanna was partying it up at Tao in Las Vegas for the 4th of July when she suffered a “wardrobe malfunction”. Like Janet Jackson, before her, she was prepared for the incident and decided to cover the goods. (continue reading…)

Janet Jackson took the stage at the BET Awards tonight to give her statement on the tragedy of her brother’s passing.

She said:

“My entire family wanted to be here tonight. But it was just too painful, so they elected me to speak to all of you. I’m gonna keep it very short, but I’d just like to say that to you Michael is an icon, but 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.” (continue reading…)

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The culprit behind Janet Jackson’s concert cancellations has been revealed to be vestibular migraines which cause vertigo. The migraines were so terrible that she had to cancel and postpone six shows on her tour. She started suffering from the headaches at the end of September, which caused her to cancel that concert at the last minute. Also cancelled were shows in Boston, Philadelphia, Greensboro, Uncasville, and Fort Lauderdale.

Her manager said in a statement, “Janet wanted very much to resume her tour so as not to disappoint her fans, but she continued to suffer from vertigo and could not perform.”

Janet is planning on returning to the stage tonight for her performance in Washington, D.C.

And just when we all thought it was poor ticket sales!

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Janet Jackson has been hospitalized, according to her rep about an hour ago.

She reportedly “got suddenly ill during the sound check” before her Montreal concert and had to be rushed to the hospital.

She is currently being monitored at the hospital and no further details have been released about her condition.

Think she’s pregnant? Or maybe she has ‘noonespayingattentiontomeitis’. What do you think?

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Janet Jackson has terminated her relationship with her label, Island Records, according to her publicist.

Her rep said, “At her request, the record label has agreed to dissolve their working relationship. Now more than 20 years after the release of her iconic album, Control, Janet will have autonomy over her career, without the restrictions of a label system.”

I can’t say that I blame her, her label ceased the promotion of her newest album, Discipline, stopping the release of any new singles from the album.

Janet Jackson performed her long-time hit Rhythm Nation at the Staples Center in L.A. on September 17th. It was also said that she pulled an audience member onstage during her song, Discipline, to perform a bondage scene. In the scene, she apparently grabs the audience member’s crotch. See the bondage scene goodness here.

Interesting. I’d go see Janet if she’d do Nasty, that was my song back in the day.

What’s your favorite Janet song?

Via Idolator

Janet Jackson did Rhythm Nation and Luv from this weekend’s broadcast of “America United in Support Of Our Troops”. Kudos to her for performing songs that people actually wanted to hear. She should’ve done “Nasty”…right?

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Janet Jackson’s infamous “wardrobe malfunction” at the 2004 Superbowl has really gone down in history now. The phrase has been entered into the English dictionary.

The singer was left embarassed when Justin Timberlake ripped open her bodice and exposed a boob.

The entry was made into the latest Chambers English Dictionary. I wonder if they put the picture next to it?

It looks like Justin Timberlake yanked off part of her wardrobe. Right?

The $550,000 that was received for this mishap has been dropped by the FCC. They say that it doesn’t violate their standards because it’s 1/16th of a second of her boob slippage.

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I guess I’m late with getting to listen to Feedback by Janet Jackson, but now I can understand why the record label has decided to stop promoting this crap.

Check it out:

Versus:

Bonus: At the very beginning of Nasty, that’s Paula Abdul with her 80′s hair, behind Janet on her way into the theater.

What did you think? Like it, love it, or hate it?

Janet Jackson is being quoted as saying that her music is an aphrodisiac and she expects a baby boom nine months after her new album drops. She says that couples have came up to her to tell her that they conceived their children while listening to her music.

She is saying that on her new album, Discipline, it’s cool slow songs will inspire more people to make babies.

Check it out here.

Let me know your thoughts! It’s becoming the most leaked song on the internet.

Janet Jackson is shunning any rumors of a Jackson family reunion because she doesn’t want to be associated with Michael’s legal woes and his freakiness.

Bad press for Michael is bad news for the reunion. Stop touching little boys, Michael. Your sister wants to tour with you.