On the Come Up: Janet Jackson will Open the American Music Awards

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Hold on wait a minute and bust a move

11/13/09, 06:46:am

I dont want to sound bad, but sometimes I get the sense that MJ’s siblings are really riding the crest of a wave from his death! Sorry, I do!



janet

11/13/09, 06:51:am

her new video youtube.com/watch?v=aTUZIAUNtTE



MLC

11/13/09, 06:58:am

GOOGLE RAED SCRAP!!!!!!!!

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Redemption

11/13/09, 07:47:am

I still love Ms. Jackson.



KPN

11/13/09, 08:05:am

@Hold on wait a minute and bust a move

At least ms. jackson does her own thing. The rest are media #oes especially that father of his! Dispeakable behaviour!!!



RP

11/13/09, 08:07:am

She will shut it down like she always does. She’s a Jackson…duh.



juantee

11/13/09, 08:13:am

In regards to the person thinking she’s cashing in: Firstly, why not? The media, Sony, and everybody else is making money off of MJ’s death. Why shouldn’t his own family?

Secondly, she was already working hard before this happened. She was working on her film for Tyler Perry, planning on releasing a Greatest Hits cd and working on new music. She’d be a fool not to capitalize on the opportunity to get back where she belongs.

As far as her being up to an 8 minute performance, Janet Jackson is a pro. I saw her on tour in NYC last year and 8 minutes will not phase her. She has more stamina than all the young girls on the scene today. Trust me!



Hold on wait a minute and bust a move

11/13/09, 08:18:am

Why not cash in? MORALS for one!

i wouldnt cash in on anyones death, sorry, we found it bad when the father tried to, why is it okay for Janet!

her career was finished last year, and she pubicily blamed MJ for it, however, his death and the promotional side of things are good for her now.



AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWSHADDAAAP!!!!!

11/13/09, 08:34:am

WHEN did Janet blame Michael publicly for ruining her career? I’ve never heard this story.



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11/13/09, 08:39:am

SHE STILL GOT IT AND I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE IT.



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sonya

11/13/09, 08:42:am

LIES. Janet has never said anything negetive about Michael in her whole career. If anything she has always had Michaels back. When Michael was going through the first allegations he asked Janet to record “Scream” and she did it because she was tired of people constantly messing with him. How in the world is Janet cashing in when she has been releasing music prior to Michaels death? so is she not allowed to make music anymore because her brother died? give me a break. it seems like people are getting scared because Janet is about to ***** wigs when she shut that AMA stage down.



sonya

11/13/09, 08:47:am

Who in the hell writes for Bossip 12 year olds??? i mean your wondering if Janet can dance for eight mintutes? like you have never seen Janet dancing in her ***** off in concerts for like 2 hours straight.Janet is 43 not 86.



charmaine

11/13/09, 08:49:am

Janet will and always be the best in the game. Unfortunately, bloggers of this generation are left with crappy music and artists. Janet performance will be the only reason I will tune in to see the awards. I’m tired of the lame music and artists of today. GO JANET!!!



Greg

11/13/09, 09:01:am

Actually this is a reintroduction, Pay attention LA reid this is what DefJam should have done, re-introduce Ms. Jackson, I’m kinda looking forward too the AMA’s Janet, Whitney its kinda cool too see Female talent able too share a stage



!!!!!

11/13/09, 09:04:am

GOOD I WANNA SEE THIS I LOVE JANET HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL.



JUDY

11/13/09, 09:06:am

Hooray for Janet!Janet and Michael have always been my favorite Jacksons…….I like Rebbie too.



mona

11/13/09, 09:09:am

Janet loves her brother, of that i have no doubt!! some of the other siblings are clearly the bottom feeders. But Michael was always proud of Janet and I am sure he would want her to continue on doing what she does. IMO she has honored him by being there for the kids, the MTV performance and otherwise she has spoken very little about him. That is the best way for her to honor her big brother, if she gets a little extra shine for a minute so be it. God knows every slum of the Earth that was ever in a room with Mike for 2 minutes has come out with interview after interview, and working on books and crap to defame him. Let Janet do her thang, I’ll be watching and smiling.



Saytoodles

11/13/09, 09:12:am

we sometimes forget that we are just fans. Janet is Michael’s family and we have no right to state what she can and cannot do. We have to learn to have our boundaries sometimes. We have to stop trying to be vigilantes in Michel’s name by attacking his family as we really didn’t know him like they did. Imagine if people tried to tell you how to mourn for your brother, when to sing, talk to the media and even think about him?

@Hold on
you won’t cash in on anyone’s death…great, but Michael was not your brother.
It’s great to have opinions, but lets keep them within reason.



lt

11/13/09, 09:16:am

Can’t wait to see her performance. Please believe, she is going to bring it.



Hold on wait a minute and bust a move

11/13/09, 09:17:am

I know Jackson wasnt my brother, and it must have been hard for a family to deal with such a mega star for a brother, whose career literally came to an end in america over the child a-b-u-s-e claims!

I know for sure, it was in here in bossip I read Janet blamed her brother for her poor record sells.
But it could have been bossip triffling.

However, we are quick to comdemn Joe Jackosn, but no one else. I actually travel around the world a lot, and to tell you the truth when Jackson was stll alive, It was Jermaine and Letoya who were campaigning for MJ’s return, they did everything, even reality programmes to gets Michael’s name back in the public eye! I also think it worked in England and hence the reason why his comeback in England worked. The promotion of the pair had people antispating for his return ages ago.



Greg

11/13/09, 09:25:am

@ Hold on wait

You know when janet had her superbowl issues, never once did i hear Micheal going to bat for her the she has for him over the years,up until his death she was actually far more relevant than he was, don’t get me wrong I love Mike, but Janet deserves her comeback, don’t think for one second if it were reversed Micheal would be using it, but I dont think Janet needs too use it, she will mention it becuase it will be asked about, but less not forget Micheal would be spinning this every way he could!



CF

11/13/09, 09:28:am

i will be glued to the television!



Saytoodles

11/13/09, 09:32:am

@Hold on wait,

You are going to base your facts on something you read on bossip?

The only thing I know for sure is that she refused to speak about Michael on interviews because she said she needed to grow from his shadow. She did this on the last interview she did with Oprah…which is understandable, as a young sibling am constantly being compared to my older sis who is great in her own right.



Free

11/13/09, 09:39:am

@Hold on

You cant be serious. LaToya & Jermaine both did big brother for themselves not for Michael. There is no way they can promote for Michael because they are not Michael. Also when LaToya did Big Brother she had been working on an album called Starting Over which is where the song she released after his death “Home” came from (Tho all proceeds went to AIDS charity in LA).

Janet HAS NEVER EVER blamed Michael nor did she ever talk negative against him its a mistake on your behalf. Janet defended Michael & then said in various interviews she refuses to discuss Michael anymore because he is her brother & she is not going to be the one to tell his story. Lastly Janet is a MAJOR star, with records broken & global success. Before Michael died she had a lot of plans from a book, new music, this Greatest Hits & getting on a new record label. Her career wasn’t dead she just had a new CD in 2008. I think people are easy to judge celebs but I don’t want you to ever forget that making music/performing is Janet’s job just like you have a job & life. She is going to continue until the end just like Michael would have. She is the #1 Jackson (nothing against the others) but the #1 who NEVER went against Michael ever.



pynklyzurd14

11/13/09, 09:42:am

Hold on wait a minute and bust a move

Why not cash in? MORALS for one!

i wouldnt cash in on anyones death, sorry, we found it bad when the father tried to, why is it okay for Janet!

her career was finished last year, and she pubicily blamed MJ for it, however, his death and the promotional side of things are good for her now.
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I’m starting to get the feeling that you have absolutely NO idea what you’re talking about…



pynklyzurd14

11/13/09, 09:44:am

charmaine

Janet will and always be the best in the game. Unfortunately, bloggers of this generation are left with crappy music and artists. Janet performance will be the only reason I will tune in to see the awards. I’m tired of the lame music and artists of today. GO JANET!!!
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Couldn’t have said it better myself…



Free

11/13/09, 09:44:am

@Greg

I just want to say, Michael did go to bat for Janet he said in an interview that he told Janet don’t sweat it, it will p*****. He told her how when he was young & she was too young to remember there was a man who streaked at the Oscars & it was live. He told her have faith and it will be ok.

Because people don’t see every comment or compliment doesn’t mean they don’t exist. And Janet is not using his death for anything she’s just going back to work. Would you quit your job or the life you planned before your siblings death for the rest of your life after they died? No, what’s unfortunate is life goes on, whats worse than that when your in the public eye your judged for continuing to be human and living your life.

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11/13/09, 09:45:am

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Cory

11/13/09, 09:49:am

Sometimes these writers make dumb statements. Does she still got it? Janet has been doing tours for over 20 years….she just wrapped up here last one at the end of 2008. She still has it.

And she doesn’t need to write on the coat tails of Michael. She is an int’l known star also, dont forget that.



Greg

11/13/09, 09:51:am

@free

Step down off the the Thriller albums, I never heard Micheal defend Janet publicly the way she has him! I was not saying Janet shouldnt be getting back too her grind at all, nor did i say she should speak about this is someway, what i said is she doent need too, but she will be asked about it, lets be clear here Janet has always defended her family, but I have never seen it recipricated!



COME ON

11/13/09, 09:58:am

I HEAR SOME PEOPLE ON HEAR TALKING ALL THAT S—, ABOUT JANET. LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD JANET IS GOING TO SHUT IT DOWN, GET READY WATCH AND TAKE NOTES THE JANET WANNABEES HER TIME IS KNOW. F— WHAT JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE DID TO HER FOR SUPER BOWL….. PAYBACK IS A MOTHER. SHE IS GOING TO HAVE CHILLS RUNNING UP AND DOWN FOLKS SPINE, ESPECIALLY THE HATERS DON’T DENY. WATCH WAIT AND SEE FOR REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Free

11/13/09, 10:03:am

@Greg

Whatever that meant. This is what Im talking about “don’t think for one second if it were reversed Micheal would be using it” though you said you dont think Janet needs to use it saying if it were reversed Michael would be using it…would imply that its being used lol. And I understand you said you havent seen it, but Im gonna try to find the interview & try to post it for you. That way you will have seen it.



MS. SIPPI

11/13/09, 10:09:am

Before Beyonce it was Janet I loved to see dance. She is a very articulate dancer. I hope she has her stamina up.. “Ms. Jackson if u nasty..”



Hmmm

11/13/09, 10:15:am

@ hold on wait
LeToya & Jermaine didn’t do Big Brother for their brother, they did it for attention & cashing in on the Jackson name.

@ greg
Michael & Janet always had each other’s backs. MJ did an interview on the radio with Steve Harvey where he spoke on the Superbowl issue & said there was nothing but love and support for his sis & he hated how the media exaggerated the incident.

Janet has had the movie and greatest hits CD in the works for a while now so I don’t see a problem her getting some shine time. I’m looking forward to it!



Jo-An

11/13/09, 10:19:am

I’m very excited that Janet will be performing at the American Music awards, she’s an excellent choice, she’s an amazing dancer, got great style and I’m looking forward to seeing her perform….



Moreaces

11/13/09, 10:32:am

Keep your head up Janet, You will do just great, I’ll be watching at least your opening act..



trs

11/13/09, 10:33:am

I can’t wait for her to tear it up!!! I LUVVVVV Janet Jackson!!!!



Moreaces

11/13/09, 10:35:am

sonya

LIES. Janet has never said anything negetive about Michael in her whole career. If anything she has always had Michaels back. When Michael was going through the first allegations he asked Janet to record “Scream” and she did it because she was tired of people constantly messing with him. How in the world is Janet cashing in when she has been releasing music prior to Michaels death? so is she not allowed to make music anymore because her brother died? give me a break. it seems like people are getting scared because Janet is about to ***** wigs when she shut that AMA stage down.

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tennis

11/13/09, 10:57:am

@Hold on

sorry I joined the conversation late in the game but come on now Janet is a maga star as many people have mentioned.

Please stop confusing Janet with the “other jacksons”

R.I.P MJ we got your back!



Hold on wait a minute and bust a move!

11/13/09, 11:09:am

This is how people are hypocrites!

Just go through past blogger post in here, see how people were tearing shreds into Janet Jackson and Michael jackson.

Janet and Michael’s music were both flopping, though I question if a man can sell 10 million albums world wide, how is that a flop!

In Europe Letoya and Jermaine were campaigning tirelessly to bring back MJ, Jermaine even opened a play about the Jacksons and Michael which was a hugh success in London.

Michael chose England for his come back as it was a main staged country, and people were secretly longing for him to come back, this was after so much public work for jermaine and Letoya.

Not dissing Janet, I have all of her albums, but it was in here were I read Janet blames Michael’s child a-b-u-se incident for her poor record sells.

However, if she had loyal fans in here like she needed the past two years, nothing of the sort need not have come up.



Free

11/13/09, 11:18:am

@hold on

Michael was not promoted in London by LaToya & Jermaine…PERIOD! Never. He decided to do London because its a large market where he could do a long run tour (10 original dates). Americans were still not receptive to Michael. Abroad has a larger market its a fact. Big Brother was not for Michael its something they asked Jermaine & LaToya to do because…umm not being rude…they are the only ones who would.

LaToya did the celebrity cop series here in the states…was that for Michael too? And what was the name of the show they started in London for Michael that was a huge success? There was never a show “THEY” created for him. They didn’t campaign for him by doing those appearances or shows. And if you ever…EVER read it on bossip Janet blamed him it was a lie & Im positive that post was not a quote from anywhere because its not true. If thats the case her album sales would have gone down in the 90s. Janet’s album sales were result of 2 things the Superbowl & LA Reid’s pulling promotion for the Discipline album because of their dispute. Which is why she bought herself out of the contract. Stop reaching for something thats not there.



ChakaKong

11/13/09, 11:33:am

As usual Bossip….You’re so late that the umbilical chord is hanging out. This was posted days ago. Please try to stay ahead of the curve if you want to remain relevant. That’s all…..



%#&?!! will soon stop coming to bossip

11/13/09, 11:34:am

@ hold on…
u must be hanibal. ur comment r barely plausible coming on here w/ ur ignorance

rip mj



sunny

11/13/09, 11:46:am

Gon Miss Janet and show talentless, no-dancing beyonce how it’s really done! You rock Janet!!! I’ll make sure I’m tuned in…



NYC Gal

11/13/09, 12:06:pm

Thank God it is Janet that is opening up. I can’t wait to see Ms. Jackson.



WOW

11/13/09, 12:46:pm

Go janet , do your thing. And for the people saying that la toya and jermaine helped MJ overseas, thats BS. MJ popularity was NEVER affected overseas. Overseas fans never waivered their suppport for him. Who did you think was standing at the court house every day? not american fans. its was fans from Euroupe and Asia. When MJ left the US right after the trial he was MOBBED as soon as he landed. The press was astonished , cuz they believed their hype. They though he was done. They were proved wrong. Mike’s last CD INVINCIBLE sold over 10 million copies WITHOUT promotion and 1 video and the press said it BOMBED!!!!

As as for people saying he didn’t have janets back. It happened DURING the arrest , and trial .He was under a gag order and secondly the interview would have been all about him , not janet. Like some posters said he actually did 2 interviews and he supported her.

And GO JANET do your thing. Janet has nothing to prove to anyone. She has been doing her thing from the time she was 7. She has no peers.



ruonpoint09

11/13/09, 13:39:pm

@ hold on

I dont want to sound bad, but sometimes I get the sense that MJ’s siblings are really riding the crest of a wave from his death! Sorry, I do!
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Not only do you sound bad but misinformed and just ignorant. You just wanted to be first in posting a comment. Lame Azz.



Ummmmmm....

11/13/09, 14:12:pm

This should be good — NO ONE does it like Janet, except for Michael!!!!



eibbot

11/13/09, 14:26:pm

Let me say this. Janet will shut that *****f*cker down. She is the best female entertainer of all time. So don’t get it twisted, all you haters,STOP IT!!!!!!! I agree with one blogger who said that she should have been re-introduced. I love Janet and will continue to support her. She is the bomb, boyeeeee!!! So when she does perform, all you bit-ches(expecially Justin Timberlake) can sit the f*ck down and take a lesson. You can’t stop a REAL artist. I’m out!



Nova

11/13/09, 14:54:pm

@ eibbot- I second that….



tennis

11/13/09, 15:29:pm

@Free,

You are so so right! And as for @hold on, you have just been shut down leave it alone!



brianna

11/13/09, 16:25:pm

go get em janet



nevrquit

11/13/09, 17:36:pm

How is Janet cashing in on her brother, when she paid $49,000 of her OWN money towards his burial cost, which now has to be fully refunded back to her. She earned her way to success, unlike some other siblings. Bring the curtain down Janet…do your thing baby girl. Michael would be extremely proud of his little sister performing. She is the only Jackson that can actually dance with him. This will be the “Resurrected Curtain Call.” Do it for your big brother. May the Lord provide you the strength you need to continue going forth.



chocolate chip

11/13/09, 18:19:pm

Who cares Janet is all washed up- Go away- Her little tribute to her brother was Cold, Ruff and didn’t show anything. She just tried to look hard and did nothing. I am shocked Janet is cashing in on her brother. Her CD and tour did not sell- why is she getting all this TV time all of a sudden? Janet is cashing in



Young Lady

11/13/09, 18:53:pm

I think 2010 will be the year of the old heads. Monica coming back, now I’m waiting for the big girl in Escape to comeback I beleive her name is Tomeka Scott.



Keith

11/13/09, 19:18:pm

JANET! JANET! JANET! JANET! JANET! JANET! JANET!

Nuff respect…



harder

11/13/09, 20:11:pm

@hold on

put the crackpipe down….



Amanda

11/13/09, 21:57:pm

She is SO PRETTY! People say we favor

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facingreality

11/14/09, 02:09:am

@Hold on wait a minute and bust a move

I know for sure, it was in here in bossip I read Janet blamed her brother for her poor record sells.
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Shut up BEYONCE – (STUPID – JUST LIKE THAT EGYPTIAN DR STATED) FYI – She blamed Jermaine Dupri (JD) not (MJ) – GO READ A BOOK!



missy davis

11/14/09, 11:46:am

WTF!!!!!!!Janet has NEVER cashed in on MJ. It has been SEVERAL times in articles that has stated howmany times he wanted to help her in the early part of her career, but she refused….because of stupid comments like the ones being made on Bossip. She never wanted to feel like she got where she was because of her brother. Janet has worked hard through her entire career. She could have easily got on the band wagon with the rest of the siblings but she didn’t. She is one of the BEST performers in the world and she will shine regardless. I don’t even have to see the AMA’s to know that Ms. Jackson will be the sh*t.



noladebby

11/14/09, 14:08:pm

Janet is the only other Jackson to have a thriving career. She was probably the only one to never have to borrow money from Michael.



ruonpoint09

11/14/09, 20:33:pm

Hold On and Chocolate Chip are the same person trying to pose as two. Still Lame!



Earl

11/14/09, 20:53:pm

@ hold on wait..

What she suppose to do? Curl up and die? Yes her brother died, and I’m sure she mourned him like any normal human being. What she suppose to do stay in the house for the rest of her life? She gotta work and live her life just like everybody else! In addition, if people want to throw a lil extra shine her way then oh well..What it is, is that people are starting to see that life is short and that you have to appreciate a person while they are still ALIVE. Sad to say, since Michael is no longer with us, Janet is the one with the most Talent now. Noone expected Michael to die, maybe people are starting to realize that they should have cut him a lil slack. Who’s the best entertainer in the Jackson family now? Janet! So why shouldn’t she get some Shine? She’s basically the shi#-Nit now….Not that she wasn’t good before Michael’s death…