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| Sunday, August 29, 2004 |
Janet sells Malibu home for $9 million
Janet has sold her Malibu beach house for about $9 million, according to the Hartford Courant.
The new owners were reported to be Kelly Wearstler, a designer of hotels and nightspots, and her husband, Brad Korzen, chief executive of the Kor Group, a real estate investment, development and management firm.
The house has about 70 feet of beach frontage, and there are panoramic views from the beachfront deck. The master suite, which also overlooks the Pacific, has a fireplace and a sitting room.
There are five bedrooms in the 5,600-square-foot house, built in the 1960s. The home also has a media room and a gym. |
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| Thursday, August 26, 2004 |
Janet & J.D. visit Walt Disney World
Janet and pal Jermaine Dupri visited the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Thursday, according to Reuters.
After meeting Mickey, the pair rode the Tower of Terror, a 13-story thrill ride that features multiple drops inside a haunted hotel elevator.
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Billboard update for week ending September 4, 2004
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "Damita Jo" on the album charts and for "All Nite (Don't Stop)" on each of the singles charts for the week ending September 4, 2004. "Damita Jo" sold 4,901 copies this week, bringing its twenty-one-week total to 919,016 copies sold in the US.
After a few months on the chart, "R&B Junkie" drops off of the Bubbling Under R&B Hip-Hop/Singles & Tracks chart.
"Damita Jo":
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 53 to 59
"All Nite (Don't Stop)"
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: Re-enters at 98*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 32 to 28
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: 34 to 43
Hot Dance Singles Sales: 10 to 12
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| Tuesday, August 24, 2004 |
Janet in Genre: 'I shouldn't have apologized'
In the upcoming October issue of Genre magazine, Janet reveals that she regrets apologizing for the infamous Super Bowl incident saying, "You don't apologize for an accident. It just makes you look guilty," reports the New York Post.
She also claims that the White House used the Super Bowl to take attention away from the war in Iraq. "I truly feel in my heart that the president wanted to take the focus off of him at that time," she says, "and I was the perfect vehicle to do so at that moment... I mean, it's a bunch of bullshit. When you see [Michael Moore's] 'Fahrenheit 9/11,' it just confirms it."
As for the FCC possibly fining CBS for the incident: "I think it's all stupid," she declares. "It's all so contradictory. Here you have commercials about Viagra, and all the beer commercials, they're all very sexual."
She laughs, "Do I vote? Yes, I do. Will I be voting for Bush? Hell, no!" |
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| Sunday, August 22, 2004 |
Janet interview in October's Genre magazine
Janet will be a feature interview in the October issue of Genre Magazine, according to magazine editor Mike Slezak.
The interview is said to be "provocative" and political in nature at some points, and will feature a frank discussion of George W. Bush. |
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| Thursday, August 19, 2004 |
Billboard update for week ending August 28, 2004
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "Damita Jo" on the album charts and for "All Nite (Don't Stop)" on each of the singles charts for the week ending August 28, 2004. "Damita Jo" sold 5,416 copies this week, bringing its twenty-week total to 914,115 copies sold in the US. The album falls off of the Billboard 200 albums chart, ending its nineteen-week run.
Meanwhile, "R&B Junkie" jumps back up on the Bubbling Under R&B Hip-Hop/Singles & Tracks chart from #24 to #9.
"Damita Jo":
The Billboard 200: drops out
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 53 to 53
"All Nite (Don't Stop)"
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 39 to 32*
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: 19 to 34
Hot Dance Singles Sales: 9 to 10
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| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 |
Jam comments on media reaction to Janet
In a recent interview with Eurweb, producer Jimmy Jam commented on the media's reaction to Janet's latest album:
"It's tough to click with audiences when you don't get support from the major media outlets," says Jam, who feels that an MTV statement claiming they never received the video for the first single is largely to blame for the public disconnect. "It's interesting because the video was sent to Viacom. [Viacom-owned] BET and VH1 got it, but somehow MTV didn't? I don't know, I'm very proud of the album; I personally think it's a great album. But you can't really control what happens once it leaves your hands. Janet loves this record, so I think she's going to go as far as she can go with it." |
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| Monday, August 16, 2004 |
Janet attends Michael's hearing today
As had been widely rumored, Janet attended her brother Michael's pre-trial hearing today in Santa Maria, California, along with both of her parents and siblings Michael, LaToya, Jermaine, and Randy, all dressed in white. Today was the first of five days of pre-trial hearings.
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Janet spotted dining in Miami
Janet was spotted dining at Miami restaurant Rumi last week along with Ed Razek, the creative director of Victoria's Secret, the Miami Herald is reporting.
After having some Fleur de Cana and Liquid Ice, Janet went back into the kitchen to compliment new chef Michael Gilligan on his delectable dessert. While in the galley, Janet was asked to sign the kitchen wall, which she did gladly. |
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| Thursday, August 12, 2004 |
Janet rumored to make appearance at brother's hearing
Janet is rumored to be attending her brother Michael's court hearing on Monday along with Michael himself, siblings LaToya and Jermaine, and both of their parents, sources have informed the Associated Press.
Michael Jackson is not required to attend but made a last-minute decision to appear, a "reliable" source said. Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon will be testifying Monday in the unusual pretrial proceeding. |
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Billboard update for week ending August 21, 2004
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "Damita Jo" on the album charts and for "All Nite (Don't Stop)" on each of the singles charts for the week ending August 21, 2004. "Damita Jo" sold 6,615 copies this week, bringing its nineteen-week total to 908,699 copies sold in the US.
Meanwhile, "R&B Junkie" drops on the Bubbling Under R&B Hip-Hop/Singles & Tracks chart from #1 to #24.
"Damita Jo":
The Billboard 200: 163 to 180
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 39 to 53
"All Nite (Don't Stop)"
Hot 100 Singles Sales: drops out
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: drops out
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 43 to 39
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: 8 to 19
Hot Dance Singles Sales: 7 to 9
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| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 |
Teen Choice Awards video available in Media
Janet's appearance on the Teen Choice Awards is now available in Real Video format in the Media section of Janet|Xone. |
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'Will & Grace' episode synopsis
The episode of "Will & Grace" that Janet will guest-star in is titled "Back Up, Dancer". NBC's official synopsis of the episode, which airs September 23, is as follows:
"After Jack (Sean Hayes) took off as a backup dancer with iconic pop star Jennifer Lopez in last season's finale, he now reappears in the same role -- but as part of Janet Jackson's performance tour. Grammy winner Janet Jackson makes a guest appearance as herself." |
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| Monday, August 09, 2004 |
Janet to guest-star on episode of 'Will & Grace'
In an interview with "Access Hollywood" while on the set of the hit sitcom "Will & Grace", Janet revealed that she will make a guest appreance on the NBC comedy next month.
"Tell me a little bit about the episode," inquired Shaun Robinson of "Access Hollywood".
"Well, Jack is trying out as a dancer," said Janet.
"I heard Sean Hayes is a pretty good dancer," said Shaun.
"Yes, I thought he studied dance. I really did," said Janet. "There's a little bit of a routine and they go on to do their thing from there. It's so funny. I have to catch myself because I'm cracking up in rehearsals. It's just funny to watch them. It's hilarious."
Janet's episode of "Will & Grace" airs September 23 on NBC. |
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Janet presents award at Teen Choice Awards
 Janet presented the Teen Choice Courage Award last night at the 2004 Teen Choice Awards to Bethany Hamilton, the 13-year-old surf boarder who lost her arm in a 2003 shark attack.
The awards, which were taped at the Universal Ampitheater in Los Angeles, will air Wednesday, August 11, at 8:00 P.M. ET on Fox. |
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| Thursday, August 05, 2004 |
Janet reportedly in talks to star in film remake
Janet is reportedly in talks to star in a remake of the 1967 classic film "Vally of the Dolls," according to a wire report via contactmusic.com.
The entertainment news website is reporting that Janet is in talks with director Betty Thomas to star in the film, their sources say. The original film, about three women whose lives are affected by showbusiness, starred Patty Duke and Sharon Tate.
Nothing official has been confirmed. |
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Billboard update for week ending August 14, 2004
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "Damita Jo" on the album charts and for "All Nite (Don't Stop)" on each of the singles charts for the week ending August 14, 2004. "Damita Jo" sold 7,863 copies this week, bringing its eighteen-week total to 902,084 copies sold in the US.
Meanwhile, "R&B Junkie" reaches the #1 spot this week on the Bubbling Under R&B Hip-Hop/Singles & Tracks chart.
"Damita Jo":
The Billboard 200: 140 to 163
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 31 to 39
"All Nite (Don't Stop)"
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 50 to 64
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 90 to 95
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 21 to 43
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: 6 to 8
Hot Dance Singles Sales: 7 to 7
Dance Radio Airplay: drops out
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| Wednesday, August 04, 2004 |
'Velvet Rope' and 'All For You' tours repackaged in UK
Both the "Velvet Rope Tour: Live in New York" DVD and the "All For You Tour: Live in Hawaii" DVD will be repackaged together as one set in the UK, scheduled for release on Monday, September 6.
The set can be pre-ordered now on the Amazon UK website. |
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'From janet. to Damita Jo' UK release date
The upcoming "From janet. to Damita Jo" DVD will be released in the UK on Monday, September 6, according to the official Virgin Records UK website.
The DVD is also set for release in the US on Tuesday, September 7, and in Japan on Wednesday, September 29. |
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