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| Thursday, November 30, 2006 |
Janet phones Ellen, makes donation for charity
Janet surprised talk show host Ellen DeGeneres today by calling her while she was filming her show and announcing that she would be making a donation to the Small Change Campaign, which DeGeneres has been promoting.
Janet jokingly told DeGeneres during the show, which aired today, that she found $10,000 in her couch cushons that she'd like to donate.
The Small Change Campaign asks people to donate their spare change, the funds of which will go to America's Second Harvest, the nation's largest hunger relief organization. |
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Billboard update for week ending December 9, 2006
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "So Excited" and "Call On Me" on each of the singles charts and for "20 Y.O." on each of the album charts for the week ending December 9, 2006.
The "20 Y.O." album sold 37,338 copies during its ninth week of sales, bringing its total to 548,847 copies sold in the US, according to SoundScan. This is the first time since its release that "20 Y.O." has seen an increase in sales over the previous week and the first time that its chart position has risen. The increase can be attributed to high sales from the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday.
"20 Y.O.":
The Billboard 200: 91 to 45*
Billboard Comprehensive Albums: 102 to 47*
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 14 to 14*
"So Excited":
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 46 to 18*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 82 to 90
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: drops out
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: 22 to 14*
"Call On Me":
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 3 to 6
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 40 to 45
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 56 to 61
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 4 to 4
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| Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
'With U' reportedly to be next single in US
The song "With U" looks like it may be Janet's single in the US.
A promotional graphic posted on the website of Moses Media Inc., a radio promotions advertising agency, claims that the track will be released to urban mainstream and urban adult radio stations on December 11 & 12.
Similar to the first two singles from "20 Y.O.," it appears that the song is not being promoted to pop stations and is being focused on urban stations only.
There has been no other official confirmation from either Virgin or Janet as to whether the song is actually the next single. |
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| Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
Ticket giveaway for the 2006 Billboard Music Awards
The Miss Janet Fanclub is giving away tickets to next week's Billboard Music Awards, which Janet will be performing at.
To enter the drawing, send an e-mail to support@miss-janet.com as soon as possible with the following information:
Subject: Billboard Awards 2006.
Name:
Age:
Email address:
Phone number:
AIM or MSN nick name:
Nicknames you use on the Janet message boards:
Miss Janet ID number (if available):
Name your 3 favorite songs of the last album:
Only the winners will be contacted. Please only respond to this if you are certain that you will be in the Las Vegas area next Monday, December 4. |
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| Friday, November 24, 2006 |
Billboard update for week ending December 2, 2006
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "So Excited" and "Call On Me" on each of the singles charts and for "20 Y.O." on each of the album charts for the week ending December 2, 2006.
The "20 Y.O." album sold 13,669 copies during its eighth week of sales, bringing its total to 511,509 copies sold in the US, according to SoundScan.
"20 Y.O.":
The Billboard 200: 67 to 91
Billboard Comprehensive Albums: 72 to 102
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 10 to 14
"So Excited":
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 40 to 46
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 79 to 82
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 19 to 10*
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: 37 to 22*
Hot Videoclip Tracks: drops out
"Call On Me":
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 3 to 3
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 34 to 40
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 42 to 56
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 5 to 4*
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| Tuesday, November 21, 2006 |
'So Excited' remixes now available on iTunes
 A "So Excited" single that contains 7 remixes of the track went on sale today on the US iTunes store.
The single, the tracklisting of which is posted below, contains several different edits of the previously released Junior Vasquez and Bimbo Jones remixes.
Each track can be purchased separately for 99 cents, or the single can be purchased as a whole for $6.93. The Junior Vasquez Club Mix and the Junior Vasquez Instrumental Dub can only be obtained with the purchase of the full single and are not being sold separately.
So Excited (Remixes) - US iTunes Store
1. So Excited (Junior Vasquez Dance Radio Remix)
2. So Excited (Junior Vasquez World Mixshow)
3. So Excited (Junior Vasquez Club Mix)
4. So Excited (Junior Vasquez Instrumental Dub)
5. So Excited (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)
6. So Excited (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)
7. So Excited (Bimbo Jones Instrumental Dub) |
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| Monday, November 20, 2006 |
Episode 5 of Janet's MySpace video journal now online
Episode 5 of Janet's MySpace video journal is now online on Janet's official MySpace page.
The episode features Janet and several of her former dancers teaching the new dancers past choreography.
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| Thursday, November 16, 2006 |
Video clips of Janet's appearance on the Tyra Banks Show
 Two video clips of Janet's upcoming appearance on the Tyra Banks Show can be streamed online on the AOL Television website.
The first clip features Janet answering a "tough" personal question.
The second clip features Janet answering a question about the limitations of fame.
Janet's appearance on the Tyra Banks Show is scheduled to air on Monday, November 20. Check your local listings for the time and channel the show airs in your area. |
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'20 Y.O.' certified platinum by RIAA
"20 Y.O." has been certified platinum this week by the RIAA. Platinum certifications are given to albums that have shipped 1 million units to US retail outlets.
The certification came to light on this week's Billboard charts when the album was listed with a triangle beside it, indicating its platinum status. |
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Billboard update for week ending November 25, 2006
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "So Excited" and "Call On Me" on each of the singles charts and for "20 Y.O." on each of the album charts for the week ending November 25, 2006.
The "20 Y.O." album sold 15,924 copies during its seventh week of sales, bringing its total to 497,840 copies sold in the US, according to SoundScan.
"20 Y.O.":
The Billboard 200: 44 to 67
Billboard Comprehensive Albums: 44 to 72
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 9 to 10
"So Excited":
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 49 to 40*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 50 to 79
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: drops out
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 13 to 19
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: 51 to 37* [Hot Shot Debut]
Rhythmic Top 40: drops out
Hot Videoclip Tracks: 18 to 24
"Call On Me":
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 1 to 3
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 26 to 34
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 36 to 42
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 2 to 5
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| Friday, November 10, 2006 |
Janet attends Genetic Denim event last night in LA
Janet attended the one-year anniversary party and launch of the Genetic Denim re-vamped collection last night in Los Angeles.
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Episode 4 of Janet's MySpace video journal now online
Episode 4 of Janet's MySpace video journal is now online on Janet's official MySpace page.
The episode follows Janet to several fashion shows during Paris Fashion Week, which took place last month.
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| Thursday, November 09, 2006 |
'So Excited' UK single tracklistings
The tracklistings for the "So Excited" UK retail singles have been posted on the HMV UK website and are listed below. As was previously reported, they will be released on November 27.
It should be noted that the Luny Tunes remix of "Call On Me" appears to be a new remix of the song that has never been released as of yet.
"So Excited" - UK CD-1: VUSCD338
1. So Excited (Original Version)
2. Call On Me (Luny Tunes Main Mix)
"So Excited" - UK CD-2: VUSDX338
1. So Excited (Original Version)
2. So Excited (Junior Vasquez Club Mix)
3. So Excited (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)
"So Excited" - UK 12" vinyl: VUST338
1. So Excited (Original Version)
2. So Excited (Junior Vasquez Club Mix)
3. So Excited (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)
4. So Excited (Bimbo Jones Instrumental Dub) |
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'So Excited' German CD single release information
The "So Excited" retail CD single will be released in Germany on November 17 and will contain the following tracklisting, according to the EMI Music Germany website:
"So Excited" - German CD-Maxi Enhanced: 3811490
1. So Excited (Original Version)
2. So Excited (Junior Vasquez Club Mix)
3. So Excited (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)
4. So Excited (Video) |
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'So Excited' UK CD single release date moved
The release date for the "So Excited" retail CD single in the UK has been moved to November 27, according to Virgin UK's website.
Although the tracklisting is currently unknown, the website says that it will include remixes from Junior Vasquez and Bimbo Jones. |
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Janet deciding on two new singles, continues plans for tour
Janet is currently deciding on the next two singles from "20 Y.O." One will be for a US release, and the other for an international release, the Miss Janet Fanclub is reporting.
In addition to that, Miss Janet also reports that rehearsals for the upcoming tour will start at the beginning of the new year. No dates have been announced yet, however current plans are to begin the tour in April in the US and then continue with Europe. |
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Billboard update for week ending November 18, 2006
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "So Excited" and "Call On Me" on each of the singles charts and for "20 Y.O." on each of the album charts for the week ending November 18, 2006.
The "So Excited" single debuts on the sales charts this week due to the release of the vinyl single on October 31.
The "20 Y.O." album sold 18,979 copies during its sixth week of sales, bringing its total to 481,916 copies sold in the US, according to SoundScan.
"20 Y.O.":
The Billboard 200: 42 to 44
Billboard Comprehensive Albums: 42 to 44
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 12 to 9
"So Excited":
Hot 100: drops out
Hot 100 Singles Sales: debuts at 49*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 42 to 50
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 41 to 51
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: debuts at 13*
Rhythmic Top 40: debuts at 38*
Hot Videoclip Tracks: 7 to 18
"Call On Me":
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 2 to 1
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 25 to 26* [Greatest Gainer/Sales]
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 28 to 36
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 3 to 2*
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: drops out
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| Saturday, November 04, 2006 |
Copyright lawsuit against Janet dismissed
A federal lawsuit brought against Janet by a man who claimed he owned the rights to her 2001 song "All for You" was dismissed Friday because the man's attorney missed deadlines for filing documents related to the case, LA's CBS 2 reports.
Aaron Anderson had accused Jackson of copyright infringement. But U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder found that Anderson's attorney, Carol Susan Keen, repeatedly failed to comply with court orders regarding the case, including deadlines for filing documents.
Snyder dismissed the suit for lack of prosecution. |
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| Friday, November 03, 2006 |
Q&A with Janet posted on HipHopDX.com
A new question and answer interview with Janet has been posted today on HipHopDX.com.
The article does not explain when exactly this interview took place, however based on what the author says Janet was wearing during the interview, it appears to be from the press junket that took place in Atlanta this past July. |
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| Thursday, November 02, 2006 |
Janet's appearance on the Tyra Banks Show to air November 20
Janet's appearance on the Tyra Banks Show will air on Monday, November 20, according to the show's official website.
In the episode, Janet and Tyra let the cameras follow them as they spend the day together at a high school for performing arts. Tyra then invites Janet back to her stage for a further interview.
Check your local listings for the time and channel that Tyra airs in your area. |
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Hawaiian newspaper reports on Janet's tour crew
The Honolulu Advertiser features a short article on its website today regarding local crew members hired to work on Janet's upcoming tour. The full article appears below:
Janet Jackson enlists local talent for 2007 tour
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Columnist
WHEE, THE PEOPLE: Janet Jackson has enlisted talented local troupers to work behind the scenes and on stage for her "20 Y.O." tour planned for 2007. Gil Duldulao of Hawai'i, her longtime choreographer, producer and friend, is aboard. Kane'ohe resident Laurel Thomson, a member of Marcelo Pacleb's 24/7 dance group, is a back-up dancer. Makeup artist Cassandra, also from Hawai'i, is involved. The three locals were with Jackson when she recently appeared on the "Today" show and "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Duldulao choreographed a bit of hula in a dance sequence performed on "Today."
Source: "Janet Jackson enlists local talent for 2007 tour." The Honolulu Advertiser. 2 November, 2006. |
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Billboard update for week ending November 11, 2006
The following list represents the Billboard positions for "So Excited" and "Call On Me" on each of the singles charts and for "20 Y.O." on each of the album charts for the week ending November 11, 2006.
The "20 Y.O." album sold 19,861 copies during its fifth week of sales, bringing its total to 462,937 copies sold in the US, according to SoundScan.
"20 Y.O.":
The Billboard 200: 28 to 42
Billboard Comprehensive Albums: 28 to 42
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 7 to 12
"So Excited":
Hot 100: re-enters at 98*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 34 to 42
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 34 to 41
Hot Videoclip Tracks: 7 to 7
"Call On Me":
Hot 100: drops out
Hot 100 Airplay: drops out
Hot 100 Singles Sales: 3 to 2
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: 19 to 25
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 21 to 28
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 2 to 3
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: 41 to 50
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| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 |
Janet filmed episode of Ellen today
Janet filmed her appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show earlier today, an inside source has informed J|X.
As was previously reported, the episode will air on November 10 and will include a performance. |
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Source: Janet to tape Tyra Banks Show this Friday
According to a Janet Xone source, Janet will be taping the Tyra Banks show this Friday, November 3 at 3:00 PM.
It is unknown right now when the episode will air. |
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MTV airing re-edited version of 'So Excited' video
MTV, who recently have begun airing the "So Excited" music video in the middle of the night and very early in the morning, are airing a slightly re-edited version of the video that features Janet wearing a black bra at the very end when she grabs her breasts instead of wearing no top at all like in the original version.
Right now, MTV seems to be the only music video channel airing this slightly modified version of the video. |
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Rock Witchu Tour dates:
Sept 10: Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
Sept 13: Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
Sept 17: Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
Sept 19: Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Events Center
Sept 20: San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
Sept 25: Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
Sept 27: Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills [rescheduled]
Sept 28: Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
Sept 29: Montreal, QC - Bell Centre [TBA]
Oct 1: Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden [TBA]
Oct 2: Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center [TBA]
Oct 4: Greensboro, NC - Coliseum Complex [TBA]
Oct 5: Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena [rescheduled]
Oct 7: Fort Lauderdale, FL - BankAtlantic Center [TBA]
Oct 11: Unvasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
Oct 13: Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort & Casino
Oct 15: Washington, DC - Verizon Center
Oct 16: New York, NY - Madison Square Garden [rescheduled]
Oct 17: East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center
Oct 19: Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
Oct 21: Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Oct 22: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
Oct 24: Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
Oct 26: Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
Oct 28: Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
Nov 1: New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
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