In order to be nominated, television shows are required to submit one episode of their program and then the Emmy voters will judge the entire series based on that one episode alone. Producers typically try to pick what they believe is the best episode from the past season of their show in an attempt to get nominated and then ultimately win.
Janet herself cannot get nominated, but rather the Tyra Banks Show is using that particular episode for the consideration of the full series by the Emmy voters.
Nominations for this year's ceremony will be announced on June 15.
Update: Coincidentally, this episode of the Tyra Banks Show with Janet will be repeating tomorrow, June 1, according to the schedule on the show's official website. The show is syndicated - check your local listings for the time and channel it airs in your area.
Billboard update for week ending June 9, 2007 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending June 9, 2007.
"Call On Me": Hot 100 Singles Sales: 39 to 42 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: re-enters at 25*
Billboard update for week ending June 2, 2007 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending June 2, 2007.
Janet on cover of US Weekly Magazine Janet is on the cover of the new issue of US Weekly Magazine explaining how she's kept her weight off.
"I have a great support system to keep me on track... but I still don't like working out," Janet told the magazine. "It's hard for me. I have to push myself to want to do it."
"I have moments -- I crave chocolate, or just want to eat," she continued. "One thing that helps is getting my clothes altered to fit so I can tell when I gain or lose. I used to wear overalls all the time, and my mom said, 'Baby, don't do that or you won't know how much you lose.'"
"If I can do it, anybody can do it," she said. "Eating light and clean helps, but you really shouldn't think of it as a diet, otherwise you feel like you're depriving yourself. If you crave something, you should have a little bit of it, then let it go and move on. Do a little exercise so you're back on track."
"It's about control and it's a balanced diet. Of course I have cheat days! Especially with my dancers, who love to eat. And after a hard day of work, they want to unwind and grab a drink, and alcohol is not good for my diet with all the extra calories. I try to have a glass of wine, but then somebody comes with a lemon drop and it's so good. You feel like you're drinking cough syrup or candy, and before you know it, the next day comes and you feel it. I make up for it with a few more reps when I lift weights."
Janet takes a trip to London Janet and Jermaine Dupri are currently in London, England, where they arrived late last week. The exact reason for their trip is unknown at this point.
Janet had said in her most recent letter on janet-jackson.com that she would be making a trip to London soon and would also be visiting Cannes.
On Friday evening, Janet and JD attended the launch of a perfume at the Dorchester Hotel in London, where she was seen wearing a white ball gown.
Video clips of 'All For You' & 'Rhythm Nation' in Bahamas Two short video clips recorded with a camera phone by someone in the audience at the Cove Atlantis grand opening mini-concert in the Bahamas have shown up on MySpace.com's video section.
Short clips of Cove Atlantis concert on resort's official website Short video clips of Janet's performance at the Cove Atlantis resort last week can now be seen inside of a larger video clip on the Cove Atlantis grand opening website.
Other websites had previously reported that the Cove Atlantis website would have Janet's full concert online, however those reports were not true. Rather, the video only features very short snippets of Janet's performance.
Billboard update for week ending May 26, 2007 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending May 26, 2007.
'Dream Street' and remaining 'Decade' tracks added to iTunes The full "Dream Street" album and the remaining tracks that were missing from "Design of a Decade" have now been added for sale on the US version of iTunes.
With these two additions, Janet's full catalogue of albums is now available to purchase for the first time ever in digital format at the online store.
Extra airs footage of Cove Atlantis concert Television entertainment show Extra aired short footage of Janet's Cove Atlantis grand opening mini-concert from Friday night on their show today.
In the clip, which can be streamed below, LaToya Jackson speculated that there is a "strong possibility" that Janet and Michael may one day go on tour together.
Photo from Cove Atlantis party The photo posted below of Janet, Jermaine Dupri, and LaToya Jackson was taken at one of the Cove Atlantis grand opening parties this weekend.
Confirmed setlist of Cove Atlantis mini-concert Janet|Xone has confirmed the setlist for last night's mini-concert at the Cove Atlantis resort from a source on Janet's crew. Rumored setlists that have been posted elsewhere on the internet are incorrect.
Last night's setlist:
1. If 2. Rhythm Nation 3. What Have You Done For Me Lately 4. That's The Way Love Goes 5. All For You
Another photo from earlier this week in the Bahamas Posted below is another photo of Janet taken earlier this week in the Bahamas. It appears to have been taken around the same time that she did her interview with Entertainment Tonight.
Photos from Cove Atlantis concert Photos taken last night at the Cove Atlantis concert in the Bahamas are starting to become available on the wire services. Additional images will be added as they become available.
'20 Y.O.' sales update The most recent SoundScan numbers say that the "20 Y.O." album has sold a total of 640,212 copies in the US. The album sold a total of 526 units during the week ending May 6, 2007.
Janet to be joined by Katherine & Rebbie at concert In attendance at tonight's mini-concert in the Bahamas will be Janet's mother Katherine and sister Rebbie, USA Today's website is reporting.
USA Today also says that Janet went swimming with dolphins at the resort yesterday prior to rehearsing for tonight's concert. After rehearsing one of the songs, Janet's dancers dived into the pool in the front of the stage.
Other celebrities in the Bahamas this weekend to celebrate the grand opening of the Cove Atlantis include Angela Bassett, Cicely Tyson, Kanye West, Tyra Banks, Magic Johnson, Chris Tucker, Ashanti, Claire Danes, Mos Def, Carol Alt, Whitney Houston, Jeremy Piven, Rob Lowe, Tim Allen, Liv Tyler, Steven Tyler, Kelsey Grammer, Chris Evans, Jason Lewis, Bo Derek, John Legend, Roberta Flack, Michelle Rodriguez, Spike Lee, and Michael Jordan.
Janet interviewed on GMA this morning Janet was interviewed in an unannounced appearance this morning on ABC's Good Morning America.
A reporter from program was broadcasting live from the Cove Atlantis in the Bahamas and doing a story on today's grand opening of the resort when Janet unexpectedly appeared on camera.
In the short interview, Janet said that she is looking forward to tonight's performance at the resort.
Janet repeats tour and new album possibilities to ET In a new interview from the Bahamas with Entertainment Tonight, Janet repeated her previous comments made to Access Hollywood in an interview released yesterday that she might record a new album soon instead of going on tour as she had previously indicated.
"There may be a tour, we'll see," she said hesitantly. "I mean -- 'cause I might go in the studio and make another record, so we'll see."
While getting a manicure during the interview, Janet also revealed that sometimes she gives her own manicures and pedicures to Jermaine Dupri.
Billboard update for week ending May 19, 2007 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending May 19, 2007.
Janet not sure about tour, might record new album instead In a new interview from the rehearsals for Friday night's performance at Paradise Island in the Bahamas for the grand opening of the Cove Atlantis, Janet told Access Hollywood that she is not sure if she will go on tour this year.
When asked about the possibility, she responded, "I'm not quite sure. I've been thinking about it. I might also go in and make another record this summer."
She admitted that rehearsing for Friday's one-time show has made her want to go on tour. Still, Janet seemed reluctant to commit to the possibility of touring.
UPDATE: Access Hollywood has another video on their website of the actual clip that aired on television, which shows Janet and her dancers rehearsing "Rhythm Nation." The footage shows a long catwalk in the center of the stage.
Dupri: Janet in talks to sign with Island Def Jam Jermaine Dupri is telling MTV.com that Janet is in negotiations with Island Def Jam to sign a new record contract with the label.
Jermaine Dupri Says Janet Will Switch Labels, Be On 'Rush Hour 3' LP Dupri, head of urban music at Island Def Jam, says his girlfriend is in talks to join the label.
By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Yasmine Richard
In February, Island Def Jam Chairman L.A. Reid brought Jermaine Dupri over to Island to be president of urban music, and now it looks as if JD's girlfriend, Janet Jackson, is not too far behind. The longtime Virgin Records artist has been in talks to switch label homes.
"Definitely Janet will end up at Island," Dupri told MTV News recently. "That's without a doubt. L.A. always wanted to sign her regardless [of whether] I was there or not. I don't know where that deal is -- I left that in the hands of L.A. and Janet's people -- but more than likely, he'll get what he wants."
Whether or not the deal is completed, Jackson will put out a song this summer. Dupri just finished a deal for his company to release the "Rush Hour 3" soundtrack (the first two soundtracks were released on Island during its old regime).
"Janet will have one of the first singles off the album," he said. "Bow Wow will be on the soundtrack. A couple usual suspects should pop up on the soundtrack, but I want it to be something unique [to] incorporate the new [Island Def Jam] family I'm with. I'mma see what Luda's doing, what Jay is doing. I'mma see if I can get some records from people."
Dupri's position at Island follows a less-than-eventful run as president of urban music at Virgin. He blames a lack of corporate support for his departure.
"With me being the president, I bring back the urban side of Island so that Island and Def Jam can be two separate record companies," he explained. "Jay-Z's at Def Jam, I'm at Island. L.A. sits in the middle and makes sure we do what we supposed to do as well as pump us up with ideas. I'm a musician, and I'm 100 percent into making music. I'm behind the music, and I like being around people that's behind the music. Virgin Records is not behind the music. They weren't when I was there, and I still don't think they are behind the music. If you're gonna be in the music business, you should be around people who are about the music."
A spokesperson for Virgin didn't respond to requests for comment by press time about Jackson's status with the label or Dupri's departure.
Other than the "Rush Hour" soundtrack, Dupri already has a full plate of releases coming out of his company. He's producing an album of ballads for Jagged Edge and Mariah Carey is in the studio and is expected to put out an LP sometime this year, as is Dupri's new MC, Hot Dollar.
Tyler Perry talks about Janet's role in new movie Tyler Perry told U-Entertainment that Janet may potentially be involved in the soundtrack for the upcoming film that she also stars in, "Why Did I Get Married?"
Tyler Perry unveiling different Janet Jackson By Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith U-Entertainment
Article Last Updated: 05/08/2007 05:19:08 PM PDT
Get ready for Janet Jackson as you've never seen her before. So says Tyler Perry, who has Jackson starring along with himself, songstress Jill Scott and Sharon Leal of "Dreamgirls" fame in his forthcoming "Why Did I Get Married?" feature.
"She's playing a college professor -- actually, an author and professor of psychology," Perry reports. He is quick to add that Jackson "absolutely" has the chops to pull off the part convincingly. "I can't wait for people to see her like this."
Perry is also high on fledgling thespian Scott, who is "like she's born to do this. Her acting is so natural, I was shocked. When this woman smiles, she lights up a room."
Ironically, there's no singing in the movie despite its powerhouse trio of singers. However, Perry's happy to note that they'll be involved in the soundtrack. He expects an October or November debut for the feature.
The playwright/actor/director/producer/best-selling author/force of nature has his "House of Payne" sitcom returning to the tube June 6 as a TBS offering. Perry's signature character, the beloved and dreaded Madea of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," guest-stars on the first episode of the sitcom about a multigenerational family living under one roof. It must be nice to have such a built-in draw. "Yeah," laughs Perry. "It's about the only thing that would entice me into wearing that wig and dress again right now."
He's been working on both "House of Payne" and "Why Did I Get Married?" at the same time -- but with 34 episodes of the show and the feature now in the can, he is taking a week off.
"I'm actually leaving everything electronic behind no cell phone. I'll be forced to relax," he says. But then, he also says he'll use the time to work on his next novel.
--- With reports by Stephanie DuBois and Emily Feimster.
Nelly wants to record song with Janet & Mariah Rapper Nelly, who is currently in the studio recording new music with producer Jermaine Dupri, is trying to get Dupri's help in convincing Janet and Mariah Carey to record a song with him, according to MTV.com.
"Nelly's got a crazy collaboration he's trying to put together, which is him, Janet and Mariah Carey all on one song," Dupri told MTV. "That's what he wants. If he could convince them to do it, it would be crazy. He wants Janet to rap a 16-bar verse, he wants Mariah to sing the hook and he's gonna do two verses. He has it all planned out. You ask him about it! This is what he wants; he's 100-percent deadlocked into it."
Answers4Dancers: Janet tour 'supposed to' start in July Answers4Dancers.com's Danceblast newsletter is reporting today that Janet's concert tour "is supposed to launch in July."
The newsletter also says that Blake McGrath, who announced earlier this year that he will no longer be dancing with Janet on this project, has been replaced by Cassidy Noblett.
Billboard update for week ending May 12, 2007 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending May 12, 2007.
"Call On Me": Hot 100 Singles Sales: 42 to 29* Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: drops out
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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In a new interview from the Bahamas with Entertainment Tonight, Janet repeated her previous comments made to Access Hollywood 
In a new interview from the rehearsals for Friday night's performance at Paradise Island in the Bahamas for the grand opening of the Cove Atlantis, Janet told Access Hollywood that she is not sure if she will go on tour this year.
