Friday, February 29, 2008
Video of Janet's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show 
Video of Janet's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which aired today, courtesy of Pop Crunch:

Interview:



Performing "Feedback":

12:10 PM ET |



Photos from last night's album signing in Los Angeles 
Photos from last night's album signing at the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood:

10:14 AM ET |



Video of Janet on last night's episode of Larry King Live 
Posted below is a collection of segments from last night's episode of CNN's Larry King Live.

During the show, a video question submitted by Catcher1814 from the Janet|Xone Forum was shown to Janet. In the video, he asked her whether various unreleased songs such as "Ruff" would ever be released and whether the janet. and Rhythm Nation tours would ever made available on DVD. In her response, Janet said that she actually was considering putting "Ruff" onto the Discipline album but decided against it, however she may release it one day. She also said that she "definitely" plans on releasing the two tours onto DVD.

12:40 AM ET |



Thursday, February 28, 2008
New interview with gay magazine HX 
HX Magazine, a magazine for gay men, has posted the text of an interview they recently with Janet onto their website.

In the interview, Janet talks about her gay friends and Jermaine Dupri's relationship with them, her support for gay marriage, and even answers a couple of questions about Madonna:

I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but there's an Internet war between Janet and Madonna fans. I know you and Madonna had some beef in the '90s, but do you think the heat between Madonna and Janet fans has any validity?
No-I didn't know this was going on. [Laughs]

They argue, make videos and, of course, it's mostly the gay fans. So people are curious: What are your thoughts on Madonna now?
I think she's done wonderful things. She's done great things in her career, in her life, and more power to her. I think fans will always be that way-always. They're just incredibly loyal and they love you so much that if anyone says anything remotely negative, they're there to just immediately jump on them. It'll always be that way-very loyal.

If a "Janet" drag queen had to battle a "Madonna" drag queen, what advice would you give the "Janet" queen?
Kick the bitch's ass!

The full interview can be read on HX's website.
10:03 PM ET |



Janet's new profile on IMEEM 
Janet has a new profile on IMEEM at janetjackson.imeem.com. On the site, she has set up a playlist of her favorite music videos by herself and by other artists.

In addition, she recorded several short clips of herself that she filmed while on the set of the "Rock With You" video.

Introducing herself on IMEEM:



Saying hello:



Talking about filming the "Rock With You" video:

5:01 PM ET |



The Daily Voice interviews Janet 
The text of an interview that Janet recently did with The Daily Voice can now be read on their website.

In the interview, Janet discusses topics such as who Kiyoko is, why she declined a role in the film The Matrix, and her plans to go on tour later this year. Interestingly, she mentions that the song "Curtains" makes her reminisce about bringing an audience member onto the stage every night during her tours.
12:40 PM ET |



Janet to appear on The Tyra Banks Show next Tuesday 
Janet will appear as a guest on next Tuesday's episode of The Tyra Banks Show, according to the schedule on the show's website.

The show is syndicated and airs on different times and channels in every market.

As was previously reported, Janet will also be a guest on tonight's episode of CNN's Larry King Live and on tomorrow's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She will be performing on Ellen's show, however it is believed that she will not be performing on both Larry King's and Tyra Banks's respective shows.

Janet's schedule of television appearances is constantly updated in the calendar on the homepage of the Janet|Xone website.
10:25 AM ET |



Billboard update for week ending March 8, 2008 
The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending March 8, 2008.

"Luv":
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 45 to 46*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 45 to 46*

"Feedback":
Hot 100: 60 to 53*
Pop 100: 47 to 43*
Hot Digital Tracks: 48 to 23*
Hot Digital Songs: 41 to 22*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 73 to 79
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: drops out
Hot Dance/Club Play: 6 to 3*
Hot Dance Airplay: 11 to 7*
Rhythmic Top 40: drops out
Hot Canadian Digital Singles: 15 to 14
Canadian Hot 100: 18 to 25
Hot Videoclip Tracks: 13 to 16

"Call On Me":
Hot Singles Sales: 18 to 33
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: drops out

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10:03 AM ET |



Wednesday, February 27, 2008
'Rock With U' from yesterday's Good Morning America now online 
As they had promised, ABC News has posted Janet's live performance of "Rock With U" from yesterday morning's episode of Good Morning America onto their website.

Only the first few seconds of the performance were shown yesterday on television. The only place to watch that one song in its entirety is on the ABC News website.

Video of Janet's short live interview that aired during the episode can also be streamed on ABC's website.
5:23 PM ET |



Janet's double cover of Vibe Magazine hits newsstands March 4 
Janet's upcoming April 2008 cover story of Vibe Magazine will hit newsstands on March 4, according to a press release sent out today by Vibe Magazine:






Janet Jackson Poses for Cover of VIBE Magazine's 'First-Ever' Photo Issue

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off the heels of releasing her 10th studio album, Discipline, on Tuesday, International Megastar Janet Jackson will appear on the cover of VIBE Magazine's April 2008 issue. The cover story -- on newsstands March 4th -- will feature spectacular images of the pop icon for the magazine's 'first-ever' Photo Issue.

In this month's cover story, Janet speaks one-on-one with Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith about her music, her influences growing up, and her relationship with super-producer Jermaine Dupri. "We worked together and became friends," she says of her longtime love. "Aside from being amazing, it was the things he'd shared with me. The kinds of things I'd never share with anyone ... Not bad -- just so far left."

Shot in January by renowned fashion photographer Michelangelo di Battista at New York City's Milk Studios, the magazine's exclusive photos show a glamorous Janet in Balenciaga, Vera Wang, and Dolce & Gabanna.

This month's issue will feature a special double cover with two unique cover photos. One cover will be on newsstands while a limited-edition version will be sold only at bookstores and specialty magazine shops.

Short excerpts from Janet's interview can be read in the press release.
12:03 PM ET |



Access Hollywood's video of last night's NYC album signing 
The Access Hollywood website has video footage of Janet being interviewed by Z100 at last night's Discipline album signing at Best Buy in Times Square.
10:24 AM ET |



Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Photos from tonight's album signing at Best Buy in NYC 
Photos from tonight's album signing at the Best Buy in Times Square:

11:53 PM ET |



Janet on the cover of Ebony Magazine 
Janet will appear on the cover of the April issue of Ebony Magazine.
10:17 PM ET |



Video of Janet being interviewed on Inside Edition 
Video of a new interview that Janet did with Inside Edition while promoting the new album can now be streamed on Inside Edition's website.

In the interview, Janet discusses her work ethic, her sweet tooth, and whether she has plans to start a family with Jermaine Dupri.
8:40 PM ET |



Photos from this afternoon's TRL performance 
Photos from this afternoon's TRL performance:

8:04 PM ET |



Video of this afternoon's TRL performance 
Janet performed "Feedback" on this afternoon's episode of TRL:



[Special thanks to Chadd]
7:43 PM ET |



AT&T posts Discipline videos, hold contest to meet Janet 
AT&T have posted on their website the videos from the bonus DVD on the deluxe version of the Discipline album.

They are also hosting a contest where one lucky fan will win the chance to fly to Hollywood and attend an exclusive cocktail party hosted by Janet herself. Contestants must enter by March 16.
5:14 PM ET |



Janet's official website launches a re-design 
Janet's official website, www.janetjackson.com, today launched a new re-design.

2:29 PM ET |



Photos from this morning's GMA performance 
Photos from this morning's Good Morning America performance:

11:10 AM ET |



Recap of GMA performance, tour to start in September 
On Good Morning America this morning, Janet performed "Feedback," "That's The Way Love Goes," and "Rock With U."

"Rock With U" was not shown in its entirety but will be available online later today on the GMA website.

During the short interview, one of the hosts announced that Janet's upcoming tour will begin in September.

Video of the performances will be online shortly.

UPDATE: Video courtesty of TV Crunch:

"Feedback":





"That's The Way Love Goes":

9:49 AM ET |



Behind the scenes photos from the MTV shoot 
MTV.com has a photo album of new behind the scenes photos of Janet filming her recent MTV spoof commercials.
8:25 AM ET |



Video of Janet on last night's episode of 106 & Park 
Website World Star Hip-Hop has video of Janet on last night's episode of 106 & Park.

UPDATE: This video now has been removed.
8:02 AM ET |



Discipline in stores now 
Discipline, Janet's tenth studio album, is now available to purchase in stores in the United States.

The album can be ordered online in both its regular CD and deluxe CD+DVD versions.
7:52 AM ET |



Monday, February 25, 2008
MTV.com posts eight new videos 
Video of all eight of Janet's new MTV spots can now be streamed at MTV.com, including three that had not been seen yet.

The collection of Janet's 8 MTV spots are:

1. My Super Sweet 16
2. Rob & Big
3. Making the Band
4. The Real World
5. A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila
6. Being Completely Honest and Genuine
7. Super Sweet and Super Humble
8. Working with an Icon

The commercials will be airing on MTV throughout the entire week.
10:00 PM ET |



Janet to appear on CNN's Larry King Live this Thursday 
Janet will do a live interview on CNN's Larry King Live this Thursday at 9:00 PM EST.

Fans can e-mail questions for Janet on CNN's website and are also encouraged to send in video questions.

As always, all of Janet's upcoming television appearances are posted in the calendar on the Janet|Xone website.

[h/t to Cathy]
9:19 PM ET |



New interview with The Advocate 
A new interview with Janet is published in the March 11 issue of the gay and lesbian news magazine The Advocate.

In the interview, Janet talks about what she thinks would happen if one of her brothers came out as gay, why nobody on American Idol has ever sung one of her songs, and whether she is a top or a bottom.
8:28 PM ET |



Sunday, February 24, 2008
More videos of Janet's MTV commercials 
Website blip.tv has more videos of the MTV spoof commercials that will begin airing tomorrow:

- Making the Band
- A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila
- The Real World
- Rob & Big
- My Super Sweet 16

[h/t to elaw06 in the J|X forum]

Making the Band:



A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila:



The Real World:



Rob & Big:

10:27 PM ET |



Saturday, February 23, 2008
JD posts eye surgery video on YouTube 
Jermaine Dupri yesterday posted a new video on YouTube of himself getting eye surgery. In the video, Janet says that she left her rehearsals for "Good Morning America" so that she could visit him at the doctor's office.

2:31 PM ET |



Video of CTV interview with Janet 
CTV has posted a full, unedited fourteen-minute interview with Janet onto their website.

[h/t to Adonis]
12:13 PM ET |



Friday, February 22, 2008
Janet films new series of commercials for MTV 
Janet has filmed a group of commercials for MTV's 52 Bands/52 Weeks series, which will air on MTV in between segments throughout the upcoming week.

People.com has released video of one of the spots, in which Janet spoofs My Super Sweet 16, the MTV reality show that documents wealthy and spoiled teens celebrating their sixteenth birthdays. The segment was directed by Joel Schumacher.

Janet|Xone has learned that she has filmed a total of nine different spots, all of which spoof notorious moments in MTV history. It is not known at this point if MTV will release all nine. The segments will rotate, with a different one airing each hour throughout the upcoming week on MTV.

Janet was also named MTV's artist of the week starting February 25.

Other artists who have taken part in MTV's 52 Bands/52 Weeks spots have been Alicia Keyes, M.I.A., and Nelly Furtado.

5:16 PM ET |



Thursday, February 21, 2008
'Feedback' US vinyl single release date pushed back 
The release date for the "Feedback" vinyl LP single in the US has been postponed until February 26, the same day that Discipline hits stores, according to Circuit City's online store.
11:38 AM ET |



Married DVD sells two million in first week, debuts at No. 1 
The Why Did I Get Married? DVD sold two million units in its first week of sales, capturing the number one spot on the North American DVD charts, according to a Lionsgate press release.
11:02 AM ET |



Billboard update for week ending March 1, 2008 
The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending March 1, 2008.

"Luv":
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 62 to 45*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 62 to 45*

"Feedback":
Hot 100: 61 to 60
Pop 100: 45 to 47
Pop 100 Airplay: drops out
Hot Digital Tracks: 42 to 48
Hot Digital Songs: 48 to 41*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 53 to 73
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 53 to 71
Hot Dance/Club Play: 11 to 6*
Hot Dance Airplay: 23 to 11*
Rhythmic Top 40: 29 to 40
Hot Canadian Digital Singles: 18 to 15*
Canadian Hot 100: 25 to 18*
Hot Videoclip Tracks: 11 to 13

"Call On Me":
Hot Singles Sales: 23 to 18*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 3 to 4*

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10:06 AM ET |



Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Janet to appear on two covers of April issue of Vibe Magazine 
Janet will appear on two separate covers of the April issue of Vibe Magazine. Blog The Most Access has the photos.
10:34 PM ET |



Ne-Yo speaks with MTV News about Discipline 
Songwriter-producer Ne-Yo spoke with MTV News recently about his work on Discipline:

"It was great! She's really shy, like painfully shy if you don't know her. But once you get to know her she becomes this whole other person. So it was real cool." He also spoke about the work they did together. "The music came out great, I did three. I did 'Discipline,' which is the title track. I did one called 'Rock Wit U,' that Jermaine Dupri produced. And I did another called 'This Can't Be Good,' that was produced by my Compound Entertainment producers."
1:37 PM ET |



Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Video of Janet on tonight's episode of 'What Perez Sez' 


[h/t to ChangeMyVibe]
11:58 PM ET |



Win a chance to see Janet perform on 'Good Morning America' 
Island Def Jam will be giving away 20 tickets to see Janet perform live on "Good Morning America" at the Nokia Theater on the morning of February 26.

To win one of the tickets, fans need to simply send an e-mail to JanetJacksonDiscipline@yahoo.com with their full name, age, and why they think they should win a ticket.
10:51 PM ET |



Monday, February 18, 2008
Janet to appear on Perez Hilton's VH-1 show tomorrow 
Blogger Perez Hilton announced this morning on his blog that Janet will be one of the featured divas tomorrow night on his VH-1 special "What Perez Sez....About Divas."

According to the blogger, during the interview with Janet "there is a moment with boob grabbing that you won't wanna miss."

The episode airs Tuesday, February 19, at 10:00 PM ET on VH-1.

[h/t to Ariel]
2:11 PM ET |



Sunday, February 17, 2008
Official email updates on Times Square takeover event 
Janet's official website has sent out an email updating fans on the upcoming Times Square event on February 26, the day of the release of her new album 'Discipline'

JANET TAKES OVER TIMES SQUARE FOR A DAY OF DISCIPLINE

Tuesday February 26th

7AM: GOOD MORNING AMERICA - LIVE PERFORMANCE at the Nokia Theatre (44th Street - West of 7th Avenue)

Purchase a Discipline album at Virgin Megastore Times Square beginning at midnight on Monday, 2/25 and get a free pair of tickets to this performance

3PM: MTV TRL - "OUTDOOR" LIVE PERFORMACE 1515 Broadway

6PM: BEST BUY - IN STORE SIGNING 529 5th Avenue (between 43rd and 44th) Be one of the first to purchase Discipline and meet Janet!


The original invitation image can be seen below.

5:20 PM ET |



Janet to sign albums and perform in Los Angeles on February 28 
Details are emerging about the album signing and performance in Hollywood slated for Thursday, February 28 at the Virgin Megastore at Hollywood & Highland. The latest information comes via the Virgin Megastore Hollywood website:


Meet Janet Jackson!

Purchase your copy of Discipline at this location beginning 2/26 and receive a wristband that guarantees you a spot in line to have it signed. Janet will also be performing LIVE in the Hollywood & Highland Center courtyard earlier in the evening. *1 wristband per CD. 1 person per wristband.


While not officially confirmed, the courtyard performance is said to be a part of the taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live, which airs on ABC. No times or specific details have been announced as of yet.

[h/t to Robert]
5:06 PM ET |



Saturday, February 16, 2008
Preview the entire 'Discipline' album at Amazon.com 
Short clips of every single track off of Discipline can now be streamed at Amazon.com's digital music store.

[h/t to Alberto]
9:00 PM ET |



Audio of Janet's interview with NYC's Z100 
Audio of Janet's interview yesterday on New York City radio station Z100 can now be streamed at Z100's website.

In the interview, host Shelly Wade alludes to a possible album signing at the Best Buy in New York City, although nothing has been officially announced yet.

Janet also says that she is currently in the planning stages for her upcoming world tour, which will begin mid-to-late summer in the United States.
9:32 AM ET |



Video of Extra interviewing Janet at NAACP Awards 
Video of Extra interviewing Janet at the NAACP Image Awards can now be streamed on Extra's website.
9:31 AM ET |



Friday, February 15, 2008
JD posts video on YouTube of himself and Janet at NAACP Awards 
Jermaine Dupri has posted a video onto YouTube of himself with Janet at Wednesday night's NAACP Image Awards.

3:01 PM ET |



Video of Access Hollywood interviewing Janet at NAACP Awards 
Access Hollywood has video on their website of host Shaun Robinson interviewing Janet backstage after she won her award at last night's NAACP Image Awards.
7:56 AM ET |



Photos of Janet at NAACP Image Awards tonight 
After winning her award tonight at the NAACP Image Awards, Janet later presented Stevie Wonder with the special Hall of Fame Award.

12:19 AM ET |



Thursday, February 14, 2008
Janet wins NAACP Outstanding Supporting Actress Award 
Janet won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress at the NAACP Awards tonight for her role in "Why Did I Get Married?"
8:14 PM ET |



Janet to be a presenter at tonight's NAACP Image Awards 
Janet will be a presenter at tonight's NAACP Image awards, according to the TV schedule at RockOnTV.

She is also nominated at tonight's awards ceremoy in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in "Why Did I Get Married?" The film is nominated for a total of four awards. [PDF file of full nominee list]

The NAACP Image Awards air tonight on Fox at 8PM ET.
11:06 AM ET |



Billboard update for week ending February 23, 2008 
The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending February 23, 2008.

"Luv" makes its debut on the Billboard charts this week, hitting two of the R&B charts.

"Luv":
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: debuts at 62*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: debuts at 62*

"Feedback":
Hot 100: 56 to 61
Hot 100 Airplay: drops out
Pop 100: 45 to 45
Pop 100 Airplay: 41 to 47
Hot Digital Tracks: 44 to 42*
Hot Digital Songs: 50 to 48*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 43 to 53
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: 43 to 53
Hot Adult R&B Airplay: drops out
Hot Dance/Club Play: 26 to 11*
Hot Dance Airplay: debuts at 23*
Rhythmic Top 40: 26 to 29
Hot Canadian Digital Singles: 28 to 18*
Canadian Hot 100: 26 to 25*
Hot Videoclip Tracks: 9 to 11

"Call On Me":
Hot Singles Sales: re-enters at 23*
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: re-enters at 3*

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9:51 AM ET |



Video of Janet on 'Access Hollywood' talking about Thriller 
Access Hollywood now has video on their website of Janet talking about the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's Thriller album.
8:23 AM ET |



Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Full, uncut video of Janet's new interview with MTV News 
The full, uncut video of Janet's recent interview with MTV News, recorded on February 12 in West Hollywood, can now be streamed on MTV.com.
9:25 PM ET |



MTV News interviews Janet about new album 
The text of an interview that MTV News recently did with Janet about the release of her new album Discipline can now be read at MTV.com.
4:09 PM ET |



Janet answers questions for fans at Gay.com 
Janet's answers to several questions that fans have submitted to Gay.com have now been on the website.
3:13 PM ET |



Janet talks to E! about Amy Winehouse's Grammy win 
Janet was asked in a new interview with E! News to give her opinion about Natalie Cole's criticism of the Grammys for awarding Amy Winehouse with several trophies despite the singer's drug habit.

Janet responded:

I hear where Natalie is coming from, and I think she would understand it better than I could because she's been there. She's been addicted to drugs and had those issues. I could see her side of it, for sure, and it's kind of a catch-22 for myself, because it does feel like someone is being rewarded for a negative act.

And then I think about it, and I'm not saying it's right, but the music business has always been about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.
3:09 PM ET |



Audio of Janet's interview on the Ryan Seacrest morning show 
Audio of Janet's live interview this morning on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show can now be streamed on the KIIS FM website in four parts.

In the interview, Janet reveals for the first time that she was offered a role in the 1999 film The Matrix but had to turn it down because she was busy on tour at the time. She also reveals that she still has never met Madonna, and she joked that she still has not received her platinum award for her work on Michael Jackson's song, "P.Y.T."
12:47 PM ET |



Photos of Janet today at Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show 
A collection of 34 photographs of Janet taken this morning at the KIIS FM studios can now be viewed at the KIIS FM website.

Janet was at the studio today to record a live interview on Ryan Seacrest's morning show.

12:37 PM ET |



Tuesday, February 12, 2008
New interview with Janet in The Big Issue 
Janet has posted on her blog scans of a new interview that she did with UK magazine The Big Issue, which hit newsstands this week.
9:14 PM ET |



VH-1 interviews Janet about her history of ballads 
VH-1 has posted the text of an interview they recently completed with Janet onto their blog.

The content of the interview only deals with ballads from throughout Janet's discography and she gives rare insight into some of her past songs that she has never revealed before.
3:00 PM ET |



Janet to be a guest on MTV's TRL 
TVGuide.com is listing Janet as one of the artists who will appear on "TRL's" Spankin' New Ladies Week, which will happen during the week of February 25.

The schedule does not yet list which day of the week that Janet will be a guest on.
11:58 AM ET |



JD posts video of himself with Janet on YouTube 
Jermaine Dupri, who for the past couple of months has been making his own homemade videos and posting them on YouTube, uploaded a video today of himself with Janet recorded at last week's Discipline listening party in NYC. This is the first of his many videos that extensively features Janet.

11:13 AM ET |



Janet to perform on 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' February 29 
A new performance and interview by Janet will air on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Friday, February 29, according to the schedule at RockOnTV.

It is not known when the episode will film, however typically the show films most often the day before it airs. The show is syndicated and airs at different times and channels in every area.
9:40 AM ET |



Virgin Megastore in NYC to give away tix to Times Square concert 
The Virgin Megastore located in Times Square will be giving away free tickets to see Janet's upcoming 'Good Morning America' concert at the Nokia Theatre, according to the store's online website.

The tickets will be given to the first 250 people who purchase "Discipline" at midnight on the day that it goes on sale at the Times Square location only. There is a limit of 2 tickets per person. The Nokia Theatre performance takes place the following morning at 7:00 AM.
9:03 AM ET |



'Feedback' remixes released digitally to online stores today 
Five "Feedback" dance remixes were officially released in digital format to online stores in the U.S. today.

The five remixes being sold digitally are:

1. Moto Blanco Full Remix
2. Ralphi Rosario Dirty Club Remix
3. Ralphi Rosario Electroshok Club Remix
4. Wideboys Club Remix
5. Jody den Broeder Club Remix

The digital files can be purchased online at both Amazon.com and iTunes.
8:53 AM ET |



'Married' released on DVD today in the U.S. 
Janet's third feature film "Why Did I Get Married?" was officially released on DVD today in the U.S.

The film is being sold in two different formats: Widescreen and Full Screen.
8:48 AM ET |



New photos from the UK's Observer Magazine 
Janet has posted new photos from the UK's Observer Magazine onto her official blog.

The full article can be read at the Observer's website.