Drummer Lil John Roberts to go on Rock Witchu Tour Lil John Roberts, fiance of R&B star Jill Scott, has been confirmed as being the drummer for Janet's Rock Witchu Tour.
"Yes, I am engaged," she coos again, referring to her intended, Lil John Roberts (with her, above). "And there's a wedding to be planned. Life is really good for me now, and we are enjoying each other."
"No there isn't a date set yet. We can't. He's out rehearsing for the tour with Janet [Jackson]...But I'd do it tomorrow if I could. And I know he would, But you know, we want a wedding. I never had one. He's never had one. And we want to be around family and friends and really do it - because this is it!"
Billboard update for week ending August 9, 2008 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending August 9, 2008.
Billboard update for week ending August 2, 2008 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending August 2, 2008.
Discipline: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 62 to 82
"Can't B Good": Hot Adult R&B Airplay: re-enters at 33*
Janet eligible to be nominated for Best Female Video at VMAs Voting has begun to select the nominees for this year's MTV Video Music Awards, and Janet is eligible to be nominated in the category of Best Female Video for "Feedback" and "Rock With U."
Fans can vote for who they want to be nominated by voting now at MTV.com until Wednesday, July 23. The nominees will be announced on Friday, July 25.
There are a total of 130 videos eligible to be nominated for Best Female Video.
Video of last night's ABDC performances now online Video of the six performances from last night's Janet tribute episode of America's Best Dance Crew, can now be streamed online at MTV.com.
Billboard update for week ending July 26, 2008 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending July 26, 2008.
Sneak peak at ABDC rehearsals for Janet tribute episode A sneak peak at the rehearsals for this week's episode of MTV's America's Best Dance Crewcan now be streamed at MTV.com.
As was previously reported, during the episode all of the crews will dance together to "Rhythm Nation." Each of the six crews will also dance separately to one of six songs by Janet: "Control," "Black Cat," "I Get Lonely," "All Nite (Don't Stop)," "Nasty," and "If."
The episode airs Thursday, July 17 at 10 PM ET/PT.
Pre-sale for Connecticut show postponed to tomorrow The pre-sale for tickets through Janet's fan club for the October 11 show in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Arena has been postponed until tomorrow, July 17, at noon.
The pre-sale for the show had originally been scheduled to begin today, however it appears that technical difficulties may have been the reason for the delay.
Reality show exec says Janet will be involved in every taping An executive behind Janet's upcoming MTV reality show told Atlanta-based blog Crib Notes that Janet will be in every taping of the show.
"Janet will be in every taping," said Doron Ofir, executive casting director. "This is not like Randy Jackson's dance crew."
Ofir was referring to another MTV reality competition show Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew, which is produced by Randy Jackson however he does not appear on the show.
More details on how last week's open calls in Atlanta went can be read on the Crib Notes website.
The final open call for Janet's reality show took place today in Los Angeles.
Pre-sale tickets for Connecticut show begin tomorrow Janet's official tour fan club will begin selling pre-sale tickets for the October 11 show in Uncasville, Connecticut beginning tomorrow, July 16, at 12PM ET, according to the fan club website.
As was previously reported, tickets for this show will go on sale to the general public on Saturday.
New concert added in Connecticut, tickets on sale Saturday As of this morning, the Ticketmaster website is now listing a long rumored show for the "Rock Witchu Tour" at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on Saturday, October 11.
Tickets for the show go on sale to the general public on Saturday, July 19. Janet's official tour club has not yet announced anything about a member pre-sale for this show.
MTV's America's Best Dance Crew devotes episode to Janet Next week's episode of the popular MTV dance show America's Best Dance Crew will be devoted to Janet.
The Los Angeles Times entertainment blog is reporting that during the episode, the remaining six crews will dance to "Control," "Nasty," "If," "All Nite (Don't Stop)," "I Get Lonely," and "Black Cat."
For the show's finale, all of the crews will perform together to "Rhythm Nation." At this time it is not believed that Janet herself will make an appearance during this tribute episode.
The episode will premiere on Thursday, July 17 at 10 PM ET/PT. (Note: The LA Times website is listing an incorrect date.)
Mel B admits there's no truth to duet with Janet Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown is now admitting that there's no truth to her previous statements that she is working on new tracks with Janet.
"There's no truth in that," she is now quoted as saying about the subject, according to WENN.
In an interview last month with GMTV, Mel B claimed that Janet had worked with her on a track for her upcoming album and that she'd be going on tour with Janet in September. Following that interview, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton reported that she was lying.
Billboard update for week ending July 19, 2008 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending July 19, 2008.
Billboard update for week ending July 12, 2008 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending July 12, 2008.
Discipline: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 51 to 69
"Can't B Good": Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: re-enters at 95*
JD posts video of himself with Janet in Paris at Gaultier show Jermaine Dupri last night posted a new video on YouTube of himself and Janet in Paris at yesterday's John Paul Gaultier fashion show:
Photos of Janet today at Gaultier fashion show in Paris Janet and Jermaine Dupri this afternoon attended the Jean Paul Gaultier '09 Fall/Winter Haute Couture fashion show during Paris Fashion Week.
ABC 7 report on Chicago auditions ABC 7 in Chicago has a short video and article on their website about today's auditions in Chicago for Janet's upcoming MTV reality show Triple Threat.
Today's open call was the first of four auditions taking place around the country. The next three are in New York (July 5), Atlanta (July 9) and Los Angeles (July 15).
Janet was not at today's audition because she is currently in Paris attending shows for Paris Fashion Week.
Janet Jackson reality series holds auditions Tuesday, July 01, 2008 | 3:24 PM
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago native might be Janet Jackson's new protege.
About 100 people between the ages of 16 and 22 showed up Tuesday to audition for a reality show offering the winner a chance to work with the music icon.
Jackson and MTV Networks are teaming up on a new reality series in which Jackson will mentor aspiring singers, dancers and actors. Casting directors visited the Joel Hall Dance Center on the North Side to asses the local talent.
"We are looking for raw, great talent in the world of singing, dancing and eventually acting. We are looking for someone who has heart and really wants it, not necessarily someone who has had all the training," said one of the casting directors.
The winner of the show will win a management and recording contract.
"Chicagoans are really holding their own and representing Chi-Town to its fullest," the casting director said.
Janet attends Christian Lacroix fashion show in Paris Janet and Jermaine Dupri today attended the Christian Lacroix 09 Spring/Summer fashion show, which was part of Paris Fashion Week.
Video of Janet talking about Galliano at the Dior show Video of Janet talking about fashion designer John Galliano yesterday while at the Dior show in Paris can now be streamed on the ITN News website.
"We met years ago, maybe 15 plus years ago," she says in the video. "We met here in Paris. I've been a fan for a very long time."
JD posts video of himself with Janet in Paris yesterday Jermaine Dupri has posted a new video on YouTube of himself and Janet at yesterday's Dior fashion show in Paris.
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 [TBA] Oct 13: Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort & Casino [TBA]
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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