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Billboard update for week ending July 12, 2008

2008-07-03T10:38:00.002-04:00

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*

"Rock With U":
Hot Dance Club Play: 33 to 42

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JD posts video of himself with Janet in Paris at Gaultier show

2008-07-03T08:44:00.003-04:00

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

2008-07-02T14:30:00.005-04:00

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

2008-07-01T16:35:00.006-04:00

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.

Previously:
Location confirmed for Los Angeles reality show open call [JX]
Casting call information for Janet's upcoming reality show [JX]
Variety: Janet developing music competition show for MTV [JX]

Janet attends Christian Lacroix fashion show in Paris

2008-07-01T15:17:00.002-04:00

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

2008-07-01T10:20:00.003-04:00

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

2008-07-01T07:29:00.003-04:00

Jermaine Dupri has posted a new video on YouTube of himself and Janet at yesterday's Dior fashion show in Paris.

Janet attends Dior fashion show in Paris, talks lingerie

2008-06-30T14:40:00.012-04:00

Janet attended the Dior '09 Spring Summer Haute Couture fashion show this afternoon in Paris, which was apart of Paris Fashion Week.

At the show, she told the Associated Press that she has been busy preparing for the launch of her own line of lingerie later this year.

"They're classic," she said about the line. "There are some things that have a vintage feel to them."

In the photos, Janet is seen sitting at the show with Chelsea and Liv Tyler, and also posing with fashion designer John Galliano.

Previously:
WWD: Janet to launch lingerie line [JX]

Video of Janet being interviewed at GLAAD Awards

2008-06-28T19:15:00.001-04:00

America's Next Top Model's Jay Manuel interviewed Janet on the red carpet of the GLAAD Media Awards, which took place back in April. The ceremony aired last night on Bravo.

Billboard update for week ending July 5, 2008

2008-06-26T14:53:00.000-04:00

The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending July 5, 2008.

Discipline:
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 53 to 51*

"Can't B Good":
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: drops out
Hot Adult R&B Airplay: drops out

"Rock With U":
Hot Dance Club Play: 28 to 33
Hot Dance Airplay: drops out

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

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Video of Janet accepting 2008 Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Award

2008-06-25T07:54:00.003-04:00

On Saturday, June 14, the Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Foundation presented the 2008 Lisa Lopes Humanitarian Award to Janet during the 13th Annual Hot 107.9 FM Birthday Bash at Phillips Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

Each year, the foundation honors an artist that has excelled in music and through ongoing community and humanitarian efforts. Past award recipients have been Usher, TI, Ludacris, David Banner and Mase.

Although she could not be on-hand to receive the award, she accepted it via video, which played during the award presentation:

Location confirmed for Los Angeles reality show open call

2008-06-24T15:01:00.005-04:00

The open call for Janet's new reality show in Los Angeles will take place at the International Dance Academy Hollywood. The date for the Los Angeles open calls had previously been announced, however the location was to be determined.

Doron Ofir Casting will be conducting the auditions and the casting for this project.

As was previously reported, the itinerary for the show's open calls is:

CHICAGO-
July 1st: Open Call, Registration 9am-3pm
July 2nd: Callbacks

Joel Hall Dancers & Center
1511 W Berwyn Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

NEW YORK-
July 5th: Open Call, Registration 9am-3pm
July 6th: Callbacks

The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
* Enter on 53rd Street between 7th and 6th avenue.

ATLANTA-
July 9th: Open Call, Registration 9am-3pm
July 10th: Callbacks

Dance 411 Studio
749 Moreland Avenue Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30316

LOS ANGELES-
July 15th: Open Call, Registration 9am-3pm
July 16th: Call Back

International Dance Academy Hollywood
6755 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor
Hollywood, CA 90028

Previously:
Casting call information for Janet's upcoming reality show [JX]
Variety: Janet developing music competition show for MTV [JX]

WWD: Janet to launch lingerie line

2008-06-24T12:12:00.003-04:00

Fashion news website Women's Wear Daily is reporting that Janet will be launching her own lingerie line before the end of the year.

"I'm working on it," the website quotes her as saying at the Versace menswear show in Milan on Saturday.

There has been no other word about a possible lingerie line.

[h/t to lovesjj]

Janet calls into LA's KIIS FM this morning

2008-06-23T13:32:00.005-04:00

Janet phoned into Ryan Seacrest's 102.7 KIIS FM morning show in Los Angeles this morning to promote her upcoming tour.

During the interview, she revealed the following new things:

- She is considering performing songs from the Janet Jackson and Dream Street albums on the Rock Witchu Tour.

- As of right now, the setlist for the Rock Witchu Tour is 45 songs and she is working on cutting it down.

- Her upcoming MTV reality show will be titled Triple Threat and they are looking for contestants who can dance, sing and act. The winner of the show will get a deal in film, television and music.

- She was also surprised to learn that Jermaine Dupri told People Magazine in an interview over the weekend that they are ready to have a baby.

The full audio of the interview can be streamed online at KIIS FM's website.

Dupri: Janet and I are ready for a baby

2008-06-23T13:22:00.005-04:00

Jermaine Dupri told People in an interview on Sunday that he and Janet are ready for a baby:

Jermaine Dupri: Janet And I Are Ready for Baby

By Shayna Rose Arnold
Originally posted Monday June 23, 2008 11:15 AM EDT

Janet Jackson might feel "allergic to marriage," but the pop star is ready to have a baby, says longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri.

"Yeah, soon," Dupri told PEOPLE Sunday at a dinner party hosted by New Era and Belvedere Vodka at West Hollywood's STK restaurant. "Right after the tour." (Jackson, 42, recently announced she'll be on the road this fall.)

The producer - who has a daughter, Shaniah, from a previous relationship - is so excited to start a family with Jackson, he doesn't even care if it's a boy or a girl.

"It really doesn't matter," he explained at the even honoring rapper Nelly. "Janet would be a great mom. She was around so many brothers and sisters all her life, so she's got to know what that is [like]. And her mom is a great mother."

According to Dupri, Jackson is also a great companion. "The greatest thing in life is just to have a friend," he said. "When I have problems in life, I share them with her. When she has a problem, she comes to me."

Photos of Janet at L'Uomo Vogue Party yesterday

2008-06-23T10:05:00.004-04:00

Janet attended the L'Uomo Vogue 40th Anniversary Celebration in Milan, Italy on Sunday. She has been in Milan for the past few days attending various Milan Fashion Week events.

In the last photo, Janet is seen posing with Donatella Versace and Allegra Versace Beck.

JD posts more video of himself and Janet in Milan

2008-06-22T07:33:00.003-04:00

Jermaine Dupri late last night posted more video onto YouTube of himself and Janet in Milan at yesterday's Versace Menswear fashion show.

Photo of Janet today at Versace Menswear show

2008-06-21T17:57:00.005-04:00

Janet and Jermaine Dupri today attended the Versace Menswear Spring/Summer 2009 show, which is part of Milan Fashion Week.

[h/t to sista]

JD posts video of himself with Janet traveling in Milan

2008-06-21T08:20:00.003-04:00

Yesterday evening, Jermaine Dupri posted a new video on YouTube of himself with Janet traveling to Milan, Italy. In the video, Janet can be seen holding the video camera.

Casting call information for Janet's upcoming reality show

2008-06-20T08:00:00.006-04:00

The casting call information to become "Janet Jackson's prodigy" on her upcoming reality show has been posted on ProdigyCasting.com.

In addition to mail in a videotape submission, applicants can also appear at one of four open calls that will be held around the country in July:

1. Chicago, IL -- July 1st @ Joel Hall Dancers & Center, 1511 W Berwyn Ave.
2. New York, NY -- July 5th @ The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd St.
3. Atlanta, GA -- July 9th @ Dance 411 Studio, 749 Moreland Ave. Southeast
4. Los Angeles, CA -- July 15th, Location TBD

Some more details:

Attention dancers and singers. The unprecedented opportunity has risen for raw prodigy talent who embody the true definition of an undiscovered star.

One of the world's most beloved icons is offering the chance of a lifetime to one rising talent to become her protege launching the next legendary career in singing and dancing.

Her name is Janet Jackson!

She's taking one winner from the streets to the stage.

Janet Jackson and famed choreographer, Gil Duldulao, in association 25/7 productions and Wright Crear Management will be kicking off the search for talented performers with raw talent.

The competition reality series is open to Males and Females at least 16 years old, who appear to be between 16 and 22 and who exhibit superior talent in combined singing and dancing. Those who are eligible are encouraged to apply and attend the nearest open call, taking place in Chicago, New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

You might be the best on your block, but can you represent on the world's stage?

Can you become Janet Jackson's prodigy?

HOW TO APPLY!
There are 2 ways to apply:
1. Attend an OPEN CALL in a city near you! Fill out the short contact form below to join our email list, and you will receive the most up-to-date information regarding open call cities, venues, dates and other important updates.
2. If you absolutely cannot make it to the nearest open call, you may submit a VIDEO TAPE SUBMISSION. Just click on the VIDEO TAPE SUBMISSION button below and an instructional letter will pop up, giving you all the "how-to's."

More information about casting can be obtained at ProdigyCasting.com.

Previously:
Variety: Janet developing music competition show for MTV [JX]

JD posts video of himself with Janet at yesterday's Cartier event

2008-06-19T10:36:00.002-04:00

This morning, Jermaine Dupri posted a new video on YouTube of himself with Janet at yesterday evening's Cartier Loveday event:

Photos of Janet at Cartier Loveday event last night

2008-06-19T07:04:00.007-04:00

Janet attended the third annual 2008 Cartier Loveday celebration in Beverly Hills last night.

In the last two photos, Janet is seen posing with CEO and President of Cartier North America Frederic de Narp and Jermaine Dupri.

Previously:
Cartier teams with Janet for charity bracelet [JX]

Billboard update for week ending June 28, 2008

2008-06-19T06:43:00.002-04:00

The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending June 28, 2008.

Discipline:
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 46 to 53

"Can't B Good":
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: debuts at 79*
Hot Adult R&B Airplay: re-enters at 39*

"Rock With U":
Hot Dance Club Play: 23 to 28
Hot Dance Airplay: 14 to 18

"Call On Me":
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: re-enters at 9*

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Variety: Janet developing music competition show for MTV

2008-06-19T01:10:00.005-04:00

Janet is currently developing a new music competition program with MTV's 25/7 producers, according to Variety Magazine:

Janet Jackson keeps it real for MTV
Singer developing music competition with 25/7

By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER
Wed., Jun. 18, 2008, 9:00pm PT

Janet Jackson is getting into the reality TV business, developing a music competition with 25/7 Prods. for MTV.

Untitled project, which has already started casting, will feature Jackson as she mentors a group of aspiring singers and dancers. Project will be shot in the coming months as Jackson prepares for her world tour, which launches on Sept. 10.

"It's really about finding who's the next Janet Jackson or Justin Timberlake or Usher," said exec producer Dave Broome. "And we'll find it from a pool of people who you wouldn't typically find it from. We'll go to YMCAs, church groups, local community centers and try to cast the show."

Show will also take place in various street locales, rather than on a studio soundstage. Producers are still ironing out the prize - but it could potentially relate to Jackson's tour.

Deal also reps the latest chapter in the recent turbulent relationship between the channel and Jackson. MTV produced the infamous Super Bowl halftime show that featured Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction." After that, fans accused MTV of blackballing the singer from the channel.

But Jackson has been seen more often on MTV lately, having appeared on TRL to promote her latest CD in February. She also starred in a series of shorts spoofing MTV series like "The Real World" as part of MTV's "52 Artists/52 Weeks Total MTV Takeover."

Broome's credits include "The Biggest Loser," "The Radio Music Awards" and NBC's Tsunami benefit.

Gil Duldulao and Jackson are behind the show's concept; Jackson, Duldulao, Broome, Kenneth Crear and Johnny Wright are all exec prodcers.

Source: Michael Schneider. "Janet Jackson keeps it real for MTV." Variety. 18 June, 2008.

Bravo to air GLAAD awards on June 27

2008-06-16T15:19:00.002-04:00

Bravo will air the 2008 GLAAD Media Awards on Friday, June 27 at 8 PM ET/PT, according to the schedule on TVGuide.com.

Janet was presented with the Vanguard Award by Ellen DeGeneres at the ceremony, which took place in April.

Previously:
Audio of Janet's acceptance speech at GLAAD Media Awards [JX]
Photos of Janet last night at GLAAD Media Awards [JX]
Ellen DeGeneres to present Janet with GLAAD Award [JX]
Bravo to broadcast GLAAD Media Awards [JX]
New information about Janet's GLAAD honor [JX]
Janet to be named special honoree at GLAAD Media Awards [JX]