Janet Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and pop icon. She is ranked by Billboard magazine as the ninth most successful act in rock and roll history, and the second most successful female artist in pop music history. According to The Island Def Jam Music Group, Jackson has sold over 140 million records worldwide.^[1] Guinness World Records lists her as the world's most searched-for person in Internet history.^[2] Her recent film Why Did I Get Married? became her third consecutive film to open at number one at the box office,^[3] following Poetic Justice (1993) and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000).

Since 1986, Jackson has scored ten number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and sixteen number-one singles on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. She is also the second musician with the largest amount of number ones on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play, with seventeen dance chart-toppers in total. In addition to her commercial accomplishments, Jackson has won five Grammy Awards, received a nomination at the 66th Academy Awards, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1990, and was honored with the first "mtvICON" tribute from MTV in 2001.^[4] Recently, she placed seventh on Forbes Top 10 Richest Women in Entertainment list. She has also had eighteen top ten singles in Europe and 21 number one singles in Japan ^[5].

Janet Jackson's baby plan

Tuesday, 24 June 2008

Janet Jackson will start trying for a baby after her tour.

The 'Together Again' singer and record producer Jermaine Dupri - who have been dating since 2002 - are eager to start a family once Janet's run of shows finishes later this year.

When asked if the couple want to have children, Jermaine replied: "Yeah, soon. Right after the tour."

Jermaine - who has a daughter, Shaniah, from a previous relationship - believes Janet, 42, will make a fantastic mother and he can't wait to start trying for a family.

He added to People magazine: "It really doesn't matter if we have a boy or a girl. 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."

Jermaine also revealed Janet is a good listener and offers him her full support whenever he needs it.

He explained: "The greatest thing in life is just to have a friend. When I have problems in life, I share them with her. When she has a problem, she comes to me."

It has been claimed the couple are planning to secretly marry in an intimate ceremony in France early next year.

A source said: "They want a very simple wedding in Paris with the Eiffel Tower as the backdrop. The wedding won't be extravagant, but they do want their families and friends to be there."

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LIVING DOLL: Janet Jackson will mentor a group of aspiring singers and dancers in a new MTV reality show, which will be filmed before she starts her world tour later this year.

Janet Jackson is set to star in a new MTV reality show.

The ‘Together Again' singer will mentor a group of aspiring singers and dancers in the as-yet-untitled project, which will be filmed before Janet starts her world tour later this year.

A producer for the show said: "It's really about finding who's the next Janet Jackson or Justin Timberlake or Usher. 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 centres and try to cast the show."

It has also been reported the winner of the show may be given the chance to appear in Janet's world tour, which starts in Vancouver, Canada, on September 10.

Janet recently revealed she would love her brothers to reform the Jackson 5, but is unsure whether she would join them on their rumoured Las Vegas residency.

She said: "This is the first I've heard that. I would love for my brothers to get together."

Janet's brother Jermaine has previously spoken of his wish to reform the band, saying: "It could be sometime in 2008. Michael will be involved. We feel we have to do it one more time. We owe that to the fans and to the public."

Jackson To Design Lingerie

R&B superstar Janet Jackson is turning her attention to fashion design -- she's to launch her own line of lingerie.

The "Nasty" hitmaker, who is known for her provocative dress sense, made the announcement at the Versace menswear show on Saturday during Milan Fashion Week in Italy.

And while she remained coy about specific details, she did tell reporters: "I'm working on it."

The underwear line is due to hit stores later this year.

'I Want You Back': Janet Jackson hints at 'Jackson 5' reunionJanet Jackson Discipline album cover picture NEW YORK (AFP) — The Jackson 5, one of the most successful US groups of all time, could be getting back together, according to Janet Jackson, who urged her older brother Michael to get back on stage for a reunion. Rumors that the Jackson brothers could be planning a comeback have been circulating for years, but Janet Jackson told AFP in a recent interview she hoped the time was finally approaching. "I hope so. I really hope so because I'll be the first in line to buy a ticket," she said. "I do know that my brothers want to and I know it's been kind of tough for Mike. He's kind of on the fence, from what I know about it." The Jackson 5, who last performed as The Jacksons with six members, were rumored to be planning a reunion just before Michael Jackson went on trial for child abuse in 2005. "Maybe he just wants to continue to be a solo artist and if that's what he wants then you have to respect his wishes," Janet said. "But what an impact it would have on the world and he has to see that because everyone else does. "I think he'd have to be blind not to see that," she added. The Jackson 5, featuring an 11-year-old Michael Jackson and brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon, were scooped up by Motown records in 1968 and soon found fame with hits such as "I Want You Back" and "ABC