Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress. Janet is the youngest child of the Jackson music family. Breaking away from the shadow of her famous brother, Janet Jackson now ranks as the ninth most successful artist in the history of rock and roll according to Billboard in 2004, who also ranked Jackson as the second most successful female artist of all time. Jackson initially stepped into the limelight as a young actress appearing in television shows. Jackson is well-known for her detailed dance choreography and music videos. Jackson has sold an excess of 135 million records, with album sales reaching over 80 million albums and 55 million singles
Janet released her ninth album September 26, 2006. The album debut at Number 2 on the Billboard 200 charts selling 296,873 copies in its first week. Jermaine Dupri, one of the executive producers, said the new album would be titled 20 Years Old, a nod to the 20th anniversary of Control, and references to how old Janet "currently feels".[16] Janet officially changed the title of the album to 20 Y.O. after a fan's suggestion during the "Design Me" contest to design a cover for a limited release. 20 Y.O completes Janet's album commitment with Virgin Records.
On May 1, 2006, Janet revealed a remade song, Weekend, on her official website, along with a message stating that she had finished working on 20 Y.O. The next day, Janet left a new message saying that Weekend would not appear on 20 Y.O., and that the first single Call on Me, a duet with Nelly which became a #1 R&B hit, would be released on June 19, 2006. The single eventually premiered on Z100 radio on June 17, 2006. It was reported that a tour in support of the album is being planned.
Janet celebrated her 40th birthday on May 16, 2006, with a birthday bash at Shereen Arazms Shag in Los Angeles. Many of her former dancers attended. Janet was serenaded by singer Stevie Wonder. Janet Jackson Tickets.
Jackson on Us Weekly's best selling issueIn May 2006, Janet was quoted saying, "I love this album, and I hate to say, 'expect an album that you'll love'—which I just said, but I love this, so hopefully everyone else will enjoy it ... Janet Jackson Tickets and it's different, it's a little reminiscent, yet it's new and fresh." Jackson appeared on the cover of Us Weekly in June 2006 and it became the magazine's best selling issue ever, beating issues with Angelina Jolie and Jessica Simpson on the cover.
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