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Friday November 30 2001, 16:45 New Miss-Janet Site almost here! Tomorrow we will be unveiling our brand new website, so if you experience any difficulty accessing the site while we are making the switch, come back a bit later & try again! We hope you will like it! It's "All For you!" Friday November 30 2001, 15:19 Velvet Rope Tour Video Now Certified Platinum! Amanda K. writes: "Billboard.com shows that The Velvet Rope Live Tour Video has been certified gold, and now platinum! Over 100,000 units sold!" Thursday November 29 2001, 21:38 US fans can Win the "All For You" Limited Edition CD/DVD at Essence.com! Good news! For US fans who have not yet gotten your hands on the new "All For You" Limited Edition, ESSENCE.com & Virgin Records is giving away 50 of them! Click Here! and answer a few (easy) Janet trivia questions for a chance to win yours! Thursday November 29 2001, 17:59 "Son Of A Gun" climbs the charts in Japan! Kirari writes: "Son Of A Gun jumps from No.47 to No.22 on the Tokio Hot 100 in Japan in just it's 3rd week on the charts! If "Son Of A Gun" hits No.1 it will become Janet's 21st No.1 single in Japan, following "Someone To Call My Lover," which was No.1 for 5 weeks, and "All For You," which was No.1 for 9 weeks." Thursday November 29 2001, 09:12 "All for you" climbs Billboard charts...again! Steven writes: "With the release of the Limited Edition CD/DVD and Re-release of "All for You," The album jumps from 113 to 80 this week! Son of a Gun also jumps from 55 to 33 this week. Go Janet!" Thursday November 29 2001, 09:05 Only 3 days left to help Janet win a MY VH1 Award Janet is in a close race with 2 categories for the My VH1 Awards. If you haven't voted, click and vote for Janet! My Favorite Female Artist Hottest Live Show Wednesday November 28 2001, 15:47 New Miss Janet site & Billboard Awards Tickets for you! This past year we have been working hard on a new website for you. We will be launching the new site on the 1st of December. On that day we will also be having a great contest to win tickets for the Billboard awards. Want to take part in that ? Make sure you check out our new site December 1st to enter!. Wednesday November 28 2001, 10:15 Son of a Gun comes to mainstream radio! Hitmakers reports that Son of a Gun is still up in the top 10 this week on the "Most Added to Mainstream Radio" list. Janet previously held the top spot last week! Tell your local DJ's you want to hear "Son of a Gun!" Visit the Miss-Janet request page! Wednesday November 28 2001, 09:49 Janet Nominated for 4 Billboard Awards! Kelvin, Richard,Amanda & Rob report: "In addition to her special Lifetime Achievement Award, Janet has been nominated for four Billboard Music Awards, in the following categories: Hot 100 Single ("All For You) Female Artist Hot 100 Singles Artist Female Hot 100 Singles Artist." You can get the full story and nominees list at Billboard.com. Tune in on Tues., Dec. 4 @8pm on Fox to find out if Janet wins! Monday November 26 2001, 20:56 New Australian Janet Interview Richard Weglarz writes: "Janet had a very recent interview printed on a Australian Daily Telegraph, Where she explains why she included those sexy interludes, that she always has to ask men out, she also tells why she cancelled her European leg and possible Australian Shows!" Read the the full story at the Daily Telegraph Site. Sunday November 25 2001, 10:42 "Son of a Gun" Single Release Dates Kenneth writes: "According to CDNOW the "Son of a Gun" 5-track maxi single will be released in the US on December 4th. There is no tracklisting available yet. Dwight writes: "The 3-track single will be released Nov.27,2001. at all Virgin Records Music MegaStores." Keep Requesting "Son of a Gun" Make sure you check out Miss-Janet's Request page for radio station numbers and links for voting!" Thursday November 22 2001, 19:37 Catch "Becoming: Janet" on MTV Holland Ruud writes: "MTV Holland is airing the "Becoming: Janet" Special, here are the airdates. Sat. November 24th: 12.30 Becoming Janet Jackson Re-Run: Sun. November 25th: 13.30 Becoming Janet Jackson Wednesday November 21 2001, 23:01 Preview the HBO All For You Concert Promo Richard Weglarz writes: "You can preview the commercial for the All For You Concert in the "news" section of www.pop-fantasy.com (By Nik)" Wednesday November 21 2001, 18:02 EW's Entertainer of the Year Dan Bastian writes: " Cast Your Vote for Janet Here! and make Janet EW's Number 1 Entertainer of 2001! " Wednesday November 21 2001, 14:48 VOTE for Janet for Internet AMA Jeffrey Gee writes: " Janet is up for Internet Artist of the Year Award. Click Here to Vote!"  Wednesday November 21 2001, 03:45 All For You CD/DVD The ALL FOR YOU limited box set CD/DVD has been released in the US, Canada and Japan. European fans will have to wait a little longer. The European version will tentatively be released in March 2002. US Fans have also told us that the CD/DVD does not come with a 24 page booklet of concert photos as previously stated in the television commercial and other official sources. This version of the album is also edited for all "explicit lyrics." Wednesday November 21 2001, 03:45 Virgin Records Will No Longer Print The "Normal Version" of All For You Richard Weglarz writes: "Courtesy of Virgin Records, Inc. Virgin Records will no longer print the "Normal Version" of All For You released on April 24, 2001 The Album will be re-released with the cover of the Limited Edition of the album, and will exclude "Son Of A Gun (Original version)" and include the P.Diddy remix to it. The Re-Released album will be the same as the one included on the CD/DVD edition but will not include the DVD. Virgin Records will start this new policy on November 20th when the CD/DVD edtion is released. " Wednesday November 21 2001, 03:45 More dates after Hawaii ? We have been asked by many of you if Janet is planning to still tour Australia or Europe after the Hawaii concert in February. It looks like Hawaii will be Janet's last concert of the All For You tour. There are no plans for any other tour dates after Hawaii. At this moment we are still awaiting any news regarding tickets for Japan and Hawaii. Wednesday November 21 2001, 03:43 magazine news Ester writes: "Some magazine news, Janet is featured in the following US magazines, (November) - Blactress Magazine, (November) - Jane Magazine (December)/ Jan. 01 - Teen People Magazine The German and the Dutch versions (december) of Maxim magazine feature Janet as well. " Friday November 16 2001, 18:41 TMF Tour Footage TMF (dutch music channel) had a TMF Extra special yesterday (friday) dedicated on Janet's tour were they showed footage of each song and an interview with Janet. There's no information yet on when and if this will be rebroadcasted. Friday November 16 2001, 16:03 Aloha Janet! 2 New Concert Dates for Hawaii, just in! February 16, 2002 - Aloha Stadium February 17, 2002 - Aloha Stadium No word yet when these dates will be on sale... Friday November 16 2001, 15:44 Miss-Janet 'preferred seating' Update Many of you have asked if the fanclub will have any special ticket opportunities for members for the upcoming concerts in Japan and Hawaii. The fanclub is still awaiting information regarding preferred seating for Miss-Janet members. We hope to have the answer from management soon, and we'll keep you posted right here on the site! Friday November 16 2001, 15:39 Janet gets Japan jumpin' in 2002! Janet is scheduled to take the "All For You" Tour to Japan in January. Finally, here are the official dates! January 12, 2002 - Osaka (on sale now!) January 13, 2002 - Osaka (on sale now!) January 17, 2002 - Tokyo (sold out) January 18, 2002 - Tokyo (on sale December 2nd!) Thursday November 15 2001, 23:00 Janet Heads to Hawaii for HBO Live Special Billboard.com reports: "Janet Jackson will be seen in a live HBO concert special on Feb. 17 from Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. It's the chart-topping artist's second special for the cable network, following 1998's "Janet: The Velvet Rope." The show, dubbed "All for You: Live in Concert from Hawaii" is not expected to be a part of a full-scale tour, according to a spokesperson; Jackson recently canceled a fall European tour citing safety concerns in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks." Read the whole story here!  Thursday November 15 2001, 22:53 SOAG debuts on Billboard's Pop Chart! Damon writes: "Janet's latest single "Son of a Gun" debuted at #76 on the Billboard Pop charts. " "Son of a Gun" was also the "#1 Most Added to Urban Radio" for the week of November 5th, 2001! Visit the Miss-Janet Requests page for the phone numbers & email addresses to your local radio stations, Keep requesting it to make it #1 ! Thursday November 15 2001, 09:51 Janet on new magazine cover Rob, Jeffrey, & Martin write: "Janet is on the cover of the new edition of "Black Celebrity Style Hair & Braids" magazine. This issue offers a six page article (including pics). However, the last page is shared with a little article on her bro Michael. Get it and add it 2 your collection! P.S. Don't forget 2 keep on requesting SOAG. " Tuesday November 13 2001, 17:35 Janet & Michael Chart Stats Kelvin writes: "Check out this article from MTV.com it has some great stats on the Janet's previous album sales. " Tuesday November 13 2001, 17:29 Janet Nominated for Two AMAs! Kelvin & Damon write: " Janet has been nominated for two American Music Awards: Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite R&B; Album. She faces Alicia Keys and J-Lo in the Pop Female Category and Alicia Keys and Aaliyah in the R&B; Album category. Congratulations Janet! Good Luck! " Monday November 12 2001, 14:53 MTV Airs "Making the Video" and "Becoming" in UK tonight! David writes: "MTV's 'Making the video' for Son of a Gun will air in the UK tonight on MTV BASE at 9:30pm. This follows the episode of MTV's 'BECOMING' featuring Janet's All For You at 9pm " Sunday November 11 2001, 12:28 Miss-Janet's Upcoming Tour Database The fan club has a few changes coming your way that we think you'll really like! As just one of many things in store for you, we'd like to put together the most comprehensive "All For Your" Tour database, A collection of concert memories available to all on-line...But we need YOUR help! We are currently looking for fan concert photos, and the concert reviews that appeared in your local papers! So if you have any of these things digitally and if you'd like to help, please send them to tourstory@miss-janet.com, with the subject line "Tour Database" and your city, please include your full name so that you may recieve proper credit for your contribution! Saturday November 10 2001, 09:46 Janet on "Arsenio Jams" Angelle writes: "A classic Janet moment will be featured on "The Best of Arsenio Hall", airing Tuesday 11/13 at 7:30pm ET on VH1." Saturday November 10 2001, 09:41 Velvet Rope Home Video gets Certified! Rob writes: "Billboard.com has posted the latest RIAA Long Form Video certifications. Janet's "The Velvet Rope Tour Live In Concert" was simultaneously certified Gold and Platinum!!! The certification date was on October 24, 2001." Friday November 09 2001, 16:05 Best of Steve Harvey: Funny Janet interview Trin writes: Listen to the conversation here! (click on "Janet Jackson") "Janet talks to comedian Steve Harvey in this funny and rare interview. " Friday November 09 2001, 15:59 Son of A Gun to be released on DVD-Single Martijn. writes: "Janet's first ever DVD-Single will be released on the 3rd of December in the UK. It is available to order through www.blackstar.co.uk (Search for Janet)." Friday November 09 2001, 09:57 Request "Son of a Gun" on the Radio! Kelvin writes: "R&B; Stations have begun to give SOAG heavy play and it's on the R&B; charts but it has yet to debut on the Hot 100." Visit the Miss-Janet Request page and let your local DJs know you want to hear "Son of a Gun!" Friday November 09 2001, 09:56 Janet on new NOW 8 Compilation!! Syree & Ryan write: "Janet's summer smash and Hot 100 Hit "Someone To Call My Lover" will be included in the new NOW 8 Compilation including the leading artists of the music industry! The release date is on Tuesday, November 20, 2001. For more information, check www.nowthatsmusic.com " Thursday November 08 2001, 18:04 "Son of a Gun" needs your TRL votes! Peter writes: "Janet's "Son of a gun" is hanging on at number 10 on TRL today. Keep voting for her video to keep it on the countdown or to move it back up. Call everyday between 3-3:30pm eastern standard time to vote. Call 1-800-dial-MTV or Click Here!" Wednesday November 07 2001, 10:01 Janet To Receive Billboard Artistic Achievement Award From janet-jackson.com: " Janet Jackson has been confirmed to receive The 2001 Award of Artistic Achievement at this year's Billboard Music Awards. The awards will be handed out on December 4th at the MGM Hotel in Las Vegas. Janet will be in attendance to accept, so don't forget to tune in! " Thanks to Jeffrey, Ronald and Craig for reporting. Friday November 02 2001, 14:43 Final Nominations:Vote for Janet on VH1 My Music Awards!!!! Ryan & Terron write: "Finalists for this year's My VH-1 Music Awards have been announced and our lovely Miss Janet is a finalist in two categories: Hottest Live Show and Favorite Female Artist." Vote at VH1 now! Janet needs your votes! The 2001 My VH-1 Music Awards will be broadcast live on VH-1 on Dec.2nd. Thursday November 01 2001, 19:11 Janet #3 on TRL!! Keep Voting Nate writes: "Janet made it to an impressive #3 on TRL today. We can get her to #1! 1 800 DIAL MTV" Thursday November 01 2001, 17:27 Keep voting for Janet at MTV Europe Music Awards! Anders writes: "Don't forget that Janet is nominated for two awards at this years MTV Europe Music Awards. The award is based on fan votes so vote for Janet now!!! Let's get voting and ensure Janet collects the awards she deserves!!! Vote HERE" Thursday November 01 2001, 09:40 Keep on requesting Son of a Gun! Don't forget to stop by our Request page. We've got the links and listings of most radio and music television stations. Keep Janet going strong on the airwaves! Thursday November 01 2001, 09:28 Petition to Recertify Janet's Albums! jjlover64 writes: Janet's fans are rallying together to get her albums recertified. "Janet has added millions of sales to her albums, and she has not gotten the credit she deserves." If you agree, Sign the Petition Here! Thursday November 01 2001, 09:21 Design of a Decade DVD available Dec.4!!! remy_g writes: "Amazon.com is now advertising the release of the Design of a Decade DVD, available in the US on December 4. "  Thursday November 01 2001, 09:14 Janet in November Ebony From ebony.com:"The November EBONY features an exclusive interview with Janet Jackson who is back on top with an upbeat album that reflects her outlook on life and a whirlwind of contradictions. She opens up about her "secret" marriage to René Elizondo, their divorce and the kind of man who could win her heart. She also talks about the importance of God in her life and how her one-on-one conversations with God have brought her through the hard times. "(sent in by Tessa van Looij) |
