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JANET JACKSON COVERS PRESTIGE MAGAZINE

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

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( Photography: Mark Liddell )

Janet Jackson is the cover model for the January ‘08 issue of Hong Kong’s Prestige Magazine. The singer is making a comeback in ‘08 and let’s just say I have a feeling it’s going to be a good one. Check out the photos and read some snippets from the interview after the cut.

JANET IN PRESTIGE (1) JANET IN PRESTIGE (3) JANET IN PRESTIGE (4)

Will you do a big world tour when your album is released?
Yeah. I was actually supposed to tour with the last album, but we didn’t because I was actually in Atlanta and Island asked me if I would consider not going on tour, start the new album and then go on tour.

You’re working on a new book that chronicles your struggle with weight?
It’s not necessarily about yo-yo dieting, it’s coming from my soul. It has been tough at times – even when I was younger – so it talks about those times and what triggered me to come out of it. Also it gives little nutrition tips in the back on how I did it. It’s not strictly about nutrition . . . it talks about the struggle that I had.

There are conflicting reports of Jermaine being your boyfriend, your fiancé or your husband.
We’re not married. I call him my boyfriend. Jermaine calls me his wife, I’ve heard him say that as well . . . But not yet. I don’t know if that will ever happen. Maybe, I really don’t know. It’s because, at least for myself, this space that we’re in I think is so nice. I feel like maybe marriage is a jinx for me. I’ve done it twice; I’m not trying to be Elizabeth Taylor and do it eight times. Where we are is good and we’re happy and there’s no drama. And plus, I think there’s something about having a spiritual connection where you don’t have to have a certificate to validate the love. So it’s all good – if you make those vows to one another and you know that you have a connection, that’s all you need. I really do think [marriage] is just a way for the government to keep tabs on everybody, I truly do. Now people think you’ve got to grow up and get married and have a family, you don’t have to do that if you don’t want that. Just because everyone else does that doesn’t mean you have to.

Where’s your favorite place to be?
I’ve got more than one. Somewhere on an island where the sand is white and the water is turquoise-y, aqua, and it’s nice and warm outside and there’s a beautiful breeze. I live for that. And Europe, I love Europe – and I live for Asia. [ READ FULL INTERVIEW ]

Shout out to Syree of Janet-planet.org for the tip!

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1.

alittleextra

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

i love janet

2.

blk dds

blk dds

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

How long do these Magazines last?

You post them on here, I go to the book store and their not there. What’s up with that?

3.

ANGEL

ANGEL

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Since the magazine is based in Hong Kong, you might not see it at your local bookstore. I’m just sayin.

4.

bill

bill

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Those are actually some VERY good Photographs !!!

5.

Nefertari

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Thanks for posting this Angel. I read a larger snippet last week and I thought it was a great story. BTW, I read a number of black gossip blogs and I think that yours is by far the fairest and the most in line with the ideal of journalism. Keep Shining on them.

Nef

6.

NuAgenda77

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Beautiful! :)

7.

Queen_Chrissee

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Ms. Jackson is always doing here thing. 40+ and still fly! You go Ms. Jackson - Dupri.

8.

get_me_bodied

get_me_bodied

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

SHE LOOKS LIKE MICHAEL IN THIS SPREAD, NEVERTHELESS, STILL BEAUTIFUL!

9.

8baller

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I love the very last pic. But the rest of them………………**sigh** I am going to say nothing, cause I am trying to be loving in 08….lol.

Its somewhat refreshing to hear she is a little afraid of marriage, cause it shows she is human. I dont know what the hype is about marriage anyway……besides for financial stability. And we know she doesnt need that.

10.

MURDA

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

these pics are fantastic. lets see how def jam sets her up.

11.

MW09

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I like it, she looks great and the article was interesting.

12.

FINE N MELLOW

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

LOVE LOVE LOVE MS. JACKSON.

13.

I.ALWAYS.KNEW

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

The only thing I don’t like is her hair and its not that its bad but Michael’s wrap on the cover of Ebony looked much better. His hair looked like its bouncy and healthy. Her hair looked a bit damaged. It may be the look they were going for but I not sure that look is cute. But it is High Fashion so it works in that respect.

P.S. Im so glad she is pulling herself by her boot straps and getting her shit together. She need to comeback and shut the game down.

14.

wake up people

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

“I really do think [marriage] is just a way for the government to keep tabs on everybody, I truly do.” those are her words, if she thinks the government don’t have tabs on her right now she’s really stupid. That right there was not a smart statement. She might as well not have a cel phone or computer.

15.

TheLostGirl

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Even with the cheap wig, lighting, costume, and set I think she rocked this shoot!

16.

FINE N MELLOW

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

LOVE HER VIEW ON MARRIAGE.

17.

setian

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I love janet and she looks good.

18.

Reya Star

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

WOW I def. agree with everything that she is saying about the marriage thing. Most guys think im crazy as a girl for not really being hype about marriage. But its soo true labels really complicate things, if u have a good thing why fuck it up? The only reason i would get married is IF I had children because I dont want a child out of wedlock. I mean if a guy proposed id say yes, but im def. not the girl to force/pressure a man into marrying me, its just NOT that serious nowadays!!

19.

Paxson

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Now this is how you do a good girl gone bad look! You must rule the look!

20.

DOB

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I LOVE her views on marriage!

21.

Paxson

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I forgot to add,

Imitators take a notice!LOL

22.

Phillyfashionista

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

WOW Janet!! Love the last black n white pic and the cover. But really, the whole spread is FIRE. Great Job!! :)

23.

Pisces Princess

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

i m so glad sh’e bck love her new single this will b her yr…..

24.

LuvsIt

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

LUVVVSSS her. Get ‘em Jan!

25.

PAT

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

NO PHOTO SHOP AND SHE STIL LOOKS FAB
THE WIG DOES HAVE HER LOOKIN KINDA MICHAEL THO…LOL

26.

Phillyfashionista

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

100% agree with #19…Rihanna, take notes from the Queen, lol.

27.

Sayanything

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Let’s be real, marriage was created for average working people. People who need insurance coverage for themselves and their children and also the tax benefits of being married. When you are filthy rich you don’t need that. People talk about Oprah and Stedman but I agree if you have a committment with someone and you are financially secure, marriage may not be the best option. Look at these celebrity divorces –it’s a big train wreck waiting to happen.

28.

TINA

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Janet is gorgeous, only if her brother would’ve been like her….staying black.

29.

calmsensual1

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

uhh she didn’t go on tour because she was in atlanta? umm i thought it was because the album didn’t sell…that was a horrible little cover up

i still love you janet! and your new single is fire!

30.

Lady Architect

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

She looks great on this cover…Reminds me of the “scream” video with her and Mike

31.

Charden

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I love Janet. She is my fashion icon because her look is always cutting edge and polished. She looks like a wealthy and successful star without the Christmas tree effect of tons of gold and flashing designer labels. Heaven knows I would give just about anything to have her body and beauty. I just wish that she would make better choices with her photo shoots and aim higher with more classy shots and not be azzed out on a sex sells pilgrimage everytime. Its time to grow up and be classy ALL the time. Love ya Janet. Just a bit of tough love. Hugs!

32.

Gon cur right now

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Janet looks good.

33.

Dame

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Janet looks great and I hope she can really bounce back.

34.

Charden

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

#27 Marriage was ordained by God. If you are a believer, you can find its merit throughout the bible. If it isn’t blessed by God it won’t work whether you are rich or poor. The trend today is for instant gratification-what feels good right now then move on to the next feel good thing when that gets too difficult. Marriage works when couples work at it. It won’t be a success on its own. Above all, you much have God all up in it.

35.

dredre

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

#14 WTF are you talking about?

Janet is going to do big things in 2008.

36.

♥Chelly♥

♥Chelly♥

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Her body is tight for being a woman that is 40 plus…..

37.

flame

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

she’s hot

38.

SAY WHAT:O

SAY WHAT:O

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

nice pics. love how she explained her opinion on getting married!

39.

TINA

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

#34 I agree, unfortunately people don’t value marriage like they suppost too. And alot of these celebrities and other people too, just play marriage. smh

40.

TINA

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Elizabeth Taylor didn’t value marriage and neither is Janet/Jermaine.

41.

Ashley

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I am a huge Janet fan and I think she looks great in the pictures. I hope that she does go on tour this year because I have always wanted to see her perform live.

42.

Greg_Arious

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

She looks like that monkey woman from planet of the apes. Not trying to be mean just making an observation.

43.

MissTee2U

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Wow…who are ya’ll? Couldn’t be the same folks that were telling Janet’s old ass to sit down last year…could it?

44.

L.Tizzle

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

www.myspace.com/lazytizzle90

janet looks good….

45.

P

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I love U Janet.

46.

Forest

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

To #34, marriage existed long before the bible. So using a Judeo-christian view on the institution doesn’t always work for everybody. You don’t have to be a “believer” to be married and you don’t have to be married to believe. Janet’s not saying she doesn’t believe in the spiritual connection one gets from marriage, but the act in it’s western form has long been a joke. I mean, marriage has been reduced to game shows and reality tv. You don’t need that piece of paper to be joined by the Most High.

47.

Jameslyn

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

@34, totally agree…..if a man values me and his relationship he will want to take it a step further and It’s not about the “piece of paper” it’s about the commitment you make together as well as with God…..

No doubt, she looks good but doesn’t it seem like she has lost a lot of weight???????? The camera even adds 10 pounds…..just saying……

48.

ThinkAboutIt

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

#46 - Good point… I believe she is speaking about the sanctity of marriage -

49.

#1

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

EVERY 1 KEEPS SAYING SHE LOOKS LIKE MICHAEL…..WELL DAMN! DAT IS HER BROTHER, COME ON YALL…AND ON THE COOL WEATHER HER WIG LOOKS GOOD OR BAD, OR WEATHER SHE LOOKS LIKE AN ALIEN, IN THIS SOCIETY YOU CANNOT/WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PLEASE EVERYONE, EVERYBODY IS A CRITIC, THATS WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO LOVE YOURSELF FLAWS & ALL…IM JUST SAYING..SOME PEOPLE NEED TO POST NEGATIVETY TO MAKE THEMSELVES FEEL BETTER…IN OTHER WORDS “LOW SELF ESTEEM” PEOPLE

50.

NetworKing

NetworKing

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

This is very good. She looks sexy and mature, and I like the fact that they didnt over photshop her. Janet is naturally beautiful, and sometimes they do overkill on the photshoping…ery sexy.

51.

GODs 13th Disciple

GODs 13th Disciple

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I Dunno I dont think ppl are feeling thw whispery voice anymore…I hope she lose them stupid azz dance tranks and getr serious with the artistry

do some shit like the velvet rope/ pleasure principle…or like janet the album..those are classic

52.

sean2006

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

OMG HOW COULD YALL NOT ADD THAT ONE PIC WIT HER STANDING UP AGAIST THE WALL SHE WAS GREAT IN THAT PIC. BUT JANET IS BACK. DOES LOOKS LIKE HER GIRLY VERSION TO HER LOOK IN “SCREAM”

53.

Dame

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Thank you 34 I agree with you.

54.

sean2006

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

WHO SAID ‘DISCIPLINE” ISNT GONNA BE LIKE VELVET ROPE, OR JANET, OR EVEN RYHTHM NATION HELL THE TITLE SAYS ALOT. SO DONT JUDGE SOMETHIN U HAVENT HEARD YET CUZ “FEEDBACK” SHE IS NOT WHISPERIN ON.

AND SHE WAS GONNA GO ON A MEGA WORLD TOUR IN 2007 BUT WHEN SHE WAS FILMING ‘WHY DID I GET MARRIED” IN DA ATL SHE WAS SWITCHING LABELS AND ISLAND TOLD HER JUST MAKE A NEW ALBUM INSTEAD AND THEN TOUR. CUZ SHE WAS ACTUALLY REHARSING.

I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE JANET ON TOUR. NOW IF YOU WANNA GO TO AN ACTUAL SHOW WHERE EVERYTHING AMAZES U FROM THE STAGE SETS,LIGHTS,DANCE,SINGING,SPECIAL AFFECTS,AND VERY HIGH ENEGRY DEN SAVE UR MONEY FOR MISS JANET.

FEBUARY 26TH 2008 GO GET *DISICIPLINE* FEEDBACK IS ON ITUNES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

55.

vexxed

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Looking like Rhianna’s momma … or really cute auntie that’s fass and knows how to work that grown woman.

56.

FL Gurl

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Photoshop works wonders….I cant stand seeing up people’s noses…..That nose job is horrible..

57.

Krazy Kev

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

She looks good.

58.

H2O

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

A “TRUE” Superstar.

59.

SoGood

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Get ‘em Janet! Ms. Jackson if you nasty. lol

60.

kevin

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

wow she looks so sexy !

61.

BLISS

BLISS

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

LOVING YOUR BOOTS JANET! WORK IT LADY!

62.

WillPwr

WillPwr

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Get ‘em Penny Woods!

63.

GEM

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Okay, her book…it’s more autobiographical now? I know she gained weight right after plans for it were publicized, but she’s lost the weight…so why is it still some sellout pseudo autobiography? I mean, I can respect her struggles with disordered eating but it’s as if they’re thinking that her gaining weight again blew the top off it all and now we know it’s crash dieting… Well, guess what? DUH! We know and we always have…the woman went from chubby to impeccably ripped in a matter of months. She’s up and down. We get it. Do the book as planned…every woman crash diets and fluctuates in weight. We never expected some holistic approach or long term philosophy!.

64.

JSCENE

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

Janet is the baddest chick that ever did the damn thang………..Entertainer of the century….

65.

WISE

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

why aren’t dance track considered serious artistry. she has a wde array of songs and she damn near invented the dance track game and the performance game for this young ones that’s out now. maybe if someone doesnt like dance then their mind won’t let them view it as a serious art, but she has done it for years and has sold millions across the world. GET YOUR MIND RIGHT!!!

66.

Nefertari

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

@63

I respect what you are saying about crash dieting, but I don’t believe that is how she lost the weight. Janet was following the eating plan and workout plan that thousands of female “fitness competitors” follow. Interestingly, her build is much like theirs as well. For instance go look at http://www.oxygenmag.com (not plugging the mag just giving you an example of a female fitness magazine), and you can see that cutting out fat and carbs, eating chicken veggies, oatmeal, sweetpotatoes (plain) etc. and combining weights with cardio is the general workout and eating plan of female fitness competitors. 60 pounds in 4 months is what, 15 pounds a month? That is not excessive at all. And like Janet, when those women aren’t actively competing, they get a little heavier but look a lot heavier (muscle is more dense and tightly packed than fat) so they look “fluffy” like Janet did in the sweatpants pic.

67.

kid1

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

I don’t understand why people are trying to push marriage on someone who has been married twice and divorced twice, both those marriages were made before God. Hell I think it’s better when someone respects the bounds of marriage when they know they aren’t ready for or right for it.

I think these pictures are very nice. She’s showing some skin, but not showing her usual amount. Nice look def!!

68.

floacist

floacist

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

She looks like she just stepped off the set of ‘Scream’. lol

http://img229.imageshack..../00119scream291d92hj9.jpg

69.

JSCENE

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

@66

Exactly…thanks for explaining that. Some people just can lose weight easily if they are disciplined and go on a eating regimen. People with muscular structures can lose easily. Of course the lazy ass people question this cause they have no clue of how to skip their fat ass pass a buffet or slide the damn chair back from the table, then they want to accuse someone else of bad habits or cheating cause of course, they are incapable of any type of discipline or self control.

Hmmmm, wonder if this is why she calls her cd DISCIPLINE?

70.

el

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

JUST LOVE DAT WOMAN!! LOVE THE B&W PIC THE MOST

71.

JSCENE

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

@Angel

Love the new pic, you look fly girl! Very urban fly….love it.

72.

I'm Just Sayin...

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

@ #13, Michael wears a lacefront–a damn good one at that. Beyonce and Tyra blew his hair game out the water (the secret’s out, lol)…

She looks amazing…go girl!

73.

joe to hell

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

bitch gotta go to HONG KONG to get a magazine cover?????

she is over!

74.

kid1

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

joe to hell
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
bitch gotta go to HONG KONG to get a magazine cover?????

she is over!
____________________________________________________________

sigh…that’s what international artist do…nevermind…lol I just can’t

75.

JSCENE

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 /

@73

IT’S OBVIOUS YOU LIVE IN THE HOOD UNDER THE STAIRS AND BEHIND THE PORCH!!!!! WHAT DO YOUR FAMILY DO, JUST THROW RAW MEAT AT YOUR ASS AND HOPE YOU CATCH IT BEFORE IT HITS THE DIRT????!!!! DID THEY EVEN LET YOU CRAWL FROM UNDER THE PORCH LONG ENOUGH TO GO TO SCHOOL? DON’T SOUND LIKE IT.

FOR JANET TO GET A COVER IN HONG KONG IS A HIGH HONOR DUMB ASS, SHOWS YOU HAVE INTERNATIONAL APPEAL, AND THIS IS GOOD FOR AN ARTIST CAUSE IT JUST MEANS YOU HAVE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SELLING MORE ALBUMS INTERNATIONALLY.

STOP USING YOUR CALCULATOR AND DO MATH IN YOUR HEAD, AND LEAVE THE WEED ALONE….. YOU OBVIOUSLY NEED TO USE YOUR BRAIN MORE, AND THE LESS FOGGY, THE CLEARER THE FORECAST……LOL

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