MUSIC NEWS: JANET JACKSON HOSPITALIZED + CANCELS SHOWS / BEYONCE TO PERFORM AT MTV EUROPE AWARDS / NEW LUDA ALBUM COVER
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Janet Jackson, who has been getting rave reviews on her Rock Witchu tour was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical treatment “due to illness.”
After she “got suddenly ill during the sound check” of her concert in Montreal Monday, the singer was rushed to a local hospital, according to W&W Public Relations.
Jackson, 42, is being monitored at the hospital and hopes to reschedule the show. [SOURCE]
When asked for further explanation about the incident, Michal Wielgus, a publicist for Gillett Entertainment Group says that the incident is reported at the last minute just before the show time.
“We’re not entirely sure (what happened),” Michal explains. “We don’t have all the details. We just found out 20 minutes ago.”
Janet’s Rock Witchu tour includes a demanding 38-song set list and more than a handful of costume changes. The tour started to roll on September 10 in Vancouver, British Columbia and now there are at least thirteen remaining dates for the roadshow, including the postponed gig, which also has refunds available.
Last Friday, Jackson aslo canceled the weekend Detroit stop of her road show due to “production constraints.”
BEYONCE TO PERFORM AT MTV EUROPE AWARDS
It has been revealed that Beyonce will take the stage at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards, which takes place November 6th in Liverpool’s Echo Arena. Fans hoped that Beyonce would debut her new singles at Fashion Rocks this year, but it looks like they’ll just have to wait until now.
It hasn’t been confirmed, yet, whether Beyonce will be performing “If I Were A Boy,” or The Dream and Tricky Stewart-produced “Single Ladies,” but I’m sure that Beyonce has a production in store for us. Her new album, which still remains untitled, is slated for release on November 18th and there are a flurry of rumors as to who Beyonce has worked with on the album, although confirmed are Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, as well as Sean Garrett.
The new singles were supposed to impact radio October 7th, but Michelle’s third LP, Unexpected releases the same day.
NEW LUDACRIS ALBUM COVER

Our good friends at Rap-Up.com debuted Ludacris’s new album cover for his forthcoming sixth LP, Theater of the Mind, which will hit stores just in time for Thanksgiving on November 25th. I like this cover, pretty interesting.






79 Comments
1.
BigDaddyReg
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
….dang just damn
2.
TRAILBLAZER
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I hope she feels better… Get well soon Janet!
3.
Phillyfashionista
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
@ Janet…she pregnate?? Either way, get well soon!!
@ Bey & Luda…Go ‘head with ya bad selves!!
4.
Big M
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I wonder if she’s pregnant? That was my first thought - but then again, Janet is a hard worker and probably overdid things.
Go Bee! Can’t wait to hear the new stuff.
The Luda cover is ‘just okay’ - could have been better.
5.
virgoixxen
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I hope janet gets better whatever it is thats going on—Beyonce and Michelle releasing a cd on the same day–whats up with that—I remember Beyonce changed her 1st cd release date cuz she didnt want her’s and kelly’e release during the same quarter—-
Not feeling the Luda cover–but love em anyways
6.
pat
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
janet is preggo!!!!!!!!?
7.
*Sigh*
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
——> Other blogs have stated that Janet told JD @ his bday bash that she was
——> preggers. Congrats! (if true)
8.
AREUREGISTERED2VOTE?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
MICHELLE WILLIAMS NEVER HAD A CHANCE….HOPEFULLY SHE WILL MAKE SOME CHANGES IN HER TEAM AFTER THIS MESS….
9.
8baller
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Hope Janet gets better….whatever the problem is.
Bey is going to tear it down.
Boring album cover, Ludacris.
10.
Dame( Taking Up a collection to see Jay-z at the HOB in Houston)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
*********J. Hud cd is fire I mam gkad the real singers are back
******Bee it is good to see my girl back on stage I can’t wait for her cd I know she is
*******going to bering that fire
******* I thought Luda cd was coming out on the Nov. 11th? Always I buying it
****** Get well JJ
11.
mayne
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I have the same thoughts as everyone else. I think she is pregnant. She got the celebrity 6 month window to deny the claims. then on month 7, she gonna come out and it ain’t JD’s baby either. LOL!! That was a joke, or was it………………..
12.
Brittney
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
YES…MY GIRL BEE GON TEAR IT UP!!!
13.
kmniles
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Maybe Janet is still sick from when JD reportedly threw up all over her at his birthday party, lol
Byeonce…can’t wait…Hating Season will be in full swing!
14.
kid1
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Get well soon Ms. Jackson.
15.
sanrio8301
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I don’t know about Ms. Jackson being preggers but, I hope that she fully recovers. I have heard none of the new stuff from beyonce but, it should be a good performance.
16.
Luca
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
NO!!!!! Janet should have had babies with Rene.
17.
Andre Le Dale
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Janet just has morning sickness because she’s pregnant. Get well soon Janet, see you Oct 15. As for Beyonce I need for her to stay on the top of the game. Beyonce, Rihanna, Ciara VS. Britney, Christina, Pink. Janet VS Madonna. (Team: Black)
18.
ms. mimi
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Get well soon janet
Beyonce…can’t wait for the album
Luda…interesting cover
19.
SEAN2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
GET WELL QUEEN JANET. DAMN 38 SONGS? THATS CRAZY. SHE REALLY LOVES HER FANS. AND IM SURE SHE JUST TIRED I MEAN THAT IS A LONG SET LIST.
AND CANT WAIT FOR BEYONCE.
20.
Let me just say this.... (I don't care if ya get mad)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Get well soon JJ!
21.
GreatestLoveOfAll
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Get well soon Janet. I love ya!
Bey’s performance will be incredible.
Nice cover, Luda.
22.
stralia
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Luda’s album cover looks gay!
23.
SAME OLE
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Every tour Janet’s had she’s been hospitalized due to exhaustion. I knew it was coming with this one, but damn Janet! Has it been a hot month?!
The problem is… with this tour…. she’s older than before and she can’t snap back into shape how she used to. She waited too long to lose all that damn fat and she started the tour slimmer, but no where near the size she needs to be for the (lip-synching) endurance that her shows entail.
Janet’s fine - she’s just winded from being overweight and trying to dance in those hot costumes.
24.
Jazz
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I WISH THOSE BEYONCE SONGS WOULD LEAK NOW. THEY ARE REALLY TRYING TO KEEP IT A SECRET AREN’T THEY?
25.
Luvbug
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Maybe she’s just wore out, even though Janet is in top notch shape, she is 42 years old. That’s a big difference from 20,25,30 yrs old, your body changes. Not saying Janet is old by a long shot, but your body changes inside and then again she might be pregnant. That would be so cute, a little Janet walking around. Hope she feels betta and just take it easy, lot of working out, dieting, jumping around is not good for ya at any age.
26.
Neena
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I hope JJ gets better soon.. and as for B.. I hope she falls off with this next album.. I’m not hating before the Bey Brigade rides in to burn me at the stake for speaking ill against their God.. just saying I just think she can’t stand see Kelly or Michelle or her lil pititful anti-Bey sista, have some spotlight and do their thang and then release her stuff.. Michelle and Kelly better wise up and get new management..and Solange, girl just a juicy tell all and then you will be infamous and really the anti-Bey!! LOL
27.
PC
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I hope Janet gets better! Still no word on that! As for Beyonce, sure she’s performing..it’s the ONLY reason she was nominated in that trumped up “urban act” category. LOL Poor thing..oh how the mighty have fallen. And Luda’s cover is as stupid as he is.
28.
Stop In The Name of Love!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
……..People dont believe the bullshit!. They pushed b’s single back. Because
……..BRITNEYS was changed to that exact date. That whole michelle excuse is a
………cop-out. Which was a very smart move. Because we all know who’d get all the
………attention, if Brit and B singles would’ve been released on the same day. B
………knows who NOT to fuck with.
29.
Stop In The Name of Love!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
………And I really hope Ms. Jackson gets better. Heard the tickets are selling like hot
………cakes. Ludas cover is interesting. I like it.
30.
PC
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
#28 I don’t know why people ever thought she pushed her albums back to benefit them - they weren’t going to sell anyway! And if they did it would be mostly to the same fanbase and because of Beyonce…lol So she’d help them…people would likely pick up both because they’re going out to get hers. It’s crazy that people actually believe her albums are getting pushed back for any reason other than the standard typical reasons that all records get pushed back - NOT ENOUGH BUZZ/DEMAND.
31.
P.T
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
To someone who just loves music and blind.you wouldnt have noticed on LUDAS album at the front there is a bold 6 if you get were im coming from you’ll understand.its funny how its kinds backmasked.kinda like a subliminal message.like one of D,X albums where he had to red pointy things on top of his head.whohc stood for Horns
32.
P.T
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
To someone who just loves music and blind.you wouldnt have noticed on LUDAS album at the front there is a bold 6 if you get were im coming from you’ll understand.its funny how its kinds backmasked.kinda like a subliminal message.like one of DMX albums where he had to red pointy things on top of his head.whic stood for Horns
33.
P.T
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
To someone who just loves music and blind.you wouldnt have noticed on LUDAS album at the front there is a bold 6 if you get were im coming from you’ll understand.its funny how its kinds backmasked.kinda like a subliminal message.like one of D,X albums where he had to red pointy things on top of his head.whohc stood for Horns
34.
Gurl please
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Britney’s single has already been released stuipid. And oh please, aint nobody afraid of Britney. Her new single “Womanizer” is an airy, watered down, mess with a hot beat.
Blackout was Britney’s best album yet it barely made the platinum mark. People arent interested with Britney’s music anymore. All people care about is her personal life.
LMAO at #26 and #27 being the same person. You can wish for her downfall but it wont come. At least not anytime soon. NOW STAY MAD!!!!
35.
Stop In The Name of Love!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
……..@ #34Youre a jackass. Britneys single has not been released yet. Its gonna
……..be OFFICIALLY released on Oct. 6th. Thats why beyonce pushed hers back.
………LMAO, U reeally think that attention whore beyonce pushed it back because
………she really cares about michelle? Yeah, thought so. Remember the time she
………pushed back her single the same day Latoya’s album was coming out?
……….Besides no 1 was taking about how good Brits single is. The point is that
……….when it comes out. It’s gonna
………get MASSIVE attention. Just based on her name alone. Thats something B
………just CAN’T compete with.
36.
PC
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
#34
Sorry, hun…I’m an individual…and I don’t care about anybody’s downfall, by the way… just telling the truth. Anyway, I see what might be construed as a 6 on Luda’s cover and I just don’t get it… it’s so pseudo-intellectual and he should be ashamed of himself after the Obama debacle.
37.
Gurl please
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
@ #35
Actually Britney’s single was released to radio Friday. It was also OFFICIALLY announced on Britney’s website.
Only reason I know is because I intern at a Top 40 radio station. Check your facts before you start yapping those rotten gums.
The single: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6FSaSeOwrc
Now tell me if you think people will give this shitty sounding song massive attention? Where was the massive attention for her singles off her last album, since she is able to sell records just off her name alone?
Letoya? Who is that? Is that the chick that got the boot from DC eight years ago? Oh please, she is no competition to Ashanti let alone Beyonce.
You sound stupid. Its alright to have deep hate Beyonce, I mean whatever its your prerogative, but dont try to pass fiction off as fact.
I am through arguing with someone that has a 6th grade reading level (its obvious by the way you type). You and your delusions have a nice night.
38.
Gurl please
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
*deep hate for* (typo)^^^
39.
Missjoy29483
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Yeah, she got “suddenly sick” when she peeked around the curtain and saw 27 people in the audience….
40.
PRADA...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
GET WELL JANET AND IM SO HAPPY FOR BEYONCE LOVE HER.
41.
PRADA...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
GET WELL JANET I KNOW U WILL
AND BEYONCE BACK AND READY TO TAKE OVER AND I CANT WAIT
AND LUDA COVER IS DIFFERENT.
42.
algie
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
get better janet.you are in my prayers.i can’t wait to see you again in atlanta because the show in vegas left me speechless.you are the truth but your health will always be the number one priority.
beyonce i hear ya
and luda is da man
43.
Dame(Barack The Vote)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Britney song is NOT good she sounds werid to me and I am a Brit fan.
44.
gg boo
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
OMG!! I am friggin cryin@ #37 - rotten gums! A haha haa! You are nuts! *whew*
Anyway, i hope jj is ok - lol @ 27 people in the audience.
Much luck to Beyonce with performance and new album whenever and however it’s released. She’s definitely talented.
45.
RENARD 19
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
YA’LL HATERS ARE REALLY STUPID…. EVERYTIME BEYONCE’S NAME IS BROUGHT UP YA;LL GO CRAZY… YA’LL ARE ACTUALLY HELPING MY QUEEN BEE GET MORE ATTENTION EVEN WITH YOUR HATE IT JUST MAKES PEOPLE WANNA KNOW WATS GOING ON WITH HER… JUST ADMIT BEYONCE MIGHT BE EVERY WHERE AT TIMES BUT THAT IS A BAD FEMALE, WHEN SHE HIT THE STAGE IT AINT NO JOKE.. AND RIHANNA CANT HOLD A CANDLE TO THAT. ESPECIALLY WITH THAT LAME VMA PERFORMANCE…. I BET YA’LL DONT EVEN REMEMBER THAT LAME SHIT… BUT N E WAYS NOVEMBER 18th BEYONCE IN STORES….. DONT FORGEY OOOPS! I KNOW YOU WONT…. EVEN IF YOU DOWNLOAD IT BEYONCE STILL GOT YOUR ATTENTION! HA HA HA HA
: )
46.
RENARD 19
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I MEANT DONT FORGET… NOVEMBER 18th OOOOOPS! I KNOW YOU WONT… HA HA HA HA HA HA ……
47.
King David
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Please get ya’ll facts right, Michelle’s album comes out next tuesday Beyonce’s album is November 18. And she has pushed back the date she releases her singles. So Michelle will be just fine, support her like ya’ll did when she was coming out in August. Get a grip!
48.
B
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
@39 Are you stupid? Janet been selling out arenas….so don’t HATE! It’s not cute, boo!
Get well Janet….see ya soon!
49.
Young One
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Michelle is stupid to keep pushing a single thats tanking! WBTD was not doing well on Top 40 radio, but what was DUMBER was putting Flo Rida on the remix! He was only hot for 2 seconds, why not Kanye?
Anyway lookin foward to Bey & The EMA’s hope it will be better than the VMA’s
50.
Mimi
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
I’m soooooooo tired of seeing those pics of J. Jackson… NOT A FAN AT ALL… SHE SHOULD RETIRE, but I hope that she has a speedy recovery.
51.
Corey( REAL TALK BLACK BLOOGERS WAKE UP!!!)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
GET WELL SOON JANET!!! GET YOUR MONEY MA! Stop hating on her and any other ARTIST FOR THAT MATTER! SHE IS HOT!
52.
DATSWUTSUP
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
I Can’t Wait for Beyonces Album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
53.
FallBackHaters
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Yessir!! Beyonce gon’ shut the show down in the UK! EMA gets ready
54.
Boogie
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Janet needs to take it easy and allow her body to heal properly before going out again.
Beyonce - can’t wait for the ulbum…so excited.
55.
Bey is BACK!!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Yessssss….Bey is coming back,I so cantwait any longer yal…I even dream of her performing and all..lol.Thats how desper8 I am 4 Bey!!!
56.
Princess
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Janet get well soon!
Luda…i undertsand u tryna incorperate the theater into ur album cover, but that shit sux!!! Lol, it could be much betta…luv ya anyway!
Be Real Harris/Fenty ‘08
57.
I Love Beyonce
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
………. I dont kno how Beyonce’s single being released the same day as Michelle’s
………. LP will affect Michelle album sells. Their LP’s aren’t being released on the
………. on the same day. And Britney’s new album is gonna sound like crap. Didn’t
………. she jus release Black Out in 2007?? And when did Black Out go Platinum?
………. The last I check it didnt even go gold. But that was a while ago. Anyway
………. Britney was a sex symbol, now she is jus a magzines/tabloid wet dream.
………. no one cares what Britney does artistically. Her personal is a soap opera.
……… How could anyone compare Britney to BEYONCE…PLEASE!!
..
…….. Hope Janet gets better.
……… Did any1 get J-Hud’s new cd?? It kinda sucks, but she can SANG her a** off.
58.
I Love Beyonce
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
………I guess my comments are showing…anyway.
………….I dont see how Beyonce’s single being released to radios will affect
………….Michelle’s Album sells.
………….And can someone tell me when Britney’s “Black Out” went platinum.
…………Last I checked it wasn’t even gold…but that was like 9 months ago.
59.
I Love Beyonce
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
…..One more time
…………How is Beyonce’s single being released the same day as Michelle’s LP
………… going to affect Michelle’s album sells???
………… And when did Britney’s “Black Out” go platinum? Last I heard it didnt even
………… go Gold. But Im not a Spears fan, so maybe I missed the memo.
60.
Beyonce Fan
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
……..Im sorry for all the comments. They weren’t showing
61.
tina
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
who cares about beyonce shes played out jazmine sullivan rihanna and jennifer are the hot albums im looking forward to keri hilson too. beyonce has ran her course shes so lame
62.
mann
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
beyonce sucks
63.
monty
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
beyonce is so overrated she is not a real singer shes so phony and concieted
64.
Gurl please
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
LMAO @
65.
Gurl please
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
LMAO @ the last three people being the same person. Clearly, your bored and upset. Your really going to be upset come November 14th when that album is released. STAY MAD!!!!
66.
diva-diamond
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
get well janet we love you
bee do your thang as usual!
67.
diva-diamond
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
oh also i love j hud’s tracks pretty kewl def will purchase
68.
Young One
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
I’m not believing these bloggers saying, oh its Over for Beyonce, she’s ran her course….
BULLSHIT, And no I’m not a Stan, BUT I just recall when Janet & Usher’s album came out, and these muthafuckers were sooooo excited AND now look
Janet gets dropped from Def Jam and has it out with L.A. Ried!
Usher got full of himself and fired his mom and when his album underperformed he ran back to mommy!
So in that case, BRING ON BEYONCE & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE!!!
69.
TT
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
#61-63 is pathetic. Are you that mad that Beyonce is richer, more popular, more successful than your favorite artist.
Its sick how some people are so jealous of Beyonce that they hate under different names on several blogs. PATHETIC. she is obviously doing something right.
70.
Time for Change
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Concrete Loop you’re so _______, censoring comments but anyway since this isnt about _____sure it will be published…
Folks Janet Jackson is not sick this is just a way to cancel her concert and SAVE FACE…the tickets were not selling PERIOD.
71.
Time for Change
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
She tore it down already on Usher’s and JT’s remixes…tore it through the floor…they canceled BOTH videos as she tanked their tracks…stans are so delusional its CLINICAL.
72.
Al_B_Real
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
__LongTerm__
73.
Obama for Prez
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
#71
There was never any plan to make videos for the “Until The End of Time Remix” or the “Love In This Club Remix”.
They were just for radio…..which both songs did well on by the way.
I wish the haters would quit spitting fiction. I guess you cant find any legit evidence that Beyonce is falling off, so you make up some. Quite sad really…
74.
MissMarcJacobs
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
I Love Beyonce!
& I will always support that Beauty!
Jeeze!
75.
Missjoy29483
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
No BOO, I am not stupid. Why are you even talking to me??? I just made a little joke that’s all, don’t get your panties all in a bunch. I do like Janet, and I know that she will always sell out her concerts, ok? Feel better, hon?
76.
KD
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Umm…Last time I checked, Britney’s single has already been released, and Beyonce’s singles are not being pushed back. It is a rumor, and the two songs will be released as planned Oct. 7.
Singles being released to radio should not affect the sale of an album.
77.
Stop In The Name of Love!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
…….@37, again u are in DENIAL! Britneys single will be released on oct 6th
…….the same day b’s was suppose to be released. But ofcourse b was scared
…….shitless, so she changed her date too. As I said b4. She knows who and who
…….not to fuck with. And again, idc how great Brits song is. But theres no denying
…….that when it comes out OFFICIALLY. Shes gonna shut it down, PERIOD!
…….Oh and yeah u just happen to work at a radio station, lol. Give me a break here
…….POINT BLANK! B was scared of Brit thats y her date was changed.
…….Now go run along. Because u obviously dont know a thing ur talking about.
…….Im done
78.
janet Stan
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Why is so many people hating on Janet. Staing she is old, she need to sit down, etc.
Janet is better than all the artist her age and all the younger artist trying to come after her. She looks younger than Bee, Brit, Christina, Madonna, Jlo, Cee, Rhanna, and any other name can be added to the list. It’s a disgrace the way Black People
is helping white and blacks hate on Janet Jackson. The woman is pure talent. Why do she have to stop doing what she do best, just because Bee and the rest wants
her place. If they have any real talent, then they would not need to hate or try and get rid of Janet. Come on black people, Janet is one of us too!
79.
Datryl
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
PLEASE!!! My Girl Britney is not done yet, she got her mind right again,She’s more focused now,and she’s in a better place in her life now! Britney’s back niggas Just wait for the REAL COMEBACK performance this year you’ll see!! Also November 18th l will be buying 2 copies of Beyonce’s album!!!