Janet Jackson covers the new issue of Gotham, and she speaks on New York, her new book, her new album, her New Year’s resolutions and, of course, Michael’s death.
On what she’s taken from Michael’s death:
“When you hear people say life goes on, it’s really the truth. You can’t stop living. It becomes a part of you. I feel a bit selfish because there are times I feel I shouldn’t be doing this, but I enjoy my work and I have to keep doing it. I have to keep my life going. There are days that are harder than others.”
On her New Year’s resolutions:
“I want to learn a language. I haven’t decided which, but it’s between French, Spanish and Italian. I also want to get closer to God.”On her new album:
“It’s going to be a little different. The writing is about life experiences. There’s a part of me that’s craving escapism, which is a sense of wanting to keep on moving with my work but also of coming to terms with reality. So I think it will be upbeat and light.”On her new book:
“I hope it’s inspiring for all ages. I’m talking about weight loss, confidence, self-esteem—especially in your youth. It’s not an autobiography, but there are little anecdotes that I give here and there from my childhood all the way to the present that I thought would be interesting and helpful to share.”On what she loves about New York:
“Everything. I love the energy–the creative energy. I’ve been here for 12 years and I will be here for the rest of my life.”
She looks absolutely beautiful on this cover. Can’t wait to hear new material! =)
Wow! Go Janet, she looks fantastic!
Very nice shots…
This just lifted my natural high…the best female entertainer is coming back…
YESS, I LOVE HER!!!! NO POP FEMALE ARTIST WILL EVER COMPARE IN MY OPINION!
SHE IS THE BEST FEMALE PERFORMER I HAVE EVER SEEN!
J-Lo, Rihanna, Britney, and Janet are my biitches…No other female artist come close, exepct gaga, she’ slowly becoming one of my biitches lol
great photos
Yayeee Jan! Can’t wait for her to start snatchin wigs in 2010!
she looks really pretty!
She never fails!!! Looks amazing in her prime, hunie! Do your thing! Look forward to the new album as well! and I may just pick up that book
Awe, Janet. You are classic and my all time favorite artist. Funny how time flies when ur having fun!! Keep doing what u do Janet!
i find it UTTERLY AMAZING how she can drop weight like theres no tomorrow. And have ABS. then BLOW UP.
bitch.
WHATS YOUR FUCKING SECRET?
I want to know her secret too, she drop that weight with the quickness. I am looking forward to this new album like no other, don’t disappoint.
*THESE PIX ARE FROM THE DISCIPLINE ERA* THESE ARE NOT NEW PIX.
Anyways she looks good on the cover, I like the interview so far but I honestly hope she will be bringing some heavy stuff to the light in her music. She been keeping it light since All for You. I need my Velvet Rope JJ Back. But either way Im buying it so whateva.lol
These pictures are 2 years old. I’m sure she’s getting ready to get small again though with the new album coming out.
Love this girl she been doing it 4 over 30 years in the business and this year is going 2 b her best year yet..WATCH & C…….
Janet, still putting these broads to shame!!
I cant wait until she drops her next album, I know she is going to knock it out the park. I love that she is doing some escapist stuff on the album thats what her and Michael do best
she’s soooo beautiful, especially for her age. She looks really great
Kind of an ackward upper stance but flawless and beautiful
hey, is she not with jermain dupri anymore?
What the hell? These pics are from 2008?
…ahh, Ms Jackson. Fresh air indeed. So lovely to see my gorgeous women looking regal and elegant. You get this man full and at attention, LOL.
Love Janet! She’s the baddest of all time! Can’t wait for the album and movie!
Janet you are da bomb! Luv u!
I love this woman. She looks good, but I hate hate hate that hair style on her. Can’t wait till the album, movie, and book is released.
Love you Jan!
For her age she looks absolutely amazing !
why pictures so old? oh well they look nice. her secret is — personal trainer, personal chef, personal shopper, etc…
SEXY A$$
I love Ms. Jackson if you’re nasty. She is so gorgeous. I swear if I hadn’t grown up on her music I wouldn’t believe she was in her 40′s!
Yesss!!! Janet!! She is so lovely! It’s so good to have her back!
Well I can’t have Mike anymore but JJ is the next best thing. 2 Icons in one family is very rare!
LOVE HER!
RESPECT!
janet must be on nutty professor tablets, one minute she balloons and the next she’s tiny.
WHY THESE OUT OF SHAPE CHICKS HATING ON JANET, THE QUOTE ” HER SECRET IS A PERSONAL CHEF”, PERSONAL TRAINER ETC”, BOOOOOO…. STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR ANYTHING. I’M A REGULAR PERSON, I WORK OUT, I HAVE KIDS, AND ALSO A COLLEGE STUDENT, OBTAINING MY 2ND MASTERS. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR LIVES, NOBODY ELSE. THE MORE EXCUSES YOU TELL YOURSELF OR GIVE YOUSELF, YOU WILL NEVER PROGRESS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ENVIOUS OF OTHER PEOPLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TALK NEGATIVE ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND SAY THINGS LIKE ” IF THAT PERSON DIDN’T HAVE THIS RO THAT, THEY WOULDN’T BE THIS OR THAT”. LIFE ISN’T BASED ON ” WHAT -IFS”, EVERYTHING TAKES DISCIPLINE , AND PERSISTENCE. IF YOU STOP EATING AND GOING TO SLEEP, EATING FASTFOOD ALL THE TIME, AND EATING BIG PORTIONS, WITH INCLUDE A MIX AND EXERCISE AND CARDIO, YOU TOO CAN HAVE A FIT BODY.
PLANET JANET
Halle is pretty, But JANET JACKSON is the most beautiful female entertainer to me hands down. Not just appearance, but poise and confidence too! You cannot deny how fierce she really is. I say on every post about her and will say it again…JANET is my ALL-TIME favorite artist. Always has been and Always will be!!
Love Janet!!!!
She looks Beautiful here!!!
Much luck and success in all her endeavors!!..
love her!
#33 is right on point, Did we forget they are humans like us? Her body functions just as us she is not a robot or anything. Look at Oprah she’s even richer with personal everything yet she is still battling with her weight. So it’s not about the money to get fit, Get off the computer and work your fat ass out and stop being so jealous..And you weight will leave quickly too..
Lovely pic of Janet!
Thanks J Dakar
i m sorry but Beyonce makes it soo hard for female performers today singing live and dancing sorry Janet but she does look Beautiful.
Blah blah blah to all the JJ “fans” fake and phony asses. How many of you bought her last album because it flopped harder than my man’s morning wood.
Who cares if she’s fat or not? This affects me how..?
JJ is media whore just like her daddy and those sissified, no talent having brothers of hers. Who cares about the “other” Jackson brothers? The star is gone.
@42 Evidently you CARE cuz you took time to write on this blog!
@42, Most likely ur a Beyonce stan, if it wasn’t for Janet, there won’t be no Beyonce, Rihanna, Britney, CiCi, and Lady Gaga!!! And ur sadly mistaken, her album didn’t flop, so where are you going??!!! I’m sorry, name one Janet song was top #1 R&b single or #1 pop single in the past decade? Most likely you can’t, so before you say her album flop, better come correct!!!
I Luv me Some J.J.
At #42 I’m a REAL Janet fan. I buy ALL of her albums whether they flop or not. Stop hating!!!! Anyway, Janet looks amazing in the photos I don’t care how old they are.
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A mess. Why does she look like Planet of the Apes? She lost her appeal!
I am tired of the played out America’s Next Top Model pose.