MAG COVERS: JANET JACKSON COVERS GOTHAM
Sunday, January 17, 2010
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.”
49 Comments
1.
andreanicole
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
She looks absolutely beautiful on this cover. Can’t wait to hear new material! =)
2.
RedbonegotthatKillBill
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
Wow! Go Janet, she looks fantastic!
3.
ThinkAboutIt
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
Very nice shots…
4.
ThePrincipal
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
This just lifted my natural high…the best female entertainer is coming back…
5.
DIONANSCHUTZ
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
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
6.
eric crawley
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
great photos
7.
LuvsIt
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
Yayeee Jan! Can’t wait for her to start snatchin wigs in 2010!
8.
i can transform ya
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
she looks really pretty!
9.
N.O.Finest504-- Go Saints!!!
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
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
10.
MS AKA
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
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!
11.
GHO
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
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?
12.
Trevez
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
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.
13.
sean2009
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
*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
14.
LULU
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
These pictures are 2 years old. I’m sure she’s getting ready to get small again though with the new album coming out.
15.
kcool
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
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…….
16.
Mother Jefferson
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
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
17.
talentless+bajan=(rihanna)
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
she’s soooo beautiful, especially for her age. She looks really great
18.
jashunta
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
Kind of an ackward upper stance but flawless and beautiful
19.
the realest
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
hey, is she not with jermain dupri anymore?
20.
Gia
Sunday, January 17, 2010 /
What the hell? These pics are from 2008?
21.
From A Black Man
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
…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.
22.
PoohCandy
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
Love Janet! She’s the baddest of all time! Can’t wait for the album and movie!
23.
CollegeStartersdotcom
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
Janet you are da bomb! Luv u!
24.
mrs. sk8board p (ak & bk stan)
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
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!
25.
HI HATERS
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
For her age she looks absolutely amazing !
26.
gg boo
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
why pictures so old? oh well they look nice. her secret is — personal trainer, personal chef, personal shopper, etc…
27.
HYABUSA RIDER
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
SEXY A$$
28.
HYABUSA RIDER
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
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!
29.
I see you aiming at my pedestal
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
Yesss!!! Janet!! She is so lovely! It’s so good to have her back!
30.
~BIZNESSWMN~F.U.PAY.ME
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
Well I can’t have Mike anymore but JJ is the next best thing. 2 Icons in one family is very rare!
31.
♥♥PEACHEZZZ♥♥
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
LOVE HER!
RESPECT!
32.
lemon juice
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
janet must be on nutty professor tablets, one minute she balloons and the next she’s tiny.
33.
Ana
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
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.
34.
WillPwr
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
PLANET JANET
35.
LadyA
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
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!!
36.
Deann Dmere
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
Love Janet!!!!
She looks Beautiful here!!!
Much luck and success in all her endeavors!!..
37.
bambino
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
love her!
38.
sha
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
#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..
39.
Kris
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
Lovely pic of Janet!
40.
Holleywood
Monday, January 18, 2010 /
Thanks J Dakar
41.
Blasian
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 /
i m sorry but Beyonce makes it soo hard for female performers today singing live and dancing sorry Janet but she does look Beautiful.
42.
Khinje
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 /
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.
43.
CamilleStarr
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 /
@42 Evidently you CARE cuz you took time to write on this blog!
44.
jessica
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 /
@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!!!
45.
KIDDO
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 /
I Luv me Some J.J.
46.
Monae'
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 /
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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48.
backingbarack
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 /
A mess. Why does she look like Planet of the Apes? She lost her appeal!
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backingbarack
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 /
I am tired of the played out America’s Next Top Model pose.