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Members
Only Siteby Phyllis Douglass
Im a die-hard Janet fan . . . at least I thought I was . . . until a couple of albums ago when she decided that Playboy poses on/in her album covers were more important than her musical artistry. We all know the Super Bowl fiasco was blown way out of preportion; however, because of the sex kitten image she has been feeding us over the last few years, we couldnt even believe it was truly a costume malfunction 100%. She says it was, and since we are her fans, we believe her.
We know Penny had to grow up, its just ironic that the Janet from back in the Rhythm Nation days would be offended by the Janet of Velvet Rope, Its All for You, and now Damita Jo. The old Janet took offense when her older sister, LaToya, posed nude for Playboy. The new Janet, would be like go, ahead, girl, Im right with you.
Radio hosts have been picking on her because she sounds like shes whispering throughout her whole album. Crazy enough, the song has grown on me; however, the video should have landed in the trash. I just want to slap her out of her love-sick trance. We expect better from Ms. Jackson, the entertainer. Its not like shes the worlds strongest singer. We love her because she entertained us, so why would we rush to our TV sets to see her moaning into the camera walking endlessly into the arms of Jermaine Dupri.
Janet vs. Beyonce
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(3/9/04). Pop diva Janet Jackson will host "Saturday Night Live," on April 10. The live late-night satirical show will be her first TV appearance since the Super Bowl halftime show fiasco. Ten years ago she was a musical guest on SNL. Marci Klein, producer, has no regrets about booking Jackson after the costume controversy. She says, "she's a huge star and this is a huge booking. We are just thrilled."
2-2-04. In a
statement issued late Tuesday, Janet Jackson apologizes and takes
full responsibility for her breast exposure in a widely televised
event - the Super Bowl. Jackson is due to release a new CD in
the coming weeks. For more on Janet Jackson click
here.
Los Angeles, CA - (BlackNews.com/BlackPR.com) - (2/19/04). A coalition of prominent African American organizations and leaders are demanding that the American Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) remove entertainer Justin Timberlake as co-host of "Motown 45," the upcoming ABC-TV special. Outraged over the selection of Timberlake to co-host this musical celebration, the coalition is launching a national e-mail, fax and phone campaign against ABC to protest Timberlake's inclusion in the Motown tribute.
Motown has a proud and historic legacy of being one of America's greatest musical institutions. It has launched the careers of some of the most prominent African American artists in recording history including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Four Tops, The Commodores, Lionel Ritchie, The Tempations and the Jackson Five. "The selection of Timberlake as co-host of this Motown special is a cultural insult to the black community," says Najee Ali, Executive Director, Project Islamic HOPE. "This special, celebrating the success of the legendary music label, should not be compromised in the pursuit of a crossover audience."
In addition, Timberlake's recent handling of the Super Bowl incident has been met with harsh criticism in the black community. He immediately distanced himself following his performance with Janet Jackson and failed to accept his responsibility in the "wardrobe malfunction." "I mean I was completely shocked and appalled, and all I could say was, 'Oh, my God, Oh, my God,'" Timberlake told reporters at a recent Grammy rehearsal.
"We cannot support Justin Timberlake co-hosting Motown 45," says Ali. "We are asking concerned citizens to call, fax and email ABC-TV in protest."
Call (818) 460-7777, e-mail and send your letters to:
Alex Wallau
President
ABC Television Network
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
alex.wallau@abc.com
Lloyd Braun
Chairman
ABC Entertainment Television Group
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
lloyd.braun@abc.com
Andrea Wong
Senior Vice President
Alternative Series and Specials
ABC Entertainment
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
andrea.wong@abc.com
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Today's news (2/5/04) reports that The Recording Academy has dropped Janet Jackson from Sunday's Grammy Awards show - while keeping a performance by Justin Timberlake. The Grammys will be aired on CBS Sunday, Feb. 8 at 8:00 pm. I was as shocked as anyone about what transpired during last week's Super Bowl halftime show, and I do not condone the behavior displayed by both Ms. Jackson AND Mr. Timberlake. However, the purpose of this letter is to address the issue of fairness. As an African American and as a woman, I cannot help but address the sexist, and possibly racist response of The Recording Academy and CBS. It seems like the same old story: Punish the woman - support the man. Hit hard the person of color - slap the wrist of the white. The message behind this action is chilling. If you are at all concerned about this decision by The Recording Industry and CBS, please download the attached letter and fax to RIAA, CBS and Viacom (parent company of CBS) immediately. You should also call the organizations to express your concern. (If you have e-mail addresses for the presidents of the entities - use them and pass them along) The message that should be delivered? Either allow Janet Jackson to appear on the Grammy Awards show OR dump Justin Timberlake also. Let's not argue among ourselves about what Ms. Jackson and Mr. Timberlake did - and I know we face so many other issues of inequality - let's stand up against this unequal treatment! To download the letter and fax info, click here... For more info about Turning Point Magazine, visit: www.TurningPointMagazine.com |
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