Janet Jackson Biography 4e2a6p

Aug 25, 2015

Birthday: May 16, 1966
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana
Zodiac Sign: Taurus

The Beginning e265c

Janet Jackson was born into a Michael Jackson, made up the '70s pop group the Jackson 5. Janet Jackson began performing when she was a child and opened for the Jackson 5 in Las Vegas. But at the time Janet Jackson was known more for her acting, rather than her singing. Janet Jackson appeared on the TV shows Good Times, Diff'rent Strokes and Fame. When Janet Jackson was 16, her father forced her to follow in her brothers' footsteps by singing professionally.

Janet Jackson's Big Break 5r5m4c

In 1982, after g to A&M Records, Janet Jackson released her first album called Janet Jackson, which she followed up with Dreamstreet in 1984. In 1986, Janet released Control, which was wildly successful. Control introduced the hit What Have You Done For Me Lately?

Janet Jackson Is A Diva 3i4p4e

Janet Jackson has firmly established herself as one of the biggest *NSYNC have all paid tribute to Janet Jackson by performing her songs. With other majorly successful albums like Janet, Rhythm Nation, All For You and Damita Jo, Janet Jackson's career is still going strong. But, just like her brother, Janet has managed to stir up controversy.

Janet Jackson is a legendary Diva

Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and The Super Bowl Flash 4s2g37

During the 2004 Super Bowl, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake performed together during the halftime show, put on by MTV. MTV, the home of the Justin Timberlake have all sworn up and down that it was a total "mistake." However, no one seems impressed and MTV is no longer hosting the halftime show, while Janet did not attend the Grammys later that same week.

20 Y.O to Unbreakable 5q2p2j

Janet has been making music since the '80s, and one look at her discography will tell you that she always comes back - she loves her work! In 2006 she released 10 Y.O, followed up by Discipline 2008. Fans went wild when they heard she was making a comeback in 2015 with the album Unbreakable. The single is called "No Sleep."

Listen to "No Sleep by Janet Jackson below! 3s3255

Did You Know? 2m2b69

Janet Jackson was secretly married to actor/producer Rene Elizondo for nine years.
Janet Jackson will play legendary actress/singer Lena Horne in the film Lena, released in 2004.
Janet Jackson's full name is Janet Damita Jo Jackson.

Janet Jackson Says... 46l1l

"I kinda see everyone as competition. I'm a very competitive person. But I think that's good. Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool."