Janet Jackson
Also Known As: Janet Damita Jo Jackson, جنت جکسون
Biography: Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 30 years. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music. In addition to receiving recognition for the innovation in her records, choreography, music videos, and prominence on radio airplay and MTV, she was acknowledged as a role model for her socially conscious lyrics. In 1991 she signed the first of two record-breaking, multimillion-dollar contracts with Virgin Records, establishing her as one of the highest paid artists in the industry. Her debut album under the label, Janet (1993), saw her develop a public image as a sex symbol as she began to explore sexuality in her work. That same year, she appeared in her first starring film role in Poetic Justice; since then she has continued to act in feature films. By the end of the 1990s, she was named the second most successful recording artist of the decade. The release of her seventh studio album All for You (2001) coincided with a celebration of her impact on popular music as the inaugural MTV Icon. After parting ways with Virgin she released her tenth studio album Discipline (2008), her first and only album with Island Records. In 2015 she partnered with BMG Rights Management to launch her own record label, Rhythm Nation. Having sold over 160 million records, she is ranked as one of the best-selling artists in the history of contemporary music. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) lists her as the eleventh best-selling female artist in the United States, with 26 million certified albums. She has amassed an extensive catalog, with singles such as "Nasty", "Rhythm Nation", "That's the Way Love Goes", "Together Again" and "All for You" among her signature songs; she holds the record for the most consecutive top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by a female artist with 18. In 2008 Billboard magazine released its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, placing her at number seven, while in 2010, ranking her fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years". One of the world's most awarded artists, her longevity, records and achievements reflect her influence in shaping and redefining the scope of popular music. She has been cited as an inspiration among numerous performers.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana, USA
Birthday: May 16, 1966
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Gender: Female
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Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
Overview: This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-13
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Janet Jackson at Glastonbury Festival
Overview: Janet Jackson makes her debut at the Glastonbury Festival in 2019, three decades into her career.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-29
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Poetic Justice
Overview: Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-23
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Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Overview: The hilarity begins when professor Sherman Klump finds romance with fellow DNA specialist, Denise Gaines, and discovers a brilliant formula that reverses aging. But Sherman's thin and obnoxious alter ego, Buddy Love, wants out...and a big piece of the action. And when Buddy gets loose, things get seriously nutty.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Romance Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-07-27
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Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation
Overview: A collection of videos from Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation".
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-08
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Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson
Overview: In 2004, a culture war was brewing when the Super Bowl halftime show audience saw a white man expose a Black woman's breast for 9/16ths of a second. A national furor ensued. The woman was Janet Jackson, and her career was never the same.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-19
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Why Did I Get Married Too?
Overview: Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate week in the Bahamas is disrupted by the arrival of an ex-husband determined to win back his recently remarried wife.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-04-02
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For Colored Girls
Overview: About existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-05
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Why Did I Get Married?
Overview: Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to upper class economic status) go to Colorado for their annual week-long reunion, but the mood shifts when one couple's infidelity comes to light. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins to question their own relationship.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-12
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Janet Jackson: Exposed
Overview: Explore the life and music, along with the triumphs and trials, of Janet Jackson in this compelling documentary, which doesn't shy away from discussing her family problems or the Super Bowl halftime fiasco. The youngest girl of a famous musical family, Jackson struggled to make it on her own, beginning her singing career as a child. Eventually, she collaborated with numerous musical icons and gained fame as a pop and R&B star in her own right.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-03-13
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Janet: Live in Hawaii
Overview: Janet Jackson performs live at the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on the final date of her “All for You” concert tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-17
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Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour
Overview: Janet Jackson performs live at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the final stop of her “The Velvet Rope” tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-11
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Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
Overview: Documentary that traces the last months of Michael Jackson's life, examines the circumstances that led to his untimely passing, and explores the controversy surrounding a death that many say could have been prevented.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-26
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Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Overview: The first and final annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which puts some of the world’s biggest music stars in competition against each other.
Genres: TV Movie Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-03
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Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
Overview: In March 1985, Larry Holmes defended his IBF Heavyweight title against rising contender David Bey in Las Vegas.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-15
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The Minnesota Sound
Overview: Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-18
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Michael Jackson Memorial
Overview: A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2009-07-07
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Dangerous: The Short Films
Overview: Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual and musical highlights of his most recent string of hit singles. As well as extensive behind the scenes profiles of the making of Michael's state of the art short films.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-28
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RapLine
Overview: Between 1990 and 1993, at a time when rap was not yet on the radio in France, Olivier Cachin hosted a musical TV show on M6 called "RapLine". The show exclusively devoted to rap and other alternative music. This cult show presented all the facets of these emerging movements through interviews, lives and clips made especially for the show, around fifty clips were produced by RapLine. Another sequence of the show consisted of broadcasting new US rap clips subtitled in French.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1993-09-10
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Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making
Overview: An MTV News Special behind the scenes on the making of the Scream music video.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-14
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Overview: The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-19
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Maxim: Hot Clips 3
Overview: Collection of video clips including songs by N*E*R*D, Janet Jackson, Sugababes and Destiny's Child.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-07
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Mirroring Michael Jackson
Overview: A documentary film honoring the King of Pop showcasing how Michael Jackson's groundbreaking musical legacy has influenced performers of the past, present and future.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
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Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996
Overview: A compilation of music videos from pop singer Janet Jackson.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-10
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Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
Overview: The anthology contains music videos from her first four studio albums released on Virgin Records.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-06
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Rhythm Nation 1814
Overview: Story about two boys, whose dreams of pursuing music careers are destroyed through substance abuse and drug trafficking.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-16
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The Concert for New York City
Overview: The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-you to the heroic firefighters, police officers and rescue workers who saved tens of thousands of lives on September 11th. More than 6000 firefighters, police officers and rescue workers attended as guests.
Genres: Music Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-20
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McQueen
Overview: Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-08
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Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-04-24
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Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth
Overview: Taking an investigative look into the legal battles of the global superstar. Close friends, former staff and researchers paint an intimate portrait of Jackson's complicated world and put allegations of sexual abuse under the microscope. The film defends American singer Michael Jackson against allegations of child sexual abuse made in the documentary Leaving Neverland.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-13
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MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Overview: Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by several artists singing Janet's songs, cebebrities presenting the special and was finished by Janet singing her hit single "All For You".
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-13
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
Overview: The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on March 29 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music, the Zombies and the Cure make up the Class of 2019. They were inducted by a star-studded group of peers including Brian May of Queen, Harry Styles, David Byrne, Simon Le Bon and John Taylor of Duran Duran, Susannah Hoffs of the Bangles and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. An artist is eligible for the hall of fame 25 years after their first commercial release. The nominating committee creates a shortlist, according to the Hall's official website, and then sends the ballot to "more than 1,000 historians, members of the music industry and artists — including every living Rock Hall inductee." The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has selected the top five vote-getters for induction in the past, but this year seven artists were inducted (Janet Jackson also made the final cut; she was inducted by Janelle Monae).
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-27
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The Michael Jackson Story
Overview: Micheal Jackson has led an incredible life, from his beginnings as a child star, to his rise as the King of Pop, followed by relentless public scrutiny. Learn how his music career began at a young age and how it shaped his life for years to come. Get a view of his solo years and how his collaboration with Quincy Jones yielded one of the best selling albums of all time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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Janet Jackson - All For You
Overview: Japanese reissue of Janet's #1 2001 album. Includes "Doesn't Really Matter", the #1 title track, "Someone To Call My Lover", "Son Of A Gun", and "Come On Get Up". Special edition inludes a bonus DVD with all of Janet's music videos from the "janet.", "Velvet Rope" and "All For You" albums.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-01
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Janet Jackson: Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990
Overview: The Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 was the first headlining concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was launched in support of her fourth studio album Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989), and also contained material from her third studio album Control (1986). Jackson's record label A&M announced plans for the world tour in fall 1989, following the release of Rhythm Nation 1814. Managed by Roger Davies and Rusty Hooker, the tour was developed by musical director Chuckii Booker, choreographer Anthony Thomas, stage designer Roy Bennett, stage manager Chris Tervit, production manager Benny Collins, and Jackson herself.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-18
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We Are the World 25 For Haiti
Overview: In late 2009, it was suggested to writer Lionel Richie and producer Quincy Jones that a re-cut version of "We Are the World" be re-released under the title "Live 25". Following the 7.0 Mw earthquake in Haiti in early 2010, which devastated most of the country and killed thousands of people, it was agreed the song would be re-recorded by the new generation of music artists, in the hope of reaching a new generation and benefitting the people of Haiti. Like the marketing of "We Are the World", a music video was made. Academy Award-winning film director Paul Haggis said he finished the video 12 hours early. Haitian film students were part of production crew. The official film for the song is formatted similar to the original, opening the song with the recording artists' signatures around the title, then them performing their parts in the recording studio including Michael Jackson through archive footage. The video is intercut with clips showing people in Haiti after the earthquake.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-02-12
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
Overview: A look at one hundred years of romance in American cinema.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-11
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