Janet Jackson

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Sameer Rao  Dec 13, 2018 2:26PM EST

Celebrate Janet Jackson's Rock Hall Induction With Her Biggest Hits

She is the only artist of color in a Hall of Fame class of inductees dominated by White rockers.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 9, 2018 11:59AM EDT

Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan Earn Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Noms

They join LL Cool J and members of Rufus and Rage Against the Machine on the new list of prospective inductees of color.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 10, 2018 11:14AM EDT

Don't Miss These Powerful 'Black Girls Rock!' Highlights

From speeches by Tarana Burke and Janet Jackson to an all-star tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, here are just a few reasons why this annual award show rocks.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 9, 2018 11:59AM EDT

Janet Jackson Pays Tribute to Late Father at Essence Festival

Joe Jackson died just two weeks before the performance.
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Sameer Rao  May 21, 2018 1:52PM EDT

Spike Lee and Janet Jackson Earn Historic Entertainment Awards

The titans received career-defining honors at the Cannes Film Festival and Billboard Music Awards, respectively.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 23, 2017 3:09PM EDT

Fans Demand #JusticeForJanet After Justin Timberlake's New Super Bowl Halftime Gig

“White privilege is at an all time high,” tweeted one Twitter user. Many others agreed.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 12, 2016 11:02AM EDT

Wake Up and Wind Down With President Obama's New Two-Part Spotify Playlist

The playlist, curated for day and night, features artists as varied as Jidenna, Esperanza Spalding and Billie Holiday. 
Sameer Rao  Dec 17, 2015 1:25PM EST

People Angry at N.W.A.'s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction, Forget About Other Rap Inductees

Not to mention all of the previously inducted R&B artists.
Sameer Rao  Oct 8, 2015 4:44PM EDT

WATCH: Iconic Videos From The Seven Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees of Color

Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, Chic and other noteworthy artists of color were included in nominations for next year’s induction. 
Sameer Rao  Sep 2, 2015 1:18PM EDT

5 Music Videos Set In Africa That Didn't Erase African People

Taylor Swift didn’t get it right, these five (kind of) did. 
Sameer Rao  Jun 23, 2015 10:51AM EDT

Listen to Janet Jackson's Smoldering New Single 'No Sleeep'

Miss Jackson’s first new single in seven years is a beautiful slow-burner. 
Sameer Rao  Jun 16, 2015 3:53PM EDT

Janet Jackson Returns to World Stage With New Tour

Miss Jackson (if you’re nasty) just announced a massive world tour to support her upcoming album. 
Jamilah King  May 13, 2014 10:34AM EDT

How Janet Jackson Inspired Little Dragon's 'Nabuma Rubberband'

The band’s fourth studio album is out.