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Featured Artist: Janet Jackson
Few celebrity siblings can emerge from the shadows of their already famous relations to become superstars in their own right and with their own distinct personalities. That's exactly what Janet Jackson did in becoming one of the biggest female pop and R&B stars of the '80s and '90s. Since her breakthrough in 1986 with the album Control, Jackson's career as a hitmaker has been a model of consistency, rivaling Madonna and Whitney Houston in terms of pop chart success over...
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Janet Trims Racy Segment From Detroit Show
Janet Jackson had to exert a little extra "Discipline" during her concert last night (Oct. 28) at the Palace of Auburn Hills in suburban Detroit. The singer trimmed a three-song section of her Rock...
October 29, 2008
Janet Jackson Hospitalized In Montreal
Janet Jackson "got suddenly ill" during soundcheck for her show at the Bell Centre Montreal last night (Sept. 29) and was rushed to a hospital, according to a statement from her publicist.
September 30, 2008
Janet Jackson Parts Ways With Island Def Jam
After just 14 months on Island Def Jam, Janet Jackson announced today (Sept. 22) her departure from the label. According to Jackson's publicist, the label agreed to dissolve their relationship with...
September 22, 2008
Label Deal In Doubt, Jackson Hits The Road
After the disappointing showing of her latest album, "Discipline," Janet Jackson is again raising questions about her relationship with Island Def Jam.
September 04, 2008
Chart Beat: 'Change Is Gonna Come,' Rihanna, Janet
Fred discusses chart action from "Change Is Gonna Come," Rihanna, Janet and more!
November 13, 2008
Billboard Bits: Oasis, Jenny Lewis, Randy/Janet Jackson
Oasis has confirmed the track list for its new album, "Dig Out Your Soul," due Oct. 7 in North America via the band's Big Brother Recordings label.
July 14, 2008
Usher Splits With Manager, Publicist
Usher has cleaned house, parting ways with his manager and publicist. In a short statement issued by LaFace/Zomba, it was announced that the artist "has dissolved his management arrangement with Benny...
August 06, 2008
Chart Beat Chat: Madonna, Taylor Swift
Fred and his readers discuss royalties after death, Madonna on the Hot 100, Taylor Swift and more!
November 14, 2008
Ask Billboard
Keith answers readers' questions on Maxwell, Janet and Greatest Hits albums.
September 19, 2008
Chart Beat Chat: Leona Lewis, Rihanna, Patti LaBelle
Fred and his readers discuss British acts' success in the states, Rihanna, James Bond theme songs and more!
November 21, 2008
Chart Beat: "Another Way To Die," Taylor Swift, Patti LuPone, Enya, AC/DC, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin
Fred discusses "Another Way To Die," Taylor Swift, Patti LuPone, AC/DC, Beyonce and more!
November 20, 2008
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Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
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