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Janet unveils own jewellery line

Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015

Janet Jackson has announced she is releasing her own diamond jewellery line called the Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds Collection.

Playing on her song with Herb Alpert,  Diamonds, the new range will be priced for the ultra luxury market.

Janet dazzled at the BET Awards  wearing some of the line. A heart shaped necklace made with twenty-five carats of Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds will retail at $2 million, as well as a thirteen carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond ring retailing at $500K.

A collector and glorious wearer of great gems, Janet will be giving her new high-styled stones one of the most visible launches ever by decorating herself with them for her upcoming Unbreakable World Tour which begins in late August. Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds is also set to be a sponsor of the highly anticipated tour.

Describing the Janet Jackson dazzle of the new line, Paul Raps noted from the company’s new headquarters in New York, “The Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds Collection is a gracefully sophisticated yet elegant match. Our intention is to capture for the world this unique icon’s inherent understanding, taste and passion for the world’s most coveted gem stone.  Its essence will be majestic and exquisitely cut stones which can compliment her truly electric personality, talent, style and signature dancing grace.  In short, the Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds line will blend integrity, prestige, and authentic brilliance.”

The iconic entertainer has confirmed that Janet Jackson Unbreakable Diamonds will be available through paulrapsny.com.

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Janet appears at BET Awards; stars pay tribute

Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015

Janet Jackson has picked up the Ultimate Icon award at last night’s BET Awards in Los Angeles.

Fledgling music stars Jason Derulo, Ciara and Tinashe paid tribute to Janet in a medley of dance routines. The show was completed with a short excerpt from No Sleep as her new backing dancers performed a routine.

Janet emerged from stage to then give a short speech as she was presented with her award by long time producers and friends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

Janet’s parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson, were also in the audience and she thanked them.

It’s been a long journey to this moment. My heart is full. I’m so grateful for the support you’ve always given me… my beautiful mother and father… and my entire family… Your love is unbreakable…

My thanks to Jimmy and Terry for our incredible history… to BET… as well as everyone who performed in this tribute.

Twenty-five years ago, we created Rhythm Nation hoping the world could be a better place. But today there is even more to be done. Let’s keep the conversation going.

And finally, thank you to my loving husband, and to my fans, I love you.

Earlier, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis introduced the tribute and the award.

“We began a fantastic journey with a friend we celebrate tonight. She came to us a young woman with a lot to say and boy did she say it. She is Ms. Janet Jackson,” Terry Lewis said. Jimmy continued: “At the time there were few women demanding respect and sounding so funky doing it. Janet’s music and her vocal expressions were empowering innovative and provocative.”

Watch the performance and acceptance speech below as well as a backstage video.

Janet. Nuff said

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Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at the BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at the BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at the BET Awards 2015
Janet Jackson at the BET Awards 2015
Ciara performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara, Jason Derulo and Tinashe performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
Ciara, Jason Derulo and Tinashe performs in Janet Jackson tribute at BET Awards
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Janet to receive “Ultimate Icon” at BET Awards

Janet Jackson in concert
Janet Jackson in concert

Janet will receive the first ever Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual award at this weekend’s BET Awards, according to a tweet put out by the network.

She will also be honoured in a tribute by Jason Derulo, Tinashe and Ciara according to the network.

Stephen G. Hill, BET’s President of Programming, said:

“This is Janet Jackson, people! We are excited beyond belief to present her with our inaugural ULTIMATE ICON: Music Dance Visual award and we are thrilled that she chose the BET Awards as the first step on her new road. An inspiration to many other artists, ‘Ms. Jackson’ (’cause I’m nasty) blends music, dance and visuals in unique and groundbreaking ways and we look forward to celebrating her storied history… as well as giving the BET Awards audience a peek into her Unbreakable future.”

The awards ceremony will air on BET in the US on Sunday June 28th at 8pm. BET in the UK has not yet confirmed a date it will screen the ceremony.

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TV commercial confirms Janet at BET Awards

A new video published on Twitter shows a television commercial for this weekend’s BET Awards, confirming Janet Jackson as attending.

Whilst there is no confirmation of a performance, BET has been teasing a surprise performance in a tweet.  

The performance would come in the same week that Janet unveiled her first new single for five years, No Sleeep.

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Janet to perform at BET Awards

In an interview with EURweb, Stephen Hill, Executive Vice President of Entertainment and Music Programming at BET, confirmed that Janet will be performing at this year’s BET Awards. The show is due to air live on June 24th at 8pm ET/PT.