A video from behind the scenes of Janet’s new photoshoot has been released on the website of the French version of Elle Magazine.
It shows the shoot and features interviews with photographer Yu Tsai and stylist Kim Bowen.
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New photos of Janet have been published in an article in the UK’s Metro newspaper .
The images, taken by American photographer Yu Tsai are the first new professional pictures to be released of Janet since the release of new music earlier in the year.
Video director Dave Meyers has shared a new photo of him with Janet on Twitter.
In the tweet, he says he’s “been up all night”. The tweet does not confirm what he has been filming with Janet and whether it’s for an upcoming music video or visuals for her Unbreakable World Tour.
Dave Meyers has in the past directed a number of Janet’s music videos.
Been up all night @JanetJackson @flytetymejam … the sun is up. Time for ….#UnbreakableWorldTour #JANet #setlife pic.twitter.com/xF074boXJY
— Dave Meyers (@_DaveMeyers) July 23, 2015
BMG executives have been taken by surprise at the success of Janet’s first single No Sleeep from her upcoming album.
They have also said that the single was meant to be a “laid-back introduction” to the new era.
In a press release, published today, Jon Cohen from BMG US said:
“‘NO SLEEEP has completely taken us by surprise by how quickly it has taken off. What was meant to be a laid-back introduction to the campaign has taken Urban AC by storm, hitting the Top Five within three weeks and has sold 60,000 singles in two weeks. All I can say to all of Janet’s fans is ‘Wait til you hear the rest of the album!'”
The song has claimed the #5 spot on the Urban AC chart only three weeks after its debut. It has also seen a jump on Billboard’s Adult R & B chart, claiming the #6 spot, increasing its position from last week’s #8 spot.
Brad Wavra from Live Nation said:
“Fans across the continent have been showing Janet Jackson that their love for her and her music is ‘Unbreakable’. Ticket sales are on fire, we continue to add shows as demand for tickets is unprecedented.”
Keith Sarkisian of William Morris Endeavor added:
“We’re seeing an incredible response to the ‘Unbreakable’ Tour. Janet’s fans are thrilled with her new music and that she is touring again, shown by multiple sellouts around the country at venues like The Forum, Air Canada Center and Blaisdale Arena.”
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Janet shares lyric video for “No Sleeep”
Janet has shared a lyric video for No Sleeep in a new post to her Twitter page.
The video shows a glimpse behind the scenes of the recording process, lyrics sheets including amendments and the studio in which she recorded the song.
Janet is seen briefly in the video in a baseball cap.
A tiny glimpse into our creative space while recording #NoSL333P #ConversationsInACafe https://t.co/iX8slS2fPK
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) July 7, 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.
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 Jackson has released her brand new single No Sleeep in full on her website.
The track, of which a clip was released last week, emerged following a countdown clock on Janet’s official website.
No Sleeep is Janet’s first new material since 2010 when she released the track Nothing to coincide with her appearance in the movie Why Did I Get Married Too? directed by Tyler Perry.
In a tweet to coincide with the release, Janet dedicated the song to her love.
I dedicate this to My Love. https://t.co/FgQQtuKMPN #NoSL333P #ConversationsInACafe
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) June 22, 2015
Hey guys, I hope u enjoy this as much as we enjoyed creating it for u. https://t.co/FgQQtuKMPN #NoSL333P #ConversationsInACafe
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) June 22, 2015
The song will hit radio stations worldwide today and is on sale now on Amazon, iTunes and Spotify.
In an initial review, The Guardian said:
“While the general consensus among pop stars nowadays is that all singles must be at least 124 BPM, Janet’s always done things slightly differently. In 1993 the Janet album was launched with the laid-back That’s The Way Love Goes, while follow up The Velvet Rope was ushered in by the relatively low-key Got ‘Til It’s Gone. As it is with this new album. Opening with a sample of pouring rain and distant thunder, the first word you hear is “plush” which is the perfect word to describe the sort of low-slung, slowly unfurling jam Janet was always able to perfect but that had more recently got pushed aside for almost embarrassingly graphic elongated moans. On first listen it seems to be missing any discernible hooks, but slowly the chorus starts to dig its claws in, while the sudden vocal shift from soft coo to full-bodied yearning in the middle eight is a hairs on the back of the neck moment. Plus any song that manages to incorporate the phrase “fait accompli” into its chorus is on to something. As a grand return it’s one that seems to want to slink in almost unannounced, but that also simultaneously leaves it open for a big banger to follow.”
At Janet Love we’ve transcribed the lyrics to the new track so you can sing along.
No Sleeep Lyrics
Written by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Janet JacksonPlush
Yeah
Come onYou missing me
I’m missing you
Whenever we meet, we ain’t gonna get no sleep
When I get to be together with you
It’s fait accompli, we ain’t gonna get no sleepA vision rolling round in my head, but I don’t really talk about it
I’m loving what you’re doing to me and I don’t wanna do without it
Day and night, I dream of us doing whatever
But I guess I’ll have to wait until that day comesYou missing me
I’m missing you
Whenever we meet, we ain’t gonna get no sleep
When I get to be together with you
It’s fait accompli, we ain’t gonna get no sleep48 hours of love
It’s gonna be a weekend marathon
So you better get ready my king
Cause I’m a be the queen of insomnia
Stay wide awake
For every moment we spend together
Cause every second you’re away feels like foreverYou missing me
I’m missing you
Whenever we meet, we ain’t gonna get no sleep
When I get to be together with you
It’s fait accompli, we ain’t gonna get no sleep
(repeat)Don’t have time to sleep but we can dream so think outside the box, my baby
Show me how much you are missing me, I read between the lines
And I sure hope it rainsPlush
We ain’t gonna get no sleep
We ain’t gonna get no sleep
We ain’t gonna get no sleep
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Clip of new Janet single No Sleeep surfaces
A 30-second clip of Janet’s upcoming single No Sleeep has been released to the internet.
The song, which appears to be a slow jam, is purported to be released to digital retailers on June 23rd according to this music blog.
Janet’s producer, Jimmy Jam, tweeted a link to an Idolator article which talks about the snippet.
And she’s back! @JanetJackson returns with slinky slow jam “No Sleeep.” Listen to a snippet: http://t.co/HuXGEMB50o pic.twitter.com/HDaOOzrIOB
— idolator (@idolator) June 20, 2015
Concert promoter LiveNation has listed 30 of Janet’s upcoming shows. The tour, seemingly entitled ‘Unbreakable’, looks set to kick off at the end of August in Vancouver before continuing through Canada and the USA.
Tickets, listed on Ticketmaster, indicates that an initial presale begins today at 10.00AM Pacific Time and will be available to those who pre-order Janet’s upcoming as yet untitled album or American Express cardholders.
Tickets for the Unbreakable tour go on sale to the general public June 22 at 10.00AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at livenation.com and by phone at (800) 745-3000.
Ticket prices are expected to range from $45 to $250 each, plus service charges.
Dates so far announced include stops at Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Raleigh, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Inglewood, San Diego, Phoenix, Santa Barbara, St Louis, Omaha, Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto and Honolulu.
UK and other International dates have yet to be released.
August and September
August 31 – Vancouver, BC, Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
September 2 – Calgary, AB, Scotiabank Saddledome
September 4 – Edmonton, AB, Rexall Place
September 5 – Grande Prairie, AB, Revolution Place
September 7 – Saskatoon, SK, SaskTel Centre
September 8 – Winnipeg, MB, MTS Centre
September 11 – Grand Rapids, MI, Van Andel Arena
September 12 – Cincinnati, OH, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Centre
September 15 – Toronto, ON, Air Canada Centre
September 17 – Raleigh, NC, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
September 18 – Charlotte, NC, PNC Music Pavilion
September 20 – Miami, FL, American Airlines Arena
September 23 – Orlando, FL, Amway Arena
September 24 – Tampa, FL, Amalie Arena
September 26 – Atlanta, GA, Chastain Park Amphitheatre
September 27 – Nashville, TN, Ascend Amphitheatre
September 29 – Memphis, TN, Fedex Forum
September 30 – New Orleans, Smoothie King Centre
October
October 9 – Las Vegas, NV, Axis @ Planet Hollywood
October 10 – Las Vegas, NV, Axis @ Planet Hollywood
October 13 – San Francisco, CA, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
October 14 – San Francisco, CA, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
October 16 – Los Angeles, CA, The Forum
October 17 – San Diego, CA, Viejas Arena
October 19 – Phoenix, AZ, Comerica Theatre
October 21 – Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara Bowl
October 22 – Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara Bowl
October 24 – Salt Lake City, UT, Energy Solutions Arena
October 25 – Denver, CO, Pepsi Centre
October 27 – Kansas City, MO, Sprint Centre
October 29 – St. Louis, MO, Chaifetz Arena
October 30 – Omaha, NE, CenturyLink Centre
November
November 1 – Minneapolis, Target Centre
November 3 – Chicago, IL, Chicago Theatre
November 4 – Chicago, IL, Chicago Theatre
November 12 – Honolulu, HI, Neal S. Blaisdell Centre Arena