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About the Artist
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Janet is an iconic figure in the worlds of music, entertainment,
fashion and philanthropy. Mega-award-winning artist, singer,
songwriter, producer, actor, dancer, Janet Jackson is all of
these things and more. She possesses an unprecedented list of
achievements, and remains at the forefront of her craft, a true
inspiration. As an artist, Janet excites, enlightens, leads, and
embraces her audience with ins into life's meaning and our
deepest feelings. Her vocal gifts, musical style, choreography,
lyrical exploration, and awareness of the human condition has
made her one of the top artists of our time as well as a leading
influence on people around the globe. Through words and actions,
she has set an example of generosity, of empowerment, of
compassion, and helped to lead efforts addressing some of
society's greatest challenges.
As an actor, Janet made her big screen debut in 1993 with Poetic
Justice, in which she starred site hip-hop legend Tupac
Shakur and actress Regina King. Her ballad "Again" was featured
in the film and received both a Golden Globe and Academy Award
nomination. In the box office smash Nutty Professor II: The
Klumps, Janet made her second feature film appearance as Denise
Gaines, site Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy. Nutty
Professor II became her second film to open at number one at the
box office. In her third feature film, Tyler Perry's Why Did I
Get Married?, Janet starred site Tyler Perry and received an
Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Feature
Motion Picture. The film was yet another number one opener at the
box office. Janet's fourth film, Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get
Married Too, will be released in 2010.
Janet is the only artist having Grammy nominations spanning the
Dance, Pop, Rap, Rock, and R&B categories and to have number one
hits on every chart except country. Among her many honors, she
has accumulated 5 Grammys, multiple MTV Awards, Billboard Music
Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. Janet's concerts are
stunning events that stimulate all the senses-- engaging mind,
ears, eyes and the soul. Unbelievable choreography performed to
perfection has become synonymous with Janet.
MTV presented Janet with the inaugural mtvICON Award solidifying
her accomplishments and effect on pop culture. Some of the
world's most recognized musical artists were enlisted to recreate
the music videos and performances of her classic hits in honor of
her work, influence and overall impact in the arena of music. The
title of ICON was and continues to be hers.
Janet continues to focus on speaking out and giving back. Several
of her tours have raised money for charities such as the Cities
in Schools, and America's Promise. She has supported the Watts
Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club of America, the Starlight
Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, A Place Called Home
providing after school programs in South Central LA, the American
Foundation for AIDS Research, S.O.S. Children's Villages in South
Africa, Cartier's Love Bracelet Program benefiting OCNA and
sponsored an Airlift of Food and Medical supplies to
famine-stricken Rwanda. Janet established the Rhythm Nation
Scholarship with the UNCF and has assisted countless students
striving to meet their educational goals.
She has been honored with many Humanitarian Awards due to her
intense dedication to helping others. Recent honors reflecting
the range of her involvement in charitable and social causes
include the 2008 Humanitarian of the Year award from the Lisa
Lopes Foundation, the 2008 Vanguard Award from GLAAD, and the
2004 Touching a Life Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award from
the NBA. Janet's efforts have also been recognized by AIDS
Project LA, the Congress for Racial Equality, and by the NAACP
with their Chairman's Award. In September 2009, Janet chaired
amFAR's inaugural fundraising event in Milan, Italy during
Fashion Week and raised over 1.1 million dollars.
Next year, Janet will publish her first book, providing an
look at her life and how she has dealt with issues of
self-esteem. Janet will reveal aspects not known before about her
uniquely successful career in music, television and films.
Janet's next studio album is slated to be released in 2010.