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(only confirmed REAL news will be posted)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Purchase Michaels new re-released and updated albums </B><A HREF="http://www.cdnow.com/pagename=/RP/CDN/FIND/discography.html/ArtistID=JACKSON*MICHAEL/from=sr-10052196-1 " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdnow.com/pagename=/RP/CDN/FI"><U><B>here</B></U></A><B>!</B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1092" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#3300FF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="306"><div> <B>Essentials:</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id203.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2001 June/July Updates"><U><B>June / July News</B></U></A><B> (2001)</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id224.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2001Updates"><U><B>Aug / Dec News</B></U></A><B> (2001)</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="176"><div> <A HREF="id265.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2002"><U><B><U>2002</U></B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="252"><div> <A HREF="id296.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2003"><U><B><U>2003</U></B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 134 WIDTH="306"><div> <A HREF="id272.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="altered edges"><U><B>ALTERED EDGES</B></U></A><B>, Make it number 1!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>New Album by Janet Damita Jo is OUT!</B></div> <div> <B>Janets new single "all nite" released to radio</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>New La Toya Jackson Album is about to be released...</B></div> <div> <B>Rhythm nation compilation is released on DVD, it can be purchased from </B><A HREF="http://www.cdnow.com/pagename=/RP/CDN/FIND/album.html/itemid=1599944/from=sr-10052196-1" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdnow.com/pagename=/RP/CDN/FI"><U><B>cdnow</B></U></A><B>.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>And will Michael go to jail? (if so we will bust him out!)</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Highlights include:-</B></div> <div> Jackie's futurist project.</div> <div> Janet's concert list</div> <div> Michael speakers</div> <div> Michael sega game</div> <div> Official MJ poster 4 msg </div> <div> Someone to call my lover</div> <div> Janet wallpaper</div> <div> Website's BIRTH!</div> <div> <A HREF="id203.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2001 June/July Updates"><U><B>Click here</B></U></A> to read it all!!</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="169"><div> <B>Highlights:</B></div> <div> <B>Michael at KIIS</B></div> <div> <B>Confusion over singles</B></div> <div> <B>Shout</B></div> <div> <B>Son of a gun video</B></div> <div> <B>Invincible released</B></div> <div> <B>Cry single</B></div> <div> <B>Janet with missy elliot</B></div> <div> <B>Invincible plan</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Highlights:</B></div> <div> <B>Michael in Court</B></div> <div> <B>Janet works on new album</B></div> <div> <B>Jermaine speaks 2 CNN</B></div> <div> <B>Michael Accepts billboard award</B></div> <div> <B>Michael fighting back!</B></div> <div> <B>Michaels christmas message</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Highlights:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Michael's Interview with idiot bashir.</B></div> <div> <B>New MJ album in the works?</B></div> <div> <B>Michael acussed for child molestation charges</B></div> <div> <B>Michael is hospitalized</B></div> <bR> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <B>The Jackson 5 remastered releases! Every single jackson 5 album remastered some were never available on CD! Purchase them online</B><A HREF="http://www.cdnow.com/pagename=/RP/CDN/FIND/discography.html/ArtistID=JACKSON+5/from=sr-10052196-1" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdnow.com/pagename=/RP/CDN/FI"><U><B> here</B></U></A><B> now!!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>GET THE NEW JANET ALBUM!!!! NOW!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>2004 A NEW YEAR!!!!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>ne wayz the charges against michael absolutely rubbish, no point to them! But its a crazy world we live in, jokes will arise his image further tarnished in the media and the minds of media infested people everywhere! but the case is so stupid. R FEELINGS ARE WITH MICHAEL AND WE BELIEVE THIS THING TO BE CLEARED UP SOON.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>3rd october</B></div> <bR> <div> The Jackson family patriarch, Joe Jackson, was released from the </div> <div> hospital Saturday after being treated for bleeding ulcers. Joe, </div> <div> along with wife Catherine, have supported their son through his </div> <div> ongoing trial. Now, Access reveals some of our interview with Joe </div> <div> Jackson that was conducted in June. </div> <bR> <div> "I have to stay cool, stay focused and don't get nervous and have </div> <div> high blood pressure and have strokes and things of that sort," said </div> <div> Joe. In a wide-ranging interview with Access Hollywood's </div> <div> international correspondent, Daphne Barak, the family patriarch made </div> <div> it clear he stands firmly behind his embattled son. </div> <bR> <div> "Michael is a superstar. He's a superstar that was raised right," </div> <div> said Joe. </div> <bR> <div> In addition to believing his son's innocent of child molestation </div> <div> charges, Jackson blames the media for presenting the public with a </div> <div> warped perspective on the case. </div> <bR> <div> "They never tell the truth about anything," said Joe. "I don't care </div> <div> whether it's Michael or someone else. When they get to be that big </div> <div> up in the entertainment field or whatever, they always try to tear </div> <div> you down." </div> <bR> <div> He also sees nothing strange about Michael's post-arraignment </div> <div> behavior, including is dance atop an SUV. </div> <div> "He loves his fans and his fans love him. I don't care how the media </div> <div> try to twist it, but those are Michael's fans," maintains Joe. </div> <bR> <div> When asked about the giant open house Michael threw at Neverland </div> <div> Ranch, Joe told Access: "He wanted everybody to enjoy themselves and </div> <div> that's what they did. They enjoyed themselves." </div> <bR> <div> The elder Jackson also thought it was unfair for people to criticize </div> <div> Michael's decision to allow the Nation of Islam to provide security. </div> <bR> <div> "He was getting a lot of threats and stuff and it was bothering </div> <div> him... He couldn't sleep at night and so what he did was he just got </div> <div> some real good security," explained Jackson. </div> <div> Despite trying to stay positive, Joe admits the ordeal has been </div> <div> particularly difficult on his wife. </div> <bR> <div> "[Catherine] don't sleep at night because she worries about how </div> <div> things are being changed here and there," revealed Joe. "She knows </div> <div> her son and she knows Michael's just as innocent as the day is </div> <div> long." </div> <bR> <div> And before daughter Janet's now infamous Super Bowl wardrobe </div> <div> malfunction, Joe predicted she would become the subject of </div> <div> controversy. </div> <bR> <div> "I said, 'Janet's going to be next.' And sure enough it was that," </div> <div> said Joe. "She's a superstar too, and there's ways to get after </div> <div> her." </div> <bR> <div> Access' Daphne Barke also gave Joe an opportunity to address the </div> <div> mother of Michael's accuser. </div> <bR> <div> "If instead of me, the mother of the kid who started the child </div> <div> molestation allegation against your son was sitting on this chair, </div> <div> what would you tell her?" inquired Daphne. </div> <bR> <div> "I would tell her, 'You know the truth. You know what you have done </div> <div> before with other people and you're trying to do it with my son. Do </div> <div> you think that's right? Do you think you should get away with </div> <div> this?'" replied Joe. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>22nd August</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Message from Michael ...</B></div> <bR> <div> "My family and I have dedicated our lives to spreading unity and peace to the world through our music. The most recent unauthorized version of my life story, "Man in The Mirror," in no way shape or form represents who we are as a family. It is unfortunate that for years, we have been targets of completely inaccurate and false portrayals. We have watched, as we have been vilified and humiliated. I personally, have suffered through many hurtful lies and references to me as 'Wacko Jacko' as well as the latest untruth about me fathering quadruplets. </div> <bR> <div> "This is intolerable and must stop. The public depiction of us is not who we are, or what we are: we are a loving family. My success on stage can be attributed to the love and support of my family off stage. My brothers and I are 'brothers' first, we started out together and will always be together. All I can hope for is that one day, my family will be shown the same kindness and respect that we have, throughout our lives, shown to others." </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>24th july</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>New Janet DVD</B></div> <div> <B>Make sure to get this DVD and mark it on your calander. The DVD will be </B></div> <div> <B>for sale on September 7th 2004 and called "From janet. To Damita Jo - </B></div> <div> <B>The Videos"</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Track listing as follows:</B></div> <div> <B>1. That's The Way Love Goes</B></div> <div> <B>2. If</B></div> <div> <B>3. Again</B></div> <div> <B>4. Because Of Love</B></div> <div> <B>5. Any Time, Any place</B></div> <div> <B>6. You Want This</B></div> <div> <B>7. Got Til' It's Gone</B></div> <div> <B>8. Together Again</B></div> <div> <B>9. Together Again (Deeper remix)</B></div> <div> <B>10. I Get Lonely</B></div> <div> <B>11. Go Deep</B></div> <div> <B>12. You</B></div> <div> <B>13. Every Time</B></div> <div> <B>14. All For You</B></div> <div> <B>15. Someone To Call My Lover</B></div> <div> <B>16. Son Of A Gun (featuring Missy Elliot)</B></div> <div> <B>17. Just A Little While (BONUS- live UK version)</B></div> <div> <B>18. I Want You</B></div> <div> <B>19. All Nite (Don't Stop)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Bonus Features:</B></div> <div> <B>- Damita Jo interview</B></div> <div> <B>- Behind-the -scenes- Making of Damita Jo album & making of All Nite </B></div> <div> <B>(Don't Stop)</B></div> <div> <B>- Photo-slide</B></div> <div> <B>- Exclusive live performances/shows (Ryan Seacrest and Much Music Tv Show)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>On this DVD for the first time ever, you can experience her music videos </B></div> <div> <B>in high-resolution 5.1 surround sound!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Further more the DVD contains never before released videos, "Son Of A </B></div> <div> <B>Gun" from the All For You album plus all of the videos from her recent, </B></div> <div> <B>Damita Jo album including special live performance of "Just A Little </B></div> <div> <B>While."</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Among the featured videos, you also get to experience live performance, </B></div> <div> <B>never-before-seen interview footage, behind-the-scene video footage and </B></div> <div> <B>musical photo-slide show.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The DVD contains behind the seen footage from "All Nite (Don't Stop) </B></div> <div> <B>plus interview footage.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Re-live Janet's exceptional performances and emotional interview at the </B></div> <div> <B>Ryan Seacrest Show .</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The DVD contains a musical photo-slide with over 35 pictures taking you </B></div> <div> <B>through her journeys of each album.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>28th June</B></div> <bR> <div> The deep end section has been updated, and more topics are soon to come up if you want to discuss things more or add more topics or have things to say about the ones that are on there do not hesitate to drop me an email at jermaine@jackson.nu remember its only together that we will find out what is really going on. We will rise above it... go to the deep end on this website for more! www.jacksonplanet.net</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>STATEMENT OF MICHAEL JACKSON, JUNE 17, 2004</B> </div> <bR> <div> “I respect the obligation of confidentiality imposed on all of the parties to the 1993 proceedings. Yet, someone has chosen to violate the confidentiality of those proceedings. Whoever is now leaking this material is showing as much disrespect for the Santa Maria Court’s ‘gag order’ as they are a determination to attack me. </div> <div> “No action or investigation has been taken to determine who is leaking this information or why they are permitted to violate the law in such a manner. I respectfully request that people see these efforts for what they are. </div> <div> “These kinds of attacks and leaks seek to try the case in the press, rather than to a jury who will hear all of the evidence that will show that I did not, and would not, ever, harm a child. I have always maintained my innocence and vehemently denied that these events ever took place. I reluctantly chose to settle the false claims only to end the terrible publicity and to continue with my life and career. </div> <div> “I ask all of my neighbors in Santa Maria, the people to whom I give my loyal trust and admiration, to keep an open mind and give me a chance to show that I am completely innocent of these charges. I will not let you down.” </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>24th June</B></div> <bR> <div> janet perfomed a live concert for msn. which can be viewed now at MSN's websight.</div> <div> here is the list of what you can view!</div> <bR> <div> <U>Janet interview</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U>Live performance: "All Night (Don't Stop)"</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U>Live performance: "Just A Little While"</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U>Live performance: "I Want You"</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <U>Live performance: "All For You"</U></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>21st June</B></div> <bR> <div> London Demonstration Details</div> <div> Another demonstration in support of Michael Jackson is to take place in London. Details of the event are below. </div> <bR> <div> Date: Sunday 27th June</div> <div> Time: 2-5pm</div> <div> Place: Eros Statue, Piccadilly Circus, London</div> <div> Comments: Please bring banners and loud voices!</div> <div> Contact: The London Demo Team at: AnnieJ_4_MJ@hotmail.com or magix_j@hotmail.com</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>11th June</B></div> <bR> <div> Michael Jackson Video Support Project</div> <div> A video for Michael is being put together of all the fans that have taped their vigils or events in support of Michael. It will be edited onto one cd. This will be given to MJJ Productions and hopefully passed on to Michael.</div> <div> The deadline has been extended to June 15th. You can mail a copy of your event or send by email in mpeg format to: </div> <bR> <div> email: mjsunifc@cox.net</div> <bR> <div> or mail:</div> <div> MJSUNIFC</div> <div> C/O STAR ILLUSIONS</div> <div> P.O. BOX 30813</div> <div> LAS VEGAS, NV</div> <div> 89173-0813 USA</div> <bR> <div> Please include the following:</div> <div> 1.Your name, and the names of the people in your group, or fan club(all names and groups or fan clubs will be on the video)</div> <bR> <div> 2. City, state, and country.</div> <bR> <div> 3. The date(s) of your events</div> <bR> <div> 4. 20 minutes of your best footage (that I can edit from)</div> <bR> <div> 5. A statement giving me permission to use the footage to reproduce.</div> <bR> <div> UPDATE! </div> <bR> <div> Some fans have contacted me that do not have video, but would still like to participate. You can send a picture of yourself with the same information as above, and I will add 1 video slide show to it. You can also donate to help. All fans participating in any kind of way will be listed in the credits in the final edited version.</div> <bR> <div> If you have any questions, please contact me:</div> <bR> <div> www.mjsunitednation.com</div> <div> <B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>10th June</B></div> <bR> <div> MICHAEL JACKSON PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY RAY CHARLES</div> <div> Michael Jackson releases the following statement regarding the</div> <div> death of music great, Ray Charles:</div> <div> “I am saddened to hear of the death of my friend, Ray Charles. He was</div> <div> a true legend…an American Treasure. His music is timeless; his</div> <div> contributions to the music industry…unequalled; and his influence,</div> <div> unparalleled. His caring and humility spoke volumes. He paved the</div> <div> way for so many of us, and I will forever remember him in my heart.”</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>04th June</B></div> <bR> <div> Check out Janets new video for All Nite! her 3rd release from damita jo. Coming soon.. Damita Jo wallpaper, on this site! after many requests i have decided its about time especially as so many of you downloaded the all for you wallpaper. REMIX project has been put on hold, some rare remixes are still needed to make it complete. Also, an "OTHER MUSIC" section will soon appear on the site. There is so much great music out there, but what is "real?" more on that later. In La Toya news her album is set for a late 2004 release, only time will tell if it actually comes out! </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>18th April</B></div> <bR> <div> Dont know how i missed this but 3T have a new album out!! it is called Identity and is only available in france, belgium and holland! Not sure when it will be released worldwide. </div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="8daf8f80.jpg" border=0 width="248" height="248" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> A Note From Michael: </div> <bR> <div> April 2004 </div> <bR> <div> I would like to congratulate my little sister, Janet, on the release of her new album, 'Damita Jo.' I am very proud of her and all that she has accomplished. </div> <bR> <div> Janet, the beauty and strength that you continue to display in your life is the true definition of success. </div> <bR> <div> I love You...</div> <div> Your Big Brother,</div> <div> Michael </div> <bR> <div> <B>No Defense Necessary - Raymone Bain Cancels Fox Appearance</B> </div> <div> Source: Team MJJsource</div> <bR> <div> Michael Jackson's spokesperson Raymone K. Bain, chose not to make a scheduled appearance in an interview with Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera. The interview was to take place on Saturday, April 3rd, 2004, on the FOX Newscast 'At Large with Geraldo Rivera.'</div> <bR> <div> In response, Raymone Bain states, "I was led to believe that we would discuss Michael's trip, how he personally felt about it and a follow-up to the trip, what he has planned for the future. However, the format was changed and the format was no longer appropriate to discuss those issues that I had been led to believe that we would discuss." In addition Ms. Bain emphasizes, "Michael Jackson's lifetime of giving preempts anything that is going on right now." </div> <bR> <div> As alluded to on the show by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Mr. Jackson's track record of humanitarian efforts speak for themselves. Over the years, Mr. Jackson has led the way for celebrities to donate their time, efforts and resources to humanitarian causes and many support Michael Jackson and his continued efforts. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>31st march</B></div> <div> DMX vents on Michael Jackson, thinks of retiring</div> <div> at 14:19 on March 28, 2004, EST.</div> <div> TORONTO (CP) - Rapper DMX doesn't believe Michael Jackson is guilty. </div> <div> "Michael Jackson will always be the King of Pop for me, always," he told a group of journalists in Los Angeles on the weekend where he was promoting his latest film, Never Die Alone. </div> <div> "I personally don't think he really committed any crime. If it's been happening for awhile, why is it coming up now? I don't believe it." </div> <div> DMX, real name Earl Simmons and the only artist in SoundScan history to have his first four albums debut at the top of the Billboard Charts, also confessed to having thoughts of quitting the music business. </div> <div> "I refuse to give another dime to that record label, Def Jam," he said. "I made $144 million in one year for them. Guess how much they gave me? Nothing ... They loaned me $3 million towards my next album, so I owe them two more albums. They give you money, but then they take it back. It's robbery, man. I can't be part of it anymore." </div> <div> Directed by Ernest Dickerson, Never Die Alone hits theatres Friday.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>29th March</B></div> <bR> <div> Damita Jo released !!! Get the album NOW!! </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>23rd March</B></div> <bR> <div> The release of Janets album is coming close!!! album will be out on monday 29th march so make sure you get it!!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> The Naked Truth </div> <div> Janet Jackson is ready to get some things, ahem, off her chest. She's over the Super Bowl, at peace with life, in love with superproducer Jermaine Dupri and unashamed of liking it rough. Words by David Ritz </div> <div> The winter sun is warm, the sky clear. In the distance, snow capped mountains crown the city. Ten days after the Super Bowl, Los Angeles--like the rest of the country--is still obsessed with what happened in Houston. Talk radio discusses nothing else. </div> <div> Meanwhile, in a secluded corner of an aging recording studio on the west side of the city, Janet Jackson is layering background vocals. Her longtime producer, Jimmy Jam, is at the controls. Her harmonies are hypnotizing. The rapport between Janet and Jimmy is mellow. The tracks ooze with sweetness and sexuality, that wildly sensuous mix so seminal to Janet's sound. Peering into the darkened vocal booth lit with a string of faint red bulbs, I can only make out Janet's lips as she purrs, moans, whispers, and sighs. When she emerges into the light of the control room, she's smiling. </div> <div> "Let's talk," she says. </div> <div> I've arrived with apprehensions. Even though I've interviewed Janet many times since meeting her 15 years ago during the making of Rhythm Nation, I'm certain that this time will be different. She'll be different. All of the Super Bowl hype will have changed her, depressed her, confused or frightened her. I couldn’t be more wrong. </div> <div> Janet is still Janet—unabashedly friendly, genuinely polite, ready to laugh. She’s at peace. Her focus is on Damita Jo, her new album. At 37, she appears to be in the full flush of her creative powers. "I’m loving it," she says. "Loving making musical sense out of feelings that don’t always make sense." </div> <div> We retire to a cozy lounge where she settles into plush love seat. Looking trim in a plain black sweat suit and white baseball cap, her body language is relaxed. Her sinuous speaking voice, like her singing voice, is a quiet storm of seductive charm. </div> <div> I mention the Super Bowl. "It’s behind me," is all she’ll say. </div> <div> I mention the rumors that say her new record is her sexiest ever. Even scandalous. </div> <div> David Ritz: Why are you laughing? </div> <div> Janet: Because that’s probably true. </div> <div> DR: What led you to such a sexy record? </div> <div> J: Life. </div> <div> DR: Please explain. </div> <div> J: Well, the record is a journey of love on different fronts. </div> <div> DR: Your journey? Your life? </div> <div> J: In part, sure. But it’s important that listeners understand that the journey is a roller coaster. My life is an emotional roller coaster. Probably everyone’s is. We’re different people at different times. I’m different with my mother than I am with my brothers. Different with friends than I am with my business associates. Those differences fascinate me. I contain many characters. Those characters live inside me. When I put them in songs, I unleash tem. I free them. I free myself. And I wanted this record to be as free—and honest—as possible. </div> <div> DR: You use your middle name—Damita Jo—as the title. Why? </div> <div> J: It’s me. </div> <div> DR: What’s the origin of the name? </div> <div> J: My mother made up "Damita." I presumed "Jo" was for Joseph, my father, even though I later learned it wasn’t. Because he was emotionally withdrawn, I was never comfortable using it. For years I didn’t. Now I do. Now I love being called Jo. </div> <div> DR: Why? </div> <div> J: Acceptance. I’ve come to the point where I’m trying to accept—even embrace—everything that has happened to me. I believe that without acceptance there’s no serenity. </div> <div> DR: Is Damita Jo serene? </div> <div> J: Not entirely, but she’s working at it. </div> <div> DR: Is she an alter ego to the Janet of the Janet. And Velvet Rope albums? </div> <div> J: You might say that. She’s another way to express and expose a deeper part of me. </div> <div> DR: A deeper sexuality? </div> <div> J: Yes. Beginning with the earlier albums, exploring—and liberating—my sexuality has been an ongoing discovery and theme. With Damita Jo, I push the envelope further. As an artist, that’s not only my passion, it’s my obligation. </div> <div> DR: I’m fascinated by a character that makes several dramatic appearances on Damita Jo. You call her Strawberry, and she’s sexually insatiable. Is Strawberry another alter ego?" </div> <div> J: A songwriter is like a novelist. You invent characters. Because they’re born out of your brain, they reflect you. But good characters are independent of you and live lives of their own. I hope Strawberry is a good character. Sexually, she’s on fire. She doesn’t mince words. She has to have it and doesn’t care who knows it. "Ruff" is her song. "Ruff" is her style. As a writer, I created her. As a singer, I live through her. As an artist, I find her compelling. She might be crazy, she might even be twisted, but her sexual adventures are exciting. I want her music to reflect that excitement. </div> <div> DR: So you’re saying that Strawberry lives inside you? </div> <div> J: Absolutely. </div> <div> DR: And it feels good to release her? </div> <div> J: It feels wonderful. </div> <div> DR: Are listeners to presume that, when it comes to sex, you, like Strawberry, like it rough? </div> <div> J: It’s not an everyday indulgence. Not even every week. But every now and then like playing around in that mode. I don’t take it to an extreme. Nor do I do it dangerously. I call it role-playing with a twist. </div> <div> DR: Is the song you call "Moist," I see a musical portrait of female orgasm. Am I misreading you? </div> <div> J: No, you’re right. But in painting that portrait, I’m trying to infuse a spiritual quality to one of the most beautiful moments a woman can experience. In "Moist" the metaphor is falling rain. I’m equating the lyrical grace of gentle water with the phenomenal sensation of physical release. I want to praise that sensation, celebrate that feeling, and recreate the ecstasy that comes with a total mind-blowing, body-shaking orgasm. </div> <div> DR: Then there’s the song you call "Sex-hibition." </div> <div> J: Written with Dallas Austin. I wouldn’t dissect that one too deeply. It’s about wordplay. We were just tripping on the words. Trying to have fun by sexing up our vocabulary. </div> <div> Beyond pure sex, the songs on Damita Jo also deal with serious romance. The singer sounds like she’s fallen in love. </div> <div> DR: Have you (fallen in love)? </div> <div> J: [She smiles. Laughs a little. Then sighs.] In talking about this record, my resolution was not to get personal. </div> <div> DR: But isn’t that impossible? </div> <div> J: I’m always getting shit for being the most outspoken member of my family. I’ve vowed to change, but I wind up running my mouth all the same. Yes, I’m I love. I tried to resist, tried to be cools, tried to stay aloof. Tried everything but cold showers. In the end, though, I fell. Hard. </div> <div> DR: What’s the story of your new romance? </div> <div> J: I wasn’t looking for romance. My last breakup was heart wrenching. The emotional repercussions were serious. The last thing I wanted was another serious relationship. My intention was simply to have fun with fun guys. And then I fell. Hard. </div> <div> DR: Please talk about it. </div> <div> J: I want to keep it personal. The love between me and Jermain [Dupri] is the deepest I’ve ever known. I want to honor our closeness by simply letting us be. I will say, thought, that he’s the only boyfriend I’ve every had whom my family adores. </div> <div> DR: And that’s important to you? </div> <div> J: It’s reassuring. </div> <div> Different Day, Different Janet. It’s a formal affair at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where she’s being honored for her civic contributions by the wives of the NBA players during All-Star Weekend. Janet’s evening gown is stunning. A beaming Jermaine is by her side. The couple is openly affectionate with each other, obviously in love. </div> <div> Janet and I find a quite spot in the back of an empty ballroom to continue our talk. I ask whether Jermaine, a celebrated songwriter/producer, has contributed to Damita Jo. </div> <div> J: Not a note. He hasn’t even heard any of it. </div> <div> DR: Why? </div> <div> J: I’m determined to do it differently this time. In the past, I’ve confused church and state. Love and work. The bedroom and the boardroom. That blew up in my face. Now I’m keeping them separate. Besides, Jermaine has his own thriving career. His own musical identity. He doesn’t need e for that. What he needs me for—what I need him for—is love. </div> <div> DR: So when Strawberry’s not around, you’re writing songs like "Spending Time with You" and "Could This Be Love" with Jermaine in mind? </div> <div> J: Love is always an inspiration. </div> <div> DR: What about some of the other songs—"Thinkin’ About My Ex," for instance. Are we to presume… </div> <div> J: Wrong presumption. I should re-title it "Thinkin’ About My Ex (Except It’s Not Who You Think It Is)." Fact is, I didn’t write the lyrics—a woman named Freckles did. I loved the story just the way she wrote it. It’s a beautiful Babyface production. He, Dallas Austin and Jimmy Jam all contributed incredible productions to Damita Jo. </div> <div> DR: What do you look for in producers? </div> <div> J: Sensitive people who can technically express what I’m going through emotionally. </div> <div> DR: You speak of sensitivity, Janet, but some will call Damita Jo just another expression of your sexual obsession. How would you respond? </div> <div> J: I wouldn’t. If that’s someone’s reaction, fine. One of the joys of writing is to watch the reactions. And allow the reactions. People will say whatever they say. Everyone’s entitled to his or her own interpretation. I’m fascinated by those interpretations. That’s why I’m not big on analyzing my own lyrics. As far as calling Damita Jo a sexual obsession, though, I’m not sure. Obsession feels like a judgmental term to me, and when it comes to sex, I try to throw judgements out the window. If there’s any obsession at all, it’s this culture’s demand that we be categorized as either gay, straight or bi. </div> <div> DR: You object to those categories? </div> <div> J: I do. I think they oversimplify sexuality. If we accept those categories, we feel constrained to choose. But the categories are artificial and often arbitrary. We aren’t one thing but many things. We’re everything at once. At different times in our life—at different times in the course of a single day—we respond in different ways. The common denominator shouldn’t be sexual preference. It should be love. I like to think Damita Jo is all about love. </div> <div> DR: After Damita Jo is released, will you tour? </div> <div> J: Starting this summer. </div> <div> DR: What about films? </div> <div> J: I’m thrilled to be playing Lena Horne in a movie about her life. That should begin later this year. </div> <div> DR: What is it about Lena? </div> <div> J: Her courage, her inner beauty, her talent, her struggles, her survival through so many epochs of popular entertainment, her place in history of our race. I’m intrigued by her relationship to Hollywood, her connection to the world of Jazz, her friendships with geniuses like Billy Strayhorn and her political convictions. As a pioneer of black culture and a woman of tremendous elegance and dignity, Lena Horne encompasses so much. I’m honored and challenged to portray her. </div> <div> DR: Other than your career, what are your goals? </div> <div> J: To grow closer to God. </div> <div> DR: How does one grow closer to God? </div> <div> J: It starts with my feelings about God. As a child, my religious experiences weren’t great. I’m glad I had them as a base, but my concept of God wasn’t clear. If I saw God as someone judging me, who expected me to achieve in order to win His favor, I felt that I failed that God. I’ve always been hard on myself. I presumed God was hard on me. But I’ve always been hard on myself. I presumed God was hard on me. But I’ve come to believe that God is pure love. Nonjudgmental and unconditional love. Love that has no beginning and no end. Love lies in the preset moment. That’s the moment I’m embracing. God lives in that moment, and I want to live with God.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>17th Feb - </B>Preliminary Hearing Date Still Not Set</div> <div> The idea of yesterday’s trial was to set a date for a future preliminary hearing, which would allow the Defence and Prosecution teams to display their evidence to Judge Rodney Melville, who would then decide whether or not there is in fact enough evidence to go to court. </div> <bR> <div> However, (according to the <I>Associated Press</I>) this was not decided, and a date of April 2nd has been set to try once again to decide on a preliminary hearing date. The Judge expressed his desire to have this case on trial by the end of the year. All attorneys said they would be ready by December. </div> <bR> <div> The reasons for the delay are believed to be that the attorneys are simply not ready. Santa Barbara District Attorney Tom Sneddon provided Mark Geragos with pages of evidence for review, and apparently is only halfway though turning over the material. Geragos said he would need time to review it all. </div> <bR> <div> All messeges for katherine jackson have been put up in the special pages section! Please go there to read all of them, and remember its not too late to keep sending in more messages!! </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>13th February - </B>Things are definately getting more and more exciting in the Jackson world! Here is a picture of the album cover for janet's new album and it is hot!!!</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="729" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 356 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="8c42c2c0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="409"><div> Janet's new album cover. Album will be hitting stores on the 30th of March!! Look out for the new single.</div> <bR> <div> Also today is when a court date is set for michaels hearing, we will publish the exact details as soon as we get them. </div> <bR> <div> Normally we don't post rumours, but this one is quite strong and there could be a new michael jackson EP coming out in april entitled "for the fans" this will be released on capitol records and will have about 5 new songs for the fans.</div> <bR> <div> Also La Toya Jacksons new album is about to be released, details will follow the album is called starting over.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="8c50c580.gif" border=0 width="268" height="88" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Many people have sent in their messages to katherine jackson, and I thank you so much for them! Please keep sending them in, there will be a page dedicated to just this! Hopefully I will be able to get this page up tonight.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>08th February - </B>By now y'all heard about janets controversial moment!!</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="891" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 456 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="8c31bc20.jpg" border=0 width="283" height="450" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="589"><div> The Statement:</div> <bR> <div> "The decision to have a costume reveal at the end of my halftime show performance was made after final rehearsals,MTV was completely unaware of it. It was not my intention that it go as far as it did. I apologize to anyone offended — including the audience, MTV, CBS and the NFL."</div> <bR> <div> <B>Luther On Grammys:</B></div> <div> <I>"Luther Vandross, through his mother Mary Ida, told the Grammys and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences that he wants his tribute cancelled if it doesn't include Janet Jackson..."</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>The New ALbum!!</B></div> <bR> <div> We can <B>finally</B> announce that Janet's New Album, DAMITA JO, will be in stores March 30th 2004!!!</div> <div> Also, you many have heard about a new song called "Just a Little While" when it was leaked to internet and radio a few weeks back. Now, due to the overwhelming interest, Virgin Records officially released this song to radio stations on February 2nd! Make sure to head on over to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>janet-jackson.com</U></FONT> to take a listen, and <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>REQUEST</U></FONT> the song at your local radio stations! </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>07th Febuary - </B>Only 6 more days b4 we here details of michaels hearing date!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>15th January </B>- A preview in2 the remix experience! Everysingle MJ Mix that was released throughout the years and exclusive fan mixes are all set to be released on this site in the near future! register your interest now to be the 1st to get them and also recieve a special bonus CD of rare stuff for free! </div> <bR> <bR> <div> New York Post: Case Against Jackson is 'Flimsy' The following comes from <I>New York Post</I> columnist Cindy Adams, printed on the 9th of January. </div> <bR> <div> <I>LOS ANGELES legal types are saying Michael Jackson cannot be found guilty. That two lawyers earlier refused this case believing it "not strong enough." That it was shopped around for three months. That some in the Santa Barbara police community believed there wasn't sufficient evidence to go on. That even attorneys who had opposed Michael in the first case determined they didn't want in on this one. That forces behind the plaintiff were not motivated by familial or legal issues. That this indictment "could fall apart unless additional evidence is found." Legal brains closer at hand are calling this "flimsy," saying "they have nothing that's triable."</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr></table></body>