• Paris Jackson sounds nothing like dad Michael on new album ‘Wilted’

    Paris Jackson sounds nothing like dad Michael on new album ‘Wilted’

    There is not one single Michael-esque moment on Paris Jackson's debut album, “Wilted,” which arrives on Friday as if out of nowhere.
  • Jermaine Dupri says future collaboration with ex Janet Jackson is unlikely

    Jermaine Dupri says future collaboration with ex Janet Jackson is unlikely

    A collaboration between Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri will likely not happen again. “The only reason I say that is because I feel cheated in a way from the ‘20 Y.O.’ album that I did … a lot of people discredit me for that album. It has nothing to do with me and her,” Dupri, …
  • ‘Facts of Life’ star Mindy Cohn reveals she sang on Michael Jackson’s ‘P.Y.T.’

    ‘Facts of Life’ star Mindy Cohn reveals she sang on Michael Jackson’s ‘P.Y.T.’

    “Facts of Life” star Mindy Cohn brought some Michael Jackson trivia to society DJ Mad Marj, aka Marjorie Gubelmann’s Saturday tea dance party on Twitch. When Marj spun Jackson’s “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing),” Cohn — who was in the chat at the virtual event — revealed she sang background vocals on the track with Janet …
  • 10 powerful songs that embody black empowerment in music

    10 powerful songs that embody black empowerment in music

    In the wake of George Floyd’s death — and the Black Lives Matter movement that has intensified because of it — protest music is providing the soundtrack of the times once again. Jay-Z has released the “Songs for Survival Playlist 2” available exclusively on his Tidal streaming service to provide a sonic tonic to those …
  • ‘Jeopardy!’ loser shamed for confusing Janet Jackson with Ariana Grande

    ‘Jeopardy!’ loser shamed for confusing Janet Jackson with Ariana Grande

    Her name ain’t Ariana. It’s Miss Jackson, if you’re on ‘Jeopardy!’ A contestant on the weeknightly game show riled fans of both pop queens when he incorrectly answered a question on Wednesday night that included a live clip from the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. Contestant Alwin Hui, of Washington DC, thought he had a clue …
  • Janet Jackson pleads with Americans to stay home

    Janet Jackson pleads with Americans to stay home

    Janet Jackson has a message for Americans who aren’t taking social distancing seriously while coronavirus cases soar across the country. “Can y’all just stay inside?,” Jackson tweeted with a smiley face emoji on Thursday, “I got sh-t to do in June.” The singer’s cheeky plea may have to do with her upcoming “Black Diamond” world …
  • Janet Jackson thanks essential workers for ‘putting themselves at risk’

    Janet Jackson thanks essential workers for ‘putting themselves at risk’

    Janet Jackson is showing her appreciation for essential workers who continue to put themselves at risk as the country attempts to curb the spread of coronavirus. The pop star, 53, took to Instagram Monday to acknowledge medical personnel, grocers and others who have been called to work through the current COVID-19 crisis. “While most of …
  • 10 albums to crank up while Chinese virus has you stuck at home

    10 albums to crank up while Chinese virus has you stuck at home

    Madonna famously sang that “Music makes the people come together,” but not in this social-distancing era. With concerts canceled and clubs closed due to the Chinese virus crisis, you’ll need to have your tune time in the privacy of your place. Here are 10 albums worth revisiting as you get into your stay-at-home groove. 1. …