Someone neglected to tell Golden Brooks that just because she was at a Fredericks of Hollywood charity fashion show last night, didn’t mean that she was supposed to actually try to pose like she was in the Fredericks of Hollywood catalogue. Thankfully, Aisha Tyler, Janet Jackson, and Kidada and Rashida Jones brought a little more classiness to the event.
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Jermaine Dupri couldn’t resist a negative mention of his woman’s rumored former lover and unindicted Nipplegate co-conspirator, Justin Timberlake, in his new book, Young, Rich and Dangerous.
“I think Justin Timberlake is a talented performer. But he’s very ordinary-looking. He could be any skinny white kid from the suburbs of Orlando. You could go to the mall and find another Justin. He doesn’t make his style interesting even when he’s onstage. To me, he just doesn’t look like a star.” Timberlake’s rep declined comment.
Wow, well, millions and millions of people across the globe would probably beg to disagree. But I get it! The protective vibe. Cute.
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Roger Ebert learned this lesson the hard way in 2005 — you mess with Tyler Perry, you mess with a lot of angry black folks. And although CW13 was really mainly messing with Janet Jackson when they asked her a stupid question about her wardrobe malfunction (if you click on the video, it now directs you to an apology), Tyler Perry was still present. That’s all it took. CW13 now has a special message to handle all of the angry emails they’ve been getting from rabid Tyler/Janet fans. The “feedback” has forced them to “reassess” the anchor’s approach.
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Jermaine Dupri and friends celebrated the release of his book, Young, Rich, and Dangerous: The Making of A Music Mogul. Although, I’m pretty sure the only person at the party who had either read it or had plans to read it was Janet Jackson. And that’s just a maybe.
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married finished it’s debut weekend on top with $21.5 million at 2,011 theaters (number two was The Rock’s Game Plan, which made $11.5 million at 3,128 theaters). Contrary to what some seem to believe, I didn’t want this movie or Janet Jackson to fail. It’s feels very good to see an all-black film bringing in this weekend’s box office prize. Check out the stats after the jump.
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Dear Janet Jackson,
No reason. Just ’cause.
Well, that’s a lie. You do have a movie coming out this weekend, and you’ve been making lots of headlines for your drastic weight loss (again! All that yo-yoing can’t be healthy, J), and for putting out fires, and for promising she’s not married to Jermaine Dupri (we’ve all heard that before, J), and for having an awkward interview on the CW, and — well, these sorts of things always occur when you have a movie coming out. Speaking of your movie, I hope it does well. We are seriously lacking in positive black films. Knowing Tyler Perry’s history, I’m pretty sure it will.
Anyway, I guess I am just writing to say good luck — your career could use this pick-me-up, honestly. Oh, and you’re really pretty in person, not all plastic-surgeried-looking like I expected.
Also, I hope your brother Jermaine gets his shit together. He was my first crush.
Love,
Lauren
Janet Jackson is a woman who saves lives. She can’t be bothered with this frivolous Nipplegate shit. But I do have to commend those CW anchors on their interview techniques. Next time they have Vanessa Williams on to talk about her new projects, they should ask her about those nude pics she took in the early ’80s. The public has a right to know!
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• It’s really all Janet Jackson all the time around these parts. []
• Wesley Snipes catches a break. Not a tax break, it’s important to note. [SP]
• Will.i.am has trouble fielding the tough questions. []
• This just really doesn’t look like any check-up I’ve ever seen. [C&D]
• It’s the old “wrong address” defense. Good one. [MTV]
In Touch magazine is officially five years old, and, although you probably don’t care at all, quite a few people (your favorite blog editor included) chose to attend their big celebration last night at NYC’s Tenjune. And I’m sure Kanye West’s special performance had nothing to do with it.
As I hinted in this morning’s Rewound, Janet Jackson was there with Jermaine Dupri, and, pardon me if I engage in a bit of exaggeration, she saved everyone in the packed club from a fiery death! Okay. Actually, she spotted a girl whose hair was on fire and put it out. So she saved the woman in question from some serious burns, which is commendable.
Check out some red carpet pics from the event after the jump, although a few people, such as Swizz Beatz, Evan Ross, Miss USA Rachel Smith, and LL Cool J aren’t pictured. The latter stood emotionless, his eyes concealed by mirrored sunglasses, during Kanye’s entire (amazing) performance. Could LL be taking out his on K.W.?
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So Janet Jackson has “Control,” her 1986 girl-power anthem. And she probably has control over Jermaine Dupri. But did you know how well Janet can take control of a potentially hazardous situation?!? I found out first-hand last night. More on that later. For now, enjoy!
