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Court tosses FCC 'wardrobe malfunction' fine
7/22/2008, AP

Among the most notorious on-screen gaffes ever, Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction" on CBS during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show drew a $550,000... more >

Excerpts from `wardrobe malfunction' ruling case
7/21/2008, AP

Excerpts from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision in CBS Corp. v. FCC: ___ "The Commission's conclusion on the nature and scope of its indecency regime —... more >

Janet Jackson's Baby Plans Catch Her by Surprise
6/23/2008, E! Online

Janet Jackson is so busy prepping for her upcoming Rock With U World Tour, she must have forgotten her plan to have a baby with longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri following... more >

Janet's Label Jacks European Tour
6/10/2008, E! Online

There are some people Janet Jackson just doesn't want to rock with. Like Europeans. And her record label. The pop icon has called off the European leg of her heavily... more >

Janet Jackson announces first new tour in 7 years
5/19/2008, AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Though going out on tour means connecting with fans, it can also mean long hours, high stress, and sleepless nights. Janet Jackson says she's looking... more >

Janet Jumps Back on Tour
5/19/2008, E! Online

Janet Jackson is bringing her rhythm to the nation once again. While she already confirmed her musical plans to E! News last month, the singer took advantage of her guest... more >

Janet Talks Marriage, Broadway and Drag Queens
4/21/2008, E! Online

Good news for Janet Jackson fans. She's hitting the road again. Ms. Nasty tells me she'll launch a new world tour on Sept. 11. "The next big thing on the agenda... more >

Jackson gets flu, bails from 'SNL' show
3/12/2008, AP

Janet Jackson has dropped out of her upcoming "Saturday Night Live" performance because she has the flu, the singer's representative said Tuesday. "Janet did go to the... more >

Janet's Hospital Escapade
3/11/2008, E! Online

Janet Jackson is sick—but not in the good way. The reigning chart queen was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center late Monday after coming down with a... more >

Janet Jackson to release weight-loss book
3/9/2008, Yahoo! Music

Janet Jackson is planning to write a book about weight loss, having experienced yo-yo weight throughout her life. The singer, who is planning to tour her latest album... more >

Janet Jackson returns to film, music
10/11/2007, AP

Call her a Janet of all trades. Janet Jackson (Miss Jackson if you're nasty) is part of the ensemble cast of Tyler Perry's new film, "Why Did I Get Married." She has... more >

Janet Jackson: Super Bowl decision imminent
9/11/2007, Yahoo! Music

A U.S. appeals court is to rule whether TV channel CBS deserved to be punished for singer Janet Jackson's infamous breast exposure at the 2004 Super Bowl. The third U.S.... more >

Michael & Janet Seek Return of Unsold Stuff
6/25/2007, E! Online

Janet Jackson wants her 1980s-era contact info for Brooke Shields back. The Blue Lagoon star's digits are among the 35 items that the Rhythm Nation singer is looking... more >

Re-formed Menudo holds auditions in New York
4/28/2007, Reuters

The Latin boy band Menudo is coming back, and scores of teenagers turned out on Saturday to audition at the last of four nationwide open calls in hopes of becoming the next... more >

Janet Jackson sued over choking incident
4/12/2007, Yahoo! Music

Janet Jackson is being sued for $120 million for an alleged choking incident. Leonard Salati alleges that two of Jackson's bodyguards grabbed him and choked him when he... more >

Michael Jackson memorabilia set for auction
4/5/2007, Reuters

Michael Jackson's trademark black fedora and the gold record for his "Thriller" album are among dozens of the pop star's belongings to be auctioned by New York's... more >

Auctioning Off the Jacksons
4/5/2007, E! Online

It is, the auctioneer said Thursday with no apparent pun intended, "a very thrilling collection." Clothing, records and hand-written lyrics worn by, made by and/or... more >

Jamie Foxx's concert tour a quiet blockbuster
3/9/2007, Reuters

Jamie Foxx is quietly enjoying one of the most successful concert tours of the year, even if raw numbers indicate otherwise. The Oscar-winning actor/comedian/singer's... more >

Timbaland takes mic for "Shock Value"
2/23/2007, Reuters

Timbaland is gearing up for an all-nighter. It's late afternoon on the Friday kickoff to the Presidents' Day weekend. While traffic buzzes past Los Angeles' Chalice... more >

Dupri Sets Sail for Island
2/7/2007, E! Online

Jermaine Dupri has just been voted on the Island. The Grammy-winning producer-rapper has been named president of Island Records Urban Music, a newly created division... more >

Island Records names Dupri head of urban music
2/7/2007, Reuters

Janet Jackson's boyfriend, record producer Jermaine Dupri, has been appointed president of urban music at Island Records, sources said on Tuesday. A formal announcement from... more >

Mary J. Blige the queen of R&B charts in 2006
12/25/2006, Reuters

It was a year marked by head-scratching sales downturns as well as a revolving door for the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. While R&B and hip-hop's command... more >

Nickelback, Blige Bag Billboard Nods
11/29/2006, E! Online

Nickelback has all the right reasons to be among the top contenders for the 2006 Billboard Music Awards—namely, the Canadian rock outfit outsold virtually everyone... more >

Janet Jackson boyfriend leaves job as album bombs
10/25/2006, Reuters

Grammy-winning music producer Jermaine Dupri has stepped down from a top post at Virgin Records following disappointing initial sales of girlfriend Janet Jackson's hotly... more >

Janet Jackson says new album is a return
10/23/2006, AP

Janet Jackson said she is returning to her roots with her latest release, focusing on dance music 20 years after her breakthrough "Control" album. Jackson, on her first... more >

Ludacris Controls Janet
10/5/2006, E! Online

Something funny happened on Janet Jackson's way back to number one. Make that something Ludacris... The rapper-actor's fifth album, Release Therapy, edged out Jackson's... more >

Madonna and Janet Jackson records topple Britney
9/29/2006, Reuters

Madonna's pay-packet, Janet Jackson's malfunctioning wardrobe, Hillary Clinton's memoirs and Sigourney Weaver's height all have one thing in common -- they're world record... more >

Music Review: Janet Jackson's '20 Y.O.'
9/25/2006, AP

Janet Jackson, "20 Y.O." (Virgin) If there's one characteristic Janet Jackson has recently perfected, it's resilience. She didn't let that little Super Bowl wardrobe... more >

Janet Jackson looks to reverse a trend
9/25/2006, AP

In case you've forgotten about the many magical moments in Janet Jackson's illustrious career, she's ready to remind you of each one — if you buy her new CD. In the... more >

Janet Jackson planning for 2007 tour
9/1/2006, Reuters

Although she has only a handful of national treks under her belt, Janet Jackson is one of the most successful female touring artists of all time. Numbers back it up.... more >

Janet Jackson pays tribute to breakthrough disc
9/1/2006, Reuters

Don't call it a comeback. Janet Jackson conceived her new Virgin Records release, "20 Y.O." (due September 26), as a celebration of the joyful liberation and... more >

Don't forget the videos at MTV awards
8/30/2006, AP

It may be hard to notice amid all the cleavage and bling, the high-ticket swag and champagne-soaked after-parties. But at Thursday's MTV Video Music Awards, a few moments... more >

VMA parties are a contest all their own
8/30/2006, AP

As the MTV Video Music Awards approached Thursday, the fiercest competition for the top honor included Diddy, Missy Elliott, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson and... more >

Billboard album reviews: Bob Dylan, Sam Moore
8/28/2006, Reuters

You may have seen the recent photos of Bob Dylan looking uncannily like Charlie Chaplin, and his 44th album, "Modern Times," shares a title with Chaplin's 1936 classic about... more >

Janet's Good "Vibe"-rations
8/9/2006, E! Online

Janet Jackson's motto: If you got it--or at least got it back after gaining and losing nearly 60 pounds--flaunt it. Following the grand tradition of stars disrobing in... more >

Janet Jackson makes diva demands
8/7/2006, Yahoo! Music

Janet Jackson has amazed producers at a U.K. radio station by insisting that her chilled spring water come from Fiji. Reported today in London's Sun newspaper, the singer... more >

Janet Jackson Wants Fans To Design New Album Cover
7/18/2006, Yahoo! Music

The cover of Janet Jackson's new album, 20 Years Old, due out September 26, will be designed by a fan. On July 18, Janet launched a contest giving fans an opportunity to... more >

Four charged in hate crime attack on gay singer
6/11/2006, Reuters

Four youths were charged with a hate crime assault on a gay singer who was attacked as he left a Manhattan gay bar, police said on Sunday. Kevin Aviance, 38, who scored... more >

FCC upholds CBS fine for Jackson breast flash
5/31/2006, Reuters

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission upheld on Wednesday its decision to fine 20 CBS Corp. television stations a total of $550,000 for airing pop singer Janet... more >

Jackson Says She Gained Weight For Role
5/24/2006, AP

Janet Jackson, newly svelte after losing 60 pounds, says she gained weight for a role in the upcoming movie "Tennessee," which she ultimately had to pass on because of her... more >

Ex-teen idol Garrett jailed over drugs
5/12/2006, Reuters

Former teen idol Leif Garrett has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years probation on charges stemming from drug possession. Garrett, 44, was sentenced late on... more >

New Janet Music Isn't
4/14/2006, E! Online

When it comes to Janet Jackson's music, she wants her fans to know she's still in Control. The wardrobe-malfunctioning superstar has put the kibosh on reports that some... more >

Can Older 'Idol' Singers Find Success?
3/23/2006, AP

When "American Idol" contestant Taylor Hicks belted out Stevie Wonder's golden oldie "Living for the City" there was scant age difference between the singer and the... more >

Janet Pays for Jackson 5 Drummer Funeral
3/8/2006, E! Online

Despite his last name, former Jackson 5 drummer Johnny Jackson wasn't one of the famous siblings. But that's not stopping Janet Jackson from treating him like a brother. ... more >

Rolling Stones Decry Super Bowl Censorship
2/7/2006, AP

Nobody turns off the microphone on Mick Jagger without a fight. Censorship of their songs during the Super Bowl halftime show was "absolutely ridiculous and completely... more >

ABC Goes to Tape Delay for Stones Show
2/5/2006, AP

They may not have flashed any body parts — except for Mick Jagger's well-toned stomach — but the Rolling Stones made ABC glad it imposed a five-second tape delay... more >

Grammy Awards divide dance floor
2/3/2006, Reuters

Nothing highlights the divisions within the dance music community more thoroughly than the annual announcement of the Grammy Award nominees. And no group has been quite so... more >

Thompson Box Set Offers Eclectic Style
2/3/2006, AP

Richard Thompson, "RT — The Life and Music of Richard Thompson" (Free Reed) Richard Thompson's new boxed set offers an abundance of his East-meets-West,... more >

Motown Artists Not Happy About Super Bowl
2/1/2006, AP

Looking for the Temptations on Super Bowl Sunday? They'll be in Charlottesville, Va. Smokey Robinson? He's playing down the block from Ford Field the night before. Diana... more >

NBC Cuts Pamela Anderson Pole Dance Video
12/14/2005, AP

Pamela Anderson and pole dancing proved too hot for NBC, which dropped a number featuring the actress in a sexy big-screen video from an Elton John special. "Elton John:... more >

NFL Lines Up Stevie Wonder for Super Bowl
12/5/2005, AP

Motown fans miffed by the NFL's choice of the Rolling Stones for Super Bowl halftime entertainment are getting at least some satisfaction: Stevie Wonder will perform during... more >

Stones Roll to Super Bowl
11/29/2005, E! Online

The British have always been better at that whole propriety thing. Maybe that's why, for the second post-Janet year in a row, the NFL has chosen across-the-Pond... more >

Rolling Stones to play 2006 Super Bowl show
11/29/2005, Reuters

Veteran rockers the Rolling Stones will perform during the 2006 Super Bowl half-time break, show sponsor Sprint Nextel Corp. said on Tuesday. The championship game of the... more >

West to Get Artist Achievement Award
11/18/2005, AP

Kanye West will receive the Artist Achievement Award at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards, which will be presented Dec. 6 in Las Vegas. Past recipients of the award, which... more >

Peter Gabriel: From Genesis to midfield impresario
10/25/2005, Reuters

He was a progressive rock star in the '70s, an MTV video icon in the '80s and a world music guru for the new millennium. He's also a record producer, songwriter, political... more >

Janet Jackson Has A Secret Daughter
10/24/2005, USRN

Janet Jackson was able to keep her nine-year marriage to Rene Elizondo a secret until Elizondo filed for divorce in 2000. Now it appears the superstar has been keeping... more >

Flom in Virgin territory; tapped label CEO
10/22/2005, Reuters

Every new label head is charged with developing artists, but for Jason Flom, the incoming chairman/CEO of Virgin Records, the mandate is key to Virgin's lifeblood. Flom,... more >

Romanek Shifts From Music Videos to Movies
9/19/2005, AP

Jay-Z shot. Trent Reznor spinning upside down. David Bowie teetering on a rooftop. These are just a few of the iconic images Mark Romanek has fashioned as an elite music... more >

NFL Stands by Kanye
9/6/2005, E! Online

The National Football League is refusing to punt Kanye West, despite the rapper's controversial trashing of President Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina. The NFL... more >

Janet Jackson Thankful, Somber At Humanitarian Awards Acceptance
6/20/2005, USRN

Grammy-winning performer Janet Jackson struck a somber note as she expressed her gratitude at an awards ceremony Saturday night honoring her humanitarian work for several... more >

Michael Jackson's Family Planning Party
6/17/2005, AP

Michael Jackson's family plans to throw a party at a casino this weekend to thank the singer's most loyal fans for their allegiance during his 14-week trial, a casino... more >

Jackson Said to Defend Self on 'HIStory'
5/22/2005, AP

A gag order bars Michael Jackson from speaking out about his legal troubles, and the defense has not said if he will testify during his molestation trial. But Jackson may... more >

Kanye West Escapes Brawl
4/4/2005, E! Online

The College Dropout got out--just in the nick of time. Rap superstar Kanye West had to cut short a promotional appearance at the grand opening of a new urban boutique in... more >

Sharpton: Ban Artists Linked to Violence
3/8/2005, AP

The Rev. Al Sharpton is putting in his two cents about the latest drama involving 50 Cent. The civil rights leader on Tuesday proposed a ban that would muzzle artists who... more >

Anna Nicole Flashes MTV Audience in Sydney
3/4/2005, AP

Anna Nicole Smith has pulled a Janet Jackson — but this time Justin Timberlake was nowhere to be seen. At the inaugural Australian MTV Music Awards in Sydney on... more >

Anna Nicole Flashes MTV Audience in Sydney
3/4/2005, AP

Local singers took top individual honors at the inaugural Australian MTV Music Awards in Sydney. Anna Nicole Smith took the limelight with a spoof of Janet Jackson 's Super... more >

Grammy Awards Get Lowest Rating Since '95
2/14/2005, AP

From J.Lo to James Brown, Usher to U2, the Grammys had it all this year — except a lot of interested viewers. An estimated 18.8 million people watched Ray Charles'... more >

Green Day Tone Down, Tributes Shine at Grammys
2/14/2005, Reuters

The 47th Annual Grammys on Sunday were long on tributes and short on controversy thanks to a self-censored performance by punk trio Green Day and Sheryl Crow 's peek-a-boo... more >

Janet's Bodyguards Lose Control?
2/12/2005, E! Online

Janet Jackson may be wishing her bodyguards had exerted just a bit more control last Friday. A New York man hit Jackson with a whopping $120 million lawsuit,... more >

Genius of a Grammy Night
2/11/2005, E! Online

Genius will be served, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will be outed as a couple, and Melissa Etheridge will hit the comeback stage. Those are three of the storylines... more >

Networks to Impose Delays on Awards Shows
2/10/2005, AP

Last year's Super Bowl is still fresh on the minds of people who are televising the Oscars and Grammys . CBS said Thursday that it would impose a video and audio delay of... more >

McCartney Plays It Safe at Super Bowl
2/6/2005, AP

Nobody, but nobody was worried when Paul McCartney stripped off his jacket midway through his halftime performance at the Super Bowl. All he revealed was a long-sleeved red... more >

Usher's Smash 'Yeah' Almost Made
2/2/2005, AP

"Yeah," you know the track — but you almost didn't get the chance to hear it. Usher's hit featuring Atlanta rap stars Ludacris and Lil Jon saturated airwaves for most... more >

AP Critics Make Their Picks Grammys
2/2/2005, AP

The Associated Press' crack Grammy team gives their insider analysis on who's going to win on Grammy night Feb. 13 — but hey, we wouldn't bet the house on these... more >

Study: MTV Delivers a Diet of 'Sleaze'
2/2/2005, AP

Approaching the first anniversary of Janet Jackson 's famed wardrobe malfunction, a study released Tuesday criticized MTV for the "incessant sleaze" of steamy programming... more >

Jackson Changed Halftime Show Expectations
2/1/2005, AP

Oh, what the NFL would have given for a marching band last year instead of Janet Jackson . Over the 38-year history of the Super Bowl, halftime has always been the best... more >

Abdul Looks to Restart Singing Career
1/31/2005, AP

Spending three seasons watching thousands of wannabes warble their way toward attempted singing stardom can make anyone a bit restless. But with the fourth season of Fox's... more >

Janet's Super Encore
1/28/2005, E! Online

Let's hope Janet Jackson exerts a little more control over her next Super Bowl cameo. The "Nasty" singer is ready to make an encore at the big game just a year after... more >

Virgin Bags Dupri
1/25/2005, E! Online

Jermaine Dupri has a new Virgin in his life. But longtime "special friend" Janet Jackson has no reason to be jealous. Dupri, the Atlanta-based hip-hop... more >

Dupri Named Head of Virgin Records Urban
1/24/2005, AP

Hit producer and sometime rapper Jermaine Dupri, who's produced chart-topping songs for acts ranging from Usher to Mariah Carey, has been named president of Virgin Records... more >

Duff, Cabrera Play Youth Concert in D.C.
1/18/2005, AP

You might say the Janet Jackson moment of President Bush 's inaugural festivities came Tuesday at a youth concert with hundreds of preteen Hilary Duff fans in the... more >

Rocker Lets F-Word Slip on 'Tonight Show'
1/3/2005, AP

NBC hasn't received any calls about the F-word that Motley Crue rocker Vince Neil dropped during the live New Year's Eve broadcast of "The Tonight Show With Jay... more >

2004 in Entertainment: Wacky and Tacky
1/1/2005, AP

2004 may go down in history as the year of the runaway breast. Yes, there was Janet Jackson 's Super Bowl flash, but don't forget Tara Reid's absent-minded red carpet... more >

Entertainment 2004 - What Might Have Been
12/30/2004, AP

Just think: Instead of exposing Janet Jackson 's breast at the Super Bowl last Feb. 1, what if Justin Timberlake reached across her chest, fumbled with Jackson's top and... more >

On the Go with Mario
12/18/2004, Reuters

The third chart entry proves to be the charm for Mario, who rises to a new career peak on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Let Me Love You" (3rd Street/J). The single moves 3-2,... more >

Snoop Posts Third 'Hot' Week Atop Singles Chart
12/16/2004, Reuters

Snoop Dogg was too hot to drop from the top of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart Thursday as his hit tune "Drop It Like It's Hot" featuring Pharrell logged a third week at... more >

Ashlee Gets Live in '05
12/16/2004, E! Online

Ashlee Simpson could soon be doing her patented hoedown at a venue near you. The pop star has unveiled plans for her first headlining tour, which will feature her... more >

Ludacris 'Lights' Up U.S. Albums Chart
12/15/2004, Reuters

A trip to "The Red Light District" scored Ludacris his second consecutive No. 1 album on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday. The Atlanta rapper/actor's fourth Disturbing Tha... more >

AP Reviews Xzibit's New Disc
12/15/2004, AP

Like that smiling skydiver on the deodorant ads? Can't get enough of his sunny joshing on MTV's "Pimp My Ride"? Prepare to meet the cunning, sometimes caustic musician... more >

A 'Legend' Starts to Create His Own
12/13/2004, Reuters

Everyone from pop rockers John Mayer and Maroon5 to hip-hoppers Slum Village and Dilated Peoples wants to work with multiple Grammy Award nominee Kanye West. So the fact... more >

Madonna Tops Year's Tours
12/13/2004, Reuters

Madonna 's blockbuster Re-Invention tour took all of the drama out of the top tour of the year race, ringing up a year's best $125 million in total box office gross by... more >

"We Are the World" Reloaded
12/9/2004, E! Online

Call it the 1980s--Version 2.0. With the 20th anniversary of "We Are the World," the all-American, all-star charity anthem of the charity-anthem era, looming, plans... more >

Rapper Kanye West Leads Grammy Nominees
12/7/2004, Reuters

Chicago rapper Kanye West, who survived a near-fatal car crash to score one of the biggest hits of the year with his debut album, led an eclectic field of commercially... more >

Grammy Nominations Go West
12/7/2004, E! Online

Kanye West was "robbed" at the American Music Awards. On Tuesday, he found his reward, nominated for a field-best 10 Grammy Awards. The rapper's The College... more >

Infinity Exec Exits Amid Pay Controversy
11/27/2004, Reuters

Infinity Broadcasting is not commenting on a New York Times story that claims the company fired its top Rochester, N.Y., programer for accepting gifts from record... more >

Exec Says Country Acts Not Reaching Beyond Borders
11/26/2004, Reuters

Country artists need to try harder when it comes to international markets, according to talent executive Bruce Allen. During a recent keynote speech at the Country Music... more >

Viacom, FCC Reach $3.5 Million Agreement
11/24/2004, AP

Viacom will pay a record $3.5 million to settle dozens of federal investigations into alleged indecency on TV and the radio, and introduce delays in more live... more >

Paul McCartney to Headline Halftime Show
11/22/2004, AP

Paul McCartney will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 6 as the NFL goes mainstream after the controversy over last February's show. "There's nothing bigger... more >

Rapper Chingy Flaunts More Than His Style
11/16/2004, AP

First Chingy hit the "Jackpot." Now he wants to collect again on "Power Ballin." The 24-year-old rapper's first album sold three million copies behind the 2003 summer... more >

Multilabel CD Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. Charts
11/10/2004, Reuters

A CD featuring hits by Nelly, Keith Urban and others became the sixth in the "NOW That's What I Call Music" series of joint record-label collections to debut at No. 1 in the... more >

Lost Beatles Tape May Steal AMA Show
11/6/2004, AP

This year's American Music Awards will feature stars such as Usher, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani and Rod Stewart , but the most talked-about moment might come from the... more >

Lip-Synching Has Always Been the Standard
11/4/2004, AP

It seems Ashlee Simpson will forever bear the scarlet "L" — for lip-synching. The 20-year-old "singer" has been lampooned and shamed, held up as an example of today's... more >

Janet Jackson Signs with New Manager
10/31/2004, Reuters

Pop singer Janet Jackson has signed a management pact with the company that also handles boy band Backstreet Boys and rapper Chingy. Los Angeles-based firm Wright Crear... more >

Usher, Linkin Park Win Radio Music Awards
10/26/2004, AP

Usher won Hip-Hop Artist of the Year and Hip-Hop Song of the Year at the Radio Music Awards Monday night. Linkin Park grabbed the Alternative Rock Song of the Year and Rock... more >

Garrett Takes His Songwriting Seriously
10/9/2004, Reuters

Sean Garrett, co-writer of the hot Destiny's Child single "Lose My Breath," is definitely on a roll. The 26-year-old Hitco songwriter has become quite familiar with the... more >

Al Sharpton Celebrates His 50th Birthday
10/4/2004, AP

The Rev. Al Sharpton celebrated his 50th birthday with speeches, musical acts and a rendition of "Happy Birthday" with James Brown and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs on stage at... more >

Jamelia Wins Three Prizes at MOBO Awards
10/1/2004, AP

Urban music star Jamelia was crowned queen of the ninth annual MOBO Awards when she scooped three prizes. The 23-year-old won best single for "Thank You" and best video... more >

Jamelia and Kanye West Scoop Major MOBO Awards
9/30/2004, Reuters

British R&B singer Jamelia and Chicago rapper Kanye West were the big winners at Britain's black music awards Thursday, taking three awards each. Jamelia claimed the UK... more >

Jamelia Queen of Britain's MOBO Awards
9/30/2004, AP

Urban music star Jamelia was crowned queen of the ninth annual MOBO awards Thursday when she scooped three prizes. The 23-year-old won best single for "Thank You" and best... more >

Rapper Chingy Taps Janet, R. Kelly for Album
9/28/2004, Reuters

Janet Jackson and R. Kelly are among the guests appearing on rapper Chingy's sophomore album, "Powerballin'." The set is due Nov. 5 via Capitol, bumped up a week from its... more >

CBS Fined $550,000 for Jackson Stunt
9/23/2004, AP

CBS got the bill Wednesday for Janet Jackson 's eye-catching flash dance during the Super Bowl halftime show: a record $550,000. The Federal Communications Commission ... more >

Sledge, Other Veteran R&B Stars Still 'Shining'
9/18/2004, Reuters

In the wake of current chart success by such R&B stalwarts as the late Ray Charles and Anita Baker, a slew of projects by other established acts is on tap. Percy Sledge --... more >

Alan Jackson Mixes Fun, Tragedy on New Album
9/12/2004, Reuters

As the release of a new album approaches, most artists begin to wax philosophical about art, life and the messages they hope to convey with their music. In discussing his... more >

Tame MTV Video Music Awards Disappoint
9/11/2004, Reuters

People tune in to the MTV Video Music Awards to watch outrageous spectacles, great performances and hilarious surprises. But the 2004 VMAs show -- held Aug. 29 at... more >

Jay-Z, OutKast Wrap Up MTV VMAs
8/30/2004, E! Online

Jay-Z may have "99 Problems," but winning Moonmen ain't one. The rapper, who claims to be retiring from hip-hop, got a fitting sendoff Sunday night at the 2004 MTV Video... more >

'Dying' Will Arrive Alive and Kicking
8/29/2004, Reuters

A career-best week for Tim McGraw should net the country king his third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the week ending Aug. 29. McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" (Curb)... more >

Olympians Attending MTV Awards in Miami
8/28/2004, AP

Olympic competitors like Paul Hamm and Carly Patterson are skipping out of the closing ceremony in Athens and heading to Miami for the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday, the... more >

Timberlake Out of Sync?
8/12/2004, E! Online

After you've disrobed Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl, and presumably disrobed Cameron Diaz someplace, can you really go back to being just one of the boys? For... more >

NFL Announces Entertainment for First Game
8/10/2004, AP

The NFL on Monday announced its entertainment lineup for the first football game of the season, promising no repeat of the breast-baring performance by Janet Jackson that... more >

Grammys Still Love L.A.
8/5/2004, E! Online

Justin Timberlake has six months to get his next Grammy apology speech down. Of course, if Timberlake steers clear of further Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunctions, he... more >

Country Vets Get That Ol' Time Religion
7/25/2004, Reuters

Randy Travis and Billy Ray Cyrus are among the country artists who have added a new dimension to their careers with successful gospel albums. Now several veteran country... more >

Cher Turning Back Time with Farewell Tour
7/25/2004, Reuters

In one of the longest goodbyes in music history, Cher is preparing yet another North American leg for her Farewell tour. Cher will begin a run of 33 shows July 23 at the... more >

Music 'Majors' Left After Sony-BMG Merger
7/20/2004, AP

The Sony-BMG merger leaves four music "majors" with about 80 percent of the $32 billion global music market. They are: _Universal Music Group: Artists include Sting,... more >

FCC Dials Up Public Input on Radio Issues
7/10/2004, Reuters

If Federal Communications Commission chairman Michael Powell has learned anything since his new media-ownership rules were rejected by two courts, most of Congress and a... more >

Broadcasters May Have to Keep Recordings
7/7/2004, AP

Federal regulators may require broadcasters to keep a recording of their programs for up to three months to aid in investigations of indecency complaints. The rules the... more >

CBS May Be Fined $550,000 for Jackson Flap
7/1/2004, AP

CBS could face a fine of $550,000 for airing Janet Jackson 's breast-baring performance during the Super Bowl, a person familiar with the matter said... more >

Usher, Beyonce, OutKast Nab BET Awards
6/30/2004, Reuters

With two prizes apiece, Beyonce, OutKast and Usher stood proud in the winners' circle during the fourth annual BET Awards at Hollywood's Kodak Theater Tuesday. In addition... more >

Senate OKs Higher Fines for Indecency
6/22/2004, AP

Faced with public ire over racy language, explicit scenes and skin-baring outfits, the Senate overwhelmingly agreed on Tuesday to fine radio and television broadcasters and... more >

MTV to Edit Shot of Eminem Exposing Rear
6/8/2004, AP

Eminem 's moon has been eclipsed. MTV plans to edit out a shot of the rapper exposing his rear end to the audience at the 2004 Movie Awards when the show is broadcast... more >

Jessica Simpson's Tour Focuses on Music
6/1/2004, AP

Jessica Simpson 's summer tour is focused on music, but the thing that made her a superstar will definitely be represented. A giant television will be behind her as she... more >

Judge Rules Against Super Bowl Viewer
5/27/2004, AP

Janet Jackson 's wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl halftime show may be a lot of things, but it's apparently not worth $5,000. A judge didn't buy a Farmington... more >

A With Rapper Ludacris
5/26/2004, AP

Peering out a hotel window, Ludacris is considering a more sedate lifestyle. Less "Chicken 'N Beer," more exercise and books. Maybe even giving up some of his hard-partying... more >

Beyonce, Alicia Keys Among BET Nominees
5/12/2004, AP

Beyonce, Denzel Washington and Venus Williams are among the nominees for the 2004 BET Awards, which honor musicians, actors and athletes. The awards, announced... more >

Many 'American Idol' Losers Winning Big
5/10/2004, AP

Acidic tongue-lashings from "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell could deflate anyone's musical aspirations, but many "Idol" losers are finding that second-chance success... more >

Blondie Not Going Gray With Recent Albums
4/27/2004, AP

The members of Blondie admit it's a bit weird to be on the music scene again when bands like the Rapture are named for one of their songs, and '80s fashion is so hip that... more >

Black College Women Take Aim at Rappers
4/23/2004, AP

Maybe it was the credit card that rap superstar Nelly swiped through a woman's backside in a recent video. Here at Spelman, the most famous black women's college in the... more >

Keith Wins Video of Year at CMT Awards
4/22/2004, AP

Toby Keith took home three awards Wednesday in Country Music Television's Flameworthy Video Music Awards show, including video of the year for his patriotic song "American... more >

Yeah! Usher Undefeated on Charts
4/21/2004, E! Online

People apparently can't get enough of Usher's new tell-all. Facing minimal competition yet again, the R&B star's Confessions continued its chokehold on the top album... more >

Europe Embraces Anastacia, America Still Wary
4/17/2004, Reuters

Anastacia has America to thank for her upbringing. But the pop singer has Europe to thank for her success. Born in Chicago and raised in New York, Anastacia has seen her... more >

Hung's Big Bang on the Charts
4/14/2004, E! Online

Even Usher must confess, the man with the most sales can still be overshadowed by the force that is William Hung. Usher, who topped the charts for a third straight... more >

Janet Jackson Spoofs Wardrobe Malfunction
4/11/2004, AP

It was inevitable: Janet Jackson spoofing her infamous wardrobe malfunction by flashing a heavily pixillated breast on "Saturday Night Live." The one surprise was the... more >

Janet Jackson Will Be Live on 'SNL'
4/10/2004, AP

Viewers are used to watching "Saturday Night Live" aired live. Live, as in: as it happens, not five or seven seconds later, once the censors say it's safe for broadcast. But... more >

Janet Jackson's New CD Debuts at No. 2
4/7/2004, AP

Janet Jackson is apparently suffering from a sales malfunction. Her new album, "Damita Jo," sold approximately 381,000 copies in its first week to debut at No. 2 on the... more >

Janet Can't Strip Usher of Number One
4/7/2004, E! Online

Janet Jackson might say there's been a "sales malfunction" on the charts. Despite all of her publicity, good and bad, Janet Jackson 's string of chart-topping studio... more >

FCC Fines Spur Chicago DJ's Lawsuit
4/3/2004, Reuters

The indecency wars continue. The Chicago Sun-Times has reported the latest twist. According to the paper, modern WKQX (Q101) Chicago morning host Mancow Muller is suing... more >

Big Motown Stars Won't Be There for TV Special
4/2/2004, Reuters

Viewers who tune into the upcoming TV special celebrating the 45th anniversary of Motown Records might find themselves asking "What's going on?" Two decades after Michael... more >

Usher Crushes Norah on Charts
3/31/2004, E! Online

Though others tried, it was Usher's million-copy week that proved the ultimate "home" wrecker on the charts. The R&B star's fifth album, Confessions, sold record numbers... more >

Janet Tells Letterman Flicker of Breast 'An Accident'
3/30/2004, Reuters

Returning to the television network which broadcast her infamous Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction, pop star Janet Jackson insisted on Monday the flicker of breast "was an... more >

Jackson Says Breast-Baring Was Accident
3/30/2004, AP

Unlike the last time she appeared on CBS, Janet Jackson was bleeped by censors Monday while talking to David Letterman — for saying "Jesus." The exclamation, made in... more >

Janet Jackson Celebrates Release of Album
3/30/2004, AP

Hours after explaining away that infamous "wardrobe malfunction," Janet Jackson spent the night partying with her boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri, and an assortment of celebrity... more >

Janet Jackson to Appear on Letterman Show
3/26/2004, AP

Call it a foreshadowing: The last time Janet Jackson appeared on David Letterman's "Late Show," her breasts were the center of attention. The singer will be interviewed... more >

Bob Edwards to Be Replaced As NPR Host
3/23/2004, AP

National Public Radio has bounced Bob Edwards, host of "Morning Edition" since its inception in 1979, out of his job. The radio network announced Tuesday that Edwards, 56,... more >

OutKast, Kelly Cruise on "Soul Train"
3/22/2004, E! Online

Finally a good week for R. Kelly. Just days after Florida prosecutors dropped 12 counts of child pornographry, the R&B crooner/trouble magnet capped his weekend with a... more >

Janet Thanks Fans, Outkast Takes Two At Soul Train Awards
3/22/2004, USRN

OutKast may have walked away with the most awards, but it was Janet Jackson who won hearts at the 18th Annual Soul Train Awards, held March 20 in Los Angeles. Resplendent in... more >

An Indecent Proposal
3/20/2004, Reuters

When it comes to American politics, Marx had it nailed. No, not Karl Marx, who penned the Communist Manifesto; Groucho Marx , the king of wisecracks. "Politics," he said,... more >

Janet Jackson to Appear on Letterman Show
3/18/2004, AP

David Letterman, who got an eyeful of Courtney Love 's breasts during Wednesday's "Late Show," has booked another noted breast-barer, Janet Jackson . The singer will grant... more >

Britney's Suicidal Tendencies?
3/15/2004, E! Online

Britney Spears is having second thoughts about death. The Oops! girl has decided to scrap a scene in the "Everytime" music video that would have shown her drowning in a... more >

Opera Gets Rock, Pop Makeover
3/14/2004, Reuters

Opera-pop crossover acts are becoming a veritable cottage industry, but the East Village Opera Co. is markedly different. Thanks to Canadian composer/multi-instrumentalist... more >

'Wardrobe Malfunction' Is Top Phrase
3/13/2004, AP

The Janet Jackson bare breast incident during the Super Bowl halftime show is among this year's events recognized as changing the way we speak. A group that analyzes the... more >

Marie Osmond Promises 'Safe' Radio Show
3/12/2004, AP

Marie Osmond is taking the shock out of jock. As the Federal Communications Commission cracks down on broadcast indecency, Osmond's nationally syndicated and family... more >

FCC Proposes Fining 'Elliot in Morning'
3/12/2004, AP

Regulators proposed a quarter-million-dollar indecency fine against Clear Channel Communications on Friday, a little more than a month after hitting the nation's largest... more >

Elliott Says Home Was Filled With Music
3/10/2004, AP

Hip-hop star Missy Elliott says there was always music in her house growing up, even if her parents weren't fans of the same tunes. Her mother listened to gospel and her... more >

NFL Cancels Opening-Game Kickoff Concert
3/9/2004, AP

The NFL canceled plans for a third opening-game kickoff concert following Janet Jackson 's risque halftime show at the Super Bowl. The league held free downtown concerts... more >

JC Takes Cover from Cover
3/8/2004, E! Online

Justin Timberlake suffered a wardrobe malfunction. JC Chasez is suffering what could be called a titular malfunction. Timberlake's fellow 'N Syncer is in so-sorry mode... more >

Anastacia Steals Show at German Music Awards
3/6/2004, Reuters

Anastacia made an emotional comeback with a new album on Saturday, one year after breast cancer surgery saved her life, in a show-stopping performance at the German music... more >

Disney Dumps Janet Jackson-Linked Statue
3/2/2004, AP

The Walt Disney Co. has quietly shelved a life-size statue of Mickey Mouse inspired by singer Janet Jackson , who was roundly criticized for a risque Super Bowl halftime... more >

Former N'Sync Member Bashes Standards Hype
3/1/2004, AP

For N'Sync's JC Chasez , there are more important things going on in the world than worrying about decency standards on TV. "I think it's hilarious that things are the way... more >

Timberlake Backs Out of Motown Special
2/25/2004, AP

Justin Timberlake has backed out of an agreement to co-host ABC's "Motown 45" special because of a conflict with filming his first movie, Timberlake's spokesman said... more >

Janet Jackson Bows Out of Lena Horne TV Movie
2/24/2004, Reuters

A planned ABC television movie about the life of singing great Lena Horne has become the latest casualty of Janet Jackson 's breast-baring Super Bowl performance. Jackson... more >

Poll: Janet Jackson Act Not Federal Case
2/21/2004, AP

Most Americans think the exposure of Janet Jackson 's right breast during the Super Bowl halftime show was crass, but few believe it's a federal case. An Associated Press... more >

Beyoncé Tops Soul Train Noms
2/19/2004, E! Online

Beyonc's got soul--and the nominations to prove it. The golden girl of the 2004 Grammys reeled in four Soul Train Music Award nominations Thursday, including those for... more >

Beyonce Performs at NBA All-Star Game
2/15/2004, AP

Beyonce danced provocatively in a deep V-neck halter dress at halftime of the NBA All-Star game, two weeks after Janet Jackson 's breast-baring Super Bowl... more >

Beyonce Performs at NBA All-Star Game
2/15/2004, AP

Beyonce danced provocatively in a deep V-neck halter dress at halftime of the NBA All-Star game, two weeks after Janet Jackson 's breast-baring Super Bowl... more >

Singer Orrico Decries Spears, Aguilera
2/15/2004, AP

Christian singer Stacie Orrico says revealing clothing like that worn by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera is "degrading" and makes them poor role models for... more >

Acts Seek Protection from Dubious Sponsors
2/14/2004, Reuters

As entertainers become brands in their own right, they're increasingly seeking "reciprocal morals" clauses in their product-endorsement deals. The clause enables an artist... more >

Beyonce Knowles Headed for Superstardom
2/14/2004, Reuters

Beyonce's career is moving in only one direction: straight up. Her five wins and her two electrifying performances during the Feb. 8 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center... more >

Native Americans Rap OutKast
2/11/2004, E! Online

You know when OutKast's Andre 3000 hopped around onstage at the Grammys in front of a bright-green tepee--his backup dancers (barely) clothed in feathered headbands and... more >

Woman Drops Lawsuit Over Jackson's Stunt
2/10/2004, AP

Less than a week after filing a class-action lawsuit because of her outrage over Janet Jackson 's Super Bowl stunt, Terri Carlin believes she's made her point. The... more >

CBS Says Jackson And Timberlake Were Invited To Grammys
2/9/2004, USRN

CBS-TV released a statement towards the end of the Grammys telecast Sunday (February 8) regarding the rumors surrounding Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's participation... more >

Grammy Ratings No Super Boob
2/9/2004, E! Online

A Jackson family victory is a bigger--much bigger--draw than a Jackson family controversy. CBS says an estimated 26.4 million watched some, all or as much as they...

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