I was lucky enough to cover three of her treks-the world tour behind janet. It's easy to forget what a force she once was on the charts (a space where she more consistently dominated in the 90s than her brother Michael), as well as her reputation as a reliable creator of highly theatrical, bells-and-whistles stage productions. Still, the standing ovation that Jackson received while accepting the BET Awards' Ultimate Icon honor last month, following a musical tribute that included Tinashe, Jason Derulo, and Ciara, was persuasive evidence that there's still a wellspring of affection for her. The culture seems primed for a new wave of Janet-mania-even if radio programmers have largely given her new single, "No Sleeep," the cold shoulder. This fall, Jackson will embark on the Unbreakable Tour, and release a new studio album (title and date still TBD). Musically, though, Jackson's been out of sight for much of this decade-but that's all about to change. Since her brother Michael's death in 2009, she's appeared in movies, released a hits compilation, and completed a (much more successful) tour, struck numerous licensing deals (including an unfortunate association with fur merchant Blackglama), appeared at charity functions, and married for a third time. Her last album of new material, Discipline, came out seven years ago, and sold poorly compared to her once-multi-platinum status the accompanying tour was beset by cancellations. When it comes to new music, Janet Jackson hasn't done a whole lot lately.
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