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The Cure, Janet Jackson, Radiohead Among Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2019

December 13, 2018 • The institution chose seven inductees from a field of 15 to honor at next March's ceremony, including Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music and The Zombies.

Janet Jackson Marks Her Comeback With The Help Of Daddy Yankee

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Janet Jackson Marks Her Comeback With The Help Of Daddy Yankee

August 17, 2018 • Ms. Jackson returns with "Made For Now," a vibrant, Afrobeat-inspired song that will compel you to seize the day.

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The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women

July 24, 2017 • NPR's list of the greatest albums made by women, from 1964 to the present.

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Janet Jackson's Big on 'Discipline'

February 26, 2008 • With her new CD Discipline, Janet Jackson leads a roster of new releases from veteran stars. Carl Wilson of the Globe and Mail looks at Jackson's album, plus new records from Dolly Parton and Erykah Badu.

Janet Jackson's Big on 'Discipline'

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Janet Jackson's Post-Superbowl Media Spin

April 1, 2004 • Andrew Wallenstein of The Hollywood Reporter comments on Janet Jackson's media appearances to promote her new album, and how she's handled the questions about the scandal over her breast-baring performance in this year's Superbowl halftime show.

Janet Jackson's Post-Superbowl Media Spin

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Stephen Ivory on New Music Releases

April 2, 2004 • Music critic Stephen Ivory talks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about new albums by Janet Jackson, Usher and American Idol champ Ruben Studdard.

Stephen Ivory on New Music Releases

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Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry 'Get Married'

October 12, 2007 • A New Jack artist of many trades, actor/director Tyler Perry became famous for cross-dressing as the ghetto, gun-toting Madea character. But in his latest flick, "Why Did I Get Married?," he plays one half of four black couples who go on a vacation that turns into a nightmare. Farai Chideya talks to Perry and the film's star, Janet Jackson.

Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry 'Get Married'

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