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First-Person Reflections on a Pop Career

By Ben Ratliff

• March 20, 2011

At a certain point in the middle of their lives it is good for pop stars to go away for a while — not just for a year, but even for 5 or 10. They come to understand what they’ve done in the world. They can frame it all better. The river of one’s work is over here, and the task of mapping it over there; generally you have to abandon one to attend to the other.

That’s not quite Janet Jackson’s story. For 15 years or so she has been looking over the contours of her career semi-regularly, so that the map and the river are one. She’s on tour now, promoting her second greatest-hits album, “Number Ones” — released in 2009 — and she played over the weekend at Radio City Music Hall. Friday’s show, the first of three, seemed just about the realest, most clear-minded retrospective she could do.

Not that Ms. Jackson has been away from music for long. In the past few years she’s gone deeper into the film business, as an actor and producer . But she was on the road as recently as the end of 2008 — her “Rock Witchu” tour, bedeviled by migraines and canceled dates — and headlined the Essence Music Festival last year in New Orleans. Nevertheless, Friday’s concert was unusually self-knowing, as if she’d returned from a long silence and felt ready to give the truly boiled-down version of her career.

No need now for Madison Square Garden; pyro, fantasy-circusy sequences; and narratives of revenge, healing or the freeing of the libido. This is the story of numbers, the real story.

The content of the “Number Ones: Up Close and Personal” tour is her No. 1 singles, in various markets. So: 35 cities, 30-some songs drawn from the 34 on “Number Ones” and a reasonable duration (a little under two hours). Much of the rest was fitting it all in via medleys and elisions, simple stage blocking, and costume changes.

The concert worked through five phases, not strictly chronological but drawn from the mood of the songs and the choreography of their videos. 1. Cold and domineering, with robot dancers. 2. Sentimental and courtly, in a pale purple dress. 3. Relaxed and athletic, in black street clothes. 4. Aggressive and dramatic. And then the encore, when she wore white and received love. (She included video clips and a slide show; she dedicates particular songs to each city, and on Friday New York got “The Best Things in Life Are Free,” her 1992 duet with Luther Vandross, and the 1989 “Rhythm Nation.”)

She worked hard and appeared not to be lip-syncing. The metallic-stretchy suit in Phase 1, creating the impression of longer legs, looked torturous; so did her furrowed brow. And the stylized choreography then and in Phase 4, with limbs making constructivist right angles and index fingers pointing to the ground, came adapted from music videos that are in some cases 25 years old. The worked-out motions feel necessary to her concerts, and she has never abandoned them.

Despite the anxiety involved in being a Jackson, she finds her greatest power when implying that her music is no big thing, just serene happiness. This was why Phase 3 felt like the strongest section by far. Ms. Jackson has cast a lot of baleful looks in her filmed life. But her well-rested smile remains the best of her natural attributes, way above her vaporous voice and her neutral body language. (Unlike most great stage performers Ms. Jackson has no music in her walk.)

Here, in black jeans and tank top, she sang “Doesn’t Really Matter,” “Escapade,” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “When I Think of You,” “All For You”: medium-cardio love songs, not so much ecstatic as tension free, and less tied to her brother Michael’s vocal mannerisms. All of that works for Ms. Jackson. It’s the closest she gets to representing life as lived rather than as performed.

Janet Jackson’s “Number Ones: Up Close and Personal” tour continues on Monday at Radio City Music Hall, then moves to Constitution Hall in Washington on Tuesday; janetjackson.com.

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Number Ones, Up Close and Personal

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Number Ones, Up Close and Personal was Janet Jackson's sixth concert tour. The tour lasted from February 4 to December 5, 2011.

The tour was in support of Janet's compliation album " Number Ones ."

• 1 Tour Background
• 2 Tour Development
• 3 Concert Synopsis
• 6 Cancelled Shows
• 7.2 Dancers
• 8.1 Accolades and Records
• 9 Critical Reception

Tour Background [ ]

Several years prior, Janet embarked on her first tour in nearly seven years, the Rock Witchu Tour .

It faced adversities due to an illness revealed as severe vertigo which had also affected several promotional appearances during the release of her eighth studio album " Discipline ."

She planned to tour Asia during that time, however, the dates were postponed due to the 2009 economic crisis.

Janet intended to tour in support of her Number Ones album, but she was halted by numerous circumstances, including filming "Why Did I Get Married Too?" and "For Colored Girls."

At the same time, she penned her first book, "True You" and suffered the death of her brother, Michael Jackson .

In 2010, Janet returned to performing at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her performance was praised by both media and spectators, also breaking Beyoncé's attendance record at the Louisiana Superdome.

Upon performing a private concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Janet became inspired to tour with an intimate show.

In November, she posted a video on her official website announcing details of her upcoming tour. Janet deemed it the " largest world tour I've ever done " while revealing its concept of an intimate gathering with fans.

She exclusively performed her catalog of number ones hits from charts such as Billboard's Hot 100, Top 40 Mainstream, R&B Songs, and Hot Dance Club Songs, as well as Japan's Oricon, Canadian Singles, and various international charts in Europe and Australia. Jackson performed in 35 cities, each show offering something different in terms of her performance.

Fans were to vote on cities via her official website. She honored 20 people who performed service in their community with the "20 Under 20" contest and dedicated one hit to each city during every show. In December, Jackson announced the first date in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

In April, Janet extended the tour's North American and European legs into the fall due to massive sellouts. She also extended the tour into Australia, Africa and South America. The tour was sponsored by Universal Music and fashion label Blackglama.

Tour Development [ ]

Janet desired to perform an organic show without the use of theatrics and pyrotechnics, selecting venues allowing her to be intimate with fans. It focused on her artistry through singing and choreography, using an " unplugged " concept.

She explained, " I was in New York performing [a private show] at Radio City Music Hall. It was so much fun to look into the audience and see the eyes, smiles and energy of each person. I was singing and dancing and all I could think was, 'This is how I will perform my next tour'. Up close and personal. Giving my fans something we hadn't shared before ."

The show is divided into multiple segments, each focusing on a specific theme within the song's lyrical content to express an individual storyline.

Janet stated, " I am always looking to grow as an artist. When creating this tour, I wanted to tell a specific story in each section of the show. I am having fun looking at these songs and seeing what I can do with them and let them inspire me. "

Various costume and set list changes were made frequently throughout the tour, with Janet saying, " I am a very creative person, so I love to experiment. [...] I have changed some of the costumes, added songs and videos to the line up. I love to create so it has been a lot of fun. "

Janet did many meet and greets with fans and allowed them to give specific input into the show. Regarding their contributions, she said, " I am so fortunate that my fans, no matter where they are, are so loyal. They give me so much love and I am excited to return mine to them. "

Concert Synopsis [ ]

The tour took an intimate and organic approach, focusing on Janet's musicality and showmanship in dedication to her fans. Each segment focuses on a different theme based on the song's lyrical content.

The show began with a video introduction of Jackson explaining its concept. After this, a music video of the individual song dedicated to the current city is shown.

Janet enters from the back of the audience flaunting a "scythe-edged" haircut in a grey catsuit to perform opening number "The Pleasure Principle," moving throughout the venue's centerpiece while interacting with the crowd.

Upon reaching the stage, she performed "Control," "What Have You Done for Me Lately," and "Feedback" before transitioning to "You Want This" and "Alright," replicating each song's signature dance moves.

A film reel of highlights from Janet's acting career was played during a brief interlude, including scenes from "Good Times", "Poetic Justice", "The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps" and "Why Did I Get Married Too?"

She reappeared in a diamond-encrusted lavender gown and sat on a stool in center stage to perform several unplugged ballads.

The set began with "Nothing" and "Come Back to Me" before closing with "Let's Wait Awhile" and "Again," briefly pausing to allow the audience to sing several verses in their entirety.

"Janet's Image," a second video montage consisting of Janet's most iconic photographs is shown before she returned in a sleeveless black vest.

The third set focused on upbeat love songs, beginning with "Doesn't Really Matter" and leading into "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," "When I Think of You," and "All for You." After a slight pause, she sang "That's the Way Love Goes."

The band played an instrumental version of "What About" during a costume break. Upon emerging, she segued through a rock-influenced portion in a black jacket, performing "Black Cat" and "If," emulating its music video's iconic choreography.

The set closed with "Scream" and "Rhythm Nation."

Following a final intermission, Janet and her dancers reappeared in matching white outfits for the show's encore. Her then-most recent number one hit "Make Me" lead the set. followed by the show's finale, "Together Again." Throughout the song, childhood images of her with Michael Jackson appeared on screens in tribute to his death.

The show ended with Janet speaking to the crowd and waving goodbye as she exits the stage. "All Nite (Don't Stop)," "Runaway," "Call on Me," "I Get Lonely," "Diamonds," "The Best Things in Life Are Free," "Throb," and "When We Oooo" were performed on selected dates.

Set List [ ]

• "Video Introduction" (contains elements from "When I Think of You")

Control Medley: "The Pleasure Principle" / "Control" / "What Have You Done for Me Lately"

• "You Want This" / "Alright"
• "Miss You Much"
• "Come Back to Me" / "Let's Wait Awhile"
• "Escapade" / "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" / "When I Think of You"
• "All For You"
• "That's the Way Love Goes"
• "I Get Lonely"
• "Black Cat"
• "Scream" / "Rhythm Nation"
• "The Best Things in Life Are Free"
• "Together Again"

Cancelled Shows [ ]

Tour personnel [ ].

• Show Director: Janet Jackson & Gil Duldulao
• Creative Director and Choreographer: Gil Duldulao
• Musical Director: Adam Blackstone
• Lighting/Video Designer: Vincent Foster
• Lighting Director: Tyler Elich
• Front of House Engineer: Kyle Hamilton
• Monitor Engineer: Michael "Woody" Dunwoody
• Personal Trainer: Anthony Martinez
• Costume Designer: Robert Henri Behar
• Musical Director, Bass: Adam Blackstone
• Keyboards: Daniel Jones, Rex Salas
• Drums: Brian Frasier Moore
• Guitar: Clay Sears, Rick Barry
• Bass: Jae Deal
• Vocalists: Erin Stevenson, Jill Zadeh, Onitsha Shaw, Tiffany Palmer, Nicole Hurst

Dancers [ ]

• Gil Duldulao, Jr.
• Jillian Meyers
• Laurel Thomson
• Whyley Yoshimura
• James Collins
• Ramon Baynes
• John-Paul "JP" San Pedro

Commercial Reception [ ]

The tour's entire box office earnings were not publicly reported, including sales from Europe, Australia, Asia, and its second North American leg.

Selected reported dates of the tour's first North American leg from March to April 2011 had ranked forty-fifth in Pollstar's Top 50 Worldwide Tours, earning $16 million.

Billboard ranked it fourth among the year's "Hottest Tours."

Accolades and Records [ ]

Janet was announced to be the fastest-selling single artist concert of the year.

The majority of the tour had completely sold out, including three dates in New York, Chicago, and London, multiple shows in Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, Washington D.C. and Atlantic City, as well as single dates in Berlin, Atlanta, Seattle, Santa Barbara, and various others.

Janet also played three sold out shows at London's Royal Albert Hall. Two shows in Sydney, Australia sold out within fifteen minutes and Los Angeles had sold in under ten minutes.

Upon the tour's announcement, Janet became the second most-searched item on the internet on multiple search engines. Ninety-six percent of the tour's pre-sale tickets were sold within the first day.

The tour achieved several attendance records, including breaking the gross for a single performance at a venue in Tampa, Florida, surpassing a record previously held by Mariah Carey.

The tour's show at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas was the twentieth most attended concert in the venue's history, being two thousand away from the venue's highest attendance record at the time. Janet's show at the Santa Barbara Bowl was among the venue's fastest sell-outs, prompting sponsors to add additional cities to the tour.

Janet notably performed for a massive crowd in Abu Dhabi; The Khaleej Times reporting " thousands of pop fans flocked to the Yas Arena on Thursday night to see the legendary Janet Jackson perform ."

Janet was the year's sixth most successful touring act in the Philippines, ahead of artists such as Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, and the Black Eyed Peas.

Private shows were held in Singapore, Shanghai, and London.

The Deutsche Bank reportedly compensated Janet millions to provide a forty-five-minute show for their clients at The Grove in Hertfordshire, England. An exclusive concert was also held at The Louvre during the Liaisons Au Louvre IICharity Gala event in Paris, France, making her the first female pop singer to perform at the I. M. Pei glass pyramid.

The funds from the benefit raised contributions for the restoration of iconic artwork. Director Henri Loyrette stated, " Janet Jackson is one of the world’s greatest artistic treasures. Accordingly, we are profoundly honored, and believe it most fitting, that her performance in the Louvre Museum will be yet another masterpiece captured under our glorious glass pyramid. "

The prior year, Janet had sold out the Louisiana Superdome while headlining the 2010 Essence Music Festival, breaking Beyoncé's attendance record at the venue. She also caused the Festival's first waiting list, with additional seats sold and erected behind the stage.

Entertainers such as Taylor Swift, Rachel Stevens, Siti Nurhaliza, Joe Jonas, Park Jung-Min, Alesha Dixon, Jordin Sparks, Cesar Purisima and British boy band JLS were reported to attend the tour.

Critical Reception [ ]

The tour was met with positive reviews. The Jakarta Post wrote Janet put together "a well-crafted performance, peppered with cool and familiar choreographies combined with an impressive multimedia backdrop."

Serene Goh of The Straits Times wrote, "She was theatrical before Lady Gaga, racy before Rihanna and bootylicious before Beyoncé ... Jackson, now 44, brought to the stage a different sensibility, a pared-down set, fewer back-up dancers and less distraction."

Amy Verner of The Globe and Mail stated Jackson "proved that she no longer needs elaborate stage sets or pyrotechnics to captivate her fans."

Verner concluded, "Seeing Jackson in concert is less about her vocal range than her command of countless choreographed moves to catchy songs that you find you know the words to. She's in her element performing live, transitioning smoothly from fierce and aggressive to sweet and giggly."

Saeed Saeed of The National praised it as "a masterclass in how to deliver a pop performance," delivering a mixture of "fan favourites and new material." The "fast moving and slickly produced" show was thought to demonstrate her longevity, "reflecting her eclectic muse from pop, R&B to rock and dance."

Joe Lawler of the DesMoines Register called the show "a Janet Jackson sampler," adding "Ms. Jackson clearly knows how to work a crowd, and they showered her with affection." Lawler emphasized, "A number of artists have been tagged with the honorific “Queen of Pop” title over the years, but Jackson’s longevity and body of work make it clear that she is worthy of it."

Vaughn Schoonmaker of MTV News stated "Often imitated, never duplicated, Janet Jackson's outbursts of meticulous choreography, sassy exclamations and smoldering gazes into the audience kept them on their feet for the entire two-hour set... we can expect to see this singing and dancing pop legend shine far into the future."

Brad Wete of Entertainment Weekly praised Jackson's "crisp choreography" and vocals as "strong all evening," ranging from "both feathery and gruff."

Wete added, "Statistically, the fact that she’s one of the most successful artists of the last 25 years is unquestionable. She’s in a class with Madonna, though not mentioned as much."

Thomas Conner of Chicago Sun Times observed the tour's set list suggested "a total that once again equals international megastar."

Liz Tracy of Miami New Times called Jackson "as strong and feminine as ever," contrasting with her "soft-spoken, seemingly genteel" persona offstage, becoming "a sassy little powerhouse who is every straight (and gay) man's wet dream."

Tracy concluded, "Jackson needn't prove herself. She is a 35-hit wonder who has stayed sexy yet powerful, smart yet vulnerable. Baby-faced, industry-perfect pop stars will grow old whether or not they grow up. Jackson is the example of how to do it with grace even when things go horribly wrong."

Jane Stevenson of Winnipeg Sun called the show "a scaled-down, fast-paced, crowd-pleasing, wall-to-wall hits package," heralding its medleys, "sexy, glamorous costumes," and choreographed dance moves.

Annabel Ross of Australia's The Age called the tour "a walloping reminder of just how many hits she's produced, jamming 30-odd chart-topping singles into two hours." Ross added, "Jackson's trailblazing talent - she still dances circles around Beyoncé and Britney - deserves to be celebrated in its own right."

In a review for Sydney's Everguide, Ross praised the show as "one of the best pop performances I’ve ever seen," commending its "substance and stripped-back style." Jackson was noted to abandon her sex-driven image, performing with "agy-defying ease and energy."

Janet's voice was heralded as "nothing to sniff at – that pristine, unmistakable Jackson coo never faltered as she tore through hit after hit."

In comparison to her recent contemporaries, Ross stated, "There was no hatching out of eggs, no fandangled props and light shows – just good old-fashioned song and dance from one of the best movers in the business. Rihanna, Beyoncé, Britney - they ain’t got nothin’ on Damita Jo."

The excerpt concluded, "Thank you, Janet, for being one of the best pop entertainers of the last century. Beyoncé et al. have some massive shoes to fill if they want to rock a show like you did last night – at any age."

James Reed of The Boston Globe commented, "[a]t 44, Jackson looks terrific ... She stayed in step with her dancers, and she was in strong voice and as seductive as ever." However, Reed called the show "a strange animal", questioning several hits being "shoehorned into brisk medleys."

Ben Ratliff of The New York Times felt the show's best moments occurred during its third segment, with Jackson "relaxed and athletic," as well as "tension free."

Chris Richards of The Washington Post praised the "laserlight precision" of Jackson's "delicate" voice, adding "if you paid to hear Jackson sing, you certainly got that. Not a single word appeared to be lip-synced."

Richard also complimented her physically strenuous performance, stating "in a 21st-century popscape where concerts are driven by spectacle, we need to know that beneath all of the sci-fi costumes, strobe lights and Auto-Tune, we’re still witnessing a performance by the living, breathing, profusely sweating human being whose name is stamped on the tickets we just emptied our wallets for."

Greg Kot of Chicago Tribune praised the "tightly-choreographed greatest hits show" as "the best Janet Jackson performance I’ve covered in 20-plus years." Jackson was thought to portray "the work of a still-vital artist determined to showcase her subtle strengths," considered its most crucial achievement.

The show's standout renditions were thought to be "Alright," as Jackson "flung limbs in impossible directions," in addition to "I Get Lonely" and "Black Cat," which showcased Jackson "head-banging with rare violence."

Kot commended Jackson's vocals, saying "her delicate touch conveyed an innocence and sweetness not often heard on the pop charts anymore. That’s a unique legacy in pop; whereas the charts are often dominated by stridency, Jackson brought sensuality and understatement."

Phil Villeneuve of FAB Magazine likened Jackson's appeal to Lady Gaga's, saying "If Gaga is Mother Monster, then Janet Jackson is Mother Lion. The woman defines fierce and she pounced on the stage."

In particular, Villeneuve praised "the set list, the woman herself and the venue," noting "pitch-perfect sing-alongs" during the show's ballad segment. Her appearance was considered "what might be her sexiest," saying "she has booty to make your eyes pop and curves to get lost in, but everything was tight, in check and oozing confidence."

Villeneuve added her outfits "gave off a dance-sergeant vibe that really worked." The show's frequent dance numbers were thought to display Jackson "at her best," clarifying "these numbers served as reminders that dancing is sometimes as important as the songs themselves."

Pocholo Concepcion of Philippine Daily Inquirer said Jackson "ruled the stage"; her wardrobe giving the impression of a "sci-fi thriller movie." Concepcion also praised her "vocal sensitivity" and "unexpected" entrance through the middle of the audience.

Victoria Barker of AsiaOne said Jackson "commanded attention," praising her rendition of "The Pleasure Principle" as "riveting ... hip-thrusting and gyrating included, drew enthusiastic cheers." Jackson's vocals were also commended; her performance of "Again" called "goosebump-inducing" which "ached gorgeously with just the right amount of emotion."

An additional critique called it "an amazingly riveting stage performance" backed by "impeccable" choreography, showcasing tactics thought to "silence even the most fervent of her haters."

Gerrick D. Kennedy of the Los Angeles Times commended Jackson's showmanship, stating "While today's pop landscape of over-the-top divas like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Britney Spears have become known for glitzy productions ... She placed the focus of her set squarely on showcasing her voice—it should be noted that she sang live for the nearly two-hour show, a rarity in today's pop music—and the legendary complex footwork that marked her.. as pop royalty."

Aidin Vaziri of the San Francisco Chronicle declared the show affirmed "her legacy as pop royalty," saying, "Jackson threw her body full force into the songs."

In reviewing her performance in London, Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph praised Janet's "retained vocal tone and physical fitness" as "impressive," also saying "her voice still high, soft and girlish, her body curvy but firm and up to the demands of aerobic workout style dance routines."

Joanna Chaundy of The Independent wrote, "Watching Janet Jackson play such a prestigious venue, one that conveys a sense of intimacy despite its size, is a pleasure in itself."

Alexis Petridis of The Guardian said, "Jackson can still sing and dance up a storm," concluding "if she wanted to remind people how commanding a presence she can be, she's done her job."

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Number Ones, Up Close and Personal

Number Ones, Up Close and Personal World Tour was the sixth concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson . It showcased her sophomore compilation album, Number Ones and visited Asia, North America, Europe, Australia, and Africa. Jackson traveled to thirty-five different cities selected by fans, one chosen for each of her number one hits. The tour took an organic and intimate approach, excluding the elaborate theatrics and pyrotechnics her concerts have become infamous for, focusing on her musicality and choreography. Jackson explained the tour to be "different from anything I have ever done", adding, "These concerts are not about special effects. This is a love affair between me and those of you who have supported me and my work for all these years." Jackson dedicated an individual song to the audience during every show to commemorate each city.

Development

Concert synopsis, critical reception, commercial reception, accolades and records, cancelled shows, external links.

The show's intimate aura was praised among critics, many commending Jackson's showmanship in contrast to her more recent contemporaries. The majority of the tour had completely sold out, notably two shows in Sydney , Australia, which sold out within fifteen minutes, in addition to Los Angeles, which sold in under ten minutes, and three shows in London. The tour achieved several attendance records, among the most attended concerts in the Reliant Stadium 's history and top selling shows of the year in the Philippines. It had also broken the gross for a single performance at a venue located in Tampa, Florida, surpassing a record previously held by Mariah Carey . Private shows were held in Singapore, Shanghai, London, and Hertfordshire, the latter venue compensating Jackson a substantial amount to perform. An exclusive concert was also held at the Liaisons Au Louvre II Charity Gala in Paris, France, making Jackson the first female pop artist in history to perform at the I. M. Pei glass pyramid. Professional footage of shows in Singapore and London were filmed but have not been released. Entertainers such as Taylor Swift , Joe Jonas , Siti Nurhaliza , Rachel Stevens , Park Jung-Min , and British boy band JLS were reported to attend the tour.

Selected dates of the tour's first North American leg from March to April 2011 had ranked forty-fifth in Pollstar 's Top 50 Worldwide Tours, earning $16 million. [2] At the end of 2011, the tour placed 62nd on Pollstar's "Top 100 Worldwide Tours", earning $26.5 million from 71 shows worldwide. [3]

Several years prior, Jackson embarked on her first tour in nearly seven years, the Rock Witchu Tour . It faced adversities due to an illness revealed as severe vertigo , which had also affected several promotional appearances during the release of her eighth studio album, Discipline . [4] [5] Jackson planned to tour Asia during that time, however, dates were postponed due to the 2009 economic crisis . [4] Jackson intended to tour in support of her Number Ones album but was halted by numerous circumstances, including filming Why Did I Get Married Too? and For Colored Girls . At the same time, she penned her first book, True You and suffered the death of her brother, Michael Jackson . In 2010, Jackson returned to performing at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans , Louisiana . Jackson's performance was praised by both media and spectators, also breaking Beyoncé 's attendance record at the Louisiana Superdome . [6] [7]

Upon performing a private concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall , she became inspired to tour with an intimate show. [8] In November, Jackson posted a video on her official website announcing details of her upcoming tour. She deemed it the "largest world tour I've ever done" while revealing its concept of an intimate gathering with fans. She exclusively performed her catalog of number ones hits from charts such as Billboard's Hot 100 , Top 40 Mainstream , R&B Songs , and Hot Dance Club Songs , as well as Japan's Oricon , Canadian Singles , and various international charts in Europe and Australia. Jackson performed in 35 cities, each show offering something different in terms of her performance. [9] Fans were to vote on cities via her official website. She honored 20 people who performed service in their community with the "20 Under 20" contest and dedicated one hit to each city during every show. [10] In December, Jackson announced the first date in Wan Chai , Hong Kong. [11]

This tour will be different from the tours I've done in the past. In the way that I perform music[ally] will be exclusively from my 35 number one hits [in] 35 cities. These concerts will be different from anything I have ever done", Jackson said. "I will be as up close and personal as possible. These concerts are not about special effects. This is a love affair between me and those of you who have supported me and my work for all these years. I’ll be singing and dancing from my heart. The music will all be songs that you’ve made number ones for me. Let's go! [12]

In April, Jackson extended the tour's North American and European legs into the fall due to massive sellouts. [13] [14] She also extended the tour into Australia, Africa, and South America. [15] [16] The tour was sponsored by Universal Music and fashion label Blackglama .

Jackson desired to perform an organic show without the use of theatrics and pyrotechnics, selecting venues allowing her to be intimate with fans. [17] It focused on Jackson's artistry through singing and choreography, using an " unplugged " concept. Jackson explained, "I was in New York performing [a private show] at Radio City Music Hall . It was so much fun to look into the audience and see the eyes, smiles and energy of each person. I was singing and dancing and all I could think was, 'This is how I will perform my next tour'. Up close and personal. Giving my fans something we hadn't shared before." [8] The show is divided into multiple segments, each focusing on a specific theme within the song's lyrical content to express an individual storyline. Jackson stated, "I am always looking to grow as an artist. When creating this tour, I wanted to tell a specific story in each section of the show. I am having fun looking at these songs and seeing what I can do with them and let them inspire me." [18] Various costume and set list changes were made frequently throughout the tour, saying "I am a very creative person, so I love to experiment. [...] I have changed some of the costumes, added songs and videos to the line up. I love to create so it has been a lot of fun." [18] Jackson did many meet and greets with fans and allowed them to give specific input into the show. Regarding their contributions, Jackson said, "I am so fortunate that my fans, no matter where they are, are so loyal. They give me so much love and I am excited to return mine to them." [18]

The tour took an intimate and organic approach, focusing on Jackson's musicality and showmanship in dedication to her fans. Each segment focuses on a different theme based on the song's lyrical content. The show began with a video introduction of Jackson explaining its concept. After this, a music video of the individual song dedicated to the current city is shown. She enters from the back of the audience flaunting a " scythe -edged" haircut in a grey catsuit to perform opening number " The Pleasure Principle ", moving throughout the venue's centerpiece while interacting with the crowd. [19] Upon reaching the stage, she performed " Control ", " What Have You Done for Me Lately ", and " Feedback " before transitioning to " You Want This ", " Alright ", and " Miss You Much " replicating each song's signature dance moves. Jackson smashes her way into " Nasty " ending the first part of the show. A film reel of highlights from Jackson's acting career was played during a brief interlude, including scenes from Good Times , Poetic Justice , The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps , and Why Did I Get Married Too? . She reappeared in a diamond-encrusted lavender gown and sat on a stool in center stage to perform several unplugged ballads. The set began with " Nothing " and " Come Back to Me " before closing with " Let's Wait Awhile " and " Again ", briefly pausing to allow the audience to sing several verses in their entirety. "Janet's Image", a second video montage consisting of Jackson's most iconic photographs is shown before she returned in a sleeveless black vest. The third set focused on upbeat love songs, beginning with " Doesn't Really Matter " and leading into " Love Will Never Do (Without You) ", " When I Think of You ", and " All for You ." After a slight pause, she sang " That's the Way Love Goes ." The band played an instrumental version of "What About" during a costume break. Upon emerging, Jackson segued through a rock-influenced portion in a black jacket, performing " Black Cat " and " If ", emulating its music video's iconic choreography. The set closed with " Scream " and " Rhythm Nation ." Following a final intermission, Jackson and her dancers reappeared in matching white outfits for the show's encore. Her then-most recent number one hit " Make Me " lead the set. followed by the show's finale, " Together Again ." Throughout the song, childhood images of her with Michael Jackson appeared on screens in tribute to his death. The show ended with Jackson speaking to the crowd and waving goodbye as she exits the stage. " All Nite (Don't Stop) ", " Runaway ", " Call on Me ", " I Get Lonely ", " Diamonds ", " The Best Things in Life Are Free ", " Throb ", " Go Deep " and "When We Oooo" were performed on selected dates.

The tour was met with positive reviews. The Jakarta Post wrote Jackson put together "a well-crafted performance, peppered with cool and familiar choreographies combined with an impressive multimedia backdrop." [20] Serene Goh of The Straits Times wrote, "She was theatrical before Lady Gaga , racy before Rihanna and bootylicious before Beyoncé   ... Jackson, now 44, brought to the stage a different sensibility, a pared-down set, fewer back-up dancers and less distraction." [21] Amy Verner of The Globe and Mail stated Jackson "proved that she no longer needs elaborate stage sets or pyrotechnics to captivate her fans." [22] Verner concluded, "Seeing Jackson in concert is less about her vocal range than her command of countless choreographed moves to catchy songs that you find you know the words to. She's in her element performing live, transitioning smoothly from fierce and aggressive to sweet and giggly." [22] Saeed Saeed of The National praised it as "a masterclass in how to deliver a pop performance", delivering a mixture of "fan favourites and new material." The "fast moving and slickly produced" show was thought to demonstrate her longevity, "reflecting her eclectic muse from pop, R&B to rock and dance." [23]

Joe Lawler of the DesMoines Register called the show "a Janet Jackson sampler", adding "Ms. Jackson clearly knows how to work a crowd, and they showered her with affection." Lawler emphasized, "A number of artists have been tagged with the honorific "Queen of Pop" title over the years, but Jackson's longevity and body of work make it clear that she is worthy of it." [24] Vaughn Schoonmaker of MTV News stated "Often imitated, never duplicated, Janet Jackson's outbursts of meticulous choreography, sassy exclamations and smoldering gazes into the audience kept them on their feet for the entire two-hour set... we can expect to see this singing and dancing pop legend shine far into the future." [25] Brad Wete of Entertainment Weekly praised Jackson's "crisp choreography" and vocals as "strong all evening", ranging from "both feathery and gruff." Wete added, "Statistically, the fact that she's one of the most successful artists of the last 25 years is unquestionable. She's in a class with Madonna , though not mentioned as much." [26] Thomas Conner of Chicago Sun-Times observed the tour's set list suggested "a total that once again equals international megastar." [19]

Liz Tracy of Miami New Times called Jackson "as strong and feminine as ever", contrasting with her "soft-spoken, seemingly genteel" persona offstage, becoming "a sassy little powerhouse who is every straight (and gay) man's wet dream." Tracy concluded, "Jackson needn't prove herself. She is a 35-hit wonder who has stayed sexy yet powerful, smart yet vulnerable. Baby-faced, industry-perfect pop stars will grow old whether or not they grow up. Jackson is the example of how to do it with grace even when things go horribly wrong." [27] Jane Stevenson of Winnipeg Sun called the show "a scaled-down, fast-paced, crowd-pleasing, wall-to-wall hits package", heralding its medleys, "sexy, glamorous costumes", and choreographed dance moves. [28] Annabel Ross of Australia's The Age called the tour "a walloping reminder of just how many hits she's produced, jamming 30-odd chart-topping singles into two hours." Ross added, "Jackson's trailblazing talent – she still dances circles around Beyoncé and Britney – deserves to be celebrated in its own right." [29] In a review for Sydney's Everguide , Ross praised the show as "one of the best pop performances I’ve ever seen", commending its "substance and stripped-back style." Jackson was noted to abandon her sex-driven image, performing with "agy-defying ease and energy." Jackson's voice was heralded as "nothing to sniff at – that pristine, unmistakable Jackson coo never faltered as she tore through hit after hit." In comparison to her recent contemporaries, Ross stated, "There was no hatching out of eggs, no fandangled props and light shows – just good old-fashioned song and dance from one of the best movers in the business. Rihanna , Beyoncé, Britney – they ain’t got nothin’ on Damita Jo." The excerpt concluded, "Thank you, Janet, for being one of the best pop entertainers of the last century. Beyoncé et al. have some massive shoes to fill if they want to rock a show like you did last night – at any age." [30]

James Reed of The Boston Globe commented, "[a]t 44, Jackson looks terrific   ... She stayed in step with her dancers, and she was in strong voice and as seductive as ever." However, Reed called the show "a strange animal", questioning several hits being "shoehorned into brisk medleys." [31] Ben Ratliff of The New York Times felt the show's best moments occurred during its third segment, with Jackson "relaxed and athletic", as well as "tension free." [32] Chris Richards of The Washington Post praised the "laserlight precision" of Jackson's "delicate" voice, adding "if you paid to hear Jackson sing, you certainly got that. Not a single word appeared to be lip-synced." [33] Richard also complimented her physically strenuous performance, stating "in a 21st-century popscape where concerts are driven by spectacle, we need to know that beneath all of the sci-fi costumes, strobe lights and Auto-Tune , we’re still witnessing a performance by the living, breathing, profusely sweating human being whose name is stamped on the tickets we just emptied our wallets for." [33]

Greg Kot of Chicago Tribune praised the "tightly-choreographed greatest hits show" as "the best Janet Jackson performance I’ve covered in 20-plus years." Jackson was thought to portray "the work of a still-vital artist determined to showcase her subtle strengths", considered its most crucial achievement. The show's standout renditions were thought to be " Alright ", as Jackson "flung limbs in impossible directions", in addition to " I Get Lonely " and " Black Cat ", which showcased Jackson "head-banging with rare violence." Kot commended Jackson's vocals, saying "her delicate touch conveyed an innocence and sweetness not often heard on the pop charts anymore. That's a unique legacy in pop; whereas the charts are often dominated by stridency, Jackson brought sensuality and understatement." [34] Phil Villeneuve of FAB Magazine likened Jackson's appeal to Lady Gaga 's, saying "If Gaga is Mother Monster, then Janet Jackson is Mother Lion. The woman defines fierce and she pounced on the stage." In particular, Villeneuve praised "the set list, the woman herself and the venue", noting "pitch-perfect sing-alongs" during the show's ballad segment. Her appearance was considered "what might be her sexiest", saying "she has booty to make your eyes pop and curves to get lost in, but everything was tight, in check and oozing confidence." Villeneuve added her outfits "gave off a dance-sergeant vibe that really worked." The show's frequent dance numbers were thought to display Jackson "at her best", clarifying "these numbers served as reminders that dancing is sometimes as important as the songs themselves." [35] Pocholo Concepción of Philippine Daily Inquirer said Jackson "ruled the stage"; her wardrobe giving the impression of a "sci-fi thriller movie." Concepción also praised her "vocal sensitivity" and "unexpected" entrance through the middle of the audience. [36] Victoria Barker of AsiaOne said Jackson "commanded attention", praising her rendition of " The Pleasure Principle " as "riveting ... hip-thrusting and gyrating included, drew enthusiastic cheers." Jackson's vocals were also commended; her performance of "Again" called "goosebump-inducing" which "ached gorgeously with just the right amount of emotion." [37] An additional critique called it "an amazingly riveting stage performance" backed by "impeccable" choreography, showcasing tactics thought to "silence even the most fervent of her haters." [38]

Gerrick D. Kennedy of the Los Angeles Times commended Jackson's showmanship, stating "While today's pop landscape of over-the-top divas like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Britney Spears have become known for glitzy productions   ... She placed the focus of her set squarely on showcasing her voice ... she sang live for the nearly two-hour show, a rarity in today's pop music—and the legendary complex footwork that marked her.. as pop royalty." [39] Aidin Vaziri of the San Francisco Chronicle declared the show affirmed "her legacy as pop royalty", saying, "Jackson threw her body full force into the songs." [40] In reviewing her performance in London, Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph praised Jackson's "retained vocal tone and physical fitness" as "impressive", also saying "her voice still high, soft and girlish, her body curvy but firm and up to the demands of aerobic workout style dance routines." [41] Joanna Chaundy of The Independent wrote, "Watching Janet Jackson play such a prestigious venue, one that conveys a sense of intimacy despite its size, is a pleasure in itself." [42] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian said, "Jackson can still sing and dance up a storm", concluding "if she wanted to remind people how commanding a presence she can be, she's done her job." [43]

The tour's entire box office earnings were not publicly reported, including sales from Europe, Australia, Asia, and its second North American leg. Selected reported dates of the tour's first North American leg from March to April 2011 had ranked forty-fifth in Pollstar 's Top 50 Worldwide Tours, earning $16 million. [44] Billboard ranked it fourth among the year's "Hottest Tours." [45]

Jackson was announced to be the fastest-selling single artist concert of the year. [46] The majority of the tour had completely sold out, including three dates in New York, Chicago, and London, multiple shows in Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, Washington, D.C. and Atlantic City, as well as single dates in Berlin, Atlanta, Seattle, Santa Barbara, and various others. [46] Jackson also played three sold-out shows at London's Royal Albert Hall . [47] Two shows in Sydney , Australia sold out within fifteen minutes, and Los Angeles had sold in under ten minutes. [7] [48] Upon the tour's announcement, Jackson became the second most-searched item on the internet on multiple search engines. [49] Ninety-six percent of the tour's pre-sale tickets were sold within the first day. [46] The tour achieved several attendance records, including breaking the gross for a single performance at a venue in Tampa, Florida, surpassing a record previously held by Mariah Carey . [50] The tour's show at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas was the twentieth most attended concert in the venue's history, being two thousand away from the venue's highest attendance record at the time. [51] Jackson's show at the Santa Barbara Bowl was among the venue's fastest sell-outs, prompting sponsors to add additional cities to the tour. [46] Jackson notably performed for a massive crowd in Abu Dhabi ; The Khaleej Times reporting "thousands of pop fans flocked to the Yas Arena on Thursday night to see the legendary Janet Jackson perform." [52] Jackson was the year's sixth most successful touring act in the Philippines, ahead of artists such as Miley Cyrus , Maroon 5 , Bruno Mars , and the Black Eyed Peas . [53] Private shows were held in Singapore, Shanghai, and London. The Deutsche Bank reportedly compensated Jackson millions to provide a forty-five-minute show for their clients at The Grove in Hertfordshire, England. [ citation needed ] An exclusive concert was also held at The Louvre during the Liaisons Au Louvre II Charity Gala event in Paris, France, making Jackson the first female pop singer to perform at the I. M. Pei glass pyramid. [54] Funds from the benefit raised contributions for the restoration of iconic artwork. Director Henri Loyrette stated, "Janet Jackson is one of the world's greatest artistic treasures. Accordingly, we are profoundly honored, and believe it most fitting, that her performance in the Louvre Museum will be yet another masterpiece captured under our glorious glass pyramid." [55] The prior year, Jackson had sold out the Louisiana Superdome while headlining the 2010 Essence Music Festival , breaking Beyoncé 's attendance record at the venue. [7] Jackson also caused the Festival's first waiting list, with additional seats sold and erected behind the stage. [7]

Entertainers such as Taylor Swift , Rachel Stevens , Siti Nurhaliza , Joe Jonas , Park Jung-Min , Alesha Dixon , Jordin Sparks , Cesar Purisima , and British boy band JLS were reported to attend the tour. [37] [56] [57] [58] [59]

Professional footage of two dates filmed at London's Royal Albert Hall has not been released. The tour's London show was initially planned to be released to Vevo in addition to a possible DVD release. [60] Professional footage of " Feedback " filmed during a private show at the Hard Rock Hotel in Singapore was uploaded to Jackson's official YouTube channel. [61] In 2020, a production company from Singapore shared footage of the concert on their YouTube channel, marking the first full professionally filmed show to be released in some form of this tour. [62] Not long after, a clip of Janet performing "When We Oooo" from All For You during the Las Vegas stop in April surfaced on Kathy Ireland's Vimeo page. [63]

This set list is representative of the performance on April 14, 2011. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour. [64]

• "Video Introduction" (contains elements from "Control", "Feedback", "Nasty", "So Much Betta", and "Miss You Much")
• " The Pleasure Principle " / " Control " / " What Have You Done for Me Lately "
• " Feedback "
• " You Want This "
• " Alright "
• " Miss You Much "
• "Janet's Films" (Video Interlude)
• " Nothing "
• " Come Back to Me "
• " Let's Wait Awhile "
• "Janet's Images" (Video Interlude) (contains elements from "Rope Burn", " Any Time, Any Place ", " Got 'til It's Gone ", " Go Deep ", " What's It Gonna Be?! " and "Doesn't Really Matter")
• " Doesn't Really Matter "
• " Escapade " / " Love Will Never Do (Without You) " / " When I Think of You "
• " All For You "
• " All Nite (Don't Stop) "
• " That's the Way Love Goes "
• " I Get Lonely "
• "What About" (Instrumental Interlude)
• " Black Cat "
• " Scream " / " Rhythm Nation "
• "In Complete Darkness" (Video Interlude)
• " Diamonds "
• " The Best Things in Life Are Free "
• " Make Me " (contains elements from " Throb ")
• " Together Again "
• Show Director: Janet Jackson & Gil Duldulao
• Creative Director and Choreographer: Gil Duldulao
• Musical Director: Adam Blackstone
• Lighting/Video Designer: Vincent Foster
• Lighting Director: Tyler Elich
• Front of House Engineer: Kyle Hamilton
• Monitor Engineer: Michael "Woody" Dunwoody
• Personal Trainer: Anthony Martinez
• Costume Designer: Robert Henri Behar
• Musical Director, Bass: Adam Blackstone
• Keyboards: Daniel Jones, Rex Salas
• Drums: Brian Frasier Moore
• Guitar: Clay Sears, Rick Barry
• Bass: Jae Deal
• Vocalists: Erin Stevenson, Jill Zadeh, Onitsha Shaw, Tiffany Palmer, Nicole Hurst
• Gil Duldulao, Jr., Jillian Meyers, Laurel Thomson, Whyley Yoshimura, James Collins, Ramon Baynes, John-Paul "JP" San Pedro
• ↑ The November 3, 2011 concert in Melbourne, Australia was originally planned to take place at the State Theater on October 26, 27, and 29, 2011 but was postponed and combined into one date at the Rod Laver Arena due to scheduling conflicts. [76]

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Janet Jackson is expanding her “Number Ones: Up, Close, & Personal” world tour. She is adding new dates due to high demand from her fans and will extend the show until the Fall.

The legend’s website gave the deets:

“As a result of massive sellouts for performances in Asia and North America, the JANET JACKSON ‘Number Ones: Up Close & Personal Tour’ is being expanded. JANET’s largest ever world tour will now be vastly extended to even more global cities in addition to the currently scheduled performances in London, Paris and Monte Carlo. The North American leg of the tour, which is currently underway, will be continued in the fall after a scheduled spring and summer in Europe. Originally slated as a world tour of 35 cities to match the 35 number one singles from her double-disc album, NUMBER ONES, JANET will now greatly exceed her planned dates. The high demand from key venues on several continents will bring Janet around the world and back again. Several of the concerts on the initial schedule were sold-out in the first ten minutes of availability.”

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A Review + Photos: Janet Jackson – Number Ones: Up Close And Personal Tour…

“I just want my music and dance to catch the audience’s attention, and to hold it long enough for them to listen to the lyrics and what we’re saying.” Janet Jackson

A Review + Photos: Janet Jackson - Number Ones: Up Close And Personal Tour...

On August 6, at the PNC Bank Arts Center , an amphitheatre in Holmdel, NJ, the multi talented, award winning superstar artist, Janet Jackson, took us on a riveting dance and music extravaganza that had us singing and dancing along for almost 2 hours of heart pumping, hip swinging entertainment. Janet, inspiring, exciting, and supremely focused on her craft, performed at least 30 of her 34 number 1 hits in an aptly named tour – Number Ones: Up Close and Personal .

The Set List starts below… We were up close and personal alright, and Janet held us captive with her mastery of the stage, and her ability to make each person feel like a particular song, eye contact or hand gesture was meant for them. She sang, danced, strutted, talked, laughed, teased and showed us that special brand of Jackson magic, musical genius and experience…

A Review + Photos: Janet Jackson – Number Ones: Up Close And Personal Tour…

Set List “The Pleasure Principle” “Control” “What Have You Done for Me Lately” “Feedback” “You Want This” “Alright” On this tour, Janet Jackson dedicated a specific song, for each city and venue, to the legions of fans attending the shows scheduled for 35+ cities. The songs are nominated by fans on her website and “Feedback” was the dedicated song for Holmdel, NJ . It was the perfect song because she delivered on all counts and the feedback in that open air theater was a resounding thumps up. She sang beautifully, her choreography was on point and there was nary a dull moment; that lady has enough energy for a battalion and she gave us plenty to remember. The pictures I’ve added tell it all… and I had a blast! Come back later for more photos from the concert. TY! 🙂

“We are like violins. We can be used as doorstops, or we can make music.” Barbara Sher Set List

“Miss You Much” “Nasty” “Nothing” “Come Back to Me” “ Let’s Wait Awhile ” “Again” “Janet’s Image” Video Interlude with a medley from “Rope Burn”, “ Any Time, Any Place “, “Got ‘Til It’s Gone”, “Go Deep” and “What’s It Gonna Be?” The concert started on schedule at 9:00pm and was split into four segments; not in any particular chronology but more about the music and dance routines that fit the spirit of a segment; very powerful, somewhat romantic, hugely energetic and decidedly diva dramatic… There was a video interlude after the second or perhaps third segment, showcasing numerous pictures and scenes from her life, some including Michael , and the pictures served as backdrops to the concert stage at certain points in the concert . What tied all the segments together were the choreographed dance routines, and the engaging acts in one, mini-musicals that dotted the concert. I have added some of the beautiful leg work throughout the post for your enjoyment.

Set List “Doesn’t Really Matter” “Escapade” “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” “When I Think of You” “All for You” “All Nite (Don’t Stop)” Unlike the Radio City show in which she changed outfits for each segment, from Cool Street to Sexy and back to athletic street, Janet wore black denims, a black t-shirt, and lace up worker boots. She added a white jacket at the beginning of the show, took it off for the second segment, wore her kick-ass black buckled and studded jacket for the hugely energetic third segment, and then reverted to the jeans and t-shirt for the finale. I loved it because the pared down wardrobe made for a fun, relaxing, yet fiercely entertaining show.

“Thanks for giving me your feedback and asking me to come to Holmdel. Can’t wait to see you there.” Janet Jackson

Set List “ That’s the Way Love Goes ” “I Get Lonely” “Black Cat” “If” “Scream” “Rhythm Nation” Another thing that made this an awesome concert is that Janet also had a pre-concert welcome for some attendees who were able to see memorabilia from her previous concerts, and bid on auction items as a way to raise money for her favorite charities. The pre-concert event included food and drinks and some fantastic take-aways. Also, her biography, True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself, is out and available at Amazon.

Set List/Encore “Diamonds” “ The Best Things in Life Are Free ” “Together Again” For the encore in the final segment, she gave us even more; as if a reservoir of energy had recharged itself and raised her act to yet another super human level. She danced and then stepped off stage for a teasing moment; the audience called for her in the usual way – Janet! Janet! Janet! Then she returned, finished the dance and introduced the dance team as each member did a little over the top jig. Janet then turned around and introduced the members of her band; individually and graciously.

Turning back to us, she thanked us for our love, support and feedback and danced away. She got up on the elevated stage and waved adios … and va va vroom, she was gone. She had shared songs from her impressive list of ten albums; Janet Jackson (1982), Dream Street (1984), Control (1986), Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989), janet. (1993), The Velvet Rope (1997), All for You (2001), Damita Jo (2004), 20 Y.O. (2006), and Discipline (2008). We were satiated, we were spent… it was a brilliant show and my verdict? A+. What’s next? Well, if I get a Jay-Z/Kanye West ticket, I’ll be there in November. Any offers? 😉 ( Update: Yeah! Watch The Throne in November is on. I’m stoked! ) What are your thoughts? Have you seen Janet perform? What are your views on this and other shows you’ve attended? Do share! Thank you. 😉

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your pics are amazing…you must have been really close to the stage

It was an amazing concert and yes, we had pretty good seats. TY! 🙂

What a show! Great review Elizabeth, it sounds like you were enthralled with the whole show from beginning to end, with Janet giving her all. Thank you so much for the photos, they are awesome, so clear and the close ups are amazing!

TY for your feedback Barb! Janet is a consummate artist and gave a fantastic show… It was a terrific show and my camera was working properly this time. 😆

like your article about SADE now your new post about JANET JACKSON is great. Every printed magazine should be proud to present your document!

Oh you are so generous TY! I’m all ears for interested parties… but I love the process and concerts anyway. 🙂

Great photos! I bet you get FPed again! Fingers crossed 🙂

Hi Tilly TY! 😉 That would be nice wouldn’t it? I loved the show and everything that came with it. 🙂

Love your review and photos, Elizabeth. Thanks for sharing.

TY Marcia! I find that because concert reviews are so subjective, I like to let the photographs tell their own story and give others a chance to form an opinion based on what they see; the energy, the dance, the fun and laughter… Some reviewers are so ridiculous; they don’t feel they’ve done their job unless they bash the artist or say something nasty… I mean what’s not to love about a dynamite, well choreographed show with great music? I don’t get some people… but whatever. I love music and appreciate people with the talent to share it publicly. … Now I’m on a rant. TY lady! TY Janet! 😆

Wonderful post and the photos are dynamite! You make me wanna dance!

Glad you enjoyed the photos and welcome back… It was truly an evening of spectacular entertainment. Janet delivered on all counts; dance, music, choreography and more. 🙂

I loved the pics and I always admired her so I applaud your good luck in seeing her. I always enjoy your posts

TY for stopping by. I’m glad you loved the photos. I worked hard to make sure I documented my time at the show so I could share it here. I don’t get to concerts as much as I’d love to… so each one I attend is a gift and I make the best of it. TY! 🙂

Glad you enjoyed the show.

TY! Janet was phenomenal! 🙂

Awesome photos, really crisp and clear. Pleased you had a good time

TY Timmer! I’m glad the way they turned out; especially as cameras can be temperamental sometimes…. It was a ton of fun! 🙂

Did you have a press pass? How did you get such amazing photos?

The review and photo array are spectacular! Well done. b

You crack me up Barb! Press pass? Not yet! I’ll gladly accept one for the Jay-Z/Kanye West show in November. TY for your kind words. Janet was amazing and I had a blast. I made sure to bring it home to share with everyone. 🙂

Wooooo! I feel like I was there! “What have you done for me lately? Oooooh Oooh Yaaaaa…” (that’s me singing!) She still looks so young!!

Yeah, I love that song too… She sang ’em all.. you know, this was her #1 hits show… so she covered all our favorites. Great concert. TY! 🙂

Fantastic quality pictures!

TY Goz! Wish you were here to join me at the concert! 🙂

Truly breathtaking. You clearly really enjoyed the concert. I’m jealous. You can see the similarity between Janet and Michael in some of those shots.

Yes, they are truly a talented family and you can see her channeling Michael at points in the show. It was fantastic and I’m glad I went… Glad you liked it! TY! 🙂

This post was right up my alley! Phenomenal seats you must have had! Good for you! I’ve never seen her in concert and would absolutely LOVE TO!!! Glad you had a great experience 🙂

TY Megan! I knew you’d love it as you are a huge music fan! It was a blast and I enjoyed myself thoroughly. Yes, the seats were pretty good as it was my birthday gift… TY all! 🙂

Janet looks fabulous! It is nice to see her performing again!

Yes, it is great to see her go out there and give a great concert. I loved it! TY! 🙂

Way cool! I grew up listening to her songs, sounds like it was an awesome concert and you took amazing photos! 🙂

TY Sharon… I had a great time and so did everyone else there… She gave it her all. Ditto the dancers/band/backup singers and Janet was so sweet too. 🙂

I so love Janet Jackson and I really enjoy reading articles about her. Thanks for posting!

Thank you for checking it out. 🙂

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Tickets On Sale to General Public Starting December 16 at 11 AM Local Time on LiveNation.com

Ms. Jackson is back  and coming to a city near you! Today, the five-time GRAMMY®️ Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®️ Inductee,  Janet Jackson , has   announced her highly anticipated return to the road after four years with her ninth concert tour, “ Together Again.”

Produced by Live Nation, the 33-city tour will start spring 2023 visiting North American arenas and amphitheaters in Atlanta, New York, Toronto, and more; kicking-off in Hollywood, FL on April 14th at the Hard Rock Live and wrapping up in Seattle, WA on June 21st at the Climate Pledge Arena. In addition, 3x-Grammy Award winning recording artist and  Fast and Furious  actor,  Ludacris  will join Jackson on tour across all dates as a special guest.

The  “Together Again”  Tour will offer everyone the long-awaited chance to reunite with Ms. Jackson in celebration of her 50th anniversary in entertainment and spotlight the milestones for two of Jackson’s most critically acclaimed albums – 25 years of “The Velvet Rope”, and 30 years of “janet”, featuring her biggest chart-topping hits, plus new music.

TICKETS:   Tickets go on sale starting Friday, December 16th at 11 AM local time on LiveNation.com

PRESALE:  Citi is the official card of the  Together Again Tour . Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 13 starting at 11 AM local time until Thursday, December 15 at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit  www.citientertainment.com . 

TOGETHER AGAIN TOUR DATES: 

Fri Apr 14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live Arena

Wed Apr 19 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

Fri Apr 21 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena

Sat Apr 22 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena

Tue Apr 25 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena

Thu Apr 27 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sat Apr 29 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum

Sun Apr 30 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Tue May 02 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Thu May 04 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Sat May 06 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

Tue May 09 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri May 12 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Sat May 13 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sun May 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

Fri May 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

Sat May 20 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Tue May 23 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Wed May 24 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Fri May 26 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Sat May 27 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Chicago

Sun May 28 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Tue May 30 – St Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Fri Jun 02 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Sat Jun 03 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sun Jun 04 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Wed Jun 07 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

Fri Jun 09 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

Sat Jun 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl*

Sun Jun 11 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Fri Jun 16 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Tue Jun 20 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Wed Jun 21 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

*Not a Live Nation Date

About Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music has won her 5 GRAMMY® Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She has received accolades as an actress as well including the NAACP Best Supporting Actor award. Janet is a published author, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist and one of biggest-selling artists in popular music history. With sales of over 180 million records worldwide, Janet Jackson stands as one of the best-selling artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. She is the record holder for the biggest selling debut tour in history and is the first woman to debut in the Top 10 of the Hot 100 charts. She also stands as one of only four artists to have a #1 album for four successive decades alongside Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen and U2. Even today she continues to make an undeniable impact. In 2018, her last single, “Made for Now” with Daddy Yankee, released by her own Rhythm Nation Records, hit #1 on the Dance Clubs Songs chart making it her 20th single on the chart in the span of her career. In 2019, she was inducted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside her brothers and in that same year her critically acclaimed Las Vegas residency, “Metamorphosis” closed out to record breaking ticket sales with only 18 dates at the Park MGM’s Park Theater. As reported by Billboard Boxscore, the legendary singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, and actress is among the biggest Vegas performers of this decade, ahead of Celine Dion (2011), Britney Spears (2013) and the Backstreet Boys (2017). Her critically acclaimed and award winning documentary “Janet Jackson.” brought in over 20 million viewers in one week. 

On February 4, 2021, Janet Jackson’s iconic mega platinum-selling third album Control turned 35. The album also returned to the top of the charts, hitting #1 on the Apple Top 40 US Pop Album chart. Led by five chart-busting hit singles — “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Nasty,” “Control,” “When I Think Of You,” —with their complementary, tightly choreographed music videos — and “Let’s Wait Awhile,” Control became Jackson’s first No. 1 Pop album. The album also made Billboard chart history for having the longest continuous run on the Hot 100 with singles from one album, ultimately tallying a remarkable 65 consecutive weeks from that perch. To date, Control has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

About Chris “Ludacris” Bridges

The career of the multi-talented CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges’ far-reaching imagination, and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.

With an unrivaled match of lyrical acumen, wit, and imagery, Ludacris has solidified himself as one of music’s premier entertainers. His versatility and artistic complexity also enabled him to make a seamless transition to acting, including the fan favorite role of “Tej” in Universal Pictures’ box office phenomenon Fast & Furious franchise where he was introduced for the first time in 2003 in 2 Fast 2 Furious.  He will reprise his role of “Tej” for the seventh time in Fast X, which is set to release May 20, 2023. 

His other notable feature film credits include Garry Marshall’s ensemble comedy New Year’s Eve, Ivan Reitman’s romantic comedy, No Strings Attached, Paul Higgin’s Crash which received an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006 and Hustle & Flow which earned Bridges a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.  

As a father of four girls, his latest ventures fittingly include launching his educational platform devoted to the enrichment of children called “KidNation”.  In addition, Bridges created the animated series KARMA’S WORLD which launched in the Top 10 in 42 countries on Netflix, received two NAACP Award nominations and is already on its fourth season.  The series for children ages 6-9 is a coming-of-age story about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change her world — originally inspired by Chris’s oldest daughter Karma and based on the interactive educational website of the same name created by Karma’s World Entertainment in 2009.

A consummate businessman, Ludacris is enjoying success outside of entertainment. One of his most successful ventures includes opening his long-anticipated restaurant “Chicken-n-Beer” at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport with a new location opening at LAX in 2023.  

Bridge’s philanthropic efforts rival his entertainment accomplishments. He started The Ludacris Foundation in 2001 which focuses on helping the youth in his hometown of Atlanta and has partnered with No Kid Hungry and Feeding America. 

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit   www.livenationentertainment.com .

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Are your eclipse glasses safe? How to tell before the total solar eclipse.

T he 2024 total solar eclipse is almost here — and if you're hoping to get a glimpse of the phenomenon, it's best to make sure that you have real, working eclipse glasses that can protect your eyes. 

Here's what to know about eclipse glasses and how to check that they are safe to use. 

Are solar eclipse glasses safe to view the total solar eclipse with?

Solar eclipse glasses can be used to safely view a total solar eclipse , but it's important to make sure they're of the right quality. Don't use sunglasses, smoked glass, an unfiltered telescope and magnifiers or polarized filters as a way to view the eclipse.

The only glasses that should be used to look at a partially eclipsed sun is with eclipse glasses that meet an international standard, ISO 12312-2, according to the American Optometric Association. 

That international safety standard, which is set by the International Organization for Standardization , means the glasses reduce visible sunlight to a safe level, and block ultraviolet and infrared radiation, according to the  American Astronomical Society  website. According to the ISO, the safety standard is reviewed every five years. 

Blocking that radiation is important. Ultraviolet, or UV, radiation can damage the cells of the eyes, while the infrared, or IR, radiation can generate heat that causes thermal damage, according to the National Eye Institute . 

How to make sure the eclipse glasses you bought are real 

Real eclipse glasses will have a note about the international standard somewhere on their body, according to the American Astronomical Society. Before buying, make sure the glasses are advertised as meeting this standard.

If you already bought the glasses, check the arm for the the "ISO 12312-2" label. The standard may also be written as "ISO 12312-2:2015," the AAS says on its website. Either designation means that the glasses will block light and radiation. 

The label may be on the flat or curved part of the arm. 

NASA has also released guidance on how to test your eclipse glasses. The space agency recommends putting on your glasses and finding a bright light. If the light appears extremely dim, or doesn't appear at all, when you look at it through the glasses, they are legitimate. You should only be able to see the filament of the bulb, not its glow. 

How to avoid buying fake solar eclipse glasses

Checking for the international standard isn't foolproof: It's possible for sellers with products who do not meet the standard to label their eyewear with it anyway. To avoid this, make sure you're ordering glasses from a reliable source. 

The American Astronomical Society advises against ordering from Amazon, Temu or other online marketplaces, and recommends against ordering if prices seem to be too good to be true. The AAS also said it's best to purchase from manufacturers based in the United States. CBS News previously reported that counterfeit glasses have been sold by companies based overseas. 

The organization maintains a list of reputable vendors of solar eclipse glasses. CBS News previously reported that NASA supports the  American Astronomical Society 's work, though the space agency does not maintain its own list of vendors.  

The ISO, the body that established the international standard for eclipse glasses, also sells them on its website. 

Why it's important to double-check older solar eclipse glasses

If you're reusing glasses from a previous solar eclipse, it's important to double-check that they are still in good condition. NASA warns against using glasses that have any marks or scratches on them. This damage can diminish the protection they offer. Glasses that have punctured lenses should also not be used. 

Glasses that are more than three years old should not be used to view the 2024 total solar eclipse, according to the National Eye Institute — so if you saved your glasses from the 2017 eclipse, you may want to think about finding a new pair.

How to make sure your homemade eclipse viewing tool is safe

If you're not buying glasses, it is possible to make an indirect viewing method for viewing the eclipse at home. An indirect viewing method means that you don't look directly at the sun so your eyes remain protected even without eyewear. 

NASA recommends making a pinhole projector, which uses a small opening like a hole punched in an index card, to project an image of the sun onto a nearby surface. When using a pinhole projector, keep the sun at your back and view the projected image to safely see the eclipse. However, to do this safely, it's important to make sure to avoid actually looking at the sun itself. 

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Masters 2024: Here are the LIV golfers playing at Augusta National

Brooks Koepka has finished T11 or better in four of his eight Masters starts.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — As pro golf’s war rages on, we arrive at Masters week with the sport’s two main tours — the PGA Tour and LIV Golf — still very much separate and with more questions than we have answers .

Sure, the players are mostly cordial toward one another, but that doesn’t help the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund come any closer to finalizing their merger, something that’s been in the works for 10 months now.

At this point, players are coming to a consensus: something needs to happen because with split stars and weaker fields, the game is losing.

“There needs to be a correction. I think what’s happening is not sustainable right now, so something needs to happen to try to bring it all back together so we can all move forward so we don’t have this division that’s sort of ongoing,” Rory McIlroy told Golf Monthly last week. “They keep going down those different paths and I just don’t see how that benefits anyone in the long run.”

There will be much more to discuss about pro golf’s uncertain future, both in player press conferences and from Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley, who’s scheduled to meet with the media on Wednesday.

But this week, at long last, we have the best golfers in the world teeing it up at the same time at the same tournament. Eighteen LIV players were in the Masters field last year, but this year that number is 13 (one of them, Joaquin Niemann, received a special exemption). That number shrunk year-over-year mainly due to LIV Golf’s inability to receive World Ranking points (they eventually withdrew their application), meaning anyone who didn’t qualify through other means — i.e. past major wins — lost OWGR points needed to gain entry.

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Of the LIV players qualified for last year’s Masters, Harold Varner III, Talor Gooch, Abraham Ancer, Mito Pereira, Thomas Pieters, Jason Kokrak, Louis Oosthuizen and Kevin Na didn’t receive invites this year. Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Adrian Meronk are with LIV now, but they weren’t when they played in last year’s Masters.

Although this year’s roster of 13 LIV players would do well to repeat last year’s success at Augusta. Rahm won his first green jacket in 2023, and although he was on the PGA Tour then, LIV can certainly claim him now. Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka — arguably the two biggest names at LIV at the time — tied for second behind Rahm. And Patrick Reed, who won the Masters in 2018, was in a three-way tie for fourth.

Below is a list of the LIV golfers playing in the 2024 Masters, including how they qualified. (Several earned spots via more than one qualification criteria.)

LIV players at the Masters (and how they qualified)

Bryson DeChambeau, U.S. Open exemption Sergio Garcia, past champion Tyrrell Hatton, 2023 Tour Championship qualifier Dustin Johnson, past champion Brooks Koepka, PGA Championship exemption Adrian Meronk, 2023 top 50 OWGR Phil Mickelson, past champion Joaquin Niemann, special invitation Jon Rahm, past champion Patrick Reed, past champion Charl Schwartzel, past champion Cameron Smith, Open Championship exemption Bubba Watson, past champion

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