International superstar Janet Jackson reveals she used to be insecure about her body image.

As the new spokesperson for the Nutrisystem weight loss program, the singer tells "Extra's" Mario Lopez she struggled with her weight, revealing, "I got called slaughter hog, pig, cow, horse... I internalized it and I carried it into my adult life."

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Actress/singer Janet Jackson sat down with "Extra" to chat about her style... and learning to love life.

Jackson said she enjoys expressing herself with her style. "If you're not careful, you can start looking like everyone else," she explained. "So it's really about expressing who you are, as opposed to 'Oh, this is what's in right now.'"

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Grammy-winning recording artist Janet Jackson will be headlining this year's Essence Music Festival on July 2-4 in New Orleans.

This is Jackson's first full concert in two years. She'll be joined by Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys and an all-star lineup.

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Janet Jackson says Tyler Perry, famed writer, director and her co-star in the new movie "Why Did I Get Married Too," was her rock after the tragic death of her beloved brother Michael.

Miss Jackson tells "Extra's" A.J. Calloway that Tyler was "very protective," adding, "He was very supportive. Very much there for me with everything that was going on in my life."

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"Extra" caught up with Janet Jackson, Gayle King and Tyler Perry at the NYC premiere of "Why Did I Get Married Too?"

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Some of today's hottest stars started their careers at a very young age. Check out photos of celebrities who were once tiny tots on the big screen!

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