Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson Weight Loss Control: 'I Got Called a Slaughter Hog'

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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Janet Jackson: 'A Work in Progress'

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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Janet Jackson to Perform at Essence Music Festival

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

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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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Tyler Perry Helped Janet Jackson Through Her Grief

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.

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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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Celebs Sound-Off on Cheating Epidemic at 'Married Too' Premiere

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

With the future of Sandra Bullock's marriage still up in the air, stars offered their two cents on 
Hollywood's cheating epidemic. 

Check out more red carpet moments from the premiere.

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Photos! Former Child Stars

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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Janet Jackson: 'It's Hard to Shield' Family from Rumors

Janet Jackson opens up about family and tabloids
She says "it gets pretty painful" when tabloid stories involve her nieces and nephews

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Janet Jackson to Kick-Off the AMAs

Janet Jackson will open the American Music Awards this month
“She is an incredibly dynamic performer and I think the audience will be excited to see what she has in store,” American Music Awards producer Larry Klein says

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