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Information: Trivia about Janet Jackson
Janet's first biography was released in 1977 as a joint bio about her and brother Randy
Janet's first musical recording was a duet with brother Randy on the b-side to his modest charted hit single, "How Can I Be Sure" on a song titled "A Love Song for Kids", in 1978 when she was only twelve.
Janet sung background vocals on brother Michael's Top 10 hit, "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)", in 1983.
Janet wore a key earring throughout her tenure as a rising pop superstar in the 80s.
Janet became the first artist to score a #1 hit simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Rock singles chart with "Black Cat" in 1990.
Janet's nickname used to be "Mama Yoke" as she explained during the song "Free Xone" on her The Velvet Rope album in 1997.
Brother Michael claims in his "Home Movies" documentary in 2003 that Janet emulated his choreography from his "Captain EO" short movie into her "Rhythm Nation" music video which she choreographed with Anthony Thomas four years later.
Janet's first nickname was "Dunk" given to her by brother Michael.
Janet's 1990 Rhythm Nation tour is the most successful debut tour by any male or female artist.
The Rhythm Nation 1814 Tour ran for nine months and was sold out for every concert.
Janet holds the record for longest weeks spent at #1 on the R&B charts for her 1994 single, "Any Time, Any Place".
Janet Jackson shares the record for most consecutive #1 albums with 5 (Control, Rhythm Nation 1814, Janet., The Velvet Rope, and All For You/
Janet Jackson is the only artist to place seven consecutive Top Five singles on the Billboard Hot 100 from one album, Rhythm Nation 1814.
The singles were "Miss You Much" (#1 Pop and #1 R&B), "Rhythm Nation"(#2 Pop and #1 R&B), "Escapade" (#1 Pop and #1 R&B), "Alright" (#4 Pop and #2 R&B), "Come Back To Me" (#2 Pop and #2 R&B), "Black Cat" (#1 Pop and #10 R&B), and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" (#1 Pop and #3 R&B).
Janet made history when her #1 single, "All For You", was simultaneously added on every national radio and records station throughout the United States.
Janet's breakthrough album, Control, had one single - "When I Think Of You" hit #1 on the Billboard pop charts. However, the other five singles ("What Have You Done For Me Lately", "Nasty", "Control", "Let's Wait Awhile", and "The Pleasure Principle") all hit #1 on the R&B Charts. "When I Think Of You" hit #3 on the R&B charts.
Janet remains the only Jackson family member to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Janet's #1 smash single "Again" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 1994 Academy Awards.
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CNN.com - Apologetic Jackson Says 'Costume Reveal' Went Awry
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