Janet Jackson’s upcoming world tour is already proving to be a hit with the diva’s fans Stateside.

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Tis the season for giving, and R&B legend Janet Jackson is giving back in a big way after teaming up with toy manufacturer Mattel to hawk a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll for a charity auction benefitting Project Angel Food — a Meals-on-Wheels-like organization that delivers meals to families affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses in the Greater Los Angeles area.

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Singer/actress Janet Jackson has hit the promo track ahead of the Nov. 5 release of her new Tyler Perry-directed drama, For Colored Girls, based on the Tony Award-winning play of the same name.

Boasting an ensemble cast that features Whoopi Goldberg, Loretta Devine, and Kerry Washington, Janet dropped by Good Morning America Monday, where she chatted about her role in the hotly-anticipated feature. During the interview, Janet explained how she first learned of about the stunning theater piece by Ntozake Shange when she was visiting brother Michael for her role as “Scarecrow” in the ’70s classic The Wiz. Ms. Jackson If You’re Nasty dismissed reports that she is engaged to her Arab businessman boyfriend Wissam Al-Mana.

“He’s a very, very private man so I don’t talk about our relationship but I really think it’s important that I just say this: they’ve (the press) been trying to marry me off for a very, very long time. But I’m not engaged so I will say that…”

In 2009, Janet parted ways with longtime partner, producer Jermaine Dupri, after seven years of dating.

The fur is flying over Janet Jackson’s new controversial ad campaign for a fur label.

Shortly after the singer signed on to be the new face of Blackglama’s “What Becomes a Legend Most” campaign, animal rights activists — particularly those with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals — blasted her decision to hawk the fur label.

Now longtime animal-lover Pamela Anderson has spoken out about her displeasure in Jackson’s campaign.
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Janet Jackson is the cover star of Essence Magazine’s August issue!

“Miss Jackson If You’re Nasty” is set to headline the Essence Music Festival on July 2.

Fans got a good look at the new slicked-back Janet’s debuted in London last week when “Ms. Jackson If You’re Nasty” performed a medley of her hits during the American Idol Season 9 finale on FOX Wednesday night.

The departure of Simon Cowell come along with one of the biggest upsets in Idol history as paint shop employee Lee DeWyze beat out dreadlocked soul star Crystal Bowersox for the coveted top prize.

Janet – is that you under that new slicked-back ‘do? Miss Jackson “If You’re Nasty” ditched the weave and showed off a super short hairstyle in London on Wednesday.

What do you think of the new look?

Check out Janet Jackson’s video for her new single, “Nothing,” which is featured on the Why Did I Get Maried Too? soundtrack and was produced by the singer’s former boyfriend Jermaine Dupri.

Janet Jackson will join Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige as a co-headliner at the 2010 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this summer.

The “Nasty” singer will make her festival debut as the third and final headliner at the annual festival — dubbed as a weekend-long celebration of music, culture, and community — this Fourth of July weekend (July 2, 3, and 4) in the Big Easy.

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Tyler Perry and Janet Jackson swung by The TODAY Show Monday to chat up their new flick, Why Did I Get Married Too, the follow-up to Perry’s wildly-successful 2007 ensemble comedy-drama.

The flick hits theaters April 2.

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