You must admit, her days on "Diff'rent Strokes", and then "Fame" and even the first two albums, they are just too cute. The timid, blushing, shoulder shrugging Janet is still inside.
Todd Bridges, Willis on "Diff'rent Strokes", said in an interview:
"We used to hang out during the time Janet was on the show. The first time she took me to her house, the family estate in Encino, Michael was still living there. He would be walking around, singing to himself, working on lyrics for his next album. Of course, little did I know that next album was "Thriller !".
Growing up in the spotlight must have been hard enough for the Jackson boys, they were the Beatles of their (and my) generation, in a sense. That may make some rock and roll purists laugh but that's alright. There is snobbery everywhere. I heard someone say they are a first family, of sorts. I was really surprised that the TV movie about them showed so much stress and struggle within the Jackson walls as it did. I always thought of the real-life Cosbys as the perfect family. That's because Bill Cosby worked so hard to keep personal matters private. Anyway, the video the Jackson family made for "2300 Jackson Street" looked back on the family's legacy. Even with all the turmoil they've faced, they still spark some pride in me.You know what I would like to see? It's the craziest thing, really... I would like to see Janet, some how bring Latoya back into this galaxy. I mean, it has to be stated plainly, Latoya is in a bizarre existence, and the advice she's had to this point, along with the current company she keeps is not helping. Latoya seems to want validation so desperately, and she is willing to be in denial as long as its necessary, and to travel the world to any venue to find it. I would hate to see some tragic senario develop if she comes to realize it's pretty much a fantasy lost. I'm no Tito, but in those early days, the Jacksons seemed like family to me.... they represented Black musical talent at a younger age than anyone had before. Janet has the torch now, and she's running with it like Flo Jo. It would do Latoya a world of good if she could make a cameo appearance or so on tour, maybe even do a duet. Jan could write a song about sisters, and make a video. I'm sure the legal mumbo-jumbo can be worked out, can't it?
Click here to go to my lightweight review of The Velvet Rope that I left on Amazon.com It was a while ago, so you have to scroll way down to June 29th "Andre33", and check it out, then leave your own two cents.
The latest news flash is that Janet and Rene have parted ways, have come to the end of their road, that the thrill is gone, the ship has sailed, and the horses have left the barn. Well, if you consider the insane atmosphere of most of the entertainment industry, this relationship did last longer than most. She is the famous one, so the urge is strong to consider him the flake. Just like in the Hallie Berry and David Justice break up, the brothers must be saying, "How bad could it be, man ?!!" I mean, hey, if she wants you to do the dishes, DO THEM!! What else could be the problem? Just keep reminding yourself when you start to get big head..."She's Janet Jackson!" Or remember the lyrics to TLC's "Baby baby baby": ..."I could have anyone I want to, that's actual and factual...". After so many years together, they must have found some differences that they considered irreconcilable. I hope the reports from the Enquirer are not accurate. As much as people rag on in Enquirer and the Star for sensationalism, ever since the OJ trial news scoops they kept coming up with, they have gained more respect for their ability to get the inside story no matter how unpopular it is, and even if they do pay people for it. I won't repeat the rumors here though. If you have been to a super market line in the last month, you can't miss the headlines, so you should know.Janet will weather this break up just fine. I am sure she was smart enough to protect herself financially, growing up Jackson has made her battle-tough emotionally.For a long time to come, we will be hearing from:
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