Tuesday's Ft. Lauderdale concert also postponed The Associated Press is now reporting that the Rock Witchu Tour concert scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, in Ft. Lauderdale has also been postponed.
A new date for this concert has not yet been announced.
Atlanta concert rescheduled for October 19 The Rock Witchu Tour concert scheduled for Sunday, October 5, in Atlanta has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 19, according to the Philips Arena website.
Tickets for the October 5 concert will be honored on October 19.
New dates for Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia and Greensboro have yet to be announced.
Breaking News: Greensboro & Atlanta concerts postponed Tonight's concert of the Rock Witchu Tour in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been postponed just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
According to a press release from the arena, Janet was not feeling well and was told by a local physician not to perform.
"Janet arrived in Greensboro hoping to perform tonight in an effort not to disappoint her fans," the announcement says. "However, after arriving at the Coliseum it became evident she had not fully recovered. A local doctor advised that she not perform this evening."
Tomorrow's concert in Atlanta has also been postponed.
The next scheduled concert is for Tuesday, October 7, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
To date, six concerts of the tour have been postponed. Rescheduled dates for Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, Greensboro and Atlanta have yet to be announced.
Tyra Banks goes behind-the-scenes of the Rock Witchu Tour Tyra Banks visited Janet in Las Vegas last month and filmed a special episode of the Tyra Banks Show from the behind-the-scenes of the Rock Witchu Tour.
According to the show's website, Tyra takes a look at the tour bus, the dancers, the costumes and more. Tyra also interviews Janet from her bed.
The episode will air on Thursday, October 9. The show is syndicated and airs on different times and channels in each area.
Billboard update for week ending October 11, 2008 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending October 11, 2008.
In addition, Billboard has published the Boxscores for the second and third concerts of the Rock Witchu Tour in Oakland and Los Angeles. That information is as follows:
Members only pre-sale for Tulsa show begins tomorrow Janet's official tour club announced today that the members only pre-sale for the Rock Witchu Tour concert in Tulsa, OK on October 26 will begin tomorrow at 12 PM CT.
UPDATE: The BOK Center's website is now stating that the general public on sale date for tickets will be Saturday, October 4, at 10:00 AM CT.
Philadelphia show postponed, tour to resume in Greensboro The upcoming show of the Rock Witchu Tour scheduled for October 2 in Philadelphia has been postponed, according to a press release sent out this evening from Janet's publicist. The tour will resume in Greensboro, the announcement said.
The full release:
Janet Jackson Postpones Concert Dates Due to Illness
Two upcoming dates on Janet Jackson's Rock Witchu Tour have been postponed due to illness. Janet's stops in Boston (October 1st) and Philadelphia (October 2nd) will be rescheduled. The Rock Witchu Tour will resume in Greensboro, NC on Saturday October 4, 2008.
Janet was treated in Montreal where she was scheduled to perform on Monday September 29th, and is recuperating.
Information regarding the rescheduled dates will be made available as soon as possible.
Tomorrow's Boston show has been postponed Tomorrow's scheduled show of the Rock Witchu Tour in Boston has been postponed, according to Ticketmaster.com.
Ticketmaster's listing says that a new date for this show will be announced.
A new date for last night's postponed concert in Montreal also has not been announced yet.
UPDATE: The Boston Herald now has an article on the postponement of tomorrow's Boston concert.
Janet designs shoe for Stuart Weitzman Celebrity Shoe Auction Janet has designed an individual shoe for Stuart Weitzman's Annual Celebrity Shoe Auction.
Hospital spokesperson says Janet has been discharged A spokesperson for the McGill University Health Centre says that Janet was discharged last night from the Royal Victoria Hospital about two hours after checking in, the Canadian Press is reporting.
Publicist confirms that Janet has been hospitalized A publicist for Janet has confirmed rumors that she has been hospitalized, according to the Associated Press:
Publicist says Janet Jackson is hospitalized
NEW YORK (AP) - A representative for Janet Jackson says the singer has been hospitalized after falling ill shortly before a concert.
According to statement released by W&W Public Relations, the singer canceled her concert in Montreal on Monday after she "got suddenly ill" during her sound check and had to be rushed to the hospital just before show time.
The statement says Jackson is being monitored at the hospital and hopes to reschedule the show. No further information was given about Jackson's condition.
A phone call placed to W&W after hours went unanswered, and a representative did not immediately return an e-mail seeking more information.
Breaking News: Tonight's Montreal show cancelled Tonight's show of the Rock Witchu Tour in Montreal has been suddenly cancelled, only minutes before the show was scheduled to begin.
Ticket holders were already filing into the arena when the announcement was made. No official word about the reason for the cancellation has been made yet.
Unconfirmed reports by fans at the Bell Centre say that Janet was rushed from the arena early this evening in an ambulance. Additional confirmation on those reports are pending.
No announcements have been made about whether tonight's concert will be rescheduled.
A concert in Detroit scheduled for this past Saturday was postponed only one day prior due to what was announced as "production constraints." That show has been rescheduled for October 28.
Janet performed a concert on Sunday night in Toronto with no problems.
UPDATE: The Montreal Gazzette is now reporting that the show has been postponed "due to illness" and will be rescheduled for a date that is yet to be announced. Tickets for tonight's show will be honored at the new rescheduled date. Those unable to attend the new date will be able to receive full refunds.
Ebony Mag posts rare '86 interview with Janet on net Ebony Magazine today posted video of a rarely seen interview with Janet from 1986 just prior to the Control album being released onto YouTube today.
The interview takes place at a stable and shows Janet horseback riding.
Detroit show rescheduled to October 28 It has been confirmed that tomorrow's Detroit concert has been rescheduled to October 28, according to the Detroit News.
Tickets for Saturday's date will be honored at the show, and those unable to make the rescheduled date can seek a refund at the point of purchase.
The rescheduled Detroit concert now becomes the last currently announced stop of the tour.
Breaking News: Tomorrow's Detroit concert has been postponed Tomorrow's concert in Detroit at The Palace of Auburn Hills has been postponed due to "production constraints," it was announced this afternoon.
No explanation these constraints has been given. Janet just performed a concert last night in Chicago. Celine Dion is scheduled to perform a concert of her own tonight at the Palace.
Janet's tour officials are looking to reschedule the date at the end of October.
Janet Jackson postpones Palace concert Adam Graham / Detroit News Pop Music Writer
This time it wasn't a wardrobe malfunction that saddled Janet Jackson, but rather a tour malfunction.
Janet Jackson's Saturday concert at The Palace of Auburn Hills has been postponed due to "production constraints," said tour publicist Kitara Garner on Friday.
Jackson tour officials are looking to reschedule the local tour stop in late October, following the tour's current end-date in Tulsa, Okla., on Oct. 26. An Oct. 28 date is reportedly being eyed, and an official make-up date is expected to be confirmed by the end of the day Friday.
Jackson's "Rock Witchu" tour, her first outing in seven years, kicked off earlier this month to generally favorable reviews. The tour comes on the heels of February's "Discipline" album, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's albums chart but quickly slid off the pop music radar.
Earlier this week, Jackson split from her record label Def Jam after the two parties conflicted over the promotion of the under-performing "Discipline," which has sold only 415,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Members-only pre-sale for Kansas City begins tomorrow Janet's official tour fan club announced this afternoon that the members-only pre-sale for the Kansas City concert on October 24 at the Sprint Center will begin tomorrow, September 26, at 5:00 p.m. CT. There will be no VIP seating for this venue.
As was previously reported, tickets to the general public for this show will go on sale September 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Billboard update for week ending October 4, 2008 The following list represents Janet's positions on all of the Billboard charts for the week ending October 4, 2008.
In addition, Billboard has posted the first Boxscore of the Rock Witchu Tour for the Vancouver show. That information is as follows:
Rank: #11 Artist: Janet Jackson, Hedspin Venue: General Motors Place City/State: Vancouver, British Columbia Event Date: Sept. 10, 2008 Gross Sales: $927,098 Attend/Capacity: 8,941 / 11,074 Shows/Sellouts: 1 / 0
Discipline: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 85 to 92*
"Can't B Good": Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 92 to 82* Hot Adult R&B Airplay: 23 to 21*
"Call On Me": Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: 6 to 4
JD posts video of himself with Janet at his 36th birthday party Jermaine Dupri late last night posted a video on YouTube of himself with Janet at his 36th birthday party in New York City on Tuesday.
Janet played the role of cameraman for the first half of the video.
Tickets for Kansas City show to go on sale this Saturday Tickets for the October 24 concert of the Rock Witchu Tour in Kansas City at the Sprint Center will go on sale to the general public this Saturday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m., according to the Sprint Center's website.
Tickets for this show were previously scheduled to go on sale on September 19, however that date was postponed at the last minute.
Photos of Janet last night at JD's birthday party in NYC Janet attended Jermaine Dupri's 36th birthday party last night at Tenjune, a nightclub in New York City.
Fan club gives away backstage tours in six more cities Janet's official tour fan club announced today that they will be giving away the chance to win a backstage tour in six more cities:
Toronto Boston Atlanta Washington New York Dallas
The contest is open to members of the fan club only. The fan club previously held a backstage tour for ten lucky members in Vancouver.
Janet's rep confirms that she has left Island Def Jam A rep for Janet released a statement to People Magazine today confirming that she has indeed terminated her relationship with Island Def Jam:
"At her request, the record label has agreed to dissolve their working relationship," the singer's rep said in a statement to PEOPLE. "Now more than 20 years after the release of her iconic album, Control, Janet will have autonomy over her career, without the restrictions of a label system."
A rep for Island Records had no comment.
Producer Rodney Jerkins leaked the news that she had left IDJ in a video interview that was released on the internet earlier this morning.
UPDATE: Billboard.com also now has an article about Janet's departure from IDJ, which includes the same statement that was released to People Magazine a short time ago, however the statement in this article includes this extra sentence:
"Always known to break new ground and set trends, Janet's departure from Island makes her one of the first superstar artists to have the individual freedom to promote their work through a variety of avenues such as iTunes, mobile carriers and other diverse and innovative channels."
The Billboard.com reporter then goes on to speculate that Janet could possibly sign a deal with Live Nation Artists:
Moving forward, Jackson would seem to be a natural fit at Live Nation Artists, which is already home to Jay-Z, Nickelback and Shakira. A Live Nation spokesperson was unavailable for comment on the subject.
Live Nation says L.A. and Las Vegas shows sold out Live Nation, the promoter behind the Rock Witchu Tour, sent out a press release this morning announcing that both of the tour's Los Angeles and Las Vegas shows last week sold out.
The release also included a new photo of Janet posing with opening act LL Cool J.
The press release in its entirety:
Janet Jackson's Rock Witchu Tour Sells Out in Los Angeles and Las Vegas LL Cool J receives roaring welcome on his first date of the tour
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Music icon Janet Jackson kicked off her highly anticipated Rock Witchu tour to rave reviews, major media coverage and fan adulation during opening week of the smash tour, selling out Staples Center in Los Angeles and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas last week. Adding to the excitement in Los Angeles was the addition of hip-hop superstar LL Cool J, who joined the tour at the Staples Center on September 17th and will continue on the Live Nation produced tour from Chicago on September 25th through the final date at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on October 22nd.
"Janet Jackson still a trend-setter, diva, and marvelous performer -- When she decides it's time for a tour, Ms. Jackson makes sure it's done right. And when she promises fans the show is going to be packed with hits, costumes and dancers, she doesn't disappoint."
Vancouver Sun
"Some two hours and 35 songs later, Jackson had played all 10 of her No. 1 hits, as well as her other blockbusters ... That's how a true pro gets back to business after a seven-year absence from the road."
Contra Costa Times
"Any show following Janet Jackson into GM Place will find it difficult to match her."
Vancouver Province
"Offering up a lengthy and engrossing song-and-dance spectacle that delivers on every level..."
Variety
"Nine seamlessly executed costume changes are only the beginning. This show is all about dominance, and Jackson held the whip."
Los Angeles Times
Rock Witchu kicked off on September 10th in Vancouver, BC with unparalleled dance routines and stage production featuring more than two hours of music including fan favorites and smash hits "Control," "Rhythm Nation," "Pleasure Principal," "All For You," "Young Love," "Let's Wait A While," "What Have You Done For Me Lately," "Escapade," and more along with new singles "Feedback" and "Luv," spanning three decades of music that have made Janet Jackson one of the most celebrated performers in history.
LL Cool J joins the tour on the heels of 13th album release, Exit 13. More than a hip-hop artist, more than an actor, the author, television producer, two-time Grammy Award winner LL Cool J is an American icon who kicked opened his own doors to music, Hollywood, television, publishing, and along the way created opportunities for countless others. His 20 million album sales worldwide are just the tip of the iceberg for this international megastar, recipient of countless industry awards.
Rodney Jerkins says Janet has walked away from Island Def Jam In a new vlog on Rap-Up.com, "Feedback" producer Rodney Jerkins revealed that Janet has left her record label Island Def Jam after requesting to be released from her contract.
"We felt like we made a great record with the record 'Feedback.' We felt like we made a great record with a song called 'Luv' that was supposed to be the second single, but we just feel like we didn't get the support from the record company. She felt like it wasn't pushed, I felt like it wasn't pushed correctly," he said in the interview. "She was asking to be released and got released."
He continued, "I have a great relationship established with her now. I told her, 'Whatever you need, whatever type of record you make, I'm here.' I would love to do another album with her, I've expressed that to her, where I could make an album with her - possibly me, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis."
He went on to say that Janet is not considering looking for another record deal until after the tour is over.
Sept 10: Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
Sept 13: Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
Sept 17: Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
Sept 19: Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Events Center
Sept 20: San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
Sept 25: Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena Sept 27: Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills [rescheduled]
Sept 28: Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre Sept 29: Montreal, QC - Bell Centre [postponed] Oct 1: Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden [postponed] Oct 2: Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center [postponed] Oct 4: Greensboro, NC - Coliseum Complex [postponed] Oct 5: Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena [rescheduled] Oct 7: Fort Lauderdale, FL - BankAtlantic Center [postponed]
Oct 11: Unvasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
Oct 13: Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort & Casino
Oct 15: Washington, DC - Verizon Center
Oct 16: New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
Oct 17: East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center
Oct 19: Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
Oct 21: Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Oct 22: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
Oct 24: Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
Oct 26: Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
Oct 28: Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
Tyra Banks visited Janet in Las Vegas last month and filmed a special episode of the Tyra Banks Show from the behind-the-scenes of the Rock Witchu Tour.)
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