'JANET' documentary: 5 things we learned

Alison Hammond was almost left apologising to a music icon on This Morning.

Pop legend Janet Jackson, 55, appeared on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning to chat about her new, eponymous documentary. Janet is a four-hour journey through the highs and lows of the superstar’s career, but she wasn’t sure it would be such a hit at first.Speaking to Zoe, 51, Janet explained that she originally thought that her documentary might be boring for viewers.She said: “I thought it would be quite boring for a lot of people, basically for everyone. “My favourite episode...

Alison Hammond shocked This Morning viewers when she accidentally flipped her middle finger at pop royalty Janet Jackson.The comical TV presenter couldn't believe her slip up as she sat in front of the chart-topping US star.Alison, 47, dressed up in a replica of Janet's iconic Rhythm Nation outfit as she quizzed the star and asked her to teach her some dance moves.Janet, 55, was appearing on the show to promote her self titled four-part documentary as she sat down for a video-link chat with Alison.The US superstar praised Alison for her outfit as she claimed "I love it great job" before talking about the strain of filming and sharing the new tell-all series.She said: "There were times when it was very difficult, and times when there was joy. It was cathartic, therapeutic, it was all over the place, and I think you see that when you watch the documentary."Janet then admitted that she had recently realised is approaching her 50th year in the music industry.She said: "I was just thinking today, in a year and something I will have been in this industry for 50 years I started when I was seven."We didn't have much of a childhood, and that's one of the things I'm really strong about.

Janet Jackson has hinted that a new track featured in her recent self-titled documentary could be set for an official release.The new Janet Jackson series, which premiered in the UK earlier this week, offers an unprecedented look into the star’s life and lengthy career.As reported previously, an unreleased song titled ‘Love I Love’ soundtracks the closing credits of the final episode. “You got that love I love,” Jackson is heard singing in the snippet.During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon yesterday evening (February 2), the vocalist was asked if fans will get to hear the track in its entirety and whether it was “hinting” at new material to come.“It’s so funny because that’s… it was a song that I recorded, like, three years ago,” Jackson replied. “And, in the documentary, we thought, ‘Oh, this would be cool to put this song right here in this moment, this piece in the documentary’.“And, everyone started reacting to it.

A sigh of relief. Justin Timberlake’s role in Janet Jackson’s documentary was different than what fans may have initially expected, as the “Rhythm Nation” singer revealed that she and the former NSYNC member are now friends despite the controversy surrounding their infamous 2004 Super Bowl Halftime show performance.

There could be more Janet Jackson music on the way.

Janet Jackson, 55, stepped into the spotlight once again when she released her incredible tell-all documentary on Lifetime and A&E last week, and although it wasn’t mentioned in the four-part special, her relationship with her late brother Michael Jackson‘s three kids is now being revealed. It turns out the doting aunt has a “wonderful relationship” with Prince Jackson, 24, Paris Jackson, 23, and Blanket Jackson, 19, and is in close contact with them regularly. “Janet still has a wonderful relationship with all of the kids and is constantly in touch with them all,” a source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife.

After Janet Jackson, 55, revealed there’s no bad blood between she and Justin Timberlake, 40, after their 2004 Super Bowl performance, Justin is reportedly “relieved” he can be exonerated from public scorn. “Honestly, Justin is relieved that Janet let everyone in on the truth about their friendship because he was tired of hearing about it and having to answer questions about it,” a source EXCLUSIVELY revealed to HollywoodLife. “It was so long ago, yet it still is something very painful for him, and he imagines for Janet, too.

Janet Jackson's four part documentary on Sky has had viewers enthralled with intimate details of the megastar's personal life over her 40 year career. From her ex-husbands, to insight into her relationships with her father, Joe Jackson, and her brother, Michael Jackson, as well as her love of motherhood, the star has given fans an unprecedented look into her life. And as interesting as it has been to hear Janet's account on everything from reacting to the accusations against her brother, to how she felt about the so called 'nipple gate' scandal that happened during her 2004 performance at the Super Bowl, some fans may have been surprised at the casual mention that the singer counts Stevie Wonder as a family member.

Janet Jackson’s new documentary, fans are learning more about the singer’s son, Eissa Al Mana, along with the father of her child and ex-husband, Wissam Al Mana.The parents were previously engaged in a legal battle over the custody of their son, but the results of that are still unknown to the public. With such a private relationship, followers of the icon were surprised to see her reveal so much about their marriage in her new Lifetime documentary.

Janet Jackson is opening up about her relationship with Justin Timberlake following their highly controversial 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.  Jackson was performing alongside Timberlake when she suffered her infamous "wardrobe malfunction," exposing her breast when her fellow performer grabbed her and a piece of her outfit came off while they were singing his hit "Rock Your Body."  Speaking on the two-night Lifetime and A&E documentary event, "Janet," Jackson revealed that she has no hard feelings with Timberlake after all these years.  "Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion. And, of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that's got to stop," she said.

Alicia Keys sharing her thoughts on Janet Jackson‘s crush!

Janet Jackson documentary on Lifetime this past weekend, there was plenty to learn about the pop culture icon (you can check out a recap of the biggest moments from night one and night two here on ESSENCE.com). One of the most talked about parts was the insight given into Jackson’s long-term relationship with producer Jermaine Dupri. While they were attached at the hip throughout the aughts (’02 to ’09), fans had no idea how deep their relationship really was and how much Jackson loved him.

JANET Jackson has claimed that she was "blocked" from seeing brother Michael during the Scream video shoot. The Rhythm Nation singer, 55, collaborated with The King of Pop in 1995 for their only duet together, where they attacked the coverage of the allegations against him. However, Janet said that Michael's record company kept them apart when they filmed the music video for their smash hit - believing that they "didn't want her on set".

Janet Jackson has previewed a new song called ‘Luv I Luv’ in the credits of her new self-titled documentary.The series aired on A&E and Lifetime in the States and offered an unprecedented look into the star’s life and career.During the end credits of the last episode, a track called ‘Luv I Luv’ played, which featured Jackson singing: “You got that love I love.”“Janet is about to bless us with another hit,” one fan reacted on Twitter. “‘Luv I Luv’ is coming.” Listen to a snippet of the song below.Janet is about to bless us with another hit.

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's infamous 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, and the pop icon is finally breaking her silence to speak her truth.In the singer's four-part documentary from Lifetime and A+E,  the 55-year-old looks back at her life and career to open up about her past, including her rocky marriage to James DeBarge, her complex relationship with her father, Joe, and even her estranged relationship with her late brother, Michael. She also takes the time to address the long-standing scandal that shook the country and shaped pop culture for decades to follow — the AOL TopSpeed Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show.Although the notorious incident lasted seconds, when the former '*NSYNC frontman briefly exposed Janet's breast to millions of viewers, it completely changed the trajectory of her career, while his rise in stardom never faltered.The conversation surrounding the controversy began in 2018 while Janet is speaking to her brother Randy.

Janet Jackson is clearing the air.

Dealing with the past. Janet Jackson addressed the major highs and lows throughout her life in Lifetime’s Janet — and that includes her weight struggles over the years.

The second part of A&E’s two-night docuseries saw Janet Jackson looking back on the most infamous moment in her career, the breast-baring Super Bowl halftime performance with Justin Timberlake in 2004.

Another side of the story. Janet Jackson spoke out about her famous Super Bowl performance with Justin Timberlake for the first time since 2004.

"Of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that's got to stop."She also made it clear that herself and Justin are "good friends" when she addressed the topic on the double episode Lifetime and A&E documentary titled Janet.Making it clear she won't be crying a river over Justin's blunder, she explained: "Justin and I are very good friends, and we will always be very good friends.'After the show was broadcast in Houston, Texas, it led to a string of indecency complaints, with both parties coming under fire.Some areas of Texas, where the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show took place, are known as the "Bible belt" due to the number of deeply religious communities that live there.Some of them held orthodox views about nudity being a "sin" and complained bitterly, adding to the scandal.Plus, last year, the Framing Britney Spears documentary, which touched on possible issues of sexism and the shaming of female sexuality, both in the entertainment industry and in society generally, drew Justin's past errors back into the spotlight again.The issues raised compelled him to issue a public apology both to Janet and to his ex-girlfriend, Britney Spears.He commented: "I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right."I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism."Finally, he added, "I specifically want to apologise to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed."Though Janet has clearly moved on from the issue, she