CORNISH: That set the course for nine songs where Janet defined herself and her sound. What she didn't realize at the time was that her sound would change pop music as we know it. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, ...

There is plenty to discover when it comes to Janet Jackson’s music. More than 5.4 million people stream her songs on Spotify each month. And that should not come as a surprise—no matter the mood, ...

This post was updated May 28 at 8:59 p.m. Janet Jackson may not always receive her flowers, but her musical impact knows no bounds. After receiving the Icon Award at the American Music Awards ...

Janet Jackson is in control, even all these years later! The 56-year-old music legend recreated one of her most iconic album covers 36 years after the fact, with the help of designer Christian Siriano ...

But what’s unique about Control is that it’s only a drop in the bucket of how incredible of a pop star Janet Jackson was and still is. It kicked off a run of five classic albums in a row, released ...

When the baby of a famous family spoke up for herself, Ms. Jackson had a lot to say Soul Train via Getty The year was 1986 and Janet Jackson, then 20 years old, was stepping into the spotlight all on ...

In the 1970s when the Gary, Indiana-born family band known as The Jackson 5 rose to popularity, they were a phenomenon thanks to songs like “ABC” and “I Want You Back.” Later, the group’s young lead ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I did not take Janet Jackson seriously until May 18, 1993. I first saw ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Janet Jackson’s catalog is a treasure trove of emotionally rich and sonically captivating love songs that have transcended generations. Whether you’re in the throes of passion, ...

Janet Jackson is still in control! At the 37th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Nov. 5, Jackson re-created her cover look from her 1986 album, "Control." In both instances, she ...

Janet Jackson has never been one to shy away from from fresh new hair looks -- but her latest look is an exciting blast from the past. The music icon recently posted a behind-the-scenes look at ...