London, Aug 30 : Janet Jackson says she won't be able to attend the tribute concert of her late brother Michael Jackson.

Janet was expected to perform at the show titled "The Michael Forever" in Wales Oct 8, this year, but she later said she will not be present because it coincides with the trial of Conrad Murray, the doctor who was accused of administering the drug that killed the late pop legend, reports contactmusic. com.

Is Janet Jackson engaged to boyfriend Wissam Al Mana? Well, at least recent reports in leading tabloids selling in the US seem to think so! While nothing has been announced officially by the couple, media reports are rife about the news of Janet Jackson’s engagement to longtime boyfriend Wissam Al Mana.

Washington, Nov 19 : Singer Janet Jackson has revealed that her dad Joe Jackson’s much-publicised abusive ways were more “old school” than cruel.

Stories of Joe’s fathering skills emerged when his son late Michael Jackson accused him of beating him and poking fun at his kids, while La Toya insisted the King of Pop had it all wrong, suggesting her brother’s stories were embellished.

Now, Janet has waded into the family debate, insisting her father wasn’t a monster - but he wasn’t a traditional dad.

Washington, November 19 : Janet Jackson has revealed that she often felt her brother Michael was in denial about his drug addiction.

The 43-year-old singer said she tried to help the late star with the problem but was turned away.

"You can''t make ''em drink the water," Fox News quoted her as telling ABC News in an interview.

When quizzed if the King of Pop was in denial, she replied, "Possibly."

Washington, November 18 : Janet Jackson has slammed reports that she has reconciled with her former beau Jermaine Dupri.

The singer referred to Dupri as her "ex" during a new radio interview, saying he was now on her list of past boyfriends.

"I''m not the type of girl that stays in touch with your ex like that," Us magazine quoted her as telling Atlanta''s The Bert Show.

But the 43-year-old added: "Jermaine is one of my best friends. I love him to death. We''re still connected. We''re still good friends. We still talk."

London, November 17 : Michael Jackson''s sister Janet holds his personal doctor responsible for the singer''s death.

The pop star accused Dr Conrad Murray, the prime suspect in the star''s death, for administering excessive anaesthetic drug Propofol.

"He was the one administering... I think he is responsible," the Sun quoted her as saying on a US show.

The grieving sister of the King of Pop further added that she found it "hard to believe" that Jackson was no longer with them.

She said: "A day doesn''t go by that I don''t think about him." (ANI)

Washington, November 10 : American rapper Jermaine Dupri has refused to confirm reports that he has asked Janet Jackson to marry him.

The couple had parted ways earlier this year but reconciled later.

The fact that their relationship was on the rocks came to the spotlight when Dupri skipped Janet's brother/pop legend Michael Jackson's public memorial.

Later, Jackson confirmed the split in September (09) in an interview with America''s Harper''s Bazaar magazine.

London, Nov 6 : Pop star Janet Jackson is to give her first full-length television interview since the death of her brother Michael.

ABC has booked a prime-time interview with the star, who will allow cameras into her Malibu home, reports the Mirror.

The interview, which has yet to be recorded, will be conducted by ABC News host Robin Roberts and screened in the US on 18 November.

Janet paid tribute to the King of Pop, who died on June 25, in September at MTV''s Video Music Awards. (ANI)

Washington, October 14 : Janet Jackson has reportedly joined forces with brother Michael from beyond the grave for a new song.

The pair had first come together on the hit dance record ‘Scream’, which also features on Janet’s upcoming greatest hits compilation.

She was said to have teamed up with the late singer last year for a new track entitled ‘Make Me’, reports Contactmusic.

Janet’s new Number Ones album, a two-CD set, will hit the shelves in November this year. (ANI)

London, October 08 : Janet Jackson has revealed that she has stopped reading newspaper after the death of his brother/singer Michael in order to avoid grief caused by speculations on his tragic demise.

"It will drive you crazy. People can have rhinoceros skin, but there''s a point when something''s going to hurt you,” the Sun quoted her as telling Harper’s Bazaar.

The singer apparently keeps herself updated about news around the world with the help of her chef.

London, Oct 1 : Janet Jackson has rekindled her romance with record producer Jermaine Dupri, it has emerged.

In July this year, the pair sparked rumours of a split when Dupri was absent from his girlfriend''s side as she mourned the loss of her brother Michael, reports The Daily Star.

Also, in a recent interview with America''s Harper''s Bazaar magazine, the R&B superstar confirmed she had parted ways with Dupri, whom she started dating in 2002.

She said, "I''ve had people ask me out. I haven''t entertained any offers thus far..."

Washington, Sept 19 : Singer Janet Jackson has revealed that her tribute to her late brother Michael at the MTV Video Music Awards at the weekend was the ''''most fun she ever had''''.

The 43-year-old singer performed with a troop of backing dancers at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) Sept 13 in honour of the ‘Thriller’ hitmaker, who died of Propofol intoxication in June.

"This is the most fun - from my mouth to God''s ears - the most fun I have ever had working on a project for TV,” Contactmusic quoted her as telling MTV.

London, September 11 : Singer Janet Jackson has finally broken her silence following the death of her brother and King of Pop Michael Jackson.

She revealed that she hasn't watched TV news since the pop legend's demise.

The `Nasty' hitmaker said that continuous coverage in the US, "will drive you crazy", adding: "Not everyone is stone."

Janet mentioned that she was "really proud" of her niece Paris for speaking on the public memorial of her father.

Washington, Sept 10 : Janet Jackson has finally admitted that she has broken up with longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri.

Dupri’s absence at Janet’s brother Michael Jackson''s public memorial in July had kicked off gossip that the seven-year romance between them was over.

Although she’s single now, the 43-year-old Janet wants to be a mother.

Los Angeles  - Janet Jackson is to pay tribute to her brother Michael at the opening of the MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday, MTV announced.

MTV said that Janet would look back at the megastar's life and career. Kryiss Grant, one of the dancers who will appear at the awards, told website TMZ. com that 20 dancers were rehearsing the segment almost 15 hours a day and that "there won't be a dry eye in the house" after Janet is finished.

Michael Jackson is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of music videos and his 1984 mini-film of the song Thriller is hailed as one of the most influential videos of all time.

Washington, Sep 9 : American singer Janet Jackson is said to be planning a tribute to her late brother Michael at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on September 13.

Janet, 43, who collaborated with her brother on 1995 track Scream, has promised to be the highlight of the show in New York with a set dedicated to the tragic King of Pop.

She is reportedly in rehearsals with 20 backing dancers, as well as famed choreographers Frank Gatson Jr. and Travis Payne, who worked with the Thriller hitmaker.

New York, September 4 : Janet Jackson may soon break her silence about her the death of her brother, for she has reportedly agreed to give an exclusive interview for a journal.

She is the only member of Michael Jackson’s family who has been keeping quite about the ‘Thriller’ star’s death.

Sources, however, say that her silence will not last long because Harper''s Bazaar has landed the first interview with her since Michael’s death.

Washington, August 25 : Janet Jackson is reportedly planning to write a personal tell-all book, in order to help herself cope with the grief of her brother Michael's death.

The songbird will purportedly also detail her own battle with issues like self-esteem and weight, along with the family's struggle to come to terms with the loss of the King of Pop.

"She is going to talk about Michael's death and how it's affected her and his children and the rest of the family... A lot of it will focus on her battle with self-esteem and weight," Contactmusic quoted a source as having told In Touch Weekly.

London, Aug 10 : Singer Janet Jackson is set to pay a tribute to her late brother, Michael, with her performance at Britain''''s ‘Music Of Black Origin’ (MOBO) awards next month.

The event organisers have asked the singer to appear at the show in Glasgow, Scotland on September 30.

"Janet is a music icon in her own right and a previous MOBO presenter,” the Daily Star quoted a spokesperson for the MOBOs as saying.

Washington, July 22 : Janet Jackson won't be performing at her late brother Michael Jackson tribute concerts at London's O2 Arena in August.

The singer was reportedly lined up to open the gigs at arena, where the King of Pop was due to play 50 dates this summer before his tragic death from an apparent cardiac arrest last month.

However, a rep for Janet has dismissed reports she'll also appear.