Inside the Battle for Control of Janet Jackson, 30 Years After Control

In the mid 1980s, Janet Jackson emerged as a symbol of young black feminism who would go on to shape two, or three, generations; her bewitching blend of self assuredness and sexuality in pop proved so salient that today, 30 years after Control was released, young artists like Tinashe are still sampling its b-sides.
Report: Joe Jackson Suffers a Stroke After Popping Viagra
Joe Jackson, celebrated patriarch of the Jackson clan, is making headlines again. This time it’s because the father of Janet, Michael, LaToya, and Tito allegedly had a little too much chemical help keeping his erection going for romantic encounters with beautiful younger women in Brazil.
Rihanna Tearfully Tells Oprah That Chris Brown Needs Help
Oprah Winfrey's much-anticipated interview with Rihanna is close at hand, during which the two women will tool around Barbados, probably hug a lot, and talk about Chris Brown, who is back in Ri-Ri's life after the 2009 assault if you go by tabloids and collaborative remixes. The tears she sheds are remarkably sadder…
Jake Gyllenhaal Does Not Want To Talk About Taylor Swift
- When reporters mentioned Swift at a recent press conference, costar Anne Hathaway came to J-Gyll's defense, joking, "I've been Jake's onscreen love interest for years...You keep the conversation to me and only me, otherwise I'm going to get nasty!" [People]
Michael Lohan Swears Off Speaking To The Press About Lindsay
- On the eve of Lindsay Lohan's probation violation hearing, Michael Lohan has issued a statement saying he'll never speak to the media about her again, after having a "conversation last night, with someone who means alot [sic] to me."
Lindsay Ordered To Fess Up About Drug Use; Farrah Contacts Tori From Heaven
- Lindsay Lohan will finally have to answer for her behavior on that wacky night in 2007 when she stole a car, ran over a guy's foot, and was arrested with a baggie of coke in her pocket (allegedly, natch).
McQueen Names New Designer; Gaultier Out At Hermès
- Sarah Burton, who has worked for Alexander McQueen since 1996, was named its new creative director. Cathy Horyn came out in support of Burton as a potential McQueen successor in March. Burton was previously head of women's wear. [WWD, Telegraph]
Psychic Predicted Barbara's Heart Trouble; Son Of Dana Plato Commits Suicide
- Last summer, psychic James Van Praagh appeared on The View, and reportedly told Barbara Walters there was an issue with her blood. Barbara said later, "I'm skeptical and Mr. Van Praagh knows it," but now she's having heart surgery.
Teri Launches Ladyblog; Demi Moore Scolds Kim Kardashian
- Teri Hatcher is launching a website for women called Get Hatched, a "chick's guide to life."
