First there was Whitney Houston. Now here comes Janet Jackson.The top-selling pop music divas are coming to the small screen one by one – seemingly via the reality TV craze.
Jackson, however, wont be running around with a potbelly, cussing out her fans for asking for autographs nor talking openly about bowel movements.
At least we can hope.
A spokesperson for the superstar confirmed to Blackvoices.com that she will indeed step into the world of reality television via an as-yet-untitled music competition series for MTV.
So think 'American Idol,' not 'Being Bobby Brown.'
The show, which has already begun casting, will feature Jackson mentoring a group of aspiring singers and dancers in the months leading up to her world tour, which launches on Sept. 10.
"It's really about finding who's the next Janet Jackson or Justin Timberlake or Usher," executive producer Dave Broome told 'Variety' magazine. "And we'll find it from a pool of people who you wouldn't typically find it from. We'll go to YMCAs, church groups, local community centers and try to cast the show." Sounds like fun.
The program will be shot in various street locales, rather than on a studio soundstage.
Producers are reportedly still ironing out the prize - but it could potentially relate to Jackson's tour, reports say.
Jackson is no stranger to the boob tube. Way before she became an internationally renowned music icon, TV audiences fell in love with her on series such as 'Good Times,' 'Diff'rent Strokes' and 'Fame.'
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CEO and President of Cartier North America Frederic de Narp, singer Janet Jackson and music producer Jermaine Dupri arrive at the third annual Loveday celebration and Cartier Love Charity Bracelet launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55158399), contact WireImage.com
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CEO and President of Cartier North America Frederic de Narp, singer Janet Jackson and music producer Jermaine Dupri arrive at the third annual Loveday celebration and Cartier Love Charity Bracelet launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55158396), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Janet Jackson arrives at the third annual Loveday celebration and Cartier Love Charity Bracelet launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55158376), contact WireImage.com
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CEO and President of Cartier North America Frederic de Narp (L) and singer Janet Jackson arrive at the Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55158076), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Janet Jackson arrives at the Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55158028), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Janet Jackson arrives at the Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55158024), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Janet Jackson arrives at the Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55158020), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Janet Jackson arrives at the Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55158008), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Janet Jackson arrives at the Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch held at a private residence on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..Cartier Love Charity Bracelet Launch - Red Carpet.Private Residence.Los Angeles, CA United States.June 18, 2008.Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.com..To license this image (55157625), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Janet Jackson poses at the third annual Cartier Loveday reception in Los Angeles June 18, 2008. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)
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By: Have Faith on 6/20/2008 4:10PM
I wish Janet all the success in her new endeavor. I wish her album was better, I don't understand how Jermaine can help Mariah, but Janet keeps dropping sour bombs.
Best Wishes.
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By: lil tomboi on 6/20/2008 10:04PM
Jermaine Dupree is such a dork, what does she see in him? He's got bucks, but then again, she does too! hmmm?
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By: Rick on 6/21/2008 12:32AM
mmmmm....Janet's HOTT!!
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By: ace on 6/20/2008 11:14PM
No more reality shows pleaseeeeee! Do they make real shows any more? I don't want to see one more celebrity trying to resurrect their careers via a "reality show". Concentrate on making good music please!
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By: gypsy on 6/20/2008 11:39PM
Do we really need another one of these shows? There is no quality television to watch anymore.....everything is reality this or that.
And does Janet really need more bucks to line her pockets? She can't even sing all that well...sorry folks~~~thats my opinion
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By: ellen sheehan on 6/21/2008 12:20AM
altho i'm not too crazy about her music, i wish her all the luck in the world. The problem is that i'm sick and tired of reality shows ,i think that people are not using their brains and are taking the easy way out
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By: say it aint so on 6/21/2008 1:34AM
i really like janet alot. i hope she acts like a woman and leave the baby talk behind
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By: Darlene on 6/21/2008 1:49AM
Enough of the Jacksons! They are soooooo weird!
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By: Gee on 6/21/2008 9:05PM
Boo
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By: bill on 6/21/2008 2:15AM
Another show for tv where they really don't have to have much money to pay actors or any imagination. Enough with these stupid realy tv shos. You are really starting to sink low when you get one about J.Jackson. Next thing you know, we will have to be hearing from the queer in the family .
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