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In 1976, the Jackson family's Las Vegas act had caught the attention of CBS president Fred Silverman. The network was desperately trying to find a new variety act to replace its recently defunct The Sonny & Cher Show. Debuting on June 16, 1976, The Jacksons became the first television variety show starring an African-American family. The series lasted two seasons. As the 1980s began, Janet continued her career in television, in the sitcoms: Good Times, A New Kind of Family and Diff'rent Strokes, as well as the primetime drama Fame.
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In 2006, Jackson had gained over 60 pounds to play the character Krystal in the Lee Daniels movie Tennessee (film). Jackson stated "They (the producers) wanted to see me in a different light, as a heavier woman." However, production of the movie was pushed back... creating a scheduling conflict with the release of 20 Y.O..[45] Janet went on to lose 60 pounds in 4 months with many media outlets covering the story.
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The first 200 absolute hardcore Janet Jackson "fanatics" will win reserved seating to see Janet perform live in New York City on September 29. All are welcome, but only a few can win the reserved seats.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Bureau of Fraud and Corruption Prosecutions have charged the Mother of Michael Jackson's recent Accuser for previously committing welfare fraud. Janet Arvizo testified during Michael's child abuse trial earlier this year aiming to corroborate her son's allegations. Allegations of course that were unfounded according to the jury.
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[I]t was Janet Jackson. Then Destiny's Child. Now the Dave Matthews Band has joined a chorus of American pop acts who have canceled or postponed overseas tours since last month's terrorist attacks.
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