Janet Jackson’s 'Control' celebrated its 40th anniversary on Feb. 4. To celebrate, here are 40 of the singer's most iconic ...

We were like, let's make a record like we're making it for a rock and roller or a rap artist. Let's make the beats super hard ...

The musician shared a compilation of footage from throughout the album's era set to the monologue she delivers on the title ...

Janet Jackson released her third studio album “Control” on Feb. 4 in 1986, ushering in a whole new era for ...

Control turned 40 in 2026, highlighting Janet Jackson’s assertion of creative independence and her rise to pop and R&B superstardom.

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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 ...

At this point in contemporary music, mentioning Janet Jackson is a no-brainer. A product of a dominant and historically overbearing musical family, by the ...

Songwriter Jimmy Jam reflects on working with superstar artists and what he wants his legacy to be at the pre-Grammys ...

Janet Jackson shared a tearful video with fans after her 'Control' album topped the charts. The record - which was first released on February 4, 1986 - recently celebrated its 35th anniversary and ...

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 ...

Legendary singer and performer Janet Jackson released her documentary Janet on Lifetime and A&E on Jan. 28. The documentary explores her romances, her relationship with her iconic brother Michael and, ...