News Flash: Janet Jackson Is a Billionaire (On Her Own)

It's official, Janet Jackson is a billionaire.  Now, reread what you just read carefully! Janet is not a billionaire along with her husband Wissam Al Mana, Mrs. Jackson is one all by herself!  According to Variety Magazine (as well as reports from Good Morning America), the legendary superstar is banking that all on her own.  Janet has acquired this fortune from her music sales (which are statically underrated), tours and movie deals.  The $150 million figure that has been attached to her name since the late nineties can be thrown out the window and stamped LATE several times.


Here's the breakdown:

• $250 million worth of albums
• $450 million worth in tours  
• $80 million worth in music and publishing fees
• $300 million in acting roles (Nutty Professor II Klumps, Poetic Justice, For Colored Girls, Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too)

This increases the Al Mana's total worth to over 2 billion.  Janet's  husband, Wissam is also an established business man with billion dollar earnings. 

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20 years of the 'Janet' era...
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The Grade (Scoring The Latest Music)

This year is going to have some of the biggest stars jump starting new projects and returning to the scene.  There's always pressure to drop something the public will be satisfied with.  Everyone is under the microscope these days. With The Grade (our latest feature on The Page), we're scoring everyone with a letter grade (A -F).  Here's what we think about what's happening in 2013.


*Mid-Year Report Card (Due June 30th)
 *Also feel free to check out songs reviewed in 2012(here).  

May(2013) Reviews - Latest 

New Music: Pharrell Williams - Happy

Pharrell Williams has a new song titled, 'Happy', which can be found on the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack.  If you don't love this bright, sunshiny track than you simply don't want to be "happy"!  Look for more production by Williams on the film's soundtrack on the single covered by Cee-Lo Green, which will be released in July.

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J. Cole Moves Up Album Release (Dropping Same Week as Kanye West)

J. Cole is ready to take on some big competition from his idol, Kanye West.  The rapper's album, 'Born Sinner' was originally slated for a June 25th release, but has now been pushed up a week to drop June 18th.  This lines him up to have new music available right along with Kanye's, 'Yeezus' (which also hits Itunes the same week as Kelly Rowland's 'Talk A Good Game'). 

Here's what J.Cole told Billboard:

"Kanye West is one of the greatest artists of our generation.  Which  is exactly why I'm moving my release date up".  After noticing Kayne's date on twitter:

“Instantly the lightbulb [turned on]… it got real. I made one phone call to somebody that would know, just to make sure first. As soon as I got it confirmed, I was like, ‘Yo…’ The idea hit me instantly: ‘You got to go to that date.’”

“I’m not going to sit [here]… I worked too hard to come a week later after Kanye West drops an amazing album. It’d be like, ‘Oh and J. Cole dropped too, a week later.’ Nah. I’m going to go see him on that date. He’s the greatest. So it’s like, I’m a competitor by nature so it was instant, it wasn’t even a thought.”

Do you think J.Cole will benefit from this or is this just the kiss of death for a career than still is a little wet behind the ears?  Either way, this guy has guts!

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Check out J.Coles performance of 'Power Trip' on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

New Music: The Dream - Turnt Up Featuring Beyonce & 2 Chainz

The full version of The Dream's new single, 'Turnt Up' featuring Beyonce and 2 Chainz just hit the net.  The song is 100 % pure heat.  King B is sounding super silky on this track. Check it out!

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Billboard Music Award Performances

Tonight the Billboard Awards are taken place at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.  Some of music's biggest stars from Taylor Swift to One Direction will duke it out for trophies, both music acts have multiple nominations (with 10 and 11 respectively).  Two legends in music that go by only one name will also receive special honors.  Madonna will be awarded as the top touring act, while Prince will receive the Icon award.  Check out performance highlights below.

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Nicki Minaj & Lil' Wayne - Highschool






Jennifer Lopez - Live It Up








Miguel - Adorn





Taylor Swift - 22







Chris Brown - Fine China

Bruno Mars - Treasure

Selena Gomez - Come and Get It

Kanye West Performs On Saturday Night Live

Kanye West was the guest entertainer last night on Saturday Night Live.   The controversial rapper performed two new songs, 'New Slaves' and 'Black skinhead' from the upcoming album, 'Yeesus' .  Filled with the rage and fury Mr. West is known for, Kanye's set makes for an interesting watch.  Check out his latest artistic expression below. 


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Always one to outdo himself, West found an interesting way to introduced his single, 'New Slaves' to the public the night before SNL with video projections on 66 building across the world.  Take a look. Frank Ocean vocals are featured on the track. 

New Music Video: Jennifer Lopez - Live It Up (Featuring Pitbull)

Jennifer Lopez delivers another striking video for the singer's latest single, 'Live It Up' featuring Pitbull.  This is exactly the way you jump start a new era when your a diva of Jlo's caliber.  Watch the style icon blaze a catwalk with fierceness that no one can deny in this stunning clip below.


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New Video: Jennifer Lopez - Live It Up Featuring Pitbull (Teaser)

Jennifer Lopez looks more than ready to strike gold in the teaser for her new video, 'Live It Up'.  This sexy 40-something year old going on 20 is definitely a sight to see in this clip.  Check it out!


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Anniversary Special: 20 Years of Janet.