Janet In Shape and In "Control"

Janet JacksonIt'd be hard not to take note of Janet Jackson's transformation in the past few months. The diva has gone from overweight recluse to fit superstar as she plans for the release of her new CD "20 Years Old." While getting back in shape is a requirement for publicity, Ms. Jackson told Ryan Seacrest on his morning radio show on KIIS-FM in Los Angeles that working out was anything but fun.

"There have been times when I work out at 4:30 in the morning because I've had an incredibly long day and I'd rather get it done and over with. I hate working out and hate is a strong word but I cannot stand working out," said Janet of her fitness routine. She also said having boyfriend Jermaine Dupri as a partner in staying fit definitely helped.

Jackson's new CD is due out this fall, but parts of it could sound very familiar. Janet says, "there's some sounds that we took from 'Nasty,' brought out the old keyboards that we actually used on some of the old stuff back then ... the music that inspired me 25 years ago coupled with the new."

"20 Years Old" hits the shelves September 19th.

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1. I LOVE YOU MISS JACKSON!!!

Can't wait for your new album. And Jermaine better hurry up and make it formal wit you. It's been a while now and still no white dress?

Posted at 5:27PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Luvs

2. umm... yeah. they're probably already married. but you won't know that until the divorce is final.

Posted at 5:37PM on Jul 17th 2006 by j

3. IT IS TRULY AMAZING HOW SOMEONE WHO "CANT" SING CAN LAST SO LONG IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

SHE GOT SOME PRETTY NICE ASS IMPLANTS THO =]

Posted at 5:40PM on Jul 17th 2006 by FUCK THOMAS CRUISE MAPOTHER IV

4. If working out make you look that good..hmmm..work it out Ms Janet..LOL..you look sexy as ever even at 40..damn....Can't wait until the album drops..Love Ya Janet..

Posted at 5:49PM on Jul 17th 2006 by wendell dixon

5. The secret to weight loss is Mandatory Portion Control, and there is a bill in Congress about this at present from Cong. Sherri Davis. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KcHkLtqry0

Posted at 6:01PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Jo-lene

6. Thank God a star is coming out saying working out sucks!!! I get so sick of hearing from the celebs how great it feels to work out. Janet looks great, has to work at it and it's kind of inspiring for those of us who also hate working out, but want to look good!!! No sugar coating thank you!!!

Posted at 7:05PM on Jul 17th 2006 by Teri

7. Hey girl, u look really great. Don't mind that crazy guy who think u cannot sing. u have proved the world that you are a true star and an incredible woman. 20 years in the business. GOD BLESS U

Posted at 7:22PM on Jul 17th 2006 by miss O

8. Who cares is she is thin her music blows beyond belief.

Posted at 7:43PM on Jul 17th 2006 by jnytrn

9. Dang that chick needs to lay off the BOTOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's starting to look creepy.

Posted at 11:44PM on Jul 17th 2006 by trina

10. Oh ... and I'm NOT feeling that single. The last album I bought of Janet's was the one with "THAT'S THE WAY LOVE GOES" on it.......................

I thought Jermaine Dupri would be able to revive her the way he did Mariah. But.... Mariah CAN sing! I guess the man is not a miracle worker!

Posted at 11:46PM on Jul 17th 2006 by trina

11. Well....I am a FAN of Janet for 20years! When I was little girl, I wanted to be Janet, I STILL do! But I have to say that celebrities have to be more honest about how they "lose weight". They dont lose weight with just diet and exercise, they use plastic surgery and take medical drugs that cause weight loss.

Celebrities have many TOOLS available to them that the average person doesnt have. Janet should be honest about how she lost 60lbs in 4 months cause NOONE else in the world can do that, even with the best Trainers. This is why people are starving themselves to look like Janet, JLO, etc but diet and exrecise alone wont do it!

Posted at 12:39AM on Jul 18th 2006 by Nikki

12. Janet so busy setting off flashbulbs telling everyone that she's lost the weight, enuff already. This is her main agenda, main campaign. Cuz she knows we saw those "fatso" pictures. Then she keeps appearing in magazines showing her "lost weight" body & she looks so GROSS & OBSCENE!!!! Why can't she just appear looking classy WITH CLOTHES ON & we can see that she's lost weight. Spare us already. We got it, Janet, you've lost the weight; now work on your weak vocals.

Posted at 1:11AM on Jul 18th 2006 by TheseDays

13. to all the haters, yes u can lose weight to only excercise and certain food portions. she's always had a weight fluctuation and been able to lose and gain, that's the way we as black and lationo's are built, unlike white people GOD blessed us with those genes. nobody said shit when nicole richie became anorexic about she might had surgery, i'm military and yes it's possible, i went from 130lbs to 95lbs in 2wks cause of all the training and i felt anorexic, they don't feed us enough and our food limit is controlled, so get ur shit right, she may not have the strongest vocals, neither did diana ross and she considred one of the greates singers, she did something right to have lasted all these years, look at paula abdul, j.lo, and many others, they careers didn't go past 6 years, madonna don't have a strong voice either, but she still around just like janet. the female pop industry started with them and will end with them. Janet may God bless you and J.D. in all u do, keep ur life secret like u have and therefore u can keep having 1 and let the haters and and the ballers ball. TRUE FANS LOVE YA GIRL!

Posted at 4:37AM on Jul 18th 2006 by tia

14. Well I am Janet Jackson's 1# Fan... She is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Beautiful and Has the Greatest Voice in the WORLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD. I don't care what the cover of here album look like I will still buy it no matter what... I Love you Janet Damita Jo Jackson...... :)

Posted at 6:57PM on Jul 18th 2006 by Alicia. F. M

15. Thank you tia, you said it all girl. janet look beautiful.

Posted at 8:53PM on Jul 18th 2006 by miss O

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