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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31. I'm so very Proud of Janet of all she & her family has been thorugh!! What I don't understand is why people are so hateful on some of the comments about her...Ok she lost the weight and look Great be Proud of her...I know a lot of it is jealousy & ignorance...Hey I'm 41 & trying to get myself in shape so I can my body off...too...You look Great!!!

Posted at 8:44PM on Jul 20th 2006 by Anita

32. IT'S ME ROB AGAIN. LIKE I SAID EARILER IN ENTRY #27, JANET IS THE JANK. I DON'T CARE IF SHE IS BIG OR SKINNY, SHE IS STILL BEAUTIFUL. SO ALL YALL STUPID HATERS TALKING ABOUT BOTOX AND STUFF, JUST NEED TO JUST SHUT UP AND STOP BEING SO JEALOUS OF HER CUZ SHE IS 40, BUT STILL SEXY AND HOT AS EVER. JANET, U HAVE BEEN MY GIRL FOR 20 YEARS, WHEN "CONTROL" WAS RELEASED. I WAS 15, AND USED TO SIT BACK AND BE MESMORIZED WHEN I WATCHED U DANCE IN WHAT HAVE U DONE FOR MY LATELY, NASTY, WHEN I THINK OF U, CONTROL, PLEASURE PRINCIPLE, AND SINGIN LET'S WAIT AWHILE. I SEEN HER PERFORM IN FEBRUARY 2002 IN HAMTPON, VA, AND HER SHOW WAS THE BOMB!!!!! JANET IS HOT, I DON'T CARE WHAT NONE OF YALL HATERS SAY. KEEP DOING YOU JANET!! I LOVE U 4EVER. KISSSSSSSSS......

Posted at 9:09PM on Jul 20th 2006 by Rob

33. I've been a true Janet fan since her days on TV, and I was thrilled when I had two tickets to her "All For You" concert tour in Vegas. Then at the last minute I couldn't go because of some major health issues. But anyway, I've been waiting for the next breakthrough CD because I know Janet can do better than her "Damita Jo" CD. No matter what anyone says, she's still got it goin' on and Jermaine better commit to her or I just might have to.....smile!

Posted at 9:14PM on Jul 20th 2006 by Terry

34. nicely put Tia furthermore, why hate on Janet she is an artist that several recent pop singers wish they could measure up to ciara, beyonce, and britney spears and others all emulate the moves and styles of Ms. Jackson ill neva forget my first concert at the tender age of 4 when she was on her Black Cat tour now over a decade later and ive never been to a concert that has exceeded that energy she rocked it then and she can still handle her biz now and as far as her weight loss so what if she's had surgery to aid her (which i doubt) she looks hella good so all the haters can kick rocks

Posted at 9:59PM on Jul 20th 2006 by SIERRA B.

35. JANET,
DONT WORRY ABOUT THOSE F*CKING PEOPLE HATING AND COMPAIRING U TO BEYONCE. SHE IS AN UP AND COMING STAR U ARE AN ICON AND YOUR BODY LOOKS GREAT GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CD AND JD FOREVER YOUR #1FAN,JACKIE.

Posted at 10:50PM on Jul 20th 2006 by JACKIE

36. To all the "haters": Give Janet her props, she lost the weight and is back, who gives a damn how she lost it!! And please stop comparing her to Mariah Carey. But, if you must make a comparison: At least Janet knows she's black all the time and is proud of it. To the person who says she can't sing -- She's still here. Anyone seen the rest of the Jackson's lately????

Posted at 10:59PM on Jul 20th 2006 by Mercedes

37. I was a Janet fan 20 years ago when she released Control and I'm still a Janet fan. I don't care if she is thin or fluffy, because come on now , most women look more like the fluffy Janet than the ultra slim, tight Janet. However I say again do not care about her weight or size I'm just ready for some Great Janet music. I have every Janet album, even the two that were released before Control. So I say to everyone lets focus on the music the one thing Janet is amazing at doing.

Posted at 12:50AM on Jul 21st 2006 by Monica Ramona

38. JANET U LOOKS GOOD GIRL, HAS IT REALLY BEEN 20 YEARS? GIRLFRIEND U COULD PASS FOR 20 YEARS OLD. GOOD JOB!

Posted at 1:17AM on Jul 21st 2006 by CLIOGIRL

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