Janet Sick of Being Sick -- Teases D.C.

She made it to our nation's capital -- but will Ms. Jackson actually make it to the stage tonight?
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Janet's canceled every concert since September 29th due to "vestibular migraines," but she's supposed to perform tonight at the Verizon Center. Cameras caught her arriving in town, let's see if she makes good on her promise.



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16. I GOT THIS OFF A MEDICAL SITE...... I GUESS IT'S TOTALLY PLAUSIBLE

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Posted at 1:14PM on Oct 15th 2008 by jrad247

17. With the nut house she grew up in, who could blame her for having killer headaches.

Posted at 1:36PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Well...

18. Some of you guys need to get your facts straight before you go spouting off at the mouth. The FACT is, Janet Jackson's tour has been selling really well, and has been getting excellent reviews from critics and audiences. According to LEGITIMATE (not tabloid) news reports, Janet's shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas were sold out, and her shows in Vancouver, Oakland and Chicago were very close to capacity. So there was no reason for her to cancel shows b/c of so-called "low ticket sales." Also, iIf you've ever suffered from vertigo or other vestibular illness, you would know that these are very REAL conditions that are very difficult to diagnose and treat. Vestibular migraine is definitely NOT something to be glib about, even if you don't happen to like Janet Jackson. Again, know what you're talking about before you go running your mouth. On that front, some of you haters should actually ATTEND one of Janet's (kick-azz!) concerts before you pass judgment. It's silly to criticize something you've never even experienced. :-\

Posted at 11:36PM on Oct 15th 2008 by SoDanca

19. What does Barack have to do with this topic? For the last time he doesn't have any ties to any terrorist!
Getting back to the topic at hand, Janet is notorius for being so secretive. It's always hard to believe what is true and what is fiction with her. Can you say wardrobe malfunction? I love baby-cakes Janet but it's time to face the music that a career overhaul is sorely needed. The public isn't stupid and is more likely to believe lagging ticket sales than a migraine for causing the cancellation of several shows. This aint just about missing a few days at the office! I love Janet and hope that she finds the right people to help her get her career back on track and back on top!

Posted at 3:10PM on Oct 16th 2008 by mokahbaby

20. I suffer from migraines too. They are caused by nerve irritation in my wrecked jaw joints. Jaw joints are near the vestibular area of the ear. HOWEVER, my migraines stop after I take a migraine medicine. AND I continued to work and attend the university while this was going on. So Janet's vestibular migraines may be true, but there has to be more to the story.

Posted at 3:32PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Tuffy

21. This constant hate against Janet Jackson is so played-out. The woman got sick! It happens, get over it! If you bothered to read the REAL news (instead of rumors and blogs), you'd know that Janet's Rock Witchu Tour has been sold out in several cities, and close to sold-out in many others. Critics -- who usually hate on everything, especially when it's related to the Jackson family -- are giving mad props to Janet for this tour. So, the whole "low ticket sales" thing is completely bogus. As for Janet's age, I don't see you guys bashing Madonna for being 'too old' to put on an energetic, sexy show. The reason for the double-standard is obvious. I've been fortunate enuf to attend one of Janet's shows, and it was a totally awesome experience. I'd do it again in a heartbeat if she comes back thru my area, for sure!

Posted at 11:34PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Gossip_Gurl

22. I love Janet. However, I am an Atlanta girl who is mad about he cancellation of the 10/5/08 concert in Atlanta. Word did not get to many of us until the morning of. This is after we’ve spent money on hair, nails , eyebrows and all the other millions of things women do to prep for a night out. I’m on pins and needles as to whether she will show this weekend. This better had not be a publicity stunt. Otherwise, I’m requesting a refund if she does not show up in Atlanta. A lot of us are!!! Love ya Janet, but your staff needs to be more professional. I require 48 notice. Thank you .*( Keep me posted TMZ, I ‘m trusting Janet.) Lol

Posted at 4:00PM on Oct 15th 2008 by HotGirl

23. I think Janet really needs to take it easy and scrap the tour for now. Her health is the most important thing she has. She may disagree with this because I know she is passionate about her career. Her music and pleasing her fans is her blood and true driving force. But your health is the most richest of gold you can have. Listen to your body, it is telling you something.

These migraines and dizzy spells are no joke and you know Janet be dancing/jumping around, performing her butt off. And on top of that, the dieting, grueling dance rehearsals, life stressors and this tour. The last thing I want to see is Janet passing out on stage and this being passed around on you tube.

I think Janet needs to cancel the tour and forget about what everyone else thinks.

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Posted at 5:09PM on Oct 15th 2008 by Rachel

24. I suffer from vertigo from hearing damage, and migraines (too) and it is debilitating, If you have never suffered vertigo, then you have no idea what it is like to be spinning and lose ability to (vestibular means) balance yourself let alone walk (or
dance in her case) and constant nausea. My treatment was a series of 6 shots thru the eardrums over a period of time and I had side effects to that. The difference between just dizzy and vertigo is dizzy your spinning, vertigo is the rest of
the world is spinning. So do not judge unless you have ever had this. I am not a big fan of JJ, but I can see exactly where she is coming from., and I wish her well and a complete recovery, as mine will never go away.

Posted at 10:17PM on Oct 15th 2008 by L

25. Can't she lip synch with a migraine??

Posted at 7:25AM on Oct 16th 2008 by Duke Steele

26. She casually hides her face from cam like a pro...hehe.

JANET iS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!

Posted at 8:04PM on Oct 17th 2008 by lakiem

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