by Bené Viera

47 Sexiest Janet Jackson Pics For Her 47th Birthday: ‘Janet Taught Me’

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If you looked this good at 47 wouldn’t you tell people to call you Miss Jackson, if ya nasty? Forget the “Yeezy taught me” meme. All pop stars 35 and under need to pay homage. “Janet taught me” props to the original, incomparable Janet Jackson are long overdue.

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by Bené Viera

Jessie Ware Channels A Little Janet Jackson, A Little Madonna For “Imagine It Was Us”

Jessie Ware didn’t lie when she hinted at channeling Madonna and Janet Jackson in her upcoming video. Now that “Imagine It Was Us” has arrived the homage is obvious. Don’t get too excited. She hasn’t reinvented “Rhythm Nation.” Read more…

by Bené Viera

Kendrick Lamar Tells VH1 The Verses On “Poetic Justice” Are About ‘Specific People’

Kendrick Lamar said he and Drake‘s verses on “Poetic Justice” are talking about specific people. Somewhere the ladies the rappers are referencing are bragging, “Girl, you know Drake’s/Kendrick’s talking about me in that song, right?” Read more…

by Bené Viera

Janet Jackson Is Married, Officially Making Her The Queen Of Keeping A Secret

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Janet Jackson just took Beyonce‘s throne for keeping her private life a secret. Janet was spotted across the pond in Milan rocking the Poetic Justice dookie braids–yes, that’s what they’re called– holding hands with her billionaire fiance Wissam Al Mana adding fuel to the extravagant wedding planning rumors. Excuse us, she was spotted with her husband whom she married last year. Read more…

by Bené Viera

Even Without Janet Jackson Kendrick Lamar Turns “Poetic Justice” Into A Movie

Like everyone, we were hoping for a Janet Jackson cameo in Kendrick Lamar‘s highly anticipated visual to “Poetic Justice.” Janet opted out of making an appearance in the song that samples her voice on “Any Time, Any Place,” but K. Dot didn’t disappoint with the mini film he presented. Read more…

by Felicia Daniels (@fdot415)

Friday Face-Off Oscar Edition: Eminem, Three 6 Mafia, Counting Crows & Janet Vs. Adele

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Aside from the fashion and a chance to see celebs accidentally say something stupid, Best Original Song performances is the one thing that makes the 3-hour-plus long Academy Awards bearable. This year VH1′s favorite British belter Adele will be carrying a tune and possibly a statue for “Skyfall.” But over the years many unexpected pop hits have caught the Academy’s attention. So, how does Adele’s award season favorite stack up against past Oscar winners and nominees? From Janet Jackson and Counting Crows to Three 6 Mafia and Eminem, we make a case for each. Vote on which winner or contender deserves that golden naked man most while we practice our Angelina leg.
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by Bené Viera

Do You Agree With Billboard Crowning Rihanna The Top Pop Artist Of The Last 20 Years?

Billboard Crowns Rihanna Top Pop Artist Of The Last 20 Years

Is Rihanna worthy of the gold throne she’s seated in, in the above photo? Billboard thinks so as they’ve chosen her as the top pop artist of the last 20 years. With only seven years under her belt Rihanna beat out veterans Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Usher and Celine Dion. As far as her peers she toppled her bestie Katy Perry, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Chris Brown. Part of Riri’s success can be attributed to her ability to dish out catchy hit after hit. Her hooks hook you. No pun intended. The chorus and hooks immediately come to mind when you hear just the titles of “We Found Love,” “Where Have You Been,” “Umbrella,” “Birthday Cake” and countless others. Is Rihanna’s formula for mastering an infectious song why she leaves her counterparts slouching in the dust? Read more…

by Lacey Seidman (@Lacezilla)

Cuffing Season Prep Continues: Increase Your Sexual Aptitude By Courting A Freak

As we’ve been noting all week, it’s Coitus Cuffin’ Season, and there’s an elephant in the room that needs to be addressed. As you woo your Cuff targets over the next few months, it’s important to stay confident and keep your eye on the prize. Flowers and romantic candlelit dinners are cute and all, but if you’re looking to successfully procure a lasting relationship partner who’s not shy in the bedroom, you’ve got to make sure that you’re ready to, borrowing wisdom from Cuban Link, make it hotter than lava when you climb up in the cama.

Don’t worry, you got this! And if you’re a smidge apprehensive, I got you. Monday we made some suggestions for dealing with Hopeless Romantics, and yesterday we brought up the topic of reeling-in the Distracted Workaholics. Today’s lesson though, is a bit more intimate. And naughty. And for you conventional types, potentially offensive. Below you’ll find Doin’ It Well: Bagging A No-Holds-Barred Freak, a Spotify playlist molded to rev your sexual engines in preparation for what happens “Between The Sheets.”

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