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Katherine Jackson will share guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children with TJ Jackson under an agreement that is supported by the oldest son, Prince, her lawyer said.

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Judge suspends Katherine Jackson as guardian of Michael Jackson's childrenupdated: Wed Jul 25 2012 14:40:00

A judge appointed TJ Jackson, the 34-year-old son of Tito Jackson, as temporary guardian of Michael Jackson's three children in the absence of their grandmother Katherine Jackson.

Jackson family 'scuffle' caught on cameraupdated: Wed Jul 25 2012 14:40:00

Security video appears to show tension between Jackson family members, as Jane Velez-Mitchell and A. J. Hammer report.

Justices toss out government fines over Janet Jackson Super Bowl incidentupdated: Sat Jun 30 2012 15:15:00

The Supreme Court has tossed out government fines against CBS Inc. and its affiliates for airing the infamous shot of brief nudity involving singer Janet Jackson during the 2004 Super Bowl.

Government asks high court to review Jackson 'wardrobe malfunction' incidentupdated: Wed Apr 18 2012 15:09:00

An appeal over singer Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" and brief partial nudity on national television has reached the Supreme Court, the latest free speech episode over indecent, if fleeting, images and words on the public airwaves.

CBS wins another round in 'wardrobe malfunction' caseupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 16:50:00

Government fines against CBS for airing Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" on national television were again tossed out by a federal appeals court, the latest free speech episode over indecent, if fleeting, images and words on the public airwaves.

Janet Jackson: Michael tribute is 'too difficult for me'updated: Tue Aug 30 2011 15:32:00

Janet Jackson joined brothers Jermaine and Randy on Tuesday in opposing the October tribute concert for Michael Jackson because it takes place during the trial of the doctor charged in their brother's death.

Michael Jackson's mom supports tributeupdated: Tue Aug 30 2011 15:32:00

Despite the fact that some of her kids are against a tribute for Michael Jackson, Katherine Jackson supports it.

Janet Jackson revives brother's memories with virtual duetupdated: Sun Jul 03 2011 09:36:00

Janet Jackson is opening up for the first time about a duet with her brother that she's reviving two years after his death.

Janet Jackson 'felt so unattractive' for 'a very, very long time'updated: Wed Feb 16 2011 08:39:00

Janet Jackson would bang her head against a wall because she felt "so unattractive," the pop star told CNN's Piers Morgan.

Janet Jackson on memories of Michaelupdated: Wed Feb 16 2011 08:39:00

Janet Jackson talks about her bond with her brother Michael Jackson with CNN's Piers Morgan.

Janet Jackson on body image, self-acceptanceupdated: Mon Nov 29 2010 09:18:00

Curled up on a couch in New York City, clad in a white tank top and black track pants, Janet Jackson is ready to get personal.

InStyle: The 10 sexiest jeans everupdated: Tue Nov 02 2010 16:17:00

Worn well, denim can look smoldering. We're not talking "mom jeans" here, or the first pairs designed in the 1870s to serve as sturdy workwear for Gold Rush laborers. Think Brooke Shields in her Calvins or Farrah Fawcett in Jordache and you're on the right track. InStyle.com picks the most memorable denim looks.

Janet Jackson: Kids should be out of the pictureupdated: Thu Jul 01 2010 16:31:00

Janet Jackson says she has no regrets about her three decades in the spotlight as a singer and actress, but says show business is "just too difficult" for children.

Celeb couples who broke up before anyone knew they were togetherupdated: Tue Jun 01 2010 18:05:00

Oh no! "Beaches" actress Barbara Hershey and "Lost" hottie Naveen Andrews broke up? Wait a minute, were they ever dating?

Janet Jackson opens up about Michael's death on 'Oprah'updated: Fri Apr 02 2010 14:42:00

The notoriously private Janet Jackson opened up about her brother's death on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Friday, admitting that the family knew he had a problem.

People.com: Janet Jackson: Tyler Perry Was There for Me After Michael's Deathupdated: Tue Mar 23 2010 15:55:00

She calls the director, whom she was working with at the time, "so giving and so loving"

People.com: Janet Gets Hands-On with a New Guy in Paris!updated: Wed Dec 09 2009 11:24:00

• After arriving from London on the last Eurostar train of the evening, Janet Jackson was spotted walking around Paris the following day hand-in-hand with a male pal in Les Halles. The singer took four friends to lunch at L'Epi d'Or, next door to the Christian Louboutin boutique. According to an eyewitness, Jackson and her group spent about two hours chatting animatedly at their table. Then she and her crew stopped by the Hermès flagship store where Jackson posed for pictures with staffers.

People.com: Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson Win Big at AMAsupdated: Mon Nov 23 2009 12:37:00

Plus: A glammed-out Adam Lambert triggers a Twitter debate over his suggestive show-closing performance

People.com: Janet Jackson: Michael Was in Denial Over Drug Useupdated: Wed Nov 18 2009 15:38:00

The pop star reveals her family attempted several interventions with her late brother

People.com: Janet Jackson Blames Doctor for Her Brother's Deathupdated: Mon Nov 16 2009 17:57:00

She also says "a day doesn't go by" without thinking of her brother, Michael

People.com: Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri Together (Just Not Married)updated: Mon Nov 09 2009 15:29:00

"You don't see a ring on my finger," Dupri tells PEOPLE about nuptial rumors

People.com: Taylor Swift's Post-VMA Surprise: Flowers from Janet Jacksonupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 23:50:00

Swift thanks everyone (Kelly Clarkson, especially!) for their support

People.com: Janet Jackson Goes Clubbingupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 06:39:00

• Days after her moving tribute to her brother at the MTV Video Music Awards, Janet Jackson went clubbing with some friends at Greenhouse in New York. According to an eyewitness, the singer "seemed [to be] in a great mood" and was "chatty" as she danced around a little and hung out with her dancers and choreographers. And Jackson wasn't drinking alcohol: According to the source, she stuck to Ice River Springs water.

People.com: POLL: Which Woman Wowed at the VMAs?updated: Mon Sep 14 2009 09:08:00

With performances by Janet Jackson, Pink and other female stars, Sunday’s show was the ultimate ladies' night

People.com: Janet Jackson on Michael: 'It's Really Hard To Believe He's Passed'updated: Wed Sep 09 2009 16:31:00

The singer says of her brother's kids, "That family love will keep them going"

People.com: Janet Jackson to Honor Michael at VMAsupdated: Wed Sep 09 2009 07:26:00

In what is being billed as a "special appearance," Janet will open the Sept. 13 show with a tribute to her big brother

13 signs he's dating a loserupdated: Wed Aug 26 2009 11:06:00

I've had a bumpy ride as a single gal and have dated many guys who weren't worth my time. But that doesn't mean a girl can't be a dud, too! Case in point? That tragic and recently cancelled VH1 show "Megan Wants a Millionaire," about a girl who was looking for a rich man to pay the bills.

More associates link Jackson to prescription drugsupdated: Thu Jul 09 2009 14:19:00

It was not surprising that investigators found bottles of prescription drugs in Michael Jackson's home, the singer's dermatologist said, as two sources told CNN that Jackson's sister Janet attempted an intervention two years ago.

'He was using Diprivan'updated: Thu Jul 09 2009 14:19:00

Michael Jackson's dermatologist admits the singer said that he was at one time using Diprivan to sleep at night.

Goodbye Michael Jackson: Star, brother, friend, fatherupdated: Tue Jul 07 2009 23:35:00

An 11-year-old girl who lost her father made the world cry with her on Tuesday.

People.com: Michael Jackson: Fact or Fiction?updated: Wed Jul 01 2009 09:49:00

Demerol shots? Burial at Neverland? PEOPLE sets the record straight on all the rumors

People.com: Joe, Janet Jackson Join BET Awards Tribute to Michaelupdated: Mon Jun 29 2009 15:27:00

VIDEO: Michael's sister tears up on stage; father says, "I wish he was here to see all this"

People.com: Jackson Family Gathers at Parents' Houseupdated: Sat Jun 27 2009 10:27:00

Sister Janet arrives at the family home, as Michael's children play outside

People.com: Superstar: The Incredible Life of Michael Jackson 1958-2009updated: Fri Jun 26 2009 13:48:00

From the Jackson 5, to Thriller to the scandals, he never failed to fascinate

Supreme Court wants new look at 'wardrobe malfunction'updated: Mon May 04 2009 16:14:00

The case of Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" on national television -- and subsequent fines against CBS -- will be re-examined at the order of the Supreme Court.

People.com: Jermaine Dupri: Girlfriend Janet Jackson Not Pregnantupdated: Fri Dec 19 2008 12:47:00

"And yes we're still together," he says on his blog, knocking down rumors

People.com: Janet Jackson Tells Fans She's 'A Lot Better Now'updated: Fri Oct 24 2008 06:52:00

Back at work, the singer clowns around with boyfriend Jermaine Dupri before her show in Houston

People.com: Janet Jackson 'Feels So Good To Be Back'updated: Thu Oct 16 2008 14:14:00

The singer returns to the stage after missing several shows for migraine treatment

People.com: Janet Jackson's Mystery Illness Revealed - Migraines!updated: Wed Oct 15 2008 13:24:00

But the singer is "feeling much better," says her rep, and is ready to resume her tour

People.com: Janet Jackson 'Excited' to Resume Tourupdated: Fri Oct 10 2008 10:03:00

After battling a mystery illness, the singer will take the stage in Connecticut

People.com: Janet Jackson Postpones More Showsupdated: Sun Oct 05 2008 19:47:00

The singer, recently hospitalized for an undisclosed illness, has not recovered, says her rep

People.com: Janet Jackson Postpones Concerts Due to Illnessupdated: Wed Oct 01 2008 14:17:00

After a brief hospitalization, the singer is rescheduling her dates in Boston and Philadelphia, her rep says

People.com: Janet Jackson Released from Montreal Hospitalupdated: Wed Oct 01 2008 10:56:00

A source says the singer has been complaining of "exhaustion" during her tour

People.com: Janet Jackson Hospitalizedupdated: Tue Sep 30 2008 13:29:00

The singer falls ill during a sound check before her concert

People.com: Janet Jackson Leaves Record Labelupdated: Mon Sep 22 2008 21:58:00

"At her request, [Island Records] has agreed to dissolve their working relationship," says her rep

People.com: Janet Jackson Kicks Off Tour to Ravesupdated: Thu Sep 11 2008 12:43:00

Opening her Rock Witchu Tour in Vancouver, she gets emotional during her first show in six years

People.com: Janet Jackson Gets Emotional Honoring Brothersupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 19:56:00

The Jacksons – minus Michael – are saluted for their long career

People.com: Janet Jackson's 'Wardrobe Malfunction' FCC Fine Tossedupdated: Mon Jul 21 2008 14:27:00

An appeals court says CBS doesn't have to pay $550,000 for the Super Bowl gaffe

Time.com: Court Drops CBS's Super Bowl Fineupdated: Mon Jul 21 2008 13:25:00

A federal appeals court threw out a $550,000 indecency fine against CBS Corp. for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction"

Court tosses 'wardrobe malfunction' fineupdated: Mon Jul 21 2008 10:42:00

A Philadelphia appeals court Monday threw out the $550,000 indecency fine levied on CBS in connection with Janet Jackson's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" at the 2004 Super Bowl.

People.com: Jermaine Dupri: Janet And I Are Ready for Babyupdated: Mon Jun 23 2008 15:44:00

The music producer says they'll start a family "right after" Jackson's tour

People.com: Janet Jackson Opens Up about Label Woesupdated: Fri Jun 13 2008 11:40:00

"I don't think you're going to hear another single off this album," she says

People.com: Janet Jackson Surprises Sherri Shepherd on The Viewupdated: Tue Jun 03 2008 23:46:00

The pop star delivers a special treat: tickets to her fall concert

People.com: Jermaine Dupri: Janet Jackson's '100-Percent Better' After Illnessupdated: Thu Apr 10 2008 23:14:00

The pop star's beau talks about Jackson and his new (clean-smelling) label

People.com: Mariah Carey to Replace Janet Jackson on SNLupdated: Wed Mar 12 2008 19:08:00

"They wanted her for 10 years," Carey's rep says of the gig, after Jackson took ill

People.com: Janet Jackson Cancels SNL Appearance After Illnessupdated: Wed Mar 12 2008 11:22:00

The pop star calls off her guest appearance after coming down with the flu

People.com: Janet Jackson Hospitalized with the Fluupdated: Tue Mar 11 2008 13:30:00

The pop star is "battling this crazy flu like everyone else," her rep says

People.com: Janet Jackson Teaches Larry King Dance Movesupdated: Fri Feb 29 2008 18:22:00

The pop star gets the interviewer up on his feet dance along with her video

People.com: Janet Jackson Spoofs My Super Sweet 16updated: Fri Feb 22 2008 21:24:00

People.com: Denzel Washington, Janet Jackson Win NAACP Prizesupdated: Fri Feb 15 2008 14:24:00

No debate: Denzel Washington's film The Great Debaters won hands down Thursday at the 39th annual NAACP Image Awards.

People.com: Janet Jackson: 'I Might Be Allergic to Marriage'updated: Wed Feb 13 2008 17:05:00

Friends and family are urging Janet Jackson to get hitched and have kids. But don't expect the pop star – who has been dating record producer Jermaine Dupri since 2002 – to settle down any time soon.

People.com: Janet Jackson Loves Her 'Baby-Making Songs'updated: Thu Jan 03 2008 12:44:00

Janet Jackson admits she gets some pretty intimate responses to her music from fans.

People.com: Janet Jackson Streams Her Latest Song Onlineupdated: Thu Dec 13 2007 09:02:00

New York pop-music station Z100 is streaming the world premiere of Janet Jackson's latest song, "Feedback," on its Web site. The dance track comes from Jackson's upcoming album, which is still untitled and due in February.

People.com: Family Discovery: Jermaine Dupri Named After Janet Jackson's Brotherupdated: Fri Oct 19 2007 18:05:00

Video courtesy mandjshow.comIt took Jermaine Dupri 35 years to find out he was named after his girlfriend's brother.

People.com: Jermaine Dupri Launches Tell-All Bookupdated: Wed Oct 17 2007 17:03:00

In his dishy new memoir, Young, Rich, and Dangerous: The Making of A Music Mogul, Jermaine Dupri looks back on his successful producing career and the big names he worked with – to say nothing of the one singer who stole his heart: Janet Jackson.

People.com: Janet Jackson to Write About Her Weight Struggleupdated: Sat Oct 06 2007 18:02:00

Size matters to Janet Jackson, and she has decided to chronicle her yo-yoing weight in a new book.

CNNMoney: MTV Video Music Awardsupdated: Tue Sep 11 2007 05:24:00

MTV Video Music Awards

CNNMoney: Court to rule on 'wardrobe malfunction' fineupdated: Tue Sep 11 2007 05:24:00

CBS Corp. should not be fined for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction" because the stunt was both fleeting and unauthorized, a lawyer for the company argued Tuesday.

Behind the VMAs: Britney ripped mercilesslyupdated: Mon Sep 10 2007 16:27:00

Embarrassing. God-awful. Painful. Excruciating.

SI.com: Trouble avertedupdated: Wed Jan 31 2007 11:36:00

I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that a spokesperson for Horizon Productions -- the company that produces the annual Lingerie Bowl -- told me that the event, which was originally scheduled to appear on pay-per-view this Sunday during the Super Bowl's halftime show, has been cancelled. The good news is that the Nationwide Insurance ad mocking Kevin Federline as a down-and-out fry cook has not been cancelled. Oh, and despite the one-year lingerie layoff, Lingerie Bowl V will be broadcast on cable next year.

Fortune: Television's indecency problemupdated: Tue Jun 13 2006 16:29:00

The crackdown on broadcast indecency that began with an exposed breast turns out to have legs - as well as serious consequences for the television business.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Apr 14 2006 09:46:00

That new Janet Jackson music making the rounds on the Internet is apparently not as new as you might think.

CNNMoney: GoDaddy traffic soarsupdated: Tue Feb 08 2005 16:32:00

GoDaddy.com, the Super Bowl advertiser caught in a post-game ruckus of Janet Jackson-like proportions, saw traffic to its site surge during Sunday night's game and the controversy that followed the next day.

CNNMoney: Barely legalupdated: Tue Feb 08 2005 12:43:00

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Since Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl half-time peep show, anything on TV and radio that approached, much less pushed, the edge of the envelope has been condemned and ostracized.

CNNMoney: A sneak peek at Super Bowl adsupdated: Wed Feb 02 2005 08:40:00

A Super Bowl commercial costs more than ever, but here's one way advertisers can get the most bang for their buck: Produce a tasteless ad that television executives reject, make it publicly available, and let the free publicity flow.

CNNMoney: Budweiser 'wardrobe' ad pulledupdated: Wed Jan 26 2005 07:17:00

Anheuser-Busch is pulling an advertisement planned for this year's Super Bowl that would have poked fun at last year's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" that exposed Janet Jackson's breast during the halftime show, according to a published report.

2004's top 10 entertainment storiesupdated: Fri Dec 17 2004 13:38:00

Wizards, trivia buffs, millionaires and political players all had prominent parts this past year in the entertainment industry.

CNNMoney: Breasts, butts, backs....oh my!updated: Thu Dec 16 2004 17:37:00

The nation's top decency cops could probably use a holiday.

CNNMoney: Breasts, butts...oh my!updated: Thu Dec 16 2004 14:07:00

The nation's top decency cops could probably use a holiday.

CNNMoney: TV fines for Janet's flash may be $550Kupdated: Wed Jun 30 2004 14:02:00

Twenty CBS stations that aired pop singer Janet Jackson's infamous breast flash during this year's Super Bowl may each face a $27,500 fine, according to a staff recommendation to U.S. regulators, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.

Hip-hop violinist infects Billboard chartsupdated: Mon Jun 14 2004 09:49:00

Violinist Miri Ben-Ari studied Beethoven and Bach as a child, but her passion followed the rhymes of rappers Biggie Smalls and Tupac.

Fortune: Paging Beltway Clones!updated: Mon May 03 2004 00:01:00

The news that Sony Pictures Entertainment had bought the film rights to Richard Clarke's explosive bestseller, Against All Enemies, was the most enticing Hollywood gossip we'd heard all year! Sudde...

Fortune: 7 HDTV Comes Into Focus Clear, cheap, and federally mandated.updated: Mon Feb 23 2004 00:01:00

Janet Jackson's breast may someday be credited with spurring the adoption of high-definition television, but the adoption rate of HDTV was already building long before the Super Bowl halftime incid...

Jackson 'Nipplegate' illustrates the danger of chilling free speechupdated: Fri Feb 20 2004 13:37:00

On February 1, in a now world-famous moment, during CBS's broadcast of MTV's Super Bowl halftime show, Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson's breast. The breast was covered only by a sun-shaped piece of jewelry attached to her nipple piercing.

Beyonce tops with five Grammysupdated: Sun Feb 08 2004 17:34:00

Young R&B singer Beyonce Knowles and veteran soul crooner Luther Vandross led the 46th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, and OutKast won three Grammys -- including album of the year -- for "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below."

Producer: Jackson undecided about Grammysupdated: Sun Feb 08 2004 08:37:00

Janet Jackson has still not decided whether she will attend the Grammy Awards ceremony Sunday, her long-time producer Jimmy Jam said at a Saturday night pre-Grammy party.

Timberlake apologizes for revealing Super Bowlupdated: Sat Feb 07 2004 23:13:00

A week after he pulled the covering off Janet Jackson's right breast during the Super Bowl halftime show, singer Justin Timberlake apologized again as he accepted the Grammy for best male pop vocal performance.

Review: Sex and the zodiac?updated: Fri Feb 06 2004 16:11:00

Forget little fold-up pamphlets on the compatibility of sun signs, forget lucky numbers on motel paper placemats, forget that weather-beaten little paperback on sexual astrology your college roommate's girlfriend left in the bathroom.

Jackson overexposure: TV feels heatupdated: Thu Feb 05 2004 09:56:00

The revealing of Janet Jackson's breast during the Super Bowl halftime show has had far-reaching consequences for the broadcast television networks, two major awards shows and the highly rated program "ER" -- as well as for the singer and co-star Justin Timberlake.

Janet Jackson may skip Grammysupdated: Wed Feb 04 2004 16:39:00

Singer Janet Jackson is not likely to appear at the Grammy Awards ceremony Sunday, her publicist said Wednesday.

Does the First Amendment Protect Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake?updated: Wed Feb 04 2004 15:13:00

Faster than you can say "election year," the breast seen 'round the world has given rise to a federal probe of the Super Bowl halftime show. That's right. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell is investigating the entire halftime show, not just the breast-baring finale.

CBS to use 'enhanced' tape-delay for Grammysupdated: Tue Feb 03 2004 17:28:00

CBS announced Tuesday it will broadcast Sunday's Grammy Awards ceremony with an "enhanced" tape-delay system, an apparent effort to avoid a repeat of the Super Bowl halftime show in which Janet Jackson's right breast was displayed live to a national television audience.

CNNMoney: FCC to probe Super Bowl halftimeupdated: Mon Feb 02 2004 12:01:00

FCC Chairman Michael Powell ordered an investigation Monday into the Super Bowl halftime show, during which singer Janet Jackson's breast was exposed by Justin Timberlake.

Jackson apologizes for Super Bowl exposureupdated: Mon Feb 02 2004 04:50:00

Singer Janet Jackson apologized Monday to anyone who was offended when her right breast was exposed during the halftime show Sunday at the Super Bowl.

Fortune: Cancellationsupdated: Mon Sep 03 2001 00:01:00

First a wave of order cancellations helped sink the telecom sector. Then there was this news: Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Janet Jackson all pulled out of singing appearances in the last month for he...

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