PERFORMANCE ALERT: Janet Jackson performs TONIGHT at the 2024 Essence Festival and you can WATCH FOR FREE via Essence.com and youtube.com/ESSENCEMAG Janet is set to take the stage at 10:50PM CT / 11:50PM EST / 8:50PM PDT In this clip, Janet shares her love for New Orleans, Jazz, and something different that fans can expect from this show compared to the her past performances. #JanetJackson #JanFam #JanetsLegacyMatters #rhythmnation #TogetherAgainTour | Janet's Legacy Matters

Janet Jackson's legendary career was highlighted in 1990 when she received the Video Vanguard Award and has continued to flourish since then. Today & every day we celebrate Janet and her continued ability to make #WomensHistoryNow! 👏 | Video Music Awards

Twenty years ago, Janet Jackson released her seventh album 'All For You.' Back in 2001, she spoke with us about the record's optimistic and happy nature despite everything she had gone through, and how she chose to surround herself with positive energy. ❤️ | MTV News

Today is Janet Jackson's birthday! In honor of her trailblazing work as a singer, dancer, and actress, we're throwing it back to 1997 when she spoke with us about being a "work in progress," and growing with each endeavor. 😍 | MTV News