Janet Jackson surprised friends and fans by turning up at a party celebrating the 25th-anniversary reissue of her 1997 album The Velvet Rope on Friday (Oct. 7). The set was re-released earlier that ...

With 10 new-to-platform bonus tracks available on streaming platforms for the first time, it includes sought-after B-sides and remixes including two rarities, "Accept Me" and "God's Stepchild." The ...

Publicly, Janet Jackson was on top of the world in 1996. She had just released a platinum-selling greatest hits album celebrating the first decade of her already illustrious music career and signed an ...

Opinion: In recognition of the 25th anniversary of Jackson’s 1997 album, theGrio examines how “The Velvet Rope’s” gothic tone influenced the late work of artists like Beyoncé and Rihanna Editor’s note ...

The deluxe edition of Jackson’s 1997 triple platinum album will contain rare remixes and B-sides on streaming platforms for the first time. Janet Jackson’s 1997 album, “The Velvet Rope,” will be ...

It wasn’t the easiest album for her to make, which made celebrating it even more special. Janet Jackson commemorated the 25th anniversary of her 1997 album, “The Velvet Rope” with a surprise party at ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. On Jan. 20, the Morton Theatre hosted Velvet Rope & MJ, live tributes to Janet ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio By 1997, Janet Jackson was a global superstar. The younger sister of King ...

Janet Jackson’s 1997 album, “The Velvet Rope,” will be getting a 25th-anniversary re-release. Universal Music Group announced Monday that a deluxe edition of the hit album will be available Friday and ...