March 20 : Janet & JD attend the Soul Train Awards where she is presented with the Quincy Jones Award for outstanding career achievement. Following the ceremony, Janet & JD attend a CD release party titled “A Night With Janet Damita Jo Jackson” at Morton’s in West Hollywood with Jermaine, Jackie & Rebbie Jackson, Jimmy Jam.
June 25 : Katherine hosts the graduation party of Austin Brown at Hayvenhurt with Janet, Rebbie, LaToya, Jackie & Tito among others. Michael, who is in Miami calls Austin to congratulate him.
November : Alejandra files for divorce and Jermaines gets married for the third time to his new girlfriend Halima Rashid. Alejandra and her children remain at Hayvenhurst with Katherine.