Author: Fred Colby

Interviews and photoshoots of Michael Jackson made for press, magazine covers or radios. TV interviews are featured in the section TV performances.

June 1, 1970 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Soul Magazine.

August 6, 1970 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Jet magazine for the first time.

August 10, 1970 : Michael is on the cover of Soul newspaper in the U.S.

April 1971 : Michael appears on the covers of Rolling Stone Magazine and Soul Illustrated.

September 1971 : The Jackson 5 are on the covers of Ebony & Cream magazines.

September 24, 1971 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Life magazine with Katherine & Joe. The photoshoot took place at Hayvenhurst and feaatures Rebbie, LaToya & 5 years old Janet.

October 1971 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of the very first issue of Right On! Magazine.

March 16, 1972 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

August 31, 1972 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

December 1973 : Michael & The Jackson 5 have appeared on the front cover of every issue of Right on! Magazine in 1973!

February 9, 1974 : Michael is on the cover of Look-In magazine.

March 1974 : The Jackson 5 appear on the cover of Blues & Soul with a feature on their African trip.

March 7, 1974 : The Jackson 5 are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

March 12, 1974 : The Jackson 5 (+ Randy) are on the cover of Blues & Soul magazine with a coverstory on their recent tour in Africa by reporter Kwame Brathwaite.

August 1974 : The Jackson family is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

December 1974: The whole Jackson family is on the cover of Ebony magazine.

May 10, 1976 : Michael is on the cover of Soul magazine with a interview by Walter Burrell and a photoshoot that took place in April at Hayvenhurst + exclusive pictures of Jackson 5’s recent tour in Manila, Philippines.

June 24, 1976 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

December 1976 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Rock & Soul Magazine, Jet & Soul Magazine.

March 1977 : Michael is on the cover of Rock & Soul Magazine.

August 16, 1977 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

January 1979 : Michael is on the cover of Rock & Soul Magazine.

February 1979 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

August 16, 1979 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine with an exclusive interview and a photoshoot that took place at Hayvenhurst with Katherine, Janet and LaToya.

August 20, 1979 : Michael is on the cover of Soul Magazine with an exclusive interview.

September 1979 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Ebony Magazine.

March 1980 : Michael is on the cover of Melody Maker with an exclusive interview given to reporter Steve Demorest at Hayvenhurst in February. During the interview, the reporter asks the questions to 13 years old Janet who repeats them to Michael.

July 31, 1980 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine with sister LaToya.

March 1981 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

October 1981 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Ebony magazine.

November 5, 1981 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine in which he is voted most popular male entertainer.

August 20, 1982 : Bob Colacello, Andy Warhol’s collaborator for his magazine Interview, meets Michael Jackson at Hayvenhurst. During the interview, Andy Warhol calls Michael. This intervuew is published in the October 1982 issue of Interview. The cover of this issue was designed by Richard Bernstein, based on a photo of Michael Jackson taken by Matthew Rolston.

September 1982 : Michael gives an interview to Rolling Stone correspondant Gerri Hirshey from his apartment in the San Fernando Valley at 5420 Lindley Avenue in Encino.

October 1982 : Michael is on the cover of Interview magazine.

December 1982 : Michael & ET are on the cover of Ebony Magazine.

Michael gives an interview to UK’s magazine Smash Hits.

February 17, 1983 : Michael is on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine with exclusive photos and an interview by Gerri Hirchey.

March 1983 : Michael is on the cover of Rock & Soul magazine.

April 25, 1983 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine.

June 1983 : Michael is on the cover of Creem magazine.

July 9, 1983 : Michael appears on the cover of the teenage magazine Top.

September 1983 : Michael is on the cover of Black Beat magazine.

November 1983 : Michael & Diana Ross are on the cover of Ebony.

February 6, 1984 : Michael & Emmanuel Lewis are on the cover of Jet magazine.

February 27, 1984 : Michael & Brooke Schields are on the cover of Jet magazine.

March 1984 : Michael is on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

March 19, 1984 : Michael is on the cover of TIME magazine with a nine page article. The cover was made by Andy Warhol.

March 23, 1984 : Michael appears on the cover of Jet magazine.

May 1984 : Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine.

May 21, 1984 : The Jacksons are on the cover of Jet magazine.

September 1984 : Michael is on the cover of Life magazine.

November 1984 : Michael is on the cover of People Extra.

December 1984 : Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine.

February 23, 1985 : Michael appears on the cover of TV Guide for the first time.

March 1985 : Michael is on the cover of Rock & Soul, Beatbox, Look In and Right On! magazines.

April, 1985 : Michael and seven members of USA For Africa are on the cover of Life Magazine.

April 8, 1985 : Michael and Lionel Richie are on the cover of Jet Magazine.

October 10, 1987 : Michael is on the cover of People with a hand-written message from Michael.

March 20, 1988 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

June 1988 : Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine.

July 23, 1988 : Michael is on the cover of Hello magazine.

February 27, 1989 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine.

April 1989 : Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine.

December 1989 : Michael is on the cover of Vanity Fair with a new photoshoot by Annie Leibovitz.

November 2, 1991 : Michael is on the cover of TV Guide.

December 2, 1991 : Michael appears on the cover of Jet magazine.

January 1992 : Michael is on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

February 17, 1992 : Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine for ” Remember The Time ” : Michael Jackson’s New Video Remember The Time When Blacks Were Kings And Queens

March 16, 1992 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine with an interview in Africa.

May 1992 : Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine

November 14, 1992 : Michael is on the cover of TV Guide.

February 8, 1993 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine with Oprah Winfrey.

February 26, 1993 : Michael is on the cover of Entertainment Weekly*

April 26, 1993 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine with Eddie Murphy.

June 1993 : Michael is on the cover of LIFE magazine with an exclusive cover story of Neverland.

September 10, 1993 : Michael is on the cover of Entertainment Weekly.

September 13, 1993 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine.

November 29, 1993 : Michael is on the cover of People magazine.

December 06, 1993 : Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine.

August 20, 1994 : Michael & Lisa Marie are on the cover of many magazine around the world (Jet, Hello, Paris Match ect…) with the exclusive pictures taken by photograph Dick Zimmerman in NYC.

October 1994 : Michael & Lisa Marie are on the cover of Ebony with an exclusive interview of Michael by Robert Johnson.

May 1995 : Michael is on the cover of VIBE magazine with exclusive pictures taken at Neverland with Quincy Jones & his daughter Kidada.

June 16, 1995 : Both Life & Hello carry the same pictures of Michael & Lisa kissing (taken by Harry Benson).

July 12, 1995 : Michael & Lisa Marie appear on the cover of Jet magazine.

March 25, 1997 : British magazine OK gets a world exclusive by publishing the first ever official pictures of Michael & Debbie with their son Prince (at Neverland) accompanied by a candid interview of the couple.

Late November 1997 : Michael & Prince Michael Jr are on the cover of LIFE magazine with a special photo story that took place at Neverland in September.

April 12, 1999 : In the office of Harrods in London, Michael gives an interview to Piers Morgan for UK tabloid Daily Mirror. The interview is published front page on April 13 + April 14.

November 30, 1999 : To celebrate Thriller as the best video ever, Michael gives an interview to MTV and appear on the cover of TV Guide with exclusive pictures/interview.

November 12, 2001 : Michael is on the cover of TV Guide with an exclusive interview and pictures.

December 14, 2001 : Michael gives an interview to USA Today.

December 17, 2001 : Michael makes a photoshoot with Prince & Paris at Neverland for an upcoming VIBE magazine coverstory with photographer Jonathan Exley.

February 2002 : Michael is on the cover of VIBE magazine with an exclusive interview & photoshoot at Neverland.

November 28, 2002 : Bunte magazine publishes an interview of Michael.

Early January 2003 : Michael, who is in Miami , gives an interview to tabloid “The Globe” where he speaks for the first time of his pain from the spider bite and he shows a picture of his leg.

September 15, 2007 : Michael makes a photoshoot at the Boylan Studios in NYC for an upcoming cover of Italian L’Uomo Vogue magazine with photographer Bruce Weber.

September 24, 2007 : Michael makes a photoshoot for the upcoming cover of Ebony magazine at the Brooklyn Museum with photographer Matthew Rolston. Raymone Bain attends the photoshoot.

September 25, 2007 : Michael (with Blanket by his side) gives an interview to Harriete Cole for his upcoming Ebony coverstory at the Four Seasons Hotel in NYC.

October 3, 2007 : Michael’s issue of L’Uomo Vogue Magazine hit the newstands in Italy.

November 12, 2008 : Michael’s issue of Ebony magazine celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Thriller hits the newsstands in the US.

December 17, 2007 : Michael appears on the cover of Jet magazine.

TV PERFORMANCES AND AWARD SHOWS

August 22, 1969 : In their first nationally TV appearance, The Jackson 5 perform “It’s Your Thing” at the Miss Black America Pageant in Madison Square Garden in New York City.

October 18, 1969 : Diana Ross & The Supremes introduce the Jackson 5 on ABC’s Hollywood Palace Special where they perform Sing A Simple Song, Can You Remember, I want You Back and There Was A Time (with Diana Ross & Sammy Davis Jr).

December 14, 1969 :  The Jackson 5 appear on The Ed Sullivan Show where they perform Stand, Who’s Loving You and I Want You Back. Diana Ross is in the audience and she takes credit for discovering them.

December 1969 : The Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back on the Joey Bishop Show.

January 31, 1970 : The Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back on the Andy Williams Show.

February 21, 1970 : The Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back, ABC and a medley of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah/There Was A Time on American Bandstand hosted by Dick Clark.

June 10, 1970 : The Jackson 5 perform The Love You Save & ABC on the Groovy Show TV program in Los Angeles.

September 17, 1970 : The J5 perform The Love You Save, Shortnin Bread, Let It be & I’ll Be There at the Jim Nabors Show.

November 15, 1970 : The Jackson 5 attend the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles where they are are presented with their first Image Award for Best Singing Group of the year.

January 31, 1971: The Jackson 5 return to Gary ( Indiana ) for the first time to play two benefits concerts for for Mayor Richard Hatcher’s re-election campaign at Westside High School and they receive the key to the city. A ceremony is held outside their former home at 2300 Jackson Street. The event is filmed for a TV Special.

March 29, 1971 : The Jackson 5 are guests on The Stephanie Edwards Show where they chat and listen to their new single Never Can Say Goodbye.

April 18, 1971 : The Jackson 5 appear with Diana Ross on her first solo TV Special. They perform Mama’s Pearl/Walk On/The Love You Save, ), I’ll Be There and Feelin’ Alright (with Diana) , It Was a Very Good Year (Spoof by Michael) a skit with Bill Cosby.

September 16, 1971 : “Goin’ Back To Indiana”, the Jackson 5 first TV Special is aired on ABC. The special includes the group performing their hits, acting in skits with guest Bill Cosby and the Smothers Brothers and footage of the celebration filmed in their hometown of Gary back in January.

November 14, 1971 : The Jackson 5 perform a medley of I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save, Never Can Say Goodbye + a skit on the Flip Wilson Show.

November 21, 1971 : The Jackson 5 attend the NAACP Image Awards where they are presetend with an award for Best Singing Group Of The Year.

March 1, 1972 : The Jackson 5 perform Sugar Daddy, Got To Be There & Brand New Thing (with Randy) at the Hellzapoppin’ TV Special.

June 5, 1972 : Michael appears as the bachelor at The Dating Game TV show and chooses Latanya Simmons as bachelorette and he performs “Rockin Robin”.

July 1, 1972 : Michael makes a solo appearance in a special American Bandstand show devoted to him. He performs Rockin Robin, Ben, I Wanna Be Where You Are and at the end he’s joined by the Jackson 5 to perform Lookin’ Through The Windows.

September 15, 1972 : The Jackson 5 perform Lookin’ Through The Windows and Michael performs Ben at the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.

October 26, 1972 : The Jackson 5 perform Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing and Jermaine performs That’s How Love Goes at the Flip Wilson Show.

November 4, 1972 : In the US, Soul Train Show airs a Jackson Five special where they perform “I Want You Back”, “Lookin’ Through The Windows” & “Corner Of The Sky”. Jermaine performs “That’s How Love Goes” & “Daddy’s Home”. Michael performs “Ben”.

November 5, 1972 :  In The UK the Royal Variety Performance featuring the J5 is aired on the BBC. The group sings I Want You Back, Ben, Daydreamer, ABC, I’ll Be There, Stop The Love You Save & Never Can Say Goodbye

November 9, 1972 : The Jackson 5 perform Looking Through The Windows & Rockin Robin an british TV show Top Of The Pops.

November 18, 1972 : The Jackson 5 attend and perform at the NAACP Image Award ceremony at the Hollywood Paladium in Los Angeles. For the third consecutive year, the group is présented with the NAACP’s Image Award for Male Group Of The Year. Michael poses for pictures with Coretta Scott King (Martin Luther King’s widow) and Redd Foxx.

January 10, 1973 : The Jackson 5 appear on the Dick Cavett Show.

March 27, 1973 : Michael performs Ben at the Academy Awards (the song is nominated as best song for a film)

September 26, 1973 : The Jackson 5 perform Get It Together & Dancing Machine at the Bob Hope Special.

January 10, 1974 : One More Chance, a Jackson 5 TV Special is aired on CBS. The group performs Get It Together + a medley of I Want You Back/ABC/I’ll Be There/Ben/Daddy’s Home/Never Can Say Goodbye/The Love You Save and another medley Up a Lazy River/Opus One (with the Mills Brothers)

January 30, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine at the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.

February 19, 1974 : Michael appears at the first annual American Music Awards to present awards with Donny Osmond to The Temptations and with Donny Osmond, Ricky Segal and Ricky Allen to the Carpenters.

March 2, 1974 : The Jackson 5 present an award to Gladys Knight & The Pips during the Grammy Awards held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

March 11, 1974 : Michael sings When I Grow Up with Roberta Flack at the Free To Be… You and Me TV show.

March 16, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine & This Old Man/ABC at the Carol Burnett Show. Janet makes her TV debut and performs with Randy a Sonny & Cher skit.

April 3, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform It’s Too Late To Change the Time & Dancing Machine at the Mike Douglas Show.

April 4, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Let It Be, Never Can Say Goodbye & Dancing Machine at the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

April 9, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform It’s Too Late To Change The Time & Dancing Machine at the Merv Griffin Show.

April 10, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back/ABC at the Sandy in Disneyland TV special.

August 19, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine & a medley of Killing Me Softly with his song/By The Time I Get To Phoenix/Danny Boy at the Tonight Show with Bill Cosby.

September 1, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine at the Jerry Lewis Telethon.

September 3, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine at the Merv Griffin Show. Janet & Randy perform their Vegas skit.

September 22, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform Life Of The Party at the Sonny Comedy Revue.

October 19, 1974 : Michael performs Whatever You Got I Want, What You Don’t Know & If I Don’t Love You This Way at the Soul Train Show.

November 15, 1974 : The Jackson 5 perform  It’s Too Late To Change The Time and “Whatever You Got, I Want ” at the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

January 25, 1975 : The Jackson 5 perform “Life Of The Party” on the Carol Burnett Show (taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City).

February 18, 1975 : Michael accepts an award on behalf of Diana Ross at the American Music Awards and he also presents an award with Janet to Gladys Knight & The Pips.

March 1, 1975 : The Jackson 5 are nominated for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo, Group Or Chorus with “Dancing Machine” at the 17th Grammy Awards ceremony held at Uris Theater in New York. Michael attends the ceremony and poses for pictures with Stevie Wonder.

March 16, 1975 : The Jackson 5 appear on the Cher TV show. They are introduced by Janet and they perform I Am Love + a skit called The World Is a Mess and finally Cher joins the group to perform a medley of I Want You Back/I’ll Be There/Never Can Say Goodbye/The Love You Save/Dancing Machine.

July 1975 : The Jackson 5 perform Forever Came Today & Body Language at the Carol Burnett Show without Jermaine!

October 5, 1975 : The J5 perform Forever Came Today, All I Do Is Think Of You, One Day In Your Life, Just A Little Bit Of You & We’ve Got Forever at the Soul Train Show.

January 21, 1976 : The Jackson 5 perform “Forever Came Today” and “Body Language ” on the Carol Burnett Show (taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.

January 31, 1976 : Michael accepts an award on behalf of Gladys Knight & The Pips at the American Music Awards and he also presents an award to Aretha Franklin with David Soul.

February 10, 1976 : The Jackson 5 & Joe arrivein Manila, Philippines.  They give a press conference and they stay at the Manilla Hilton Hotel.To promote their concerts, they appear in the television show called Student Canteen presented on Channel 7 at noon by Eddie Ilarde, Bobby Ledesma and Coney Reye. Michael performs Ben on the TV show.

February 16, 1976 :  The Jacksons perform Forever Came Today at the Rich Little Show.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Janet Jackson, For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead.

ERA

“All For You’ era : 2000-2002

RECORDING DATE

Justin Timberlake’s song featuring Janet’s background vocals recorded in the summer of 2002.

STUDIO(S)

???

SONGWRITER(S)

Timberlake, Mosley, Storch

PRODUCER(S)

Timbaland, Storch

RELEASE DATE :

November 5, 2002 (Justified)

LABEL

Virgin Records

LENGTH

5:31

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No

MUSICIANS

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD

Not released as a single

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Janet Jackson, For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead.

ERA

« Janet » era : 1992-1995

RECORDING DATE

September 1992-March 1993.

STUDIO(S)

Flyte Tyme Studios (Agoura Hills)
The Cadillac Castle (Century City)
MusicTone LLC (Hollywood)
TBhits (Grand Hills, Los Angeles)
MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach

SONGWRITER(S)

Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

PRODUCER(S)

Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

RELEASE DATE :

May 18, 1993 (Janet Special Oz Tour Limited Edition bonus disc).

LABEL

Virgin Records

LENGTH

4:52

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

MUSICIANS

???

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD

Not released as a single

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Janet World Tour 1993-1995

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.

ERA

1978-1980 : Off The Wall era

RECORDING DATE

Demo recorded in 1980 with Paul Anka.

The track was originally written by Michael and Paul Anka in 1980, under the title of “It Don’t Matter to Me”. Not much is known about their demo, however it is most likely Jackson singing over piano, similarly to other collaborations between the two.

In 2018, the song was picked up by Drake. A whole new production was crafted with help from 40 and Nineteen85. Parts of Michael’s original demo were featured, mainly the chorus. His vocals are also noticably autotuned.

While casual listeners mostly enjoyed “Don’t Matter to Me”, it was met with mixed reactions from Michael’s fans around the world, main reason being the autotune on his vocals. Even some of the Jackson family members had something to say.

❝I just feel like if he didn’t finish it, you shouldn’t use it.❞
— Austin Brown (son of Rebbie Jackson)

On August 5, 2025, an HQ snippet of Anka’s reworked version leaked, intended for his 2013 album, Duets, featuring vocals from both him and Jackson. A snippet from March 16 was later rediscovered, featuring Anka singing backing vocals over Jackson’s chorus.This snippet was originally thought to be fake until the other snippet leaked with the same instrumental. The full demo remains unreleased.

STUDIO(S)

???

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson & Paul Anka

PRODUCER(S)

Michael Jackson & Paul Anka

RELEASE DATE :

Demo recorded in 1980 with Paul Anka. A snippet is used and released posthumously on June 29, 2018 on Drake’s song “Don’t Matter To Me”. 

Original demo remains unreleased but snippets leaked online on August 5, 2025.

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

???

MUSICIANS

???

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Remains unreleased

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Janet Jackson, For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead.

ERA

« Rhythm Nation 1814 » era : 1988-1991

RECORDING DATE

September 1988 – May 1989

STUDIO(S)

Flyte Tyme (Edina, Minnesota)

SONGWRITER(S)

Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

PRODUCER(S)

Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

RELEASE DATE :

September 19, 1989 (Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814)

March 4, 1990 (Alright single)

LABEL

A&M Records

LENGTH

6:26 (album version)
5:01 (7-inch house mix)
4:39 (Goh Hotoda mix/1995 short mix)

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

Alright (R&B Mix) : Mix recorded in 1990 featuring rap by Heavy D from the ‘Alright” short film. Released in 1990 (B side of “Alright” single).

MUSICIANS

???

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD

4

SHORT FILM

Music video directed by : Julien Temple

Date of shooting : February 1990

Date of premiere : April 1990

Official release : Extended version on VHS in 1990 (the Rhythm Nation Compilation). Shorter version on DVD in 1995 (Design of a Decade) and in 2004 (From Janet to Damita Jo). On Janet’s You Tube official page.

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

February 19, 1994 : The whole Jackson family (except LaToya) is reunited at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas to rehearse & tape The Jackson Family Honors TV Special which is broadcasted a few days later around the world. Janet performs “Alright”.

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Rhythm Nation World Tour (1990)
Janet. World Tour (1993–1995)
The Velvet Rope Tour (1998–1999)
All for You Tour (2001–2002)
Rock Witchu Tour (2008)
Number Ones, Up Close and Personal World Tour (2011)
Unbreakable World Tour (2015–2016)
State of the World Tour (2017–2019)
Janet Jackson: Metamorphosis (2019)
Janet Jackson: A Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation (2019)
Together Again Tour (2023–2024)

January 05 : LaToya shares an old picture : “Way back in the halls of Switzerland on a throwback Thursday. No snow.”

January 09 : LaToya : “Never give up! #Tuesdayvibe”.

January 14 : LaToya shares a short video : “Sending love, light and blessing to you all! It’s cold out there, stay warm”.

January 25 : LaToya : “On a throwback Thursday! Working with Omaha Steaks for The Apprentice!”.

February 01 : LaToya shares a short video : January has come and gone. Just wanna say make the best of 2024!!! #instagood #positivevibes #live #life #fun #love #latoyajackson

February 06 : LaToya shares an old picture.

February 09 : LaToya shares an old picture : Happy Lunar New Year! Also happy to know you’re doing better @RafiLounge! Stay healthy! Wellness lounge is serenity!

February 13 : LaToya : “Wishing you a Big Happy Birthday @princejackson ! May you have the most amazing and exciting day ever!”.

February 14 : LaToya Jackson has dinner with Daphne Barak and Erbil Gunasti at the Polo Lounge in Los Angeles. LaToya will support a charity gala to raise awareness for autism and cancer on March 28 in Indian Wells.

March 06 : LaToya : “TheMaskedSinger season 11 premiere is TONIGHT! It’s going to be exciting as always! Wishing the all the new mask good luck!!! Watch with me tonight at 8/7c on @foxtv”.

March 23 : LaToya shares a short video : “When you’re at the doctors office on a Saturday waiting for your results”.

May 04 : LaToya shares pictures of Katherine & Jackie : “This lovely lady is 94 today! Happy born day to the most wonderful, caring, loving Mother in the world. We all love you and will continue to cherish the love, you’ve given us. Wishing you @JackieJackson5 a Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day!”.

May 16 : Janet celebrates her 58th birthday. LaToya shares pictures of Janet : Wishing a lovely Happy Birthday to the amazing and beautiful @JanetJackson Happy Birthday Jan. I hope you have the best day ever! Sending much love your way!

May 29 : Janet shares an old picture with her sisters Rebbie & LaToya : “Sending so much love to my beautiful sisters! Praying for good health & happiness today and always! La Toya, wishing you a very Happy Birthday! I love you both”. LaToya replies to her on Instagram : “Thank you Jan! Love you so much!!!”

LaToya celebrates her 68th birthday quietly.

May 30 : LaToya : “Thank you so very much for the warm birthday wishes, I appreciate everyone who took the time out to wish me a Happy Birthday! Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated. It gives me joy to know that you remembered me on this day! Again I thank you!”.

June 16 : LaToya shares an old picture with Joseph : “Happy Father’s Day to the most amazing fathers out there. I hope you truly enjoy your Father’s Day with family!”.

June 25 : LaToya : “You changed the world with such exuberant talent in many ways!!! We love you! We will always miss you! Gone to soon! #kingofpop#michaelJackson#Mj#goat#love#family#thejacksons#latoyajackson#music#fun#mjforever#mjfans#gonetoosoon I miss you and I will always loveU”.

June 27 : LaToya shares an old picture of Joseph Jackson : “You created and develop such talent For the world To enjoy! May you continue to RIP. Our unconditional love, will always be with you! #Father OfSuchPhenomenalSuccess, #theJacksons joejackson #tbt”.

June 29 : LaToya shares a short video : “Just a a quick hello and hoping you’re having a great weekend so far! Time flies!”.

July 04 : LaToya : “In 1776 our country declared its freedom from British rule by signing the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy your day, party responsively and I hope it’s filled with love laughter, family, friends & firework”.

July 31 : LaToya is spotted in in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

August 1 : LaToya shares a new video : “In makeup and enjoying Majorca”.

LaToya attends the Remus Lifestyle Night hosted by leading local real estate agent Marcel Remus at the Hotel Pure Salt Port Adriano in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

August 2 : LaToya shares a video from last night : “Lifestyle nights with Marcel Remus in Majorca it’s a beautifu night!”. She is spotted at the Ritzi Restaurant Portals in Palma de Mallorca, Spain

August 05 : LaToya shares two new videos : “Loving the water and weather in Mallorca!”. “Relaxing and enjoying the lovely weather in Majorca”.

August 06 : LaToya shares a new video : “Out to dinner with @marcelremus @terrihatcher812 and @brucedarnell, a lovely evening!’

August 07 : LaToya shares a new video in Mallorca.

August 08 : LaToya shares a new video of her traveling : “Off again!”.

August 09 : LaToya shares a new video : A sunny day in Switzerland looking out at the Rhine river.

August 10 : LaToya shares a new video : “Leaving the GRAND HÔTEL LES TROIS ROIS in Switzerland”.

August 11 : LaToya shares a new video : “Blessings to you all on this Sunday!
Wishing you a beautiful and lovely day! Can eat without #tobasco”.

August 12 : LaToya shares a new video : “Happy #Monday!!! Have a great prosperous week!”.

August 13 : LaToya shares a new video : “Enjoy and love your life!”.

August 15 : LaToya shares a video with Nightime Lover in the background : “Memories R so beautiful! Mike & I wrote this song together in his bedroom, I’m sitting on the bed he’s on the floor against the bed. Guys, memories are so wonderful and sometimes they can be tearful!”.

August 27 : LaToya shares a short video : “Evening break!”

August 29 : Michael’s family, friends and fans celebrate him on his 66th birthday. LaToya shares pictures with Michael : “Happy Heavenly Birthday! 🤍
We all miss you and we all love you!”

August 30 : LaToya and Katherine attend The Jacksons concert at Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon, a city in San Diego County, California.

August 31 : LaToya shares a video backstage from last night with her brothers, Katherine and her nephew Noah (Marlon’s grandson) : “Had a great time at my brothers show last night!!!”

September 01 : Family Day at Katherine’s house. Tito and 3T make a photoshoot together.

September 02 : LaToya shares an old video cooking with Brenda Richie : “Remembering the cooking party! Happy Birthday Brenda!”.

September 03 : LaToya shares a new video backstage from The Jacsons’s concert : “When you don’t see your nephew in the picture and Marlon reminds you of his grandson you gotta love it! Family!!! I didn’t see Noah!”.

September 06 : LaToya shares another short video with Katherine : “Trying to get Mother to wave”.

September 15 : Tito dies from a heart attack at a mall in New Mexico after stopping while driving to Oklahoma, where he’d recently moved. Tito was driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma. Gallup Police in New Mexico told DailyMail.com that a passerby flagged down cops at 6:17 pm at the American Heritage Plaza shopping center because of an individual who required medical attention. Police identified the man as Tito Jackson, who was transported in an ambulance to a local hospital in Gallup. He is later pronounced dead. Tito had moved out of California to the countryside of Claremore, OK earlier this year, according to Tulsa World.

At night, 3T announce the sudden death of their dad Tito Jackson at the age of 70 : “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as “Coach Tito” or some know him as “Poppa T.” Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be “Tito Time” for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is “Love One Another.” We love you Pops.

Your boys,

Taj, Taryll and TJ”.

September 16 : Family, friends and fans pay tribute to Tito Jackson :

-MJ Estate : “Tito Jackson’s passing is an incalculable loss. Tito played a guitar with fierceness + passion & amassed numerous accolades over his career but his greatest pride was his family. He will be missed by fans + especially as a son, brother, father & grandfather. Rest in Peace Tito”.

-Prince shares a recent picture with Tito on Instagram : “Love you forever Poppa T”.

-Paris shares a stoty on Instagram : “Rest in transition Uncle Tito”.

-Taj, Taryll & TJ share many pictures of their dad with long messages.

-GK Films : “RIP TITO JACKSON Tito left an imprint on music that will live on forever. Our thoughts go out to Tito’s children, grandchildren and the entire Jackson family”.

-Missy Elliott : “Prayers up for Mama Katherine Jackson & Tito siblings & his children 3T. Praying for Strength for all of them (The Entire Jackson Family) during this time”.

-Jonathan Moffett : “There is great sadness in my heart tonight – I just found out that my brother in heart and spirit, Tito Jackson has passed. I’m stunned, devastated and speechless. I love you, Tito. My most sincere love & prayers for the entire Jackson family. I love you all VERY much”.

-MJ The Musical : “Tito Jackson is an icon of the music industry who has inspired generations of singers, musicians and performers across the world. None more so than our MJ family. It is a great privilege to perform songs that Tito and his brothers made famous and which are held in the same affection today across the world as when they were first recorded. On behalf of the company of MJ, all our thoughts are with TJ, Taryll, Taj and the Jackson family. This evening’s performance of MJ in London, and Tuesday’s performances in the US, are dedicated to Tito’s memory and in honour of his great musical talent”.

Janet & LaToya do not comment publicly.

September 17 : LaToya : “The last memory of my brother Tito a kind and gentle soul! He was trying to capture this moment on his phone to pass it to someone. We will always love you, Tito!”.

September 22 : LaToya shares a video of Tito : He had such a kind soul and a beautiful heart! Missing you Tito!

September 27 : LaToya and Marcel Remus attend the 30th anniversary celebration for “RTL Exclusiv – Das Starmagazin” at Mein Schiff 7 in Hamburg, Germany. She shares a video : “30 years @rtl_exclusive beautiful celebration in #Hamburg, #Germany, thx for the invite”.

September 28 : LaToya and Marcel Remus, real estate agent on Mallorca, stand in front of the Bavaria on the Wiesn in Munich, Germany.

September 30 : LaToya shares a new video : Early morning just departed Hamburg now in Munich with @marcel.remus on my way to be fitted for a dirndl for Oktoberfest!!! Love it!🍺🍺🥨 @kafer_wiesnschaenke

October 04 : LaToya shares a new video of her in Munich, Germany : « Thank you @BayerischerHof_Munich Hôtel for the acknowledgement and memorial of my brother. I make sure I visit when I’m in Munich again I thank you! ».

October 05 : LaToya shares a new video from Munich : « Early morning in Munich waiting for the plane in the lounge, In the meantime I will have something organic to eat ».

October 09 : LaToya shares a video : “Attending the 30th anniversary of @rtl_exclusiv ship party! With @Nataschaochsenknecht @Oliviajoneshamburg @marcel.remus @tomsio_de”.

October 12 : LaToya : “I’m terribly sorry for your loss Nicole your dad was such a delightful man so lovely so endearing. I will never forget how sweet he was, also how @djkhaled was so warm and close to him as if it was his dad. May he rest in peace”.

October 15 : Family, friends and fans celebrate the life of Tito Jackson on what would have been his 71st birthday. LaToya : “Happy Heavenly Birthday Tito! I will always love you!”.

October 20 : LaToya shares a new video : “I am excited to announce my appearance at Oscar’s in Palm Springs on November 19. An intimate evening with me under the stars in the desert air, a town I adore, in an intimate setting along with you, discussing all things La Toya. I hope you will join me”.

October 31 : LaToya shares a video from the annual “Thriller” flashmob in NYC : “Wishing all a safe Happy Halloween and Diwali!”.

November 04 : Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died. He was 91. Jones died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to a statement shared with Variety by his rep Arnold Robinson. A cause of death was not disclosed.

The Jackson family attends Tito Jackson’s service at Forest Lawn in Glendale, California.

November 05 : The Jackson family gathers at Hayvenhurst where Tito is laid to rest.

3T on Instagram : “Yesterday on November 4th, we were joined by family and friends for a touching and beautiful service at Forest Lawn Glendale for our beloved father, Tito Jackson. We continued to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in a private service in our family’s private garden where our father was finally laid to rest. We want to thank everyone who attended and also acknowledge those who couldn’t attend but sent heartfelt messages, gifts or flowers to celebrate him. We want to send appreciation to everyone around the world for all the love and grace they’ve shown our family during this challenging time. Lastly, we want to thank everyone who contributed to yesterday’s events including the entire staff at Forest Lawn. Our father was truly a special man. His spirit, humility and love for one another will forever live on. We love you Pops. ” 3T

LaToya : “Yesterday was a celebration of life! We love you Tito and we will miss you!”

November 06 : LaToya : “Such an incredibly talented man who produced so many many incredible artist! Quincy Jones may you rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the entire Jones family!”

November 14 : LaToya shares a new video : “Join me Tuesday November 19th for an intimate evening @oscars_palmsprings see you then!”.

November 16 : LaToya shares a new picture : “Trying to decide boots or no boots”.

November 20 : LaToya shares a new video : “Thank you Dan for having me @Oscars_palmsprings. It was a lovely evening.”

November 22 : LaToya shares a new video : “Sending love and positive vibes to you for a lovely safe #weekend!”

November 26 : LaToya shares a short video : “Have a great Thanksgiving week guys!”

November 30 : Family Day at Hayvenhurst with Katherine, Rebbie, Jackie, LaToya, Prince Jaafar and many cousins. The family makes a photoshoot with Katherine.

LaToya shares a video at Family day taken at Hayvenhurst : “Such a beautiful and fun time at family day! @AsaSoltan it’s always great seeing you! Love you dear!”.

December 02 : LaToya shares new pics and a video from family day at Hayvenhurst with Katherine, Jackie & Prince : “A fun filled family day! Mother, Jackie, Prince and myself enjoying time together! Family is everything!!!”

December 05 : LaToya shares new pics from family day at Hayvenhurst with Katherine, Rebbie and her nieces and nephews : “Happy Thursday from the matriarch of the Jackson family!That’s not nearly all of us! Happy holidays guys!”

December 08 : LaToya shares a new pic : “My Little Teddy!!!”

December 11 : LaToya shares a video montage with Jermaine Jackson : “A lovely Happy Birthday to Jermaine, wishing you an incredible day filled with love, joy & peace. Sending much love and light to you always!”.

December 16 : LaToya shares a new video : “At it again! Getting ready! Happy Holidays and blessings to you all! Have a wonderful week guys”.

December 20 : LaToya shares a new video in Doha, Qatar :” Happy holidays guys! Welcome to Qatar!”

December 21 : LaToya is promoting her new collection from her brand “La Toya Jackson: Embrace Your Uniqueness” in front of 21,000 people in Doha, Qatar.

December 24 : LaToya shares a new video in Doha, Qatar : “Music to my ears! Love hearing the sound of prayer!”.

December 26 : LaToya shares a new video in Doha, Qatar : “Hi guys! Hope you all had a lovely and beautiful MerryChristmas!”

December 28 : LaToya shares new pics from her in Doha : “With Dr. Kamrul and friend Jojo at a luncheon with Ambassadors. Always inspiring as well as a great time!”.

December 29 : LaToya shares a new video : “Up at 3am On my way back to LA!!!
Happy New Year’s guys!”

January 07 : Paris attends Billboard’s 2024 Golden Globes after-party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

January 18 : Prince Jackson and his girlfriend Molly Schirmang attend MJ The Musical Tour currently in Los Angeles until January 28. The couple watched the show which they saw in New York on Broadway and then went backstage to meet the cast.

January 22 : First day of production for #MichaelMovie in Los Angeles. Prince Jackson shares a story on Instagram : “starting production today!”

January 30 : Paris Jackson and Halle Bailey attend Billboard x Tres Generaciones: The New Nominees Dinner held at The Sun Rose at Pendry West Hollywood.

January 31 : Christian Carino, Paris Jackson, and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Records, Monte Lipman attend Republic Records Celebrates Artist Community at Bar Lis in Los Angeles.

February 04 : Paris attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Later, she attends Universal Music Group’s 2024 After Party presented by Coke Studios and Merz Aesthetics’ #SmartTox at Nya Studios.

February 09 : Bigi Jackson’s “Rochelles” which won an award at The Santa Monica Film Festival is available on Amazon Prime.

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Janet Jackson, For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead.

ERA

« Damita Jo » era : 2003-2004

RECORDING DATE

Song by R&B singer Nodesha (Felix) with background vocals by Janet. Recorded and released in 2003

STUDIO(S)

Flyte Tyme Studios

SONGWRITER(S)

James Wright, Tony Tolbert

PRODUCER(S)

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

RELEASE DATE :

2003

LABEL

BMG

LENGTH

4:48

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

MUSICIANS

Backing Vocals – Prof T.
Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg
Producer, Arranged By – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Producer, Arranged By, Keyboards – James “Big Jim” Wright

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD

Not eligible

SHORT FILM

No music video

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on a TV sgow

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts

Sources : My personal research, Wikipedia, Michael Jackson: For The Record by Chris Cadman & Craig Halstead, Twitter account of Damien Shields and the amazing archives of the MJCast.

ERA

The last recordings (2005-2009)

RECORDING DATE

Although it is not known when exactly it was recorded, the registration on U.S. Copyright Office credits Neff-U as the producer, which means the song must have been recorded sometime between 2008 or 2009.

Damien Shields : “I’ve heard a legit MJ song called “Don’t Make Me Stay”. I have no idea what era it’s from. But yeah that one is titled and labelled as “Don’t Make Me Stay” and Michael sings those exact words in the chorus. Parts of the chorus remind me of “Runaway” by Janet. Super rough demo”. Don’t Make Me Stay had a scratch vocal […] The only coherent lyrics I could make out were the words “don’t make me stay” […] The music is done but it seems like MJ is just feeling out the vocal melody. Throwing out random words and ad libs. Nothing coherent. And it’s recorded with a room mic, so the vocal is distant. VERY loose track. […]”

STUDIO(S)

???

SONGWRITER(S)

Michael Jackson, Theron Feemster III (Neff-U)

PRODUCER(S)

Michael Jackson, Theron Feemster III (Neff-U)

RELEASE DATE :

Unreleased.

LABEL

Unreleased

LENGTH

???

ALTERNATE VERSIONS RECORDED BY MJ (covers and remixes by other artists are not included)

No other version known to exist

MUSICIANS

???

PEAK ON HOT 100 BILLBOARD :

Never released as a single

SHORT FILM

No short film

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TV SHOWS

Never performed on TV

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CONCERTS

Never performed in concerts