Janet Jackson ordered to lose weight

**MaryJane** · February 14th, 2006, 04:27 AM

Pop superstar JANET JACKSON has reportedly been ordered to lose weight immediately - or face being dumped by her record label.

The RHYTHM NATION singer's career took a nose dive when her infamous wardrobe malfunction at 2004's Super Bowl saw her last album DAMITA JO flop, and sources close to Jackson allege she has since been seeking comfort in food.

Record label Virgin are so concerned about her extra pounds, they have reportedly hired a personal trainer ahead of promotion for her latest album.

A source tells PageSix.com, "Janet had a really bad year. This new album is supposed to be pretty good, but Virgin feels it can't market it without Janet being back in fighting form, so they have hired her a personal trainer and put her on a diet.

"She has to lose at least 20 pounds."

But a pal insists there's nothing to worry about: "Janet always gains weight when she's not working - and always loses it in time to promote her albums. Janet always takes care of it when it matters."

femalefirst.co.uk

**buttmunch** · February 14th, 2006, 04:42 AM

This was posted yesterday.

**MaryJane** · February 14th, 2006, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by buttmunch

This was posted yesterday.

I remember, but I looked for it and it disappeared with all the other posts that disappeared yesterday

**buttmunch** · February 14th, 2006, 05:16 AM

Did alot disappear yesterday? I was wondering what had happened to a few that I posted on. How strange, eh? Any idea what happened?

**MaryJane** · February 14th, 2006, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by buttmunch

Did alot disappear yesterday? I was wondering what had happened to a few that I posted on. How strange, eh? Any idea what happened?

Have you read this? http://www.gossiprocks.com/forum/ann...id-backup.html

**buttmunch** · February 14th, 2006, 05:48 AM

Thanks. Now it becomes clear. What a bummer. Anyway, this is bullshit to ask her to lose weight.

**Grimmlok** · February 14th, 2006, 02:17 PM

Nobody likes watching a hippo gyrate

**Lani** · February 14th, 2006, 02:30 PM

I'm sure she'll lose the 20 pounds and the suits will say 'hmm, maybe just a few more?'.

**Grimmlok** · February 14th, 2006, 02:36 PM

Oh girlfriend needs to lose more than 20, fo sho

**FierceKiten** · February 14th, 2006, 03:05 PM

But a pal insists there's nothing to worry about: "Janet always gains weight when she's not working - and always loses it in time to promote her albums. Janet always takes care of it when it matters."

I like the way how they make it seem like she can bounce back that quick just to convince others her weight isnt gonna be a prob. Just like everyone pretending their isnt a big elephant in the room.