212-402: " Rhythm Nation " is a song by American singer Janet Jackson , released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jackson, in collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis . Jackson developed the song's concept in response to various tragedies in the media, deciding to pursue a socially conscious theme by using
424-603: A BMI Pop Award for "Most Played Song", in addition to awarding her "Songwriter of the Year." Jackson received a Grammy Award nomination for "Producer of the Year, Non-Classical", with its full-length music video winning "Best Long Form Music Video." Slant Magazine included it among the "Greatest Dance Songs of All Time" and "Greatest Music Videos of All Time." VH1 ranked its music video among their "Greatest Videos." The video also won two MTV Video Music Awards for " Best Choreography " and " Best Dance Video ", with Jackson awarded
636-498: A Grammy nomination for Jackson as " Producer of the Year ". It has been included in two of Jackson's greatest hits collections, Design of a Decade: 1986–1996 (1995) and Number Ones (2009). The music video for "Rhythm Nation" was directed by Dominic Sena and choreographed by Jackson and a then-unknown Anthony Thomas. It served as the final segment in Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 film. It portrays rapid choreography within
848-466: A gay icon for its themes regarding homosexuality and protesting homophobia. "Together Again", a "post-Aids pop song", and "Free Xone", considered "a paean to homosexuality" and an "anti-homophobia track", were praised for their lyrical context, in addition to Jackson's lesbian reinterpretation of Rod Stewart 's " Tonight's the Night ". The Velvet Rope received an award for "Outstanding Music Album" at
1060-464: A mashup with " Nasty " during the fifth season of Glee , in the episode " Puppet Master ." Pink covered "Rhythm Nation" for both the opening medley and in the finale medley with Queen and David Bowie 's " Under Pressure " for the film Happy Feet Two . Japanese singer Crystal Kay performed a Japanese rendition of the song for the Japanese version of the film. Girls' Generation performed
1272-533: A pop icon following the release of her third and fourth studio albums Control (1986) and Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues , funk , disco , rap , and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music . In 1991, Jackson signed the first of two record-breaking multimillion-dollar contracts with Virgin Records , establishing her as one of
1484-544: A " national anthem for the Nineties", leading her to develop Rhythm Nation 1814 , titled after the year " The Star-Spangled Banner " was written. She derived its lyrical theme from the diversity amongst society, which she observed to be united by music. Jackson said, "I realized that among my friends, we actually had a distinct 'nation' of our own. We weren't interested in drugs or drinking but social change. We also loved music and loved to dance... that's how Rhythm Nation 1814
1696-427: A "diverse collection of songs flowing with the natural talent Jackson possesses", which effectively "expanded Janet's range in every conceivable direction", being "more credibly feminine, more crucially masculine, more viably adult, more believably childlike." With singles " Miss You Much ", " Rhythm Nation ", " Escapade ", " Alright ", " Come Back to Me ", " Black Cat " and " Love Will Never Do (Without You) ", it became
1908-560: A "multiracial, multinational network." He added, "Jackson addresses her constituency the way a politician might, abandoning the narrow I for the universal we and inviting us to do the same." Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine described it as a "socially charged calls to arms", promoting a " Zen -like transcendence of self." Its lyrics were regarded to call for "social justice" rather than personal freedom, focusing on "strength in numbers" and "unity through mandatory multiculturalism ." In May 2016, Entertainment Weekly ranked "Rhythm Nation" as
2120-487: A "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, with Jackson and her dancers adorned in unisex military attire. It was filmed in black-and-white to portray the song's theme of racial harmony . Jackson's record label attempted to persuade her against filming the video, but upon her insistence it became "the most far-reaching single project the company has ever attempted." The video received two MTV Video Music Awards for " Best Choreography " and " Best Dance Video ." Jackson also won
2332-541: A $ 550,000 fine against CBS. Britain%27s Got Talent Britain's Got Talent (often abbreviated to BGT ) is a televised British talent show competition, and part of the global Got Talent franchise created by Simon Cowell . Presented by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly (colloquially known as Ant & Dec ), it is produced by both Thames ( Talkback Thames until 2011) and Syco Entertainment , distributed by Fremantle , and broadcast on ITV every year (excluding 2021) in late Spring to early Summer. The show
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#17327906543102544-601: A Decade: 1986–1996 , was released in 1995. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. The lead single, " Runaway ", became the first song by a female artist to debut within the top ten of the Hot ;100, reaching number three. Design of a Decade 1986–1996 was certified double Platinum by the RIAA. Jackson's influence in pop music continued to garner acclaim, as The Boston Globe remarked "If you're talking about
2756-437: A Golden Buzzer, as of series 8), are divided into groups for each round, where they must perform before the audience and judges, as well as on live television. As with the audition stage, each semi-finalist must conduct a performance before the judges – a new routine of their act – with the judges' role being to watch what is conducted and give feedback towards the end of the performance. Buzzers may still be used by each judge, and
2968-517: A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) " featured Simon herself, along with Missy Elliott on remixes of the single. In July 2001, Jackson embarked on the All for You Tour , which was also broadcast on a concert special for HBO watched by twelve million viewers. The tour traveled throughout the United States and Japan, although European and Asian dates were required to be canceled following
3180-512: A colorblind world sharing the same beliefs. Jam explained: We wanted something to do with rhythm, because that's what Janet's life is about: beat, rhythm. One night over dinner, Janet said, "rhythm nation." I told Terry, and he just sang the melody, "We are part of the rhythm nation." And then I hit, "The people of the world today, searching for a better way of life", and Janet sings, "Rhythm Nation." And it just all came together. We have so little time to solve these problems. I want people to realize
3392-540: A critic who said her socially conscious lyrics could accomplish "nothing", Jackson invited two high school graduates to the stage, who both had previously credited the song and its music video as the motivation for staying in school. Various portions of the "Rhythm Nation" outfit were donated to charity, including the Music Against AIDS auction. A tribute band known as "Rhythm Nation" performs at various fundraisers, including benefits for children with cancer at
3604-411: A direct attack on the 1980s' culture of indifference." Richard Croft praised its "powerful" production, declaring, "the beats on this song are probably the most powerful ever to be heard in the history of mankind." Another critique declared it "the best song Janet has ever done", praising its "mission statement" in addition to its "frantic beats, the message, the determined vocal performance, the lyrics and
3816-412: A direct sequel to Control , Jackson chose to include a socially conscious theme among various musical styles. She stated, "I know an album or a song can't change the world. I just want my music and my dance to catch the audience's attention, and to hold it long enough for them to listen to the lyrics." The album's central theme of unity was developed in response to various crimes and tragedies reported in
4028-420: A fair chance in the live semi-finals. The amount that goes through has varied over the show's history, though usually consists of a number that can be divided equally over the semi-finals being held in a series. Once the judges have decided on who will go through, all contestants that have reached this stage are called back to discover if they will progress into the live semi-finals or not. After this has been done,
4240-731: A former boxer, was a crane operator at U.S. Steel and played guitar with a local rhythm and blues band, the Falcons, to supplement the family's income. Janet's great-great-grandfather, July "Jack" Gale, was a US Army scout . Family lore held that he was also a Native American medicine man . Janet grew up with two sisters ( Rebbie and La Toya ) and six brothers ( Jackie , Tito , Jermaine , Marlon , Michael and Randy ). Another brother, Marlon's twin Brandon, died shortly after birth. The Jacksons were devout Jehovah's Witnesses , although Janet would later refrain from organized religion. At
4452-454: A guest judge for the London auditions when Hasselhoff couldn't attend due to other commitments at the time. The series was won by singer Jai McDowall , with singer Ronan Parke coming in second, and boy band New Bounce placing third. The sixth series was aired during 2012, between 24 March and 12 May. For this series, the cash prize was increased from £100,000 to £500,000, and a new feature
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#17327906543104664-428: A guest judge for these. The series was won by gymnastic troupe Spelbound , with dancing duo Twist and Pulse coming in second, and drummer Kieran Gaffney placing third. The fifth series was aired during 2011, between 16 April and 4 June, and was the first to be broadcast completely in high-definition . A single episode intended for airing on 28 May, was pushed back to 29 May, to avoid it clashing with live coverage of
4876-419: A guest judge in his place. The series was won by comedic pianist Jon Courtenay , with sign-language choir Sign Along With Us finishing in second place, and comedian Steve Royle in third place. The fifteenth series was planned for production and broadcast in 2021, yet ITV , Thames and Syco Entertainment were concerned on how to safely conduct filming in the midst of the new government restrictions to combat
5088-406: A huge hit on his hands, but there was no way I could do it. I said, if I am banned I have to be banned from everything. I can't be a hypocrite and come in and do this. I had to bow out." On 12 February 2007, following the success of America's Got Talent the previous year, ITV announced their intentions for a British series of Got Talent . Their announcement revealed changes to the original plan for
5300-434: A judge and was replaced by Bruno Tonioli . This series is notable of having eight Golden Buzzers instead of the usual five and also the first "group Golden Buzzer" by all four judges. The final took place on 4 June, with comedian Viggo Venn winning. Dancer Lillianna Clifton and magician Cillian O'Connor came second and third respectively. The seventeenth series aired in 2024, between 20 April and 2 June. The entire cast from
5512-477: A larger role in songwriting and production than she did on her previous albums, explaining she found it necessary "to write all the lyrics and half of the melodies" while also speaking candidly about incorporating her sexuality into the album's content. Rolling Stone wrote "[a]s princess of America's black royal family, everything Janet Jackson does is important. Whether proclaiming herself in charge of her life, as she did on Control (1986), or commander in chief of
5724-460: A live cover on the album Jaya Live at the Araneta . The song's countdown is used in various releases of the video game NBA Live . "Rhythm Nation" won a Billboard Music Award for "Top Dance/Club Play Single of the Year", with Jackson also winning "Best Female Artist, Dance", "Best Female Video Artist", "Director's Award", and the "Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement." The song also won
5936-525: A live rendition and replicated its choreography during the first season of The X Factor . English dance troupe Diversity incorporated its choreography during a performance on the third season finale of Britain's Got Talent . It was also performed on America's Best Dance Crew and Britain's Stars in Their Eyes . Pink, Usher, and Mýa performed a dance tribute to "Rhythm Nation" on Jackson's MTV Icon special. Filipino singer Jaya included
6148-545: A major role model to teenage girls across the country", and William Allen, then-executive vice president of the United Negro College Fund , told the Los Angeles Times , "Jackson is a role model for all young people to emulate and the message she has gotten to the young people of this country through the lyrics of 'Rhythm Nation 1814' is having positive effects." She also received a star on
6360-482: A mass audience." The publication also observed Jackson to eagerly "rail against societal ills like racism and domestic abuse ." Additionally, it was used as an example of a socially conscious song having influence over the public, thought to effectively call for "racial harmony and cooperative struggle to create a better, stronger world." Pareles added Jackson "kept the propulsive funk and added worthy, generalized social messages". An anecdote likened its theme of peace to
6572-526: A multimillion-dollar deal with Virgin Records —estimated between thirty-two to fifty million dollars—making her the highest paid recording artist at the time. The recording contract also established her reputation as the " Queen of Pop ". In 1992, Jackson provided guest vocals on Luther Vandross 's " The Best Things in Life Are Free ", becoming a top ten Billboard hit and reaching the top ten internationally. Jackson's fifth studio album Janet ,
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6784-483: A number of National Television Awards in the category of 'Most Popular Talent Show' since 2007, but has lost out to its sister shows The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing . Ant and Dec have won the award for 'Most Popular Entertainment Presenters' at the same awards for twenty-two consecutive years, as of September 2023. Britain's Got Talent has also been nominated for two British Academy Television Awards in 2008, but failed to win any awards. In 2007 and 2008,
6996-454: A number, and remains within the venue's designated waiting area until called into the wings to prepare to perform. Once brought onto the main stage, they begin by engaging with the judges, asking a few small questions (subjects can include their name, background and nature of their performance) – whereupon they are given three minutes to conduct their performance. A backing track for their act is allowed if required. A performance ends when either
7208-498: A panel of judges – presently consisting of Cowell, Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon , and Bruno Tonioli – in order to secure a place in the live rounds of the contest. Once in the live rounds, participants seek to impress the public and judges to secure votes, in order to reach the final and a chance to win a cash prize and a place within that year's performances for the Royal Variety Performance before members of
7420-403: A performance is over, each judge will give an overview of what they thought about the act, before casting a vote. If the contestant(s) receives a majority vote of "Yes", they then proceed onto the next stage in the contest, otherwise they are eliminated at that point from the competition. Beginning with the eighth series, judges can also grant an automatic place in the live rounds through the use of
7632-610: A political standpoint within upbeat dance music . In the United States, it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Black Singles and Dance Club Songs charts. It also peaked within the top 40 of several singles charts worldwide. "Rhythm Nation" received several accolades, including BMI Pop Awards for "Most Played Song", the Billboard Award for "Top Dance/Club Play Single" and
7844-526: A portion of the tour's proceeds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America . The following year, Jackson began receiving media attention for her rumored relationships with Justin Timberlake , actor Matthew McConaughey , and record producer Jermaine Dupri . Upon the release of Timberlake's debut solo album Justified , Jackson provided vocals on "(And She Said) Take Me Now" per Timberlake's request, with
8056-529: A portion of the tour's sales to America's Promise , an organization founded by Colin Powell to assist disenfranchised youth. As the tour concluded, Jackson lent guest vocals to several collaborations, including Shaggy's " Luv Me, Luv Me ", used for the film How Stella Got Her Groove Back , as well as " Girlfriend/Boyfriend " with Teddy Riley 's group Blackstreet , and " What's It Gonna Be?! " with Busta Rhymes . The latter two music videos are both among
8268-792: A possible denial of service attack, and references Raymond Chen's blog post. YouTuber Adam Neely traced the song's resonant peak at 84.2 Hz, which he hypothesized as the combination of the song's bassline at the note E with a possible use of pitch control to increase the speed and pitch of the song during production, as the source of the offending resonant frequency. US promo CD Canadian cassette single, European 7-inch single, and Japanese mini-CD single Canadian and European 12-inch single UK CD single UK 12-inch single UK cassette single European CD single Japanese CD maxi-single Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966)
8480-421: A pre-recorded film for the episode's live broadcast. Each semi-final can only have two participants advance into the final, and these are determined by two votes. The first is public phone-in vote (via a special phone-number), in which the last two digits correspond to each semi-finalist, that takes place once all semi-finalists have performed and during a break in the semi-final to allow for votes to be made. Once
8692-430: A presence she can be, she's done her job." Jackson also included the song on her 2015–16 Unbreakable World Tour ; Jon Pareles of The New York Times , wrote that "as the concert neared its end, Ms. Jackson moved from the personal to the communal, summoning the staccato funk and calls for collective action of 'Rhythm Nation'. Suddenly, the number of onstage dancers more than doubled, all moving in sync". She also has included
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8904-482: A record for the fastest sell-out of Japan's Tokyo Dome . She established the "Rhythm Nation Scholarship", donating funds from the tour to various educational programs. As Jackson began her tour, she was acknowledged for the cultural impact of her music. Joel Selvin of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote "the 23-year-old has been making smash hit records for four years, becoming a fixture on MTV and
9116-488: A rhythm army dancing to fight society's problems ( Rhythm Nation 1814 , from 1989), she's influential. And when she announces her sexual maturity, as she does on her new album, Janet. , it's a cultural moment." In July 1993, Jackson made her film debut in Poetic Justice . While the film received mixed reviews, her performance was described as "beguiling" and "believably eccentric". Jackson's ballad "Again", which
9328-527: A role model for youth. The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family , she made her debut at the MGM Grand . She starred in the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times , Diff'rent Strokes , and Fame . After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became
9540-707: A scene in Tron: Legacy . Choreographers such as Travis Payne and Wade Robson have called it a primary influence to their careers. Aylin Zatar of BuzzFeed remarked, "She also basically pioneered the dancing in a warehouse, post-apocalyptic, industrial setting video. So, Britney (" Till The World Ends "), Rihanna (" Hard "), Lady Gaga (" Alejandro "), and even the Spice Girls (" Spice Up Your Life ") – you all have Ms. Jackson to thank." Jacob Artist , Melissa Benoist , and Erinn Westbrook covered "Rhythm Nation" in
9752-551: A sense of self-defense." Its innovative fusion of dance-pop and industrial music with hip-hop and R&B undertones influenced the development of the new jack swing genre by bridging the gap between the latter two styles. The accompanying music videos shot for the album's singles became popular on MTV , and obtained a then-unknown Paula Abdul a recording contract for her choreography work with Jackson. Billboard stated "[Jackson's] accessible sound and spectacularly choreographed videos were irresistible to MTV, and helped
9964-458: A shadow Jackson child", becoming "an artist in her own right". The album's lyrical content included several themes of empowerment, inspired by an incident of sexual harassment, with Jackson recalling "the danger hit home when a couple of guys started stalking me on the street and instead of running to Jimmy or Terry for protection, I took a stand. I backed them down. That's how songs like 'Nasty' and 'What Have You Done for Me Lately' were born, out of
10176-421: A similar vein to a politician , "abandoning the narrow I for the universal we and inviting us to do the same." Its final chorus closes with multiple ad-libs as Jackson encourages listeners to sing with her, spreading the song's message of multicultural solidarity in a "grand pop statement." "Rhythm Nation" received positive reviews from critics, garnering praise for its lyrical theme. Rolling Stone declared it
10388-506: A socially conscious concept, there were voices of doubt. But the more I thought about it, the more committed I became, I no longer had a choice. The creativity took over, "Rhythm Nation" came alive. I saw that a higher power was at work." Jon Pareles declared it "one of the more innovative Top 10 hits of the 1980's", while Yahoo! Music called it "revolutionary" and "militaristic." Michael Saunders considered it among Jackson's repertoire of "skillfully packaged pop songs that have made her one of
10600-639: A third album, Jackson teamed with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis . They set out to achieve crossover pop appeal, while also creating a strong foundation within the urban market. Within six weeks, Jackson and the duo crafted her third studio album, Control , released in February 1986. The album shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and was certified fivefold Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over ten million copies worldwide. Control
10812-471: A top 15 hit with " The Pleasure Principle ". "When I Think of You" became her first No. 1 hit on the Hot 100. Control received six Billboard Awards , including "Top Pop Singles Artist", and three Grammy nominations, such as Album of the Year . It also won four American Music Awards from twelve nominations, an unbroken record. At this point, Jackson was successfully "shaking off the experience of being
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#173279065431011024-523: A young age, Jackson's brothers began performing as the Jackson 5 in the Chicago-Gary area. In March 1969, they signed a record deal with Motown , and soon had their first number-one hit. The family then moved to the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles. Jackson had initially desired to become a horse racing jockey or entertainment lawyer, with plans to support herself through acting. Despite this, she
11236-427: A young target audience and proposing a prejudice-free" nation. An additional review stated, "[Janet] wanted social justice and voiced it in one of the most fabulous, bad ass ways possible." Jon Pareles of The New York Times praised its "earnest concern", also noting its "call for unity and good intentions." Its preach of racial unity was applauded, thought to unite "Ms. Jackson's opposition to racism with an image of
11448-431: Is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV , enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content that focused on social issues and lived experiences set her reputation as
11660-486: Is contracted to run until 2025. The show's format was devised by X Factor creator and Sony Music executive Simon Cowell, who was involved in the creation of other Got Talent programmes across several different countries. He was inspired by popular British variety talent shows Opportunity Knocks (1949–1990) and New Faces (1973–1988). To showcase his idea, a pilot episode was filmed in September 2005, with
11872-423: Is going to come together through her dance music,' and that's not the case at all. I know a song or an album can't change the world. But there's nothing wrong with doing what we're doing to help spread the message." Jackson added, "If personal freedom has political implications and if pleasure must be part of any meaningful solution—and it really must—there's nothing wrong with it at all." The distinctive guitar riff
12084-447: Is no longer televised. For the fifth series , some acts were asked to perform again, as the judges had had difficulty coming to a final decision on the semi-finalist, and thus needed to see their performance again in order to make up their minds; it is the only time in the show's history that this has happened, and has not been repeated since. Contestants who make it into the semi-finals by passing both stages of auditions (or receiving
12296-411: Is notable for being the first instance of Jackson's transition into sexual imagery and midriff-baring style, becoming her trademark. Rhythm Nation 1814 became the highest selling album of 1990, winning a record fifteen Billboard Awards. The full Rhythm Nation 1814 short film won a Grammy Award . Jackson's Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 became the most successful debut tour in history and set
12508-402: Is required, per the programme's terms and conditions. Once an application is approved, the participant conducts a performance during an open audition close to where they reside (or can reach), whereupon if successful, they will be allocated a place in the second round, and at a venue that they can reach without issue. Once they arrive at the venue they are assigned to, the participant is then given
12720-655: The Billboard 200 , and No. 6 on the publication's R&B albums chart, receiving little promotion. The album appeared on the Billboard Top Black Albums of 1983, while Jackson herself was the highest-ranking female vocalist on the Billboard Year-End Black Album Artists. Jackson's second album, Dream Street , was released two years later. Dream Street reached No. 147 on the Billboard 200, and No. 19 on
12932-753: The Billboard Award for "Best Female Video Artist" in addition to the "Director's Award" and "Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement." The Rhythm Nation 1814 film won the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video . The video's outfit was inducted into the National Museum of Women in the Arts and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , where its hand-written lyrics are also used in the museum's class on female songwriters. Artists such as Sleigh Bells , Jamie Lidell , and Kylie Minogue have cited
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#173279065431013144-636: The Billboard Hot 100 for the week of November 11, 1989. It was the week's highest new entry, breaking Madonna 's consecutive streak of Hot Shot Debuts on the chart. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 6, 1990, for two consecutive weeks. It also reached number two on the Mainstream Top 40 chart and reached number one on the ATV Top 40 in addition to the Hot Black Singles and Hot Dance Club Play charts, topping
13356-532: The Got Talent franchise, competing for the "Ultimate Magician" title and £50,000. The one-off special featured judges Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and David Walliams and guest Penn Jillette (who replaced Simon Cowell due to commitments in the US). Former magician Stephen Mulhern hosted the show due to Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly testing positive for Covid days before filming. The show filmed at
13568-510: The British Royal Family . As of 2024 , the show has had seventeen winners, ranging from musicians and singers to variety acts, magicians, dancers, and comedians. On average, each series of Britain's Got Talent draws viewing figures of 6 to 10 million viewers. The show's live final in the third series attracted a record 17.3 million viewers, obtaining a 64.6% audience share at the time of its broadcast. Each series of
13780-764: The COVID-19 pandemic . After initially deciding to postpone production until later in the year, all involved parties agreed that they would not produce a new series until the following year, when government restrictions were eased and conditions surrounding the pandemic would be favourable for large-scale television production. The series began filming in January 2022, and airing on 16 April. The final took place on 5 June, with comedian Axel Blake winning. Ventriloquist Jamie Leahey and singer Tom Ball came second and third respectively. The sixteenth series aired in 2023, between 15 April and 4 June. David Walliams did not return as
13992-501: The COVID-19 pandemic affecting the United Kingdom . The first half focused on audition episodes that had already been filmed earlier that year, and were broadcast between April and May. Production resumed on the remaining episodes for the second half, following a hiatus, which were broadcast between August and October. Several changes were implemented: measures were put in place to protect those involved from infection, including
14204-541: The Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks. " Again " reached number one for two weeks, while " If " and " Any Time, Any Place " peaked in the top four. " Because of Love " and " You Want This " charted within the top ten. The album experimented with a diverse number of genres, including contemporary R&B , deep house , swing jazz , hip hop , rock , and pop , with Billboard describing each as being "delivered with consummate skill and passion". Jackson took
14416-639: The Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her impact on the recording industry and philanthropic endeavors. The massive success experienced by Jackson placed her in league with her brother Michael, Madonna, and Tina Turner for her achievements and influence. Ebony magazine remarked: "No individual or group has impacted the world of entertainment as have Michael and Janet Jackson," arguing that despite many imitators, few could surpass Jackson's "stunning style and dexterity". With her recording contract under A&M Records fulfilled in 1991, she signed
14628-502: The ICC Birmingham on 11 October 2022, and was aired on 18 December 2022. Eric Chien won the show, with Magical Bones as runner-up and The Witch in third place. Ahead of the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent , ITV announced a spin-off companion show titled BGT Reacts . Released on ITVX , the series sees British content creators reacting to acts featured on the talent show. Britain's Got Talent has been nominated for
14840-619: The MTV Generation ." The event paid tribute to Jackson's career and influence, including commentary from Britney Spears , Jennifer Lopez , Aaliyah , and Jessica Simpson , and performances by 'N Sync , Pink , Destiny's Child , Usher , Buckcherry , Mýa , Macy Gray , and Outkast . The American Music Awards also honored Jackson with the Award of Merit for "her finely crafted, critically acclaimed and socially conscious, multi-platinum albums". Jackson's seventh album, All for You ,
15052-471: The Rhythm Nation Tour , Jackson's performance was described as "a wedge of hard-driving bodies moves like a robot battalion in precision drill." Jackson's outfit had been "mimicked by many of her fans" throughout the tour. Observing its routine, The New York Times stated, "Legs chop wide open, then close again. They shoot out abruptly to the sides, then kick into jazz spins and bouncing splits to
15264-522: The Rolling Stone photo of Jackson ... became one of the most recognizable, and most lampooned, magazine covers." The Janet World Tour launched in support of the studio album garnered criticism for Jackson's lack of vocal proficiency and spontaneity, but earned critical acclaim for her showmanship. It was described as erasing the line between "stadium-size pop music concerts and full-scale theatrical extravaganzas". During this time, Janet
15476-558: The Ronald McDonald House in New York City . In August 2022, Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen published an article detailing how playing the music video on or nearby certain laptops would cause a crash . The song contains one of the natural resonant frequencies to some 5400 RPM OEM - laptop hard drives used around the year 2005. This vulnerability was assigned a CVE ID of CVE - 2022-38392 , which describes
15688-461: The September 11 terrorist attacks . The Los Angeles Times complimented Jackson's showmanship. Richard Harrington of The Washington Post said Jackson's performance surpassed her contemporaries, but Bob Massy of Spin thought her dancers "threw crisper moves" and her supporting singers were mixed nearly as high, though declared "Janet cast herself as the real entertainment." Jackson donated
15900-508: The Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show , in which Jackson's breast was accidentally exposed by Justin Timberlake . The performance led to the inspiration for YouTube and launch of Facebook , also becoming the most watched, recorded, and replayed event in television history. It also set a record for Jackson as the most searched term and image in internet history. "Rhythm Nation" has been performed on all of her following tours. On
16112-505: The UEFA Champions League Final . Auditions took place across the same five cities, though also included Liverpool . This series saw a change in the judging panel, following Piers Morgan ' s departure from the show, with Holden joined by David Hasselhoff and Michael McIntyre during the auditions. Cowell appeared during the live episodes of the series with the rest of the panel, while Louis Walsh returned as
16324-507: The UEFA Champions League Final . The auditions were once more held across the same five cities as before, though the series also held auditions with Newcastle upon Tyne . The city had been originally planned to hold auditions for the previous series, but these were cancelled before this could happen. Owing to illness, Cowell was unable to attend the Birmingham auditions due to having the flu, which led to Louis Walsh being in brought in as
16536-681: The Video Vanguard Award for her contributions to popular culture. The song is performed at Las Vegas ' Legends in Concert series. The hand-written lyrics to "Rhythm Nation" and the music video's outfit are included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 's "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power" exhibit, with its lyrics also used in the museum's course on feminist songwriters. In 2021, it was listed at No. 475 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time". The song exhorts social change in
16748-672: The most expensive music videos ever produced, with "What's It Gonna Be?!" becoming a number-one hit on the Billboard Hip-Hop Singles and Hot Rap Tracks charts, reaching the top three of the Hot 100. Jackson also contributed the ballad "God's Stepchild" to the Down in the Delta soundtrack. Jackson recorded a duet with Elton John titled "I Know the Truth", included on the soundtrack to Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida . At
16960-441: The "Golden Buzzer" situated on their panel's desk (a feature first introduced on Germany's Got Talent ), which can be used by any of the judges for a participant whose audition was exceptional in their opinion, regardless of the views of the others. It may only be used once by each judge, and cannot be used again for any other participants yet to audition in that year's competition. The hosts of Britain's Got Talent may also press
17172-517: The "Rhythm Nation Scholarship", assisting students in meeting their academic goals. The monetary award is given to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement or have been actively involved within their school or community. She received the Chairman's Award at the NAACP Awards for her work regarding illiteracy, drug abuse, violence, and high school dropout prevention. In response to
17384-480: The 1999 World Music Awards , Jackson received the Legend Award for "outstanding contribution to the pop industry". Billboard ranked Jackson as the second most successful artist of the decade, behind Mariah Carey . In July 2000, Jackson appeared in her second film, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps , as the role of Professor Denise Gaines, opposite Eddie Murphy . Director Peter Segal stated "Janet Jackson
17596-573: The 2004 Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy resulted in an industry blacklisting under the direction of Les Moonves , then-CEO of CBS . Jackson subsequently experienced reduced radio airplay, televised promotion and sales figures from that point forward. After parting ways with Virgin Records, she released her tenth studio album Discipline (2008), her first and only album with Island Records . In 2015, she partnered with BMG Rights Management to launch her own record label, Rhythm Nation, and released her eleventh studio album, Unbreakable ,
17808-582: The 9th Annual GLAAD Media Awards and was honored by the National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum. A portion of the proceeds from "Together Again" were donated to the American Foundation for AIDS Research . Jackson embarked on The Velvet Rope Tour , traveling to Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. The tour received praise for its theatrics, choreography, and Jackson's vocal performance. It
18020-487: The Christmas Spectacular, following an accident that left him recovering from a back injury. He was replaced in these episodes by Ashley Banjo . In 2022, it was reported that Walliams would be leaving the show after ten series. In 2023, it was announced that Bruno Tonioli would replace Walliams. The first series was aired during 2007, between 9 and 17 June. Auditions for this series took place within
18232-524: The Golden Buzzer for a participant, but must also adhere to the same rule. Filming for each series begins during the Judges' Auditions, and always consists of recording taken from each venue of auditions and backstage scenes within the wings and waiting area. Footage taken by production staff is then edited into a series of episodes consisting of montages of scenes from multiple venues, consisting of
18444-665: The Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video. " Together Again " became Jackson's eighth number-one hit on the Billboard Hot ;100, placing her on par with Elton John , Diana Ross, and the Rolling Stones . It spent a record forty-six weeks on the Hot 100 and nineteen weeks on the United Kingdom's singles chart. It sold six million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. " I Get Lonely " peaked at number three on
18656-526: The Hot 100, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance . It was Jackson's eighteenth consecutive top ten hit, making her the only female artist to garner that achievement; and surpassed only by Elvis Presley and the Beatles . Several other singles were released, including " Go Deep " and the ballad " Every Time ", which was controversial for the nudity displayed in its music video. The album fully established Jackson as
18868-449: The Jackson haters and delight the fans." People specified its "burnin' hunk o' funk guitar riff". Entertainment Weekly declared it a "paean to the human spirit", likened to "a chorus line of stormtroopers ." Vince Aletti of Rolling Stone described the song as a "densely textured, agitated track" propelled by "syncopated yelps" of unity. Vince Aletti considered its message "dedicated" and "compassionate", praising its concept of
19080-620: The Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement at the 1990 Billboard Music Awards . The film won a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards . It was later listed among the "Greatest Music Videos of All Time" by Slant Magazine . Entertainment Weekly considered it "legendary" while Rolling Stone declared it "the gold standard for dystopian dance-pop music videos", thought to include "the most memorable choreography in pop video history." MTV News commended it as "the clip that sent Jackson into
19292-494: The Past 25 Years". In December 2016, the magazine named her the second most successful dance club artist after Madonna . Her accolades include five Grammy Awards , eleven Billboard Music Awards , eleven American Music Awards , an Academy Award nomination, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame , and eight Guinness World Records entries. In 2019, she was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . Janet Damita Jo Jackson
19504-482: The R&;B albums chart. The lead single " Don't Stand Another Chance " peaked at No. 9 on Billboard ' s R&B singles chart. Both albums consisted primarily of bubblegum pop music. After her second album, Jackson terminated business affairs with her family, commenting "I just wanted to get out of the house, get out from under my father, which was one of the most difficult things that I had to do." Attempting
19716-1119: The Rhythm Nation production into their set." Regarding its influence, Sherri Winston of The Sun Sentinel stated, "No one can witness the militaristic precision of Rhythm Nation, which gives the impression that a really angry pep squad has taken over the dance floor, and not see how Janet's style has been sampled, borrowed and stolen over and over ... and over." The song has inspired artists such as Sleigh Bells , Jamie Lidell , Kylie Minogue , and record producer Yoo Young-jin . Various aspects of its music video have been referenced by numerous artists, including Britney Spears , Justin Timberlake Lady Gaga , Peter Andre , OK Go , Nicki Minaj , Usher , and Jessie Ware . Its outfit and choreography has been paid homage to in performances by Spears, Beyoncé , Cheryl Cole , and Rihanna . In film, actors such as Kate Hudson , Michael K. Williams , and Elizabeth Mathis have studied its music video, with Mathis notably using its choreography during
19928-524: The UK during the Autumn months, within small venues that are attended by the producers. The second round, referred to as the "Judges' Auditions", are held the following year during January and February, within a select set of cities (these have commonly included Cardiff , Glasgow , Manchester , Birmingham and London ). They take place within a theatre or convention hall, whose venue is chosen primarily for having
20140-468: The US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by a female artist with 18. She is also the only artist in the history of the chart to have seven commercial singles from one album ( Rhythm Nation 1814 ) peak within the top five positions. In 2008, Billboard placed her number seven on its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, and in 2010 ranked her fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of
20352-499: The [entertainment] business, and they're not. They're roller-skating rink guards, waitresses, one works for a messenger service. They have minimum-wage paying jobs. And the one thing that we all have in common is music. I know that within our little group, there is a rhythm nation that exists." Jackson desired the song's theme to capture the attention of her teenage audience, who were potentially unaware of socially conscious themes. She commented, "I wanted to take our message directly to
20564-456: The acts are divided up between the semi-finals that the series will have; usually eight in each series, except for the sixth to tenth series which had nine acts per semi-final. While in Series 1–13 the acts are called to the theatre to find out if they made it through, in season 14 the successful acts received a phone call from the judges and from season 15 onwards, the acts finding out their result
20776-435: The album's "essential moment", describing the song as "a headbanging good time." Stephen Holden of The New York Times called it a "militantly utopian dance-floor exhortation." Michael Saunders of The Sun Sentinel declared it "upbeat funk-pop" which showcased Jackson's "light, breathy voice." Sputnik Music applauded its "extraordinary" production and chorus, thought to result in "a catchy, smart single which would appease
20988-472: The angularity of hip-hop" and following trends. All for You was certified double Platinum by the RIAA. The album's lead single, " All for You ", debuted on the Hot 100 at number fourteen, setting a record for the highest debut by a single that was not commercially available. Jackson was titled "Queen of Radio" by MTV as the single made airplay history, being "added to every pop, rhythmic and urban radio station" within its first week. The song broke
21200-660: The best Janet Jackson song of all time, commenting, "it rode to the new jack swing of its era, but this industrial -edged anthem ... is one of the most radical hits ever by a pop diva. It broke all of the lines, color and otherwise, high-stepping all the way. Richard Croft called it "a protest song with a twist", commending its description of how change can be made rather than questioning why it hasn't occurred. Women, Politics, and Popular Culture author Lilly Goren considered it to reflect "politically driven feminist messages." Chris Willman of Los Angeles Times proposed its theme "big on community, stressing social consciousness for
21412-480: The best singles of the 1980s, saying, "the music is militant and regimented, with beats that fire like artillery juxtaposed with the typically thin-voiced Janet's unbridled vocal performance." The publication added, "Rhythm Nation" makes its statement without relying on schmaltz; it's no wonder why big brother Mike was envious of it." The song was later ranked number twenty-one on their list of "100 Greatest Dance Songs", praising Jackson's "guarded political optimism into
21624-440: The biggest-selling performers in popdom." Jimmy Jam stated, "Janet has said a million times, "You're not going to change anybody. But if you've got somebody on the fence, and they're at that point when they're either going to go one way or another, then a little nudge in that direction ain't gonna hurt." So that's all you're trying to do. And it's cool to do that. It's cool to do that and have a hit." Slant Magazine ranked it among
21836-424: The broadcast of each series of Britain's Got Talent , with episodes airing after each episode of the main programme, and featuring regular appearances by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly along with the judges for the respective year. The format was based on those of former spin-off programmes such as The Xtra Factor (the companion show of The X Factor ), but with notable differences depending on what stage of
22048-428: The channel evolve from rock programming to a broader, beat-driven musical mix." In retrospect of her influence on the channel, Kyle Anderson of Entertainment Weekly commented: "The videos from Control were all over MTV, and Janet established herself as an instantly dominant pop figure talked about in the same sentences as Madonna and her older brother Michael." MTV's Meaghan Garvey asserted "it's hard to overstate
22260-525: The cities of Manchester , Birmingham , London and Cardiff , between January and February earlier that year. The series had three live semi-finals, featuring a total of twenty-four semi-finalists, all of whom were vying for a chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance and claiming a £100,000 cash prize. The series was won by opera singer Paul Potts and the results of the other finalists were not announced. The second series
22472-425: The competition the spin-off was airing. While the auditions stage was being broadcast, its sister show focused on highlights of acts that couldn't be shown on the main show, with Mulhern operating in a similar manner to the main show's hosts (albeit with interviews of the participants before and after their performance). During live episodes, the sister show conducted live "after-show" episodes, featuring interviews with
22684-585: The contest, following the success of the spin-off for America's Got Talent . His plan was to produce a contest under the same subtitle and format as the American spin-off, focusing on bringing the best talent from across the Got Talent franchise (many from the British edition), to compete for a cash prize and the title of "World Champion" in the British public's opinion. Both the contest and the production of
22896-603: The end of the two-hour show, her voice was unwaveringly powerful, carrying the "Sing it people/Sing it children" lines like a flag on the Fourth of July ." Jackson's dancers emulated "animated toys and storybook figures" in catsuits , performing robotic moves against "structured, sassy beats." On Number Ones, Up Close and Personal , Jackson's rendition was also praised, as she "sliced her way through tight, sharp choreography." Alexis Petridis of The Guardian called it "ferocious", adding, "if she wanted to remind people how commanding
23108-486: The end of the year. The series was won by magician Richard Jones , with singer Wayne Woodward coming in second, and dance group Boogie Storm placing third. The eleventh series was aired during 2017, between 15 April and 3 June. The final was originally planned for 4 June, but this was moved forward to avoid it clashing with the One Love Manchester benefit concert that day. The series had two major changes:
23320-661: The explosive chorus", adding "There are few moments in pop music as thrilling as the transition of the dance breakdown into the final choruses, complete with Janet going nuts over the ad-libs, as if she was in a trance brought on but just how beyond amazing this song is. And that's not even mentioning the incredible video." The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die . Through words and deeds, Janet has set an example of generosity, of empowerment, of tolerance, while leading an array of efforts addressing some of society's greatest challenges. — Kam Williams on Jackson's philanthropy. Jackson founded
23532-533: The face of injustice, using music – and by extension, rhythm – as a unifying tool. It's the perfect platform to talk about song structure (verse, chorus, bridge, etc.) More important, "Rhythm Nation" provides a unique point of view from which to draw conclusions about its author and her era. — Kathryn Metz on the song's inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . "Rhythm Nation" is among Jackson's signature songs , commended for its lyrical theme and innovative production. Jackson commented, "When I first proposed
23744-454: The female power elite in pop, you can't get much higher than Janet Jackson, Bonnie Raitt , Madonna and Yoko Ono . Their collective influence ... is beyond measure. And who could dispute that Janet Jackson now has more credibility than brother Michael?" Jackson renewed her contract with Virgin Records for a reported $ 80 million the following year. The contract established her as the then highest-paid recording artist in history, surpassing
23956-591: The film Tron: Legacy . It has been covered by Pink , Crystal Kay , and Girls' Generation and has also been performed on Glee , The X Factor USA , and Britain's Got Talent . Upon recording her fourth studio album , Jackson was inspired to cover socially conscious issues as a response to various tragedies in the media. Producer Jimmy Jam stated, "Janet came up with the 'Rhythm Nation' concept. A lot of it had to do with watching TV. We're avid TV watchers, and we would watch MTV , then switch over to CNN , and there'd always be something messed-up happening. It
24168-596: The final (referred to as the Judges' Wildcard). The show allowed the public to vote between the three most popular eliminated acts, and the one with the highest number of votes advanced into the final. This act is referred to as the Public Wildcard. Auditions took place within Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and London. The latter three cities held open auditions in late 2014 along with Newcastle, Cardiff, Portsmouth , Leeds , Norwich and Bristol . The winner of
24380-403: The finals, through a private vote conducted once the semi-finals are completed. The result of this vote is announced prior to the final's broadcast. The format was later expanded to allow for a Wildcard to be chosen by the public from any eliminated semi-finalist they liked in the ninth and tenth series respectively, though this format was dropped before the eleventh series. For the eleventh series,
24592-428: The first album in history to produce number one hits in three separate calendar years, as well as the only album to achieve seven top five singles on the Hot 100. Famous for its choreography and warehouse setting, the " Rhythm Nation " music video is considered one of the most iconic and popular in history, with Jackson's military ensemble also making her a fashion icon. The video for "Love Will Never Do (Without You)"
24804-458: The first day of the Manchester auditions, leading to Ant & Dec filling in for him. He was also absent for the final day of the London auditions. In the tenth series in 2016, Cowell was late for an audition, and was temporarily replaced by Walliams' mother Kathleen (who was in attendance that day). In September, October and December 2020, Cowell was absent from the series 14 live rounds and
25016-698: The first was the total number of semi-finalist reduced to forty with eight per each semi-final, as it had been prior to the sixth series; the second was the Judges' vote being dropped, with the two semi-finalists with the highest number of public votes moving on into the final. In addition, the live episodes were broadcast from Elstree Studios , owing to the closure of the previous site. Auditions were held within Salford , Birmingham, London and Blackpool. The latter two cities held open auditions in late 2016, along with Peterborough, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Kingston upon Hull , Lincoln , Reading , Manchester and Luton . The series
25228-422: The floor. There are sedate pelvic jerks and a swiveling turn on a toe, trotting runs and purposeful syncopated walks. But essentially these are bodies rooted into the floor, taut yet alive in the way of a boxer edgily biding his time in the ring." A live rendition from the janet. World Tour was aired on MTV. The Velvet Rope Tour was reported to feature "the characteristic, Russian-style military suit she wore in
25440-949: The former chart for a single week (January 13, 1990), and the latter chart for three weeks. "Rhythm Nation" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) on January 16, 1990. Internationally, the single reached number two in Canada, number nine in the Netherlands, number 17 in New Zealand, number 19 in Ireland, number 22 in Switzerland, number 23 on the United Kingdom singles chart , and number 56 in Australia. The music video for "Rhythm Nation"
25652-558: The fourteenth series in attendance. Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and David Walliams were joined by Ashley Banjo from the series' live rounds, while Simon Cowell continued his recovery from a back injury earlier that year. On 10 October 2022, ITV announced a new one-off special of the main Britain's Got Talent show. Similar to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions , but only magicians taking part. The Ultimate Magician featured magicians from previous series of BGT and from across
25864-509: The fourth series and was unable to attend the Birmingham auditions, leading to Louis Walsh stepping in as a guest judge in his place until he recovered. In 2011, the panel saw its first major change, when Morgan revealed he was leaving the show to travel to America and begin filming of his new show . After Cowell announced he wouldn't be present for the fifth series' auditions due to his busy schedule with launching The X Factor USA ,
26076-431: The highest-paid artists in the industry. Prior to her first studio project with Virgin, she appeared in her first of several lead film roles in Poetic Justice (1993). Her two studio albums which followed, Janet (1993) and The Velvet Rope (1997), saw her develop a public image as a sex symbol . These records, along with their promotional music videos and live performances in concert tours, branded Jackson as one of
26288-482: The idea that everyone has an intrinsic need to belong. Aside from encompassing lyrics relating to social issues such as same-sex relationships , homophobia and domestic violence , it also contains themes of sadomasochism and is considered far more sexually explicit in nature than her previous release, Janet . The record was hailed as "her most daring, elaborate and accomplished album" by The New York Times , while Billboard called it "the best American album of
26500-526: The initial auditions. KSI will also appear as a guest judge, filling in for both Cowell and Bruno Tonoli . In November 2024, it was announced that the auditions will be entirely filmed in Blackpool and not in London for the first in the show's history. Britain's Got More Talent (often shortened to BGMT ) was a companion sister show that was broadcast on ITV2 from 9 June 2007 to 2 June 2019 and hosted by Stephen Mulhern . Each series coincided with
26712-409: The judges vote was removed and all of the finalists from the semi-finals were chosen by the public, with the top two participants in the public vote advancing to the final. Following criticism over the format change, the judges vote was reinstated for the following series. The finals operate in a similar manner to the semi-finals, though all participants in this stage compete primarily to win votes from
26924-449: The judging panel consisting of Cowell, Fern Britton (at the time, presenter of This Morning ), as well as tabloid journalist Piers Morgan . The pilot was not broadcast on television until it was shown as part of a documentary series, titled The Talent Show Story , in January 2012. The original plan for the show was for it to be aired within 2005–2006 (before the broadcast of America's Got Talent ), with Paul O'Grady presenting
27136-587: The kids, and the way to do that is by making music you can really dance to. That was our whole goal: How can I get through to the kids with this?" She became encouraged by artists such as Marvin Gaye , Bob Dylan , and Joni Mitchell , feeling as if their demographics were already familiar with social themes. Jackson said, "These were people who woke me up to the responsibility of music. They were beautiful singers and writers who felt for others. They understood suffering." Upon questioning, Jackson said, "I know I can't change
27348-477: The live final (apart from the first series) was shown in two parts, the first part featured the live performances from the finalists with the results announced in a separate broadcast later that evening. From series four until series thirteen, the semi-finals were altered and adopted the two show format featuring a 90 minute performance episode and a half-hour results episode, with another ITV programme, usually an episode of Coronation Street , airing inbetween whilst
27560-469: The lyric "I'm gonna have you naked by the end of this song", he tore open her costume, exposing her right breast to 140 million viewers. The incident was referred to as "nipple gate" by the media. Jackson issued an apology after the performance, saying that the incident was accidental and unintended, explaining that Timberlake was only meant to pull away a bustier and leave the red-lace bra intact. She commented, "I am really sorry if I offended anyone. That
27772-470: The main programme is accompanied by a sister show, Britain's Got More Talent , presented by Stephen Mulhern . Until June 2019, the programme was aired on ITV2 , but has since been moved to online platforms. A spin-off featuring the same judges and hosts, titled Britain's Got Talent: The Champions , was later produced and broadcast in 2019 following the success of the American edition's spin-off America's Got Talent: The Champions . Britain's Got Talent
27984-415: The majority vote securing their place in the finals. In the case of a tied vote, as of series 5, the semi-finalist placed 2nd in the public vote advances into the final. In addition to these votes, semi-finalists can also secure a place in the finals if chosen as a "Wildcard". Introduced in the sixth series, the format allows the judges to choose any eliminated semi-finalist to be appointed as their Wildcard in
28196-414: The media. Peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the album was certified sixfold Platinum by the RIAA and sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Rolling Stone observed Jackson's artistic growth shifted from "personal freedom to more universal concerns—injustice, illiteracy, crime, drugs—without missing a beat." The album was also considered "the exclamation point on her career", consisting of
28408-496: The most influential in popular culture. Rolling Stone observed it to "set the template for hundreds of videos to come in the Nineties and aughts", with Entertainment Weekly also declaring it "groundbreaking", in addition to "striking, timeless and instantly recognizable." Mike Weaver stated Jackson's "one-of-a-kind, funk-and-groove choreography was unlike anything seen in the history of pop music. ... every show choir and every hiphop dancer wanted to cut and paste parts and pieces of
28620-406: The most memorable and talented acts over the past fourteen series of the programme's history (despite initial concerns that such a special would not be filmed due to the British government instituting a second lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic during October that year). The special aired on 25 December 2020, hosted by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly , with the judging panel from
28832-482: The most notable auditions (the best, worst and funniest made) – along with interviews with some of the notable participants that auditioned, and recorded backstage scenes of the hosts overseeing the performances from the wings. This stage takes place after the auditions have been completed, and is also referred to as Deliberation Day, in which the judges look through the acts that have successfully made it to this stage, and begin whittling them down to those who would stand
29044-499: The necessary facilities for handling large volumes of contestants. The venue is arranged into three zones consisting of a waiting area for participants, the wings where they enter and leave, and the main stage area that they perform on. The second round's name is due to the fact that these auditions are attended to by the judges, along with an audience who secure tickets to attend these sessions. Each participant that seeks to enter that year's competition must first submit an application to
29256-505: The overall airplay debut record with a first week audience of seventy million, debuting at number nine on the Radio Songs chart. It topped the Hot 100 for seven weeks, also reaching the top ten in eleven countries. The song received a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording . " Someone to Call My Lover " peaked at number three on the Hot 100. Built around a sample of the iconic 1972 hit " You're So Vain " by Carly Simon , " Son of
29468-550: The panel for the programme's fifth series after being a part of the panel for America's Got Talent , while Cowell later employed Cole to be a replacement for Sharon Osbourne on The X Factor . At the same time, the broadcaster also announced that the show would be accompanied by a sister show on ITV2 , titled Britain's Got More Talent , with Stephen Mulhern as its presenter. Each year's competition begins with two rounds of auditions. The first round, referred to as "open auditions", are held across several different cities around
29680-497: The panel was replaced with comedian Michael McIntyre and former America's Got Talent judge David Hasselhoff , to join Holden during the auditions. Walsh returned as a guest judge for the London auditions, due to Hasselhoff's commitments with a pantomime at that time. When the series entered its live episodes, Cowell returned to oversee the acts as a fourth judge. In October 2011, both Hasselhoff and McIntyre declined to return for
29892-471: The performance can be ultimately terminated if all buzzers are used. Because all semi-finalists are performing live, they are given time to prepare in advance with rehearsals, while production staff can provide assistance to those in preparing their performance. In the case of those conducting routines that incorporate a level of risk, precautions are put in place, including paramedics and sometimes set up off-site venues for performances to use – either live or for
30104-404: The previous series, the cash prize was reduced to £250,000, with the series featuring auditions within five cities: Birmingham, London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Manchester. The series was won by shadow theatre troupe Attraction , with comedian Jack Carroll coming in second, and opera duo Richard & Adam placing third. The eighth series aired during 2014, between 12 April and 7 June. This series
30316-491: The producers made plans to alter the show's format to allow for a fourth judge when the third series was set to begin, with plans for Kelly Brook to be the new judge on the panel. Less than a week after the series began, this change was dropped on the belief that this alteration to the show's format would complicate it, resulting in Brook being credited as a guest judge for that series. In 2010, Cowell fell ill during filming of
30528-474: The programme began in Spring of that year, with the spin-off's planned broadcast date announced in the 2019 series finale of Britain's Got Talent . The spin-off was filmed between 24 and 30 July, premiering on 31 August 2019, with the contest being won by dancing duo Twist and Pulse . On 1 December 2020, ITV confirmed that it was making a one-off Christmas special of Britain's Got Talent , which would feature
30740-401: The programme under the title Paul O'Grady's Got Talent , after having hosted the pilot. However, complications arose when O'Grady was involved in a row with ITV and refused to appear on another of the broadcaster's programme, eventually defecting to Channel 4 to continue hosting his teatime show and effectively putting plans for the show on hold. In a 2010 interview, O'Grady commented about
30952-423: The programme, containing information about who is performing – whether a single person, a pair or trio of performers, and a small or large group – personal details regarding age, hometown and background, what experience they have for their talent, and the nature of the act that will be performed. Eligibility for the contest is determined by what information is submitted for researchers to double-check, such information
31164-415: The programme, with Ant & Dec revealed to be the hosts for the new programme. While Cowell remained as part of the judging panel, the new plan intended for David Hasselhoff and Cheryl Cole . However, both resigned before the programme was due to air, leading to Morgan being part of the panel as originally planned, and actress Amanda Holden joining him and Cowell as a judge; Hasselhoff would later join
31376-416: The public vote took place. The live final during this period (apart from the fifth series) was merged into a single bumper edition, often running for around two and a half hours. Beginning from the third series, guest performers appeared on the show to give a performance; from the following series, when the semi-finals adopted the two show format, the results episode always featured a guest performer slot before
31588-418: The public with either a new routine, or on some occasions, an enhanced version of their original audition performance. The judges can still buzz and give opinions on the performance they view, but have little impact on the public's voting intention. Once the public vote has been completed (once all finalists have performed and the votes verified and counted), the hosts announce who is placed as the top two acts of
31800-420: The recording industry's then-unparalleled $ 60 million contracts earned by Michael Jackson and Madonna. Jackson began suffering from severe depression and anxiety , leading her to chronicle the experience in her sixth album, The Velvet Rope , released October 1997. Jackson returned with a dramatic change in image, boasting vibrant red hair, nasal piercings, and tattoos. The album is primarily centered on
32012-454: The row by stating: "I did the pilot for Britain's Got Talent – which was originally going to be called Paul O'Grady's Got Talent . But I told the producers they were having a joke if they thought I would front a show with that title. The original panel of judges was going to be Simon Cowell, Fern Britton and Piers Morgan. I was the host. Then when I had the row with ITV I was banned from the studios. I remember I rang Simon and told him he had
32224-541: The same site used for The X Factor . Following its closure in 2016, the show relocated its live episodes to Elstree Studios in 2017, before moving to Hammersmith Apollo from the following year, apart from 2020. For the first four series after the show began in June 2007, the judging panel consisted of music executive and television producer Simon Cowell , television personality and actress Amanda Holden , and newspaper editor and tabloid journalist Piers Morgan . In 2009,
32436-482: The same year. Since then she has continued to release music as an independent artist. Jackson has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists . She has amassed an extensive catalog, with singles such as " Nasty ", " Rhythm Nation ", " That's the Way Love Goes ", " Together Again ", and " All for You "; she holds the record for the most consecutive top-ten entries on
32648-422: The semi-finalists and eventual finalists, and talks with the judges. The series also aired a set of compilation episodes featuring the best and worst auditions from that year's contest, titled Britain's Got Talent: Best and Worst . On 7 October 2019, Simon Cowell announced that Britain's Got More Talent would be shifted onto online platforms and thus provide more focus towards Britain's Got Talent . The decision
32860-605: The series was trainer and dog duo Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse , with magician Jamie Raven coming second, and Welsh choir Côr Glanaethwy placing third. The tenth series was aired during 2016, between 9 April to 28 May. Auditions were held within Liverpool, Birmingham and London, with all three holding open auditions in late 2015 along with Cardiff, Glasgow and Manchester. It was the last series to hold live episodes within The Fountain Studios , before its closure at
33072-532: The series' audition episodes, which had been filmed during January and February that year. Auditions were held within Manchester, Blackpool and London. Two of these cities held open auditions in 2017, along with a number of locations within the United Kingdom and Ireland (including Edinburgh, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dublin and Inverness). The series was won by stand-up comedian Lost Voice Guy , with comedy singer/pianist Robert White coming second, and singer Donchez Dacres placing third. The thirteenth series
33284-513: The seventh and eighth series, the live final aired a week after the semi-finals had been completed, and in the fourteenth series, where due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the semi-final episodes were all pre-recorded and aired weekly on Saturday nights, with the live final following a week after the semi-finals had finished. In the first three series, the live semi-finals were aired as single 90 minute editions featuring both performances and results whilst
33496-596: The shades of gray in between. Black-and-white photography shows all those shades, and that's why we used it." Its wardrobe also reflects the song's theme of gender equality , using matching unisex outfits. Jackson commented, "The foggy, smoky street and the dark, black-and-white tone, that was all intentional. When you've done a lot of videos, it can be difficult to keep it fresh and new. You have to try something you've never done, in fear of looking like something you've already created." While developing its concept, Jackson's record label attempted to persuade her against filming
33708-406: The show announced on 2 January 2012 that they would be replaced by David Walliams and Alesha Dixon . They joined both Holden and Cowell for the new series, the latter having announced he would be returning as a full-time judge on the show. Holden was unable to attend some of the auditions due to her pregnancy that year, leading to Carmen Electra stepping in as a guest judge for these. The series
33920-497: The show attempted to bring in a new way of voting for the semi-finals via a mobile app, but this was suspended for the series after it suffered technical problems during the first live semi-final. This series featured an open audition in London, along with inviting other acts to audition via YouTube , before holding Judges' Auditions within Birmingham, London, Manchester, Cardiff, Blackpool and Edinburgh . As both McIntyre and Hasselhoff announced in late 2011 they wouldn't be returning,
34132-478: The show in an interview with Anderson Cooper , revealing that the cast would occasionally play pranks on her, but she spoke fondly of them. When Jackson was fifteen, her father and manager Joseph Jackson arranged a contract for her with A&M Records . Her debut album, Janet Jackson , was released in 1982. It was produced by Angela Winbush , René Moore , Bobby Watson of Rufus and Leon Sylvers III , and overseen by her father Joseph. It peaked at No. 63 on
34344-414: The show's sponsorship deal with the supermarket chain at the time. The series was won by boy band Collabro , with opera singer Lucy Kay coming in second, and rapper duo Bars & Melody placing third. The ninth series was aired during 2015, between 11 April and 31 May. The "Wildcard" feature was updated this series, along with the judges being able to put forth an eliminated act from the semi-finals into
34556-544: The significance of Control, whether in terms of the pop landscape, the evolution of the music video as a vessel for promotion and expression, or Top 40 feminist anthems." She also argued "it's important to note that Control ’s self-actualization anthems were expressions of black female pride. Control spawned a whopping six videos—great ones, at that—which played an immeasurable role in the shift toward visible black pop." Jackson released her fourth album, Rhythm Nation 1814 , in September 1989. Although her record label desired
34768-446: The sixteenth series returned. This series featured a total of nine Golden Buzzers, the most the show had ever seen. The final took place on 2 June, with singer Sydnie Christmas winning. Magician Jack Rhodes and dance duo Abigail & Afronitaaa came in second and third respectively. The eighteenth series will air from February 2025. Following the death of Liam Payne , which occurred days prior, Simon Cowell will be absent for some of
34980-459: The sixth series, while Cowell announced he was returning full-time to the show. On 2 January 2012, the producers revealed its decision to adopt the use of a fourth judge for the programme's format, announcing that both Cowell and Holden would now be joined by David Walliams and Alesha Dixon for the sixth series (with the latter moving to the talent show after deciding to leave BBC 's Strictly Come Dancing ). During filming in February, Holden
35192-594: The song as an influence, while artists including Lady Gaga , Peter Andre , OK Go , Mickey Avalon , Usher , Keri Hilson , and Britney Spears have referenced its music video. Beyoncé , Cheryl Cole , Rihanna and Ciara have also paid homage to its outfit and choreography within live performances. It has inspired the careers of choreographers such as Darrin Henson and Travis Payne . Actors including Kate Hudson , Michael K. Williams , and Elizabeth Mathis have studied its music video, with its choreography also used in
35404-611: The song initially planned as a single. Jackson collaborated with reggae artist Beenie Man for the song " Feel It Boy ", produced by the Neptunes . Jackson was chosen by the National Football League and MTV to perform at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in February 2004. She performed a medley of "All for You", "Rhythm Nation", and an excerpt of "The Knowledge" before performing " Rock Your Body " alongside surprise guest Justin Timberlake. As Timberlake sang
35616-486: The song on KBS Song Festival and their debut concert tour, Girls' Generation Asia Tour Into the New World . Korean pop group After School covered the song on music show Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate . American electronic musician Oneohtrix Point Never composed a cover of the song with choral arrangements by Thomas Roussel for Kenzo 's Fall/Winter 2016 collection at Paris Fashion Week . The Stereo Hogzz performed
35828-487: The song on her current 2017–2019 State of the World Tour and her 2019 Las Vegas residency Janet Jackson: Metamorphosis . It was also included on her special concert series Janet Jackson: A Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation in 2019. "Rhythm Nation" has been cited to influence various artists within its production, lyrical theme and vocal arrangement. Its music video has also been considered among
36040-453: The song's middle eight . It opens with prelude "Pledge", in which Jackson describes "a world rid of color-lines" over apocalyptic bells and ambient noise. According to The New York Times ' writer Stephen Holden , the song is an " utopian dance-floor exhortation" whose lyrics "[call] for racial harmony and cooperative struggle to create a better, stronger world". Its chorus is supported by male voices, with Jackson addressing her audience in
36252-506: The stratosphere as an envelope-pushing pop star." The video's outfit is included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 's "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power" exhibit and the National Museum of Women in the Arts , and was previously displayed on a statue at Walt Disney World theme park During its initial promotion, "Rhythm Nation" was performed on Top of the Pops and TV Plus, in addition to Germany's Countdown and Peter's Pop Show . It
36464-458: The surprise return of a participant from a previous series' contest, operating under a veiled alias; and the contest being won by the oldest participant to take part. The series was won by singer Colin Thackery, with mentalist Marc Spelmann (under the stage name of "X") coming second, and magician Ben Hart placing third. The fourteenth series was aired during 2020, but in two parts as a result of
36676-408: The teachings of social activist Mahatma Gandhi , saying, ""Rhythm Nation" sheds light on the problem of apathy, which is common among young people today." Jackson's conscious lyrics and desire to "not only entertain, but to educate" was praised, concluding, "["Rhythm Nation"] speaks particularly to young people and encourages them to be the leaders of tomorrow." "Rhythm Nation" debuted at number 49 on
36888-408: The time is up, or all the judges use their buzzers. Each judge has one that they can use to signal their dislike of the performance if they believe it to be unconvincing, boring or completely unacceptable for the contest (although a buzzer can be retracted if the judge felt they used it mistakenly, such as if the participant's performance did something unexpected that changed their opinion of them). Once
37100-418: The urgency. I want to grab their attention. Music is my way of doing that. It's okay to have fun — I want to be certain that point is clear. I have fun. Dancing is fun. Dancing is healthy. It pleases me when the kids say my stuff is kickin', but it pleases me even more when they listen to the lyrics. The lyrics mean so much to me. — Jackson on the concept of "Rhythm Nation." Jackson jokingly considered it
37312-468: The use of a virtual audience and social distancing; all episodes were aired weekly; and all semi-finals were pre-recorded, with the voting system changed as a direct result for these rounds. Before the first semi-final was to be filmed, Simon Cowell sustained an injury following an accident in August, causing him to be absent for the rest of the series, and leading to him being replaced by Ashley Banjo as
37524-409: The video, corresponding with the song's rigid, robotic dance movements." Los Angeles Times regarded her "a human musical medley", while The Daily Telegraph considered it "show-stopping" for its display of "hyperbolic tension." Jackson's rendition on the All for You Tour was described as a "neon-lit number straight out of Blade Runner ." Rolling Stone declared it "stunning", adding, "even near
37736-461: The video, feeling as if it didn't have mainstream appeal. Upon her insistence, it became "the most far-reaching single project the company has ever attempted." The video received multiple accolades, including MTV Video Music Awards for Best Choreography and Best Dance Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards . Jackson was also the recipient of the Director's Award, Best Female Video Artist, and
37948-404: The vote period is ended and the results counted and fully verified, the semi-finalist with the highest total of votes is announced as the winner of the semi-final and secures their place in the final. The second vote involves the judges and takes place after the result, in which they vote between the two semi-finalists placed 2nd and 3rd respectively in the public vote, with the participant receiving
38160-487: The vote, before revealing the winner who received the most votes from the public. Finalists who win receive a cash prize, and a place in the Royal Variety Performance later that year. For the show's scheduling, the live episodes are usually arranged to take place over the course of a week, semi-finals for each weekday, and the live final aired on either the Saturday or Sunday of the weekend. Exceptions to this were in both
38372-508: The voting closed. In series fourteen, when the semi-finals aired weekly, each semi-final episode aired as a single two-hour edition. For the fifteenth series, the semi-finals returned to being shown live across a single week, but maintained the single two-hour episode format from the previous series. Until the tenth series, live episodes were broadcast from The Fountain Studios in Wembley ,
38584-404: The world single-handedly, but for those who are on the fence, maybe I can lead them in a positive direction... If I just touched one person, just to make that difference, make them change for the better, that's an accomplishment." Jackson also responded to potential ridicule, stating, "a lot of people have said, "She's not being realistic with this Rhythm Nation. It's like 'Oh, she thinks the world
38796-449: The world's most erotic performers, garnering both criticism and praise. By the end of the 1990s, she was named by Billboard magazine as the second most successful recording artist of the decade in the United States after Mariah Carey . The release of her seventh studio album All for You in 2001 coincided with a celebration of her impact on the recording industry as the subject of the inaugural MTV Icon special. The backlash from
39008-426: The year and the most empowering of her last five." The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA. It has sold over eight million copies worldwide. The lead single " Got 'til It's Gone " was released in August 1997, featuring guest vocals from folk singer Joni Mitchell and rapper Q-Tip . The song's music video, depicting a pre- Apartheid celebration, won
39220-493: Was a natural fit, and an obvious choice." The film became her second to open at number one, grossing an estimated $ 170 million worldwide. Jackson's single " Doesn't Really Matter ", used for the film's soundtrack, became her ninth number-one single on the Hot 100. Preceding the release of her seventh album, MTV honored Jackson with the network's inaugural " MTV Icon " ceremony, honoring her "significant contributions to music, music video and pop culture while tremendously impacting
39432-490: Was aired during 2008, between 12 April and 31 May, and featured notable differences. Not only did the series run for much longer, auditions took place in Blackpool and Glasgow , the latter following complaints that Scotland hadn't been visited during the previous series (along with Manchester, Birmingham, London and Cardiff). In addition, the show had five live semi-finals, featuring a total of forty semi-finalists. The series
39644-411: Was aired during 2019, between 6 April and 2 June. Following his absence from the previous series' live episodes, Anthony McPartlin made his return to Britain's Got Talent this year. Auditions were held across the same cities as before, including London and Manchester. This series saw three notable events – the withdrawal of an act from the live semi-finals, despite securing a place through their audition;
39856-491: Was also performed for Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family at a Royal Variety Performance . Jackson's pants split during the performance due to its intense choreography. It was performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and America United: In Support of Our Troops concert during promotion for her tenth album, Discipline . The song was notoriously performed with " All for You " and an excerpt of "The Knowledge" at
40068-547: Was anticipated to pursue a career in entertainment and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. At age seven, Jackson and her sisters performed at the MGM Casino on the Las Vegas Strip . A biography revealed her father, Joseph, was emotionally withdrawn and told her to address him solely by his first name as a child. She began acting in the variety show The Jacksons in 1976. In 1977, She
40280-466: Was based on " Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again) " by Sly and the Family Stone . Its socially conscious lyrics preach racial harmony and leadership through dance, anti- fascism , protesting bigotry , and geographic boundaries with "compassionate, dedicated people power." It uses a moderate funk tempo composed in the key of E minor. Jackson's vocals range from C 4 to A 5 , climaxing during
40492-462: Was born on May 16, 1966, in Gary, Indiana . She was the youngest of ten children in the Jackson family , a working-class African-American family living in a two-bedroom house on Jackson Street. Her mother, Katherine Esther Jackson ( née Scruse), played clarinet and piano, had aspired to be a country-and-western performer, and worked part-time at Sears . Her father, Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson ,
40704-464: Was born." She also likened its concept to the various groups formed among youth, asserting a common identity and bond, saying, "I thought it would be great if we could create our own nation. One that would have a positive message and that everyone would be free to join." Jackson also commented, "I found it so intriguing that everyone united through whatever the link was. And I felt that with most of my friends. Most people think that my closest friends are in
40916-436: Was declared "remarkably nervy and mature" for a teenage act, also considered "an alternative to the sentimental balladry" which permeated radio, likening Jackson to Donna Summer 's position of "unwilling to accept novelty status and taking her own steps to rise above it." The album spawned five top five singles, " What Have You Done for Me Lately ", " Nasty ", " When I Think of You ", " Control ", and " Let's Wait Awhile ", and
41128-483: Was directed by Dominic Sena . It was the final inclusion in Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 film, following " Miss You Much " and "The Knowledge." Its premise focuses on rapid choreography within a "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, with Jackson and her dancers outfitted in unisex black military-style uniforms. It was filmed in black-and-white to portray the song's theme of racial harmony. Jackson stated, "There were so many races in that video, from Black to White and all
41340-427: Was introduced called the "Wildcard". This meant, the judges could select one of the acts eliminated in the semi-finals, to return and compete in the finals. The show also increased the number of semi-finalist for the semi-finals to forty-five, with nine acts per semi-final, and the number of judges for the entire contest to four. The previous series also featured four judges, albeit for the live episodes only. In addition,
41552-535: Was likened to "the ambition and glamour of a Broadway musical", and exclaimed as "only fitting that the concert program credits her as the show's 'creator and director ' ". The tour's HBO special, The Velvet Rope: Live in Madison Square Garden , garnered more than fifteen million viewers. It surpassed the ratings of all four major networks among viewers subscribed to the channel. The concert won an Emmy Award from four nominations. Jackson donated
41764-468: Was made due to changes in viewing habits from the sister show's target audience. Its replacement, Britain's Got Talent: Unseen , premiered on the ITV Hub in 2020, following the airing of the first episode of series 14 of the main show. "Unseen" did not return in 2022, which meant the main show had no companion show at all for the first time ever. In 2019, Simon Cowell opted to create a spin-off edition of
41976-459: Was never good news, always bad news." She was particularly saddened by the Stockton playground murders , leading her to record "Livin' in a World (They Didn't Make)." She decided to pursue additional songs with a similar concept, focusing on a political standpoint within energetic dance music. The song's lyrics were written as a montage of racial unity with Jackson's passion for dance, envisioning
42188-458: Was originally intended for production in 2005, but filming was suspended in the wake of a dispute between ITV and the programme's originally planned host. Following the success of America's Got Talent that year, production resumed and the programme eventually premiered on 9 June 2007. Every year, contestants of any age can audition for the televised contest with whatever talent they wish to demonstrate. During auditions, participants seek to impress
42400-498: Was released in April 2001. It opened at number one on the Billboard 200 with 605,000 copies sold, the highest first-week sales of her career, and among the highest first-week sales by a female artist in history. The album was a return to an upbeat dance style, receiving generally positive reception. Jackson received praise for indulging in "textures as dizzying as a new infatuation", in contrast to other artists attempting to "match
42612-522: Was released in May 1993. The record opened at number one on the Billboard 200, making Jackson the first female artist in the Nielsen SoundScan era to do so. Certified sixfold Platinum by the RIAA, it sold over 14 million copies worldwide. Janet spawned five singles and four promotional singles, receiving various certifications worldwide. The lead single " That's the Way Love Goes " won
42824-510: Was selected to have a starring role as Penny Gordon Woods in the sitcom Good Times . She later starred in A New Kind of Family and later got a recurring role on Diff'rent Strokes , portraying Charlene Duprey from seasons three to six. Jackson also played the role of Cleo Hewitt during the fourth season of Fame , but expressed indifference towards the series, largely due to the emotional stress of her secret marriage to R&B singer James DeBarge . Jackson later elaborated on her time on
43036-411: Was set to sign a multimillion-dollar deal with Coca-Cola when her brother Michael was immersed in a child sex abuse scandal , of which he denied any wrongdoing. She provided moral support, defending her brother, and denied abuse allegations regarding her parents made by her sister La Toya. She collaborated with Michael on " Scream ", the lead single from his album HIStory , released 1995. The song
43248-641: Was the first to introduce the "Golden Buzzer", and for the first time since the first series, auditions were not held in Scotland. Instead they were held in Northern Ireland within Belfast, along with Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Manchester. Edinburgh joined these cities to hold open auditions in late 2013, along with Blackpool and Brighton . Additional open auditions were held in various local branches of Morrisons within "Talent Spot" tents, owing to
43460-533: Was truly not my intention ... MTV, CBS, the NFL had no knowledge of this whatsoever, and unfortunately, the whole thing went wrong in the end." Timberlake also issued an apology, calling the accident a " wardrobe malfunction ". CBS, the NFL, and MTV denied any knowledge of the incident and all responsibility for it. The Federal Communications Commission heavily fined all companies involved and continued an investigation for eight years, ultimately losing its appeal for
43672-408: Was unable to attend the London auditions, due to having given birth to her daughter at that time which had led to her suffering some after-effects from her pregnancy. As a result, actress and model Carmen Electra served as a guest judge. In subsequent series, the line-up remained as Cowell, Holden, Walliams and Dixon. No further incidents occurred except for the eighth series in 2014 when Cowell missed
43884-472: Was won by dance troupe Diversity , with singer Susan Boyle coming in second, and saxophonist Julian Smith placing third. It is the highest watched series in the history of Britain's Got Talent , attracting an average of over 13.3 million viewers. The fourth series was aired during 2010, between 17 April and 5 June. A single episode of this series, intended for airing on 22 May, was pushed back to 23 May in order to avoid it clashing with live coverage of
44096-550: Was won by pianist Tokio Myers , with magician Issy Simpson coming second, and stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda placing third. The twelfth series was aired during 2018, between 14 April and 3 June. Following the previous series, the Judges' vote was brought back into the show's format, while the live episodes were aired from Hammersmith Apollo and presented solely by Declan Donnelly. Although Anthony McPartlin had stepped down from his TV commitments in March 2018, he still appeared in
44308-420: Was won by street-dancer George Sampson , with dual dance group Signature coming in second, and singer Andrew Johnston placing third. The third series was aired during 2009, between 11 April and 30 May, with auditions held in the same five cities as before. Initially, a change in format included a fourth judge, Kelly Brook , on the panel, but this was later dropped a few days after auditions began. The series
44520-466: Was won by trainer and dog duo Ashleigh and Pudsey , with opera duo Jonathan and Charlotte coming in second, and Welsh boys choir Only Boys Aloud placing third. The seventh series was aired during 2013, between 13 April to 8 June. The show took a break on 29 May, due to live football coverage of England 's friendly with the Republic of Ireland . While the show retained the new features introduced in
44732-533: Was written by both siblings as a response to media scrutiny. It debuted at number five on the Hot 100 singles chart, becoming the first song ever to debut within the top five. Its music video, directed by Mark Romanek , was listed in Guinness World Records as the "Most Expensive Music Video Ever Made", costing $ 7 million. The clip won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video . Jackson's first compilation album, Design of
44944-552: Was written for the film, received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for "Best Original Song". In September 1993, Jackson appeared topless on the cover of Rolling Stone , with her breasts covered anonymously by her then-husband, René Elizondo, Jr. The photograph is the original version of the cropped image used on the Janet album cover, shot by Patrick Demarchelier . The Vancouver Sun reported, "Jackson, 27, remains clearly established as both role model and sex symbol;
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