Nine years to be exact. Here's why. When Janet Jackson received Billboard Music Awards' highest honor onstage Sunday night, it marked the first time the singer had performed live on TV in nine years.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Janet Jackson has always been the essence of cool. On Monday, Jackson surprised fans when she arrived at ...

This post was updated May 28 at 8:59 p.m. Janet Jackson may not always receive her flowers, but her musical impact knows no bounds. After receiving the Icon Award at the American Music Awards ...