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what has Janet Jackson’s boyfriend done for her lately?

A source tells Us Weekly that Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana "gave her a huge, expensive ring" earlier this year.

"She's afraid it will get lost, so she keeps it locked up!"

The luxury-brand mogul, 37, will spare no expense on his nuptials to Miss Jackson, set for spring in Qatar.

The affair "will cost millions," reveals a second Jackson insider. "He is flying in all of Janet's friends and family on private jets." (Quick refresher: The L.A.-based singer has seven siblings and more than 20 nieces and nephews.)

Adds the source, "He wants to get a top chef to create a custom menu."

The ceremony will undoubtedly be "a circus," another source says.

The twice-wed Nutrisystem spokeswoman, 46 -- who split from Jermaine Dupri in 2009 -- is eager to make it official with her love of two years.

"She wants kids," says the Jackson source. "If she can't have them, she will adopt."

http://www.usmagazin...edding-20122612

I need an invitation :cheers:

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amfAR NEW YORK GALA

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To benefit amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research

Event produced by AAB Productions/Andy Boose

DETAILS

A black-tie gala benefit to honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the fight against AIDS. The gala, held on the eve of New York Fashion Week, will begin with cocktails, followed by dinner, a live auction of luxury items, and a special tribute to our honorees.

HONORING

Kenneth Cole

Janet Jackson

Heidi Klum

BACKGROUND

Since 1998, the amfAR New York Gala has become one of New York City’s most successful and high-profile AIDS benefits. The Gala has saluted some of the biggest names in entertainment, fashion, art, and AIDS advocacy, including Roberto Cavalli, President Bill Clinton, Clive Davis, Richard Gere, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Hanks, Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Quincy Jones, Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Rosie O’Donnell, Natasha Richardson, Carine Roitfeld, Julian Schnabel, Sharon Stone, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg, Barbara Walters, Robin Williams, and Anna Wintour.

The galas have included speakers, presenters, and performers such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Theophilus London, Janelle Monae, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Woody Allen, Tracy Chapman, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Billy Crystal, Michael Douglas, Eve, Whitney Houston, Marc Jacobs, Sir Elton John, Gladys Knight, Beyoncé Knowles, Lady Gaga, Barry Manilow, Lou Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, Natasha Richardson, Garry Shandling, Jon Stewart, Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman, Stanley Tucci, Rufus Wainwright, and Stevie Wonder. The amfAR New York Gala has raised more than $11 million to date.

DATE

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

TIME

6:30 p.m Cocktails

7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Dinner, Entertainment, and Live Auction

TABLES/TICKETS

Grand Philanthropist table for 12- $75,000

Grand Benefactor table for 10- $50,000

Benefactor table for 10- $25,000

Host table for 10- $15,000

Benefactor Pair- $25,000

Patron ticket- $5,000

Friend ticket- $2,500

Supporter ticket- $1,500

Click here to purchase tickets by mail or fax

Click here to purchase tickets online

For those purchasing tickets or tables for the benefit, payments in excess of $350 per person are tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Please note that contributions in return for which no goods or services were received are tax-deductible as charitable contributions (Tax ID #13-3163817). A copy of amfAR’s annual report may be obtained from the organization or from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

CONTACT FOR SPONSORSHIP/LEADERSHIP

Andy Boose at (212) 219-0297 or aboose@aabproductions.com

Shameek Bose at (917) 232-4127 or shameek.bose@amfar.org

CONTACT FOR TICKET/TABLE INFORMATION

Cassandra Dawes at (212) 806-1753 or cassandra.dawes@amfar.org

CONTACT FOR PRESS INQUIRIES

Bennah Serfaty at (212) 806-1607 or bennah.serfaty@amfar.org

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Versace Fall 2013: Janet Jackson Style

Subtle, Versace is not.

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Last night I made my way into Versace’s show space on Via Gesu–which is usually “mood” lit so dimly that I have to watch my every step–to find a stark-white, insanely brightly lit room, arranged in a sort of maze-like structure, with the audience seated in the center. Oh, and Janet Jackson was there.

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Photo: Versace Facebook

Yes. Janet, in a leather biker jacket with her braids pulled into a high ponytail, was holding court in the front row. (Lana Del Rey was also there).

And the collection certainly paid homage to Jackson’s love of leather and latex (think Rhythm Nation). There were latex dresses, pants, coats, skirts, jackets–you get the picture. The two latex bodysuits which opened the collection, one in black and one in white, matched with a long jacket, could have easily been one of Jackson’s stage costumes. And, of course, you can’t see a red leather biker jacket without thinking of Janet’s brother Michael. Before the show got underway, both Janet’s and Michael’s music was pumped through the loud speakers–though neither Jackson sibling’s music featured on the runway playlist.

The collection also paid homage to London (or St. Marks St.) punk. Plaid in grey and yellow, as well as slightly garish animal prints, accented the mostly black, white and red collection. Long nails pierced the ears of models, or closed the necklines and bodices of jackets and dresses. Other models wore spiky dog collars, or leather or metallic belts wrapped around their torsos.

Some pieces, like the slick latex pants equipped with a wallet chain, or the tattered punk t-shirt worn underneath a metallic harness, looked like they could have walked right out of Tripp NYC. Others, like a smart tuxedo jacket, with nail-clusters on the lapels, the expertly tailored biker jackets, and the body-con mini-dresses, belied the collection’s designer origins–and designer prices.

The evening wear perfectly fused the collection’s punk inspiration with Versace’s ultra-glamorous, ultra-sexy design codes. A shiny one shouldered gown was inlaid with shredded fabric not unlike that seen on the back of a well-worn t-shirt. Gowns were twisted to reveal flesh and then clasped with rough nails, leather belts, or dog collars. The finale looks, which echoed the debut, were latex gowns in black and white, which had been slashed through with sheer panels. Let’s just say we wouldn’t be surprised if we saw Janet wearing one of them in the coming months.

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Vibe Vixen

The 19 Most Lustable Celebs Since ’93

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11. Janet Jackson

Justify My Lust: She’s got killer abs and ass, but it’s not just her stacks that make this Jackson so bad; it’s the freak in her. A seamless blend of demure and dominatrix; she was rocking latex, embracing exhibitionism and cracking whips before your girlfriend could spell S&M.

What’s Your Fantasy: You normally like to command the bedroom reins, but for Miss Jackson (if you’re nasty), you relinquish control for a leather-cuffed, hands-free tour inside her rhythm nation.

Money Shot: Her carnal Rolling Stone cover—a topless 27-year-old Janet, with bare breasts cradled in her then-hubby ’s hands. Milky.

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Janet Jackson has joined the billion dollar club.

The All For You hitmaker has boasted a multi-million dollarlb_icon1.png fortune for years, but now she has joined her new husband, retail entrepreneur Wissam Al Mana, and the elite group of moneymakers whose bank balances top $1 billion, according to industry publication Variety.

The singer has raked in a total of $260 million (£168 million) in album sales thanks to the success of Control, Janet and Rhythm Nation 1814, and she has also taken in another $81 million (£52 million) from music and bookicon1.png publishing fees.

Jackson's multiple sold-out world tours have contributed another $458 million (£295 million) to her net worth, with an additional $81.5 million (£53 million) coming from tour sponsorships and licensing fees.

The 47 year old has also banked an impressive $304 million (£196 million) from her box office roles in 2000's The Nutty Professoricon1.png Ii: The Klumps, Poetic Justice and For Colored Girls.

The superstar's whopping personal fortune puts her in good company - Madonna, filmmakers George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, and mediaicon1.png mogul Oprah Winfrey have all made the ultra-exclusive list.

http://www.contactmu...ar-club_3678971

I find it hard to believe 100% of this as Forbes has already clocked Madonna for not being a billionaire. :unsure:

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