We love us some Janet Jackson here at TGJ, but her ‘Unbreakable’ era hasn’t quite lived up to its title. At least not yet.
Indeed, the campaign has been quite the rollercoaster; a #1 album and an A/C chart-topping single launched the project. Yet, soon after postponements to its accompanying tour unhinged things and urgent surgery brought the entire US production to an abrupt halt.
And while said American dates have all been rescheduled (and even added to), it’s bad news for European fans.
The latest leg of the trek was supposed to kick off in Birmingham, England on March 30th and play to London and other major Euro cities thereafter.
However, in an announcement by Ticketmaster today, it has been confirmed that the dates have been cancelled.
Their statement below…
Hi there,
We’re sorry! This tour has been postponed…
The event organisers have been in touch to let us know that, due to scheduling difficulties, they’ve had to postpone The ‘Unbreakable’ Tour at the following venues:
30 March 2016: Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
31 March 2016: The O2, London
4 April 2016: The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
5 April 2016: Manchester ArenaIt is not possible to confirm new dates at the present time so we are refunding all ticket holders, you don’t need to do a thing – you’ll see a credit onto the card you used within 15 days.
If you have any questions for us, there’s lots of information in our FAQs. If what you’re looking for isn’t quite covered, get in touch with one of the team by sending your question through the helpdesk.
We’re sorry for any disappointment caused.
The BBC went on to confirm that the rest of the Euro leg is also in the same predicament.
Again, we love us some Ms. Jackson, but we’re hoping she addresses this soon. Because, whichever it’s diced or sliced, it’s not a good look.
For the sake of the fans, we’re crossing our fingers it’s a “new dates soon” situation.
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I want to say a LOT but ill curb my emotions and just look forward to Bran and Bey instead.
When i read this your comment was the first that came to mind. I remember reading it and seeing how excited you was to be seeing Janet, Bey and another in a short period of time. I automatically felt bad for you even tho i don’t know you lol! I’d be crushed if my fav had to pull her tour.
Hey HailBeysus babe. It was on the cards Janet would cancel as nothing really came out about what has been wrong with her.
Is what it is but of course disappointed not to be seeing a legend of performance.
Oh well another time but lots to look forward too.
SAY what u want but MADONNA is older and tours year round; JANET has a history of canceling tours all the time. NOT a fan of Madonna but her and Cher tour and respectfully perform or as I call IT, show up for work
Who would go to a CANCELnet show in 2016 anyway? Her stage sucks and she only has one outfit change lmao
And I get sick and tired of that!! #BeyonceIsTakingOverJanetTour #MadonnaAlwaysTouredTheStrongest #NoJanetForMe #JanetsHerMightySlayestIsOver
Very true! But Madonna is and always has been a professional. She understands that hundreds of people depend on that paycheck. Janet doesn’t have to worry because she comes from a rich family and also is married to billionaire. Madonna doesn’t have that luxury.
What was the point of her coming back out ? Her new music flopped I haven’t heard anybody talk about that CD since it dropped and she cancelling dates back to back. Go be a legend in Dubai and have a seat !
No sleep still got a lot of radio play down here
LOL, no it didn’t. NS gets 12 spins at urban AC and people pretend that it was some kind of a success because for a week or so it beat out the 30 year old music they usually play. This whole era has been a failure for her. Even the mega flop that Discipline did better.
What the hell is going on Janet?!
Waits for Sage to show up and start dragging
Pulling an entire leg of your tour because of scheduling issues??? Can that happen??? Hmmm idk something seems fishy. Hope Janet is okay.
She cancelled because of poor ticket sales. It’s confirmed
awe po dat
Madonna would never, thats why her tours make so much money.
Janet is so lazy and unprofessional. So over ha
Typical Janet since 2001. At least she did not cancel 5 minutes before hitting the stage like she did in Australia on her previous tour.
*Covers eyes like Wendy
Damn. I feel bad for the Fans over there. I’d be angry too. Especially seeing as we don’t know if this will be her last tour. Fingers crossed she doesn’t cancel anything over here in the states. Or even postpone. I’m looking forward to seeing you Janey at the end of this summer. ? But I won’t rush it either now that I think about it. This summer is a very much needed one for me.
This isn’t her last tour.
I hope not Shady81!
@Lake Erie chile this whole era has been messy I mean she didn’t even bother to promote this album by adding more videos also television show performances and even through the B.S. that was the Superbowl in 2004 she may have flopped but she still promoted the Damita Jo Album. This makes me think that her husband is her issue among other things I don’t think it has anything to do with health or whatever that man wants her to be his 2,3,4, or 5th wife nothing more nothing less she may be excited to come back but that husband still holds the rod of control. I just hopes she leaves him and sets herself free of him because he doesn’t want her to be Janet Jackson the superstar,the s*** vixen, actress,mogul,business entrepreneur, or empire he wants her to be Janet Almana and that’s not who she is Janet doesn’t sit home and serve no man she’s a money making hustler, and that’s something he refuses to get he just doesn’t accept what she does for a living and can’t I hope she announces a divorce soon because privately she’s clearly unhappy and been every since she met him.
Giving an Anti world tour tea. Ticket sales low sis?
Of course. If she were selling out, or even close to it, there would be no postponing. No convenient illnesses and mysterious surgeries. This is all to save money and face. She doesn’t want to play half empty houses and her sponsors don’t want to spend money on her show if they’re not going to get a profit on it. Wendy was right. Janet should just go play Vegas…if she can.
Yes, it’s true.
I got an email from TicketMaster this morning confirming that the shows have been cancelled an that I will be refunded my £90.00 ($127.00) in 10 – 12 days – it will be added straight to my credit card account with discount vouchers for two other concerts of my choice for this year, so I’ve negotiated with my friend and I’m going to see Mariah Carey instead. Yes, I actually chose Janet over Mariah!
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I’M SO FUQING DONE WITH JANET… DONE. DONE. DONE. It’s been the same s*** since 2001 and people wonder why her legacy this century is practically next-to-nothing.
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I bet it’s something to do with that damn husband of hers and if its because of something more serious, then I hope she gets better but if not… Anyway, whatever… if she does add new dates, i’m not wasting my time to see her!!!
🙁 I didn’t buy Janet tickets but I feel for the people that spent their hard earned coinz on it. I have a feeling Janet has a health issue that she isn’t telling anyone about, but eitherway the fans deserve to know why she cancelled. Your theory about her husband may be right tho.. IDK why but I have a feeling that he’s controlling and probably wants her to retire (after all he is the reason why she is completely covered up in all of her performances and music videos). Hell Janet won’t even do wardrobe changes anymore because of him.
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Anyways have a great time at the MC concert – it actually looks like it’s going to be really fun!
Hey Sis, darling.
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Exactly, I don’t understand it. Ever since she’s been with that “man”, I’ve sensed a true change. Everybody wants to pin it down to the fact that it’s because she’s “happily married” and “older” now but Jnate has always had ALOT of personality and character but she seems so distant from all of that now. The fact that her “man” is a Muslim is something of which makes me question alot too – he comes from a highly strict culture and I can’t help but think it’s somehow rubbed off on Janet. I’m just not used to conservative Janet – 1 costume change the entire show? MESS. Not to mention the outfit she’s wearing is not cute at all.
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Girl, naturally, the GĄY QUEEN in me wanted to go see Mariah – the colorful glamorous diva image is something I do like and I knew Mariah would bring alot of personality to her show even if her “real” voice was 60% there and she barely sang (which is what I know is the case anyway) but Janet is… Janet. I wanted to dance some real choreography so I chose her. It’s a good thing that my friend was able to get a spare M.C concert ticket for me last minute so now that’s where I’m going but I’m still so annoyed with Janet. It’s the second time she’s cancelled a show here when I’ve bought a ticket. 🙁
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I’ll be seeing Bey. & Rih. soon (luckily I pre-ordered beyonces). I like Adele but had no interest in seeing her live this time round to be honest. Any concerts on the horizon for you? 🙂
I know what you mean! So many women lose their identities once they get married… It’s understandable that Janet wants to adjust her lifestyle to respect her husband, but I feel like she’s losing herself. Hopefully I’m wrong and she’ll still come out with another banging album and tour.
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Hunni!!!! that Mimi concert looks LIVE!!! that Fantasy promo pic reminds me of a fairground and I wish I could of gone to see her. I reckon if she re-adjusts her songs and sings in lower register or key (and perhaps saves the whistle register for 1 or 2 songs per show, then she will be great). I’m hoping to go to a few festivals this year depending on who’s headlining.
She’s done. The whole UNBREAKABLE era was pointless. The album isn’t selling, the tour isn’t selling. She’s not in demand anywhere, it seems. Just retire.
I don’t get how you can have a 7 year hiatus then come back and fail this miserably! If this due to health related issues then I agree canceling the tour. On another note Janet seems to be “too private” to where she leaves her fans in the complete dark!
who was really waiting for her return tho sis
Where are the JanStans hiding?
Janet is so 1990.
I got to see Janet in Chicago November 2015, and it was a really good show (they even added an extra date there for her later in the week.) I had so much fun I bought tickets to see her again in Pittsburgh….I hope whatever going on, it gets figured out!
i hope she’s ok
What is actually good, Janet?!
Like, what is actually happening here?! Something behind the scenes is a huge mess. Either either with her, the label, management, or some combination of the 3.
This is more than coincidence or a series of unfortunate events. If she’s not down for touring, find other ways to mark relevance i.e. videos, appearances, hell even Vegas at this point. She’s p***ing off fans, but is crucially messing around with promoters.
After the Rockwitchu fiasco, there was already doubt about whether another promoter would ever book her again for a major run and now this.
The worst thing is is that I’m almost 100% sure it’s due to her “no promo” approach, but she needs to understand that that won’t work in 2016. No award show performances? No interviews (even on her own terms)? No nothing. And then folk wonder why there’s no people in seats (many dates had few tickets on sale).
It’s not rocket science why this is happening. I just hope she figures it out. Maybe UK and Europe needs to be smaller venues (even though I think she can do arenas if only she figures out a promo approach that works)
Her tour in Europe wasn’t selling. Thats why she had to cancel.
This is sad because it’s not just that she rescheduled a few dates here and there but instead, she’s gone ahead to axe the whole thing. I love Janet but I do hope she at least provides some sort of explanation for her European fans because this is not a good look. Although she never divulged why she had to undergo surgery and calmed down her fans, I think there’s something more serious behind the scenes than she’s letting on.
A new dates soon situation?
People across europe have booked their flights, hotels, transfers.
Unrefundable stuff i mean damnn 23 days before london kicks off you cancel the tour?
Im a fan but i mean this is ridiculous.
Janet era may be called UNBREAKABLE but this tour is broken as fuqq and needs duct tape, pritt stick, super glue and clear sealant to repair it!!
There’s something happening behind the scenes and it’s probably has to do with her personal life possibly a divorce (Oh God I Hope So.) because homegirl hasn’t been looking happy at all since ever. And she looks just miserable with him, like Why the hell did I marry this m********** lord help me! I mean this isn’t the first time this happen she did the same with the Discipline Tour in 2008 next thing she’s on Tour, then she gets vertigo headaches and the flu, next she cancels tour and then she and Jermaine Dupri breaks up but it’s not announce until a year later and if you take a look at photos of the two of them from 2010 til now she’s not feeling him and looks quite unhappy and disgusted with him that relationship is so one sided it’s ridiculous, he may like her because of her last name and it can get his foot into whatever he’s into but as for her she feels trapped, angry inside, and looks like she just stepped into a walking breathing Nightmare, he just doesn’t realize she’s Hollywood through and through and her life’s work depends on it if you Marry Janet Jackson then you better accept whatever comes with her, don’t try and change her if not then there’s the door she can only fake it till she makes it for so long and by now the girls done run out of steam and he’s not having it. here’s to a divorce countdown in 5,4,3,2,1 in the words coming from a true fan let that dead weight go because he won’t let you succed and prosper just let him go.
And come back to us the right way this time I’m still rooting for her.
The EXCUSES. Her tour wasn’t SELLING out, its that simple. If it had something to do with her health or a divorce she would’ve cancelled te upcoming US leg too. Face reality. Janet is unknown in Europe.
Oh shut up @Sandra if she’s going for a divorce (Which I hope she does) you have to be there for the cases and legalities hell I hope she does better and get an annulment from this fraud r***** of a man she deserves better.
Meh. I’d sooner get behind a Paula Abdul comeback than this. Janet is as dull and played out. I can’t remember the last time she came out with something that I thought was good or wanted to hear a second time. She and her music are dishwater.
Ditchwater.
Smh why is Janet always so damn aloof. She’s always saying don’t believe anything until you hear it from her lips – well SPILL THE TEA sis!
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Anyways I know Wendell Williams is coming fo dat ass tomorrow on hot topics 😆
The Navy’s new pet is calling you out in the Dr.Luke Responds to Kelly Clarkson post. It wants to be dragged for 1000th time this week ??
Thanks Hun! I didn’t see it til now. Come watch me drag @MOLDY-A*** by her pubes for the 12335235352th time. It will be the ultimate KII!
No one’s here for Muslim Janet.
Honestly I would rather see Janet work on her health and get back in shape before she resumes her tour. The choreography on this tour has been lazy and sloppy. In the words of Janet, let’s wait a while.
Should this be Janet last tour . cause I noticed she been doing this a lot lately on her last couple tours. Maybe she should just perform in theatres or do a residency in las Vegas. I hope she pull insurance on this tour. So that she wanted be personally responsible for the expenses she has to pay on her cancelled shows.
Hopefully she’s got herself covered. Whether or not they decide to cover the costs will be down to the type of insurance cover she has. Unfortunately if it’s due to health reasons that the insurers & sponsors were unaware of, then they may end up suing her (Which is what happened to Toni Braxton). Janet is married to a billionaire though so she’s probably unbothered.
That man isn’t a Billionaire but Janet is hell he doesn’t want her to tour no way anyways because of his strict Muslim background she just needs to get rid of him all together because she seems very unhappy since she got with his ass.
I agree, I mean I’m really happy Janet has found love (I was not a major fan of her first husband or JD), but I’m afraid she’s lost herself. She was born to perform and to command the stage, but she’s holding back and changing herself out of respect to her husband. The industry doesn’t hand out Icon or Legendary status to just anybody, but Janet has earned that title and we want to see her perform in all her glory. She still has ‘IT’ but I feel like ‘IT’s’ being hidden for no good reason!
I so agree @Annalise love the photo of that girl on the show by the way. She’s a born Jackson through and through, I remember reading a comment on lipstick Alley and one of the comments said Janet completely lost that spark in her eyes since Mike past it could be but her marriage speaks volumes I mean when she started dating Wissam she seemed unhappy and uneasy at least when she was with Rene and Jermaine Dupri she was glowing, silly, bubbly and happily in love I don’t know about James Debarge but she seemed happy with him for that brief marriage time, but this dude I don’t know she reminds me of Johnny Depp and hell he has to get drunk in order to deal with Amber Heard in there marriage s*** Janet should get a divorce and Johnny too, get together and both come back stronger then ever because the red flags of a failed marriage speaks volumes.
Thanks hun! I love celebrating black beauty! I definitely agree, while I wasn’t a fan of JD she seemed like she had a good time with him. I definitely think Michael’s passing has had a big effect on her. Janet has always been classy, private and reserved, but now I feel like her husband is trying to completely isolate her from the outside world. I just read an article that said she’s not allowed to listen to certain music, dress in a certain way or even drive! WTH is up with that, Janet i’ma need you to divorce this guy and bring me back that fire + #BURNITUP!.
Kiii Janet + Johnny would be hot couple tbh.
@Annalise Girl yes
#Team Janet Jackson + Johnny Depp girl could you imagine them walking the Red Carpet at award shows they’ll turn heads quicker then you can say look who’s coming down the carpet next, and there couples nickname would be Deppson.
This whole era was a joke
Her dad is real sick. M** is reporting close to deaths door. That might be the reason for the cancellation. Family comes first.
@Paul Jovahanna Jackson Joe’s youngest (not Katherine’s child but illegitimate offspring said Joe’s health is fine and he’s been doing well and on a healthy diet.) So it’s not him it’s Janet, and M** is not a credible source SMH their about as bad as Radar Online and National Enquire with their reports false and unintentional I would’ve told nobody I read such mess.
I live in sweden but Janet is not that big in Europe. Janet ,for me, more like American thing we don’t really like that way.
Same like Mariah. She’s more popular in Us
Not in here.
B**** please Mariah is so much more worldwide than Janet. That´s for f****** sure.
Lol. wth r u talkin’ about ?
If you know her last album sales figure in UK… flop hard – flat pancake !
gurl,this is 2016 not 1996.
I just cant deal with this right now…… Just…… Ugh
Janet is too embarrassed to admit the truth, but it’s been confirmed that the tour was cancelled because it wasn’t selling. Most arenas were only 30 % sold out. She had to cancel to avoid the embarrassment of playing to empty venues. Janer should just stick to touring the US and maybe some Japan shows. She has no demand in Europe or the rest of the world. It’s funny though that she thought she was big enough to book arenas in Europe. Lol. Should’ve booked theatres, maybe that would’ve sold out.
Awww. Poor European fans. I have tix to Vegas 5/14 which would have been her first U.S. show back (after cancelling the two sold out shows in October). I’ve been to sooo many of her shows and I was committed to seeing her at least one last time as a thank you for how much she’s inspired me and entertained me throughout her legendary career. I’m def worried she may cancel AGAIN but even if so I’ll always be grateful to her and hope that whatever she does she is happy and healthy.
Sam, I expect BETTER FROM YOU than to believe ANYTHING Ticketmaster has to say! The European leg of the tour hasn’t been cancelled! She’s prepping for it as we speak!!! If Janet hasn’t said it was cancelled herself then, don’t believe rubbish from other “sources”. SMH How could you, Sam?!
Erm… All her European fans with tickets have been sent refunds, and the cancelled shows have mysteriously disappeared from her official website and Facebook page. The announcement may not have come from Janet’s lips, but I think the message is pretty clear by now.
Meanwhile, the QOP Madonna’s tour just crossed the 100 million mark AGAIN!!! This is her 5th tour to do so!
And Janet has zero tours that grossed over 100 million $. Janet could never compete with legend Madonna!
I believe the classic velvet rope tour did
janet is like 10 years younger than her and still can’t keep up
Hey, play nice. No need to gloat. Most people respect Madonna’s touring pull. She is a legend but she worked really hard for years and years to get a touring reputation.
It’s always health first but damn the return of queen J is not ruling like it should 🙁
She’s local. I said this all along but I was deemed a ‘hater’ and pressed ‘Beyonce stan’ when I am neither.
It a waste and artist do this all the times
This is very unfortunate! If it’s because of health issues preventing Janet from continuing on with this tour, than we ought to be more sympathetic about that. We don’t know what the status is of her current condition. If the tour is on the back burner due to a controlling husband, that’s a different story. That would upset me. I can also understand it frustrating others, however, I can’t sit here and try to form an opinion about what’s unknown. It would be senseless! Of course, people want to make this about filling seats, but again, we don’t know if there was any problem doing so! Dates have been postponed before and this UK leg haven’t been the most organized. I can see all the contributing factors if that is the case.
What I do know is that Janet’s done it all before! Yea, that hasn’t been done by Janet is some time now, but people forget that we’re talking about an artist that was a touring force! Janet has 3 tours listed inside the top 10 biggest tours of the 90’s (TVR, Janet and Rhythm Nation). She was only outdone by Cher! You can’t successfully blaze through a world tour 3/4 times and be labelled local.
Also I see so many people shooting Janet’s achievements down. Unbreakable (the album) didn’t slay the charts for 20 weeks, but what album by any of her peers have? Janet has been on a rough journey in the last 12 years (the industry’s been very cold to her since SB). It’s amazing that in spite of that, she’s one of the VERY FEW female artists from her time that sold over 100K (pure sales) and earned a #1 album… Oh, 29 YEARS LATER AFTER HER GROUNDBREAKING CONTROL ALBUM! With no promo! If you look at the numbers we’ve seen many of these 80/90’s divas pull in, you’ll see the challenge in achieving the feat that Janet has.
Celine (Loved Me Back to Life) – 77K
Mariah Carey (Chanteuse) – 58K
Toni Braxton (Love, Marriage, Divorce) – 67K
Brandy (Two Eleven) -65K
Mary J Blige (London Sessions) – 55K
Britney (Britney Jean) – 107K
JLO (A.K.A) – 33K
Alanis Morissette (Havon and Bright Lights) – 33K
I say all this, not to say that Janet is better than any of these women, but that she did accomplish something that’s very difficult for anyone from her era (AFTER the blacklisting). Janet was only outdone by Madonna recently, but Madge has been branded for the last decade as the “motha” of the industry (while others seem to have been thrown away). People are always so quick to shade, but don’t look at the bigger picture.
I love me some JJ, she’s one of my favorite artists ever, but this touring era has been quite interesting to say the least. I don’t know if the dates were not selling like they should in the Uk, but I would have gone on with the dates anyway. She is looking irresponsible now. Her fans want a show, but if she keeps canceling dates, fans are going to become uninterested. I really wanted this tour to further cement her legacy, but it sadly hasn’t so far. I understand she is on an independent label now, and the promotional reach isn’t as great if she would have been with a major, but the fact that her dates were selling out in major markets in the states proves she is still a relevant touring act. If she’s sick or has health issues, I think it needs to be disclosed at this point. Fans would then understand the canceled dates. She is a Queen to us, so let us be worthy. I would rather now she go back and record a new CD and start another era. I think she needs back to a major for full support. We love her and we don’t want Elton John or Wendy Williams saying, “told you so!”
I’m still waiting for a Burn It Up video……..