This album was a cultural phenomenon. Janet Jackson teamed up once again with her dream team, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, to create an album that spoke about issues we still face today.
Rhythm Nation 1814 delivered powerful messages while giving us timeless music and iconic visuals.
What are your top 2 favorite songs from the album? 🎶
A behind the scenes look of Derek saying goodbye to Beyond The Gates. It's sad when a character is killed off.
What is your favorite Janet Jackson world tour? What did you love most about the tour or costumes?
My favorite is the The Velvet Rope Tour. It was a true cultural phenomenon with its incredible stage production, choreography, and iconic wardrobe. I still remember watching it on HBO when I was 6 years old. 🎤✨
40 years ago, in February 1986, Control changed everything for Janet Jackson. I may be late on the anniversary, but this will always be my favorite Janet album.
Her first two albums barely sold 300,000 copies, but with Control, Janet took control of her career — firing her father as manager, teaming up with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and bringing in Paula Abdul for choreography. Control went on to sell 10 million copies worldwide 📀 and turned the baby sister of the The Jacksons into a superstar in her own right. The result was an iconic album that changed pop and R&B forever. 🎶🔥
What are your favorite top two songs from the Control album?
Happy Birthday 🎂🎈Tony Goldwyn
May 20, 1960 (age 66)♉
Law & Order
Happy Birthday 🎂🎈Tony Goldwyn
May 20, 1960 (age 66)♉
Scandal
All of the Jackson siblings released solo albums at some point in their careers, but Michael and Janet Jackson truly found the perfect formula for success. Michael’s legendary partnership with Quincy Jones, and Janet’s iconic collaboration with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, helped shape some of the greatest music of all time. I always wished the other Jackson siblings could have reached the same level of superstardom as Michael and Janet.
Do you remember when Shonda Rhimes had everyone tuning in every Thursday night for back-to-back episodes of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal? Unfortunately, I wasn’t watching during that era, but I later binge-watched Scandal and How to
Get Away with Murder at the same time.
I also loved the crossover episode between Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder. I wish Grey's Anatomy was in the same universe so they could’ve done a crossover called “How Grey’s Got Away With Scandal.” 😂
Shonda Rhimes really inspires me to one day build my own production company.
I was disappointed when Pamela Sue Martin, who originally played Fallon Carrington Colby, left the show. She spoke about the pressure of fame and the demanding schedule on Dynasty—long filming hours plus constant press and promotion. At one point, she reportedly said, “I can’t do this anymore.”
Later, Emma Samms stepped in as her replacement. She even mentioned she had no formal acting training before taking on the role.
I still don’t fully understand the decision to bring Fallon back with amnesia and a British accent. It felt like a complete reset of the character. Do you think Amanda Carrington was originally meant to serve as her long-term replacement, similar to how Adam replaced Steven Carrington?
Here’s a behind-the-scenes clip from the series finale of Beverly Hills, 90210, which aired on May 17, 2000. Can you believe it’s been 26 years already?
A lot of you grew up with these characters throughout the show, making the finale even more emotional and unforgettable.
Happy 33rd anniversary 🎉 to Janet Jackson’s iconic self-titled album janet., released on May 18, 1993. 📀✨
With over 14 million copies sold worldwide, it remains her best-selling album.
What are your top two favorite songs from the album? 🎶
Beverly Hills, 90210 ended on May 17, 2000, after 10 seasons and 293 episodes (Oct 4, 1990 – May 17, 2000).
In the finale, David Silver and Donna Martin finally get married. I was hoping to see Kelly Taylor and Dylan McKay end up together.
I also wonder how Steve Sanders, his wife, and their baby are doing now.
Jason Priestley, who played Brandon Walsh, appeared via satellite in the final episode.
Did you watch the finale in real time? What do you remember feeling? I was 8 years old when it aired.
Here’s a throwback clip from The Game, where Tahj Mowry—real-life brother of actress Tia Mowry—guest starred as Cameron Barrett, the younger brother of Dr. Melanie Barnett.🎄🎁
Here is a funny clip of Lisa Landry in Sister, Sister doing the Bankhead Bounce. Played by Jackée Harry.
What is The Bankhead Bounce?
"The Bankhead Bounce is a famous 90s hip-hop party dance characterized by rhythmic, rapid shoulder shrugs paired with bent-arm movements".
Here are the bloopers for season 3 if the hit series Girlfriends in the UPN/CW Network. 📺😂🎬
Happy Birthday 🎂🎉Tahj Mowry
May 17, 1986 (age 40)♉ "Smart Guy"
Tahj Starred on Smart Guy as T. J Henderson and guest starred in Sister, Sister.
Happy Birthday 🎂🎉Tahj Mowry
May 17, 1986 (age 40)♉ "Smart Guy"
Tahj guest starred on The Game Series starring his older sister Tia Mowry.
This storyline was so random and pointless. Matthew disappeared from Dynasty in Season 1, then suddenly shows up seven years later holding everyone hostage out of nowhere. It made absolutely no sense.
Season 8 was one of the worst seasons ever. The Blake vs. Alexis governor storyline was a complete snooze fest. I could not wait for Sable Colby to arrive in Season 9 and finally bring some real drama back to the show.
What do you guys think about Monica’s parents’ condo in Chicago on Girlfriends? Honestly, this design should’ve been Toni Childs’ condo.
Meanwhile, Monica always lived a luxury lifestyle, but Season 7 really revealed how much she depended on her father’s fortune. I thought Monica was completely self-sufficient, but her father was still giving her a huge monthly allowance, shopping sprees in Paris, and funding her lifestyle.
Then her mother cuts her off completely. Cold. But it also explains a lot about where Monica gets her personality from.
By Season 7, Monica Charles Brooks-Dent had to start figuring things out for herself, and Joan giving her the manager position at the J-Spot was one of the first times we really saw Monica trying to earn her own income.
Happy Birthday 🎂🥳Janet Jackson
May 16, 1966 (age 60)♉