Janet Jackson's star power helped raise more than $1 million USD for HIV/AIDS research at last night's amFar Milano, the charity gala in Milan that fused fashion, entertainment and activism to benefit the American Foundation for AIDS Research. The event was part of Milan Fashion Week.
Jackson encouraged everyone to be "brave warriors" in the fight against HIV/AIDS: "I'd just like to thank everyone here in the global fashion community who've done so much to help amfAR and to support HIV/AIDS research. When this terrible pandemic began everyone who was infected died of AIDS. Today with your help millions of people are living with HIV."
The Grammy Award-winning singer spoke to an audience that included Donatella Versace, Linda Evangelista, Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared, Dita von Teese and Rachel Bilson. Kanye West, apparently ending his nano-second self-imposed exile, was present with "girlfriend" Amber Rose.
Janet was absolutely brilliant in the midnight blue Versace evening gown. The plunging neckline and the big hair were an added bit of retro sex kitten glam. More photos and watch the red carpet arrivals, ON THE JUMP. Enjoy.
i am sooooo loving miss jackson. she is standing so tall and fabulous and doing so much. and you know she is hurting inside after losing her brother.
Posted by: ATL Kid | 29 September 2009 at 11:36
Just ferosh bam!
THANK YOU JANET!
You are our own brave warrior!
We love you and stay strong!
And Rod you get total cool points for these Janet posts ;)
Posted by: D. Askew | 29 September 2009 at 11:45
Rod you have been pumpin Janet hard and I love love love it.
Posted by: Mr. Gay Seattle XXXIII | 29 September 2009 at 12:04
Janet is so beautiful and I love that she put her time in things she is truly passionate about. I don't have enough words to describe how good my baby gurl looks in that gown...breathless!!
BLACK
Posted by: BLACK | 29 September 2009 at 12:07
Janet is the best. I love how she is re-emerging and taking her rightful place in the upper set of stylish divas.
But I must say it: I love Janet, God knows I do-- but that hair looks like a rat's nest.
Girl, this is not 1994 and you are not singing "Again" at the Oscars!!
Posted by: Kevjack | 29 September 2009 at 13:05
JANET JACKSON IS LOOKING PHENOMENAL. I AM SO PROUD THAT SOMETHING HAS STIRRED IN HER AND SHE ISN'T GOING TO QUIETLY INTO THAT SPACE WHERE SHE JUST SAID TO HAVE DECIDED SHE WAS NEVER GOING TO RETURN TO HER WELL-EARNED, WELL-OILED GREATNESS!
WORK, DAMITA JO!
I AM LOVING THE LOOK, ESPECIALLY THE HAIR...VERY "DISTURBING THE PEACE"!
I AM SOOOO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS NEXT PROJECT. I WENT TO HER LAST TOUR IN PURE SUPPORT-MODE, AND CAME OUT ENTHRALLED AND ENRAPTURED! IT WAS PURE PURE PURE ENTERTAINMENT AND SHE'S STILL GOT IT AND MORE!
Posted by: TheRevKev | 29 September 2009 at 13:18
What a GREAT cause and she looks stunning! So glad she is fighting the good fight!
And can someone tell me what going on with Donatella's legs?
Posted by: Isis | 29 September 2009 at 15:08
La Jackson is truly epic. I love that she continues to support such worthy causes.-QH
Posted by: QH | 29 September 2009 at 16:14
Janet looks very good. And yes I do luv the hair as well. Just keep doing the things that you do to support a worthy cause. You are a star no matter what you do! Thanks Rod for the info on Jan! Be sure to get that single "Make Me" on iTunes!
Posted by: Cedric | 29 September 2009 at 16:28
The hair is terrible!!!
Posted by: lvb | 29 September 2009 at 20:09
Janet's look has been so on point lately. Love it!
And on a side note, doesn't Donatella look like she could be Lady Gaga's mama? Lol.
Posted by: Kevin | 29 September 2009 at 21:32
Janet looks and is fabulous.
Donatella is another story....
Posted by: DFS | 30 September 2009 at 00:24
janatics n da house!
ferosh, ferosh, ferosh!
that blue is brilliant!
and for "the" cause of our lifetimes. thank you ma'am!
she supports us and we will always support her. always!
and rod thanks for the janet love!
you have been pumping her hard and first w/ the pics!
Posted by: D Town's Finest | 30 September 2009 at 01:52
For a sec there, I thought Donatella was a man.
Posted by: apres moi | 30 September 2009 at 03:39
Thank you Rod for the post! I am sooo thankful to come across this site. You keep us well informed. Keep up the good work! Janet!, what can i say, but BRAVA! STRANGE'! God will continue to bless you for your mission and contribution! Stay strong my sista! You know you "Can't Be Stopped"
Posted by: Paul561 | 30 September 2009 at 04:11
A little tear swelled up in my eye, Janet looks so great! It just reminds me of the time when I was a little kid doing the Rhythm Nation dance in my bedroom when my world revolved around this woman. I played a mixed Janet cd last night and had a blast. Can't do the dances like I used to but it was fun.
Posted by: HD | 30 September 2009 at 10:14
That is one sexy woman for any age.
Posted by: kayman | 30 September 2009 at 23:18