Janet Jackson Rider: No Jackson Family Jokes
My first CD, which was a totally inappropriate gift for a kid from my parents, but I LOVED IT
I love Janet Jackson, and things like this are one of the reasons why.
The Smoking Gun reports that if you’re a comedian opening for Janet, (Ms. Jackson if you’re nasty) one topic is off limits: her family
Yep, this means no jokes about LaToya (sad, because those just write themselves), Papa Joe Jackson, and absolutely no propofol, pedophilia, Presley, ‘plasty, Pepsi, Prince Michael, Peter Pan, and the rest of topics that could easily be goldmine of comedy.
As TSG states:
the privacy of Janet Jackson and her family…is highly valued,” the contract advises promoters that all details about the star and her relatives “shall be deemed to be confidential and secret.” The document refers to the Jacksons as “Protected Persons.”
Confidential info also includes her pay. By the way, according to contract records, Janet was recently paid $475,000 for a US show. She is currently touring in Australia. Her pay could increase based on sales – she receives a large share of the stipulated gross.
So what things does Janet allow on her tour?
Things like non-floral scented candles, red currant candles, unscented candles, and white tulips. Should tulips not be available, white lilies will do.
Those are the “craziest” things she asks for, which is pretty refreshing, compared to other performer’s demands. Amazingly talented and flaw-free. Yeah, I’m a Janet stan. Deal.