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Janet Jackson Performs on 'American Idol' Finale

And the winner is... Janet Jackson, in a way. The 44-year-old singer graced the stage during the "American Idol" finale, giving this year's hopefuls a memorable sendoff. The ESSENCE Music Festival headliner sang a moving rendition of "Nothing," her song from Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Too?" soundtrack. Immediately after, flanked by a male dancer, "Miss Jackson" turned things up in a tight black bodysuit while performing her classic hit, "Nasty." Here's what you had to say: Dee commented: "This is why Janet's been in the game over 30 years. She looks fabulous. I'm feeling short hair. It looks great on her." Vera wrote: "Yes! Janet is the true Queen of Pop. This was a classic bring-down-the house performance."
Janet Jackson Performs on 'American Idol' Finale
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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And the winner is… Janet Jackson, in a way. The 44-year-old singer graced the stage during the “American Idol” finale, giving this year’s hopefuls a memorable sendoff. The ESSENCE Music Festival headliner sang a moving rendition of “Nothing,” her song from Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married Too?” soundtrack. Immediately after, flanked by a male dancer, “Miss Jackson” turned things up in a tight black bodysuit while performing her classic hit, “Nasty.”