Overview
- Britney Spears posted a public tribute on Thursday praising Janet Jackson’s voice, videos and stagecraft and calling Jackson “a god” and her “girl crush” for the month.
- Spears said Jackson’s music videos captivated her as a 13-year-old and that Jackson’s performance style “spoke to my heart and soul,” explaining the personal impact of that early influence.
- Janet Jackson acknowledged the tribute by resharing Spears’ post to her Instagram Story and adding heart and kissy-face emojis.
- Multiple outlets report that Spears’ 2001 album will receive an anniversary reissue on Nov. 6, though those reports say Spears’ direct involvement in the release is unclear.
- The exchange underlines Jackson’s lasting influence on younger pop stars and could renew attention on both artists’ catalogs as labels use social moments to drive anniversary marketing and streaming interest.