Tyler Perry

Janet Jackson doc offers skin-deep account of superstar’s rise

A new Janet Jackson documentary out Jan. 28 offers a narrow glimpse into the fiercely private superstar's early life and rise to fame. But rather than the juicy tell-all the series was billed as, "Janet Jackson" offers a retelling of her story dictated by the "Rhythm Nation" star herself, and so far stops short of revelation.

Top three books to read before their movies are released

Everyone has a different preference when it comes to whether to read the book or watch the movie first. If one wants to discover as much about a story as possible, although more time consuming, reading the book first is usually more rewarding than watching the movie. A big portion of movies are based on books, some loosely and some entirely.