MTV presents “The Making of Janet Jackson’s Video Music Tribute Performance” | Sept. 19th, 2009


MTV to Premiere ‘The Making Of Janet Jackson’s Video Music Award Tribute Performance’ on Saturday, September 19 at 12:30PM ET/PT


 

Janet Gives Fans an Intimate Look Behind the Performance of a Lifetime


NEW YORK, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ —
MTV gives fans an all access look into everything that went into Janet
Jackson’s 2009 Video Music Awards tribute to her brother Michael as the
network premieres “The Making Of Janet Jackson’s Video Music Award Tribute Performance” on Saturday, September 19 at 12:30PM ET/PT.

To honor her brother and his illustrious career, Janet,
along with her creative director, Gil Duldulao, handpicked a team of
the world’s most renowned choreographers, all of whom took time away
from their various projects and made their way to New York City to join
together for a high-energy and memorable tribute. MTV cameras were
there from the first day of rehearsals in Los Angeles, CA to show day
when Janet and her team of choreographers took to the stage for the
performance of a lifetime, where they recreated one of the most
unforgettable music videos ever, “Scream.” The celebration received a
standing ovation.

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