2022 Year in Review: Janet Jackson Rocked TV Ratings with Bombshell Tell-All Lifetime Documentary

Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of memorable moments! Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it. Next, we’ll revisit how Pop Empress Janet Jackson reigned over TV ratings at the top of the year with her highly anticipated eponymous Lifetime documentary. » Read more about: 2022 Year in Review: Janet Jackson Rocked TV Ratings with Bombshell Tell-All Lifetime Documentary » The post 2022 Year in Review: Janet Jackson Rocked TV Ratings with Bombshell Tell-All Lifetime Documentary appeared first on ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty?.

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2022 Year in Review: Janet Jackson Rocked TV Ratings with Bombshell Tell-All Lifetime Documentary

Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2022 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll revisit how Pop Empress Janet Jackson reigned over TV ratings at the top of the year with her highly anticipated eponymous Lifetime documentary.

After years of murmurs about a tell-all special being in the works, Janet Jackson ended 2021 by officially lifting the lid on news she’d be bringing a biographical documentary to Lifetime.

First Look: Janet Jackson Unleashes Epic Trailer for Lifetime Documentary Special

Simply named ‘Janet,’ the epic look at the Pop icon's life came courtesy of a two-night TV event that saw her give her dedicated fans a raw and unvarnished look into her story as she candidly spoke on everything from Justin Timberlake and the 2004 Super Bowl fiasco to the death of her brother/King of Pop Michael Jackson, previous marriages, becoming a mother for the first time at 50-years-old, and more.

Beyond its unprecedented access to the usually elusive star, the special featured appearances and commentary from her musical peers and friends such as Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, members of her family, and others who knew her best.

And though buzz was ample leading into the doc's January 28 unveiling, social media exploded with Janet talk across the two-night special with the hashtag #JanetJacksonDoc ranking #1 across all broadcast and cable television during its premiere nights - garnering 1.1 million interactions throughout airings over the weekend and becoming the top social program over the last year for Lifetime and A&E since the jaw-dropping 'Surviving R. Kelly.'

What's more, the Janet special revitalized interest in her iconic catalog - sending some of her biggest titles soaring on real-time sales tallies.

Janet Jackson Soars to #1 on iTunes After Tell-All Lifetime Documentary

When all was said and done, 'Janet' secured a whopping 15.7 million viewers across airings - becoming one of the most-viewed programs in Lifetime history!

To say she was in control was indeed an understatement.

Janet Jackson Doc Delivers Dynamite Ratings with Over 15 MILLION Total Viewers

Introducing new song 'Luv I Luv' at the doc's end, Jan's fans were sent into a frenzy of anticipation for official news on the diva's next album - her first since topping the Billboard 200 in 2015 with 'Unbreakable.'

And while the tune or an accompanying LP didn't manifest in 2022, we're giddy with excitement to see if and how she answers calls for new music in 2023.