There’s no doubt that many of us will tune into the youngest Jackson’s sister interview with Robin Roberts tonight on ABC. Janet Jackson is not as outspoken as some of her other siblings, like say LaToya and Jermaine, so we’re all curious about what she has to say about her brother Michael. Janet holds a special place in our hearts since we’ve loved her since she was Penny on “Good Times”. But the release of first compilation album in fourteen years, Numbers Ones, reminds us just how much her music has helped shape our lives. I can’t remember the last time I listened to “Miss You Much”, “When I Think of You” or “Black Cat”, I’m looking forward to getting acquainted with her hits again. How about you?

Seems like an artist can’t just come out with a new album, they have to have synergy (also known as a hook that will get them more exposure and ultimately sell more music). We already know that Rihanna timed her Diane Sawyer interview to coincide with her new album, “Rated R”. And Janet Jackson will break her silence about her brother Michael’s death and do a sit-down with Robin Roberts next week— to coincide with the release of her “Number Ones” CD. But synergy is not limited to a tell-all interview. Just ask Beyoncé who’s getting a special on one of the biggest days of the year, Thanksgiving (when there’s nothing else on television but repeats and football). She joins the likes of Madonna, Harry Connnick Jr. and Sir Paul McCartney (who’s special will follow Bey’s that same night). Bey and The Beatle will also on ABC, the network that snagged the aforementioned interviews and will air Jennifer Hudson’s “Home for the Holidays” special next month. Read the full story