Janet Jackson
publication date: Thursday, July 7, 2005 (part of Round XXVI)
category: Music
clue: Her rhythm has enthralled a nation, even if she has the same flair for controversy as her brother Michael.
explanation: Jackson was the younger sister of controversial pop star Michael Jackson and had caused a number of scandals, most famously by flashing her breast during a Super Bowl. The words "rhythm" and "nation" refer to her album title "Rhythm Nation 1814." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Jerry Mathis, Scott Horowitz, Megan Baxter, Aaron Fischer, Chris McKinnon, Michael Paul Cote, Jackie Mason, E. M., Wendy Hampson, Christine Marie Doiron, Nadine Russell, Justin Hampson, Kelly Stokes, Lori S., Dave Stoppenhagen, and Derrek White
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