Mae West: Janet Jackson

It was on 9 April 1974 that young Janet Damita Jo Jackson [born in Indiana on 16 May 1966] stepped onstage dressed as MAE WEST.
• • The little girl was making her public debut performance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with the better-known members of her singing family. The adorable, chubby-cheeked 8-year-old soon became an audience favorite with her imitations of Mae West, Cher, Marie Osmond, Toni Tennille, etc. And by 1976, the Jackson family's Las Vegas act caught the attention of CBS president Fred Silverman.
• • Next month you could own Janet Jackson's Mae West costume along with other pieces of pop culture history. On May 30-31, 2007, "The Fabulous Jacksons Auction" will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Hundred of items once owned by Janet, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and their family are being auctioned.
• • Memorabilia up for sale will include handwritten lyrics, a wireless mike used by the gloved one, and - - most importantly - - Janet's MAE WEST costume.
• • Guernsey's auction catalogue [http://www.guernseys.com] described it like this:
• • • • JANET JACKSON'S "MAE WEST" COSTUME • • • •
The young (approximately 8-10 years old) Janet Jackson wore this tailored Mae West costume while performing with her family in a Las Vegas stage act. The bodice is fashioned in shades of a pink satin-like material and embellished with sequins and layers of tulle at the hemline. Complete with matching ornate hat. Excellent condition.
• • Hard Rock Hotel: 4475 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.
• • The auction catalogue is for sale. For a copy, phone Guernsey in NYC: 212-794-2280.
• • Come up and see Mae every day online: http://MaeWest.blogspot.com/
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