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Janet Jackson & Madonna: 80s Ladies coming to Atlanta
Since both Janet Jackson and Madonna will make their way to Atlanta this fall, we thought we'd do a little comparison of their lives and careers.
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THEY'RE BOTH LADIES OF THE 80's. That's when Madonna and Janet Jackson did their best work, but we're still fascinated with them. Their records may not sell in the massive quantities they once did, but whenever they hit the road, the world takes notice. Since both Jackson and Madonna -born about 8 years and 300 miles apart - will make their way to Atlanta this fall, we thought we'd do a little comparison of their lives and careers. -- Text By Shane Harrison / AJC
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