Janet Jackson has confirmed she has split from boyfriend Jermaine Dupri.
The singer – who was first rumoured to have separated from the music executive in July – admitted she didn’t keep in touch with any of her ex-lovers apart from Jermaine during a US radio interview.
Speaking on Atlanta's 'Bert Show’, Janet said: 'I'm not the type of girl that stays in touch with your ex like that. But Jermaine is one of my best friends. I love him to death. We're still connected. We're still good friends. We still talk."

Jay-Z is co-producing a Broadway musical about a Nigerian musician and political activist.
The 39-year-old rapper is producing 'Fela!’ - a play based on the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who is credited as one of the founders of afrobeat and who died in 1997 – with Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Jay-Z – whose artistic involvement is thought to be minimal given that the show is already in previews – has not publicly revealed how much money he has invested in the production.

Rihanna wanted her new album to have a heavy metal influence.
The Barbados-born singer – who made a return to the UK this week to preview her uop LP 'Rated R’ and it’s dark new sound – wanted it to be even rockier but her record label had a 'seizure'.
The 21-year-old star approached guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, of US band Extreme, to play on the record but Rihanna’s record label stopped the collaboration.
Nuno told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: 'I think the label had a seizure so they went down another route.'

Avril Lavigne is reportedly dating Lindsay Lohan’s ex-boyfriend.
The singer – who is divorcing estranged husband Deryck Whibley – has been seen out several times with American actor Wilmer Valderrama and the pair have apparently been getting very close.
Over the weekend, Avril, 25, and 29-year-old Wilmer were spotted at Los Angeles club Wonderland getting cosy.
An onlooker is quoted by US gossip blogger Perez Hilton as saying: 'She had her hand on his knee and they were whispering in each other's ear, laughing. They even closed the club, sneaking out just after 2am.'

Keisha Buchanan believes the Sugababes will struggle without her.
The singer – who was replaced in the group in September by Jade Ewen following a series of rows with her bandmates Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah - insists the current line-up are only out for themselves and she doesn’t miss their friendship.
She said: 'I’m doing what’s best for me. They did what’s best for them.
'The fact is, I was in Sugababes for 12 years. I was in that band because I loved it, not to elevate myself.

50 Cent wants to star in a romantic comedy – to get a girlfriend.
The rapper-and-actor – who has a 12-year-old son Marquise with former partner Shaniqua Tompkins – wants to challenge himself with a new movie direction away from his previous outings in action adventures as he believes it would show off a softer side to his personality.
He explained: "It would be interesting for people to see that side of me. It would be a challenge, but I've seen artists like Ice Cube transition and challenge themselves.
"It's easier if a woman accepts you as a manly man. But a softer moment works, too, because then she'll suddenly see you as a romantic!"

Robbie Williams wants to propose to his girlfriend.
The 'Bodies’ singer admitted he is gathering the courage to ask actress Ayda Field – who he has been dating since January 2007 – to be his wife.
When asked by if he plans to marry Ayda, Robbie replied: 'I might be. It could be on the cards... yeah.'
His answer was met with cheers from the audience, to which the singer replied: 'You’re happy that I’m happy, right?'
While Robbie’s relationship with Ayda is going well, he is also delighted to have rekindled his friendship with former Take That bandmates Gary Barlow – with whom he was locked in a bitter feud with after departing the group in 1995 – Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are reportedly just 'friends with benefits'.
The 'SexyBack’ singer – who is rumoured to have split from the stunning actress in September after two-and-a-half years together – has decided he still wants Jessica involved in his life so makes sure they meet regularly.
A source said: "Justin was very clear with Jessica that he didn't want to be in a serious relationship with her anymore where he wasn't able to date other people. Jessica took the news very hard, but once she calmed down and they started talking again, he convinced her to stay friends who hook up, without all the pressure of a relationship."

Amy Winehouse wants more cosmetic surgery to look like a 'pin-up'.
The 'Rehab’ singer – who recently splashed out thousands of pounds on a breast enlargement operation – is thrilled with her new 'womanly' appearance and wants to go under the knife again to boost her assets even further.
A source said: 'Amy loves her breasts. She can’t stop touching them and showing them off to friends. She says she feels womanly again and wants to be more curvy like she used to be. She thinks by having another operation and bum implants that she will achieve her dream pin-up look.'

BEYONCE has won three awards at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards.
The singer fought off X Factor winner Leona Lewis to land the Best Female gong at last night's ceremony in Berlin, Germany.
She also won Best Song for Halo and Best Video for Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) which she dedicated to rapper husband Jay-Z, for "putting a ring on it".
Jay-Z was also in the city to perform with U2 at a free open-air concert at the Brandenburg Gate to coincide with the event, which was held in the city to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.