This is me: A diplomat who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age. That is, unless she's 40 and makes a record called "20 Years Old.' The Jewelry Man.telling you forty isn't old, if you're a tree.

In "Somebody's working extra hard to get their girlfriend the same type of success they got Mariah Carey" news, the little BIG man homey Jermaine Dupri recently offered his thoughts on Janet Jackson's younger contemporaries Britney Spears, Beyonce Knowles, and Christina Aguilera.

Oh really EbenGregory.does this mean somebody's about to throw stones even though they live in a glass house?

Yes.

The Jewelry Man is informed that at a press presentation for girlfriend Janet Jackson's new album '20 Years Old,' J.D. had choice words for a few well known starlets.

Here's Jermaine Dupri at a press conference on Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera: Only Janet records sound like her. I always look and think, 'Where's Beyonce going to be in 20 years?' It's hard for me to visualize. I don't put them on the same plane. Janet doesn't go for the same typical cars and street videos. She's back to her full capacity and blowing it out to the level. Artists just need to make good music. I said to Janet, 'All you got to do is sing.' Britney and Christina are all copycats of one person.

Interesting.EbenGregory let's table that discussion. Can you switch gears and address the Janet/Jermaine wedding rumors?

Yes.

Here's Janet Jackson in an interview in Britain this week on denying reports that she is planning to marry her boyfriend Jermaine Dupri later this year: That was just a joke. At least I don't know anything about it yet. But we are happier than ever. He said something about September 26 we were getting married. That's the date the album comes out. That's what he said. I don't know. Everyone's been asking me about it. And if it's meant to happen, it'll happen.

That's nice.like realizing reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it. And speaking of making jokes, while trying not to look like one.

Here's some old school costume jewelry being dropped by EbenGregory on corner store fodder involving Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri: Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.

And speaking of butter... here's a 21-gun salute to Blastro for providing the Baker (me) all the bread: MySpace.com/ebengregory.

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