Briefly: Janet Jackson, Gene Simmons, Barenaked Ladies, Heather Headley

Janet Jackson is asking her fans to take a crack at designing the artwork for her forthcoming album, "20 Years Old."

According to a press release, Jackson will personally choose her four favorite designs, all of which will be used on "selected publicly distributed copies" of the new album, set for release on Sept. 26. Sixteen finalists will win Jackson's full album discography on CD.

Fans can get more information--and download images of Jackson for use in the competition--at the contest website.

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Following the trail blazed by fellow rocker Ozzy Osbourne, KISS bassist Gene Simmons is about to share his family life with television viewers.

Simmons, his longtime partner, Shannon Tweed, and their two children--Nick, 17, and Sophie, 14--will star in the new A&E series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," scheduled to premiere in August.

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Barenaked Ladies will headline the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 pre-race concert Sept. 9 at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, VA.

Fans can win a VIP backstage pass to the race, which includes a meet-and-greet with the band and with NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, in a Chevrolet-sponsored sweepstakes. More information is available at www.ChevySSrocks.com.

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R&B singer Heather Headley's recent concert at Columbus, OH's Palace Theatre will be webcast beginning Friday (7/21) at 6 a.m. ET on the AOL Music website.