R&B singer Ciara dreams of collaborating with Janet Jackson - because the pop star's songs were the only music she listened to while growing up.

The Goodies hit-maker has idolized Jackson since she was a youngster - and she's hoping one day her hero will agree to team up for a duet.

Ciara explains, "My dream is to collaborate with Janet Jackson. She was my big idol growing up. JJ is amazing and no matter what, you can't forget what she has contributed to American music."

"Janet is truly an icon. She was the only person I listened to as a kid, along with her big brother Michael."

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