This article makes sense, Britney was more like Janet as an artist, and Christina was the one more like Madonna artistically. But because Christina had a voice and also did R&B, she was seen as more of a Mariah type artist. And I guess Janet isn't as high profile as Madonna and Britney also had VMA stunts and got media attention like Madonna
I don't think it's a racial thing though because Justin Timberlake (Katy Perry too ) was seen as the new MJ and he's white of course.
I wish Janet's sound was a bit more pop during her prime. I think it would have gotten her more exposure and made her Madonnas successor as the popgirl of the 90s. Instead, Britney was the first big popgirl since Madonna. Kylie and Janet tried but sadly never resonated that much outside of their home countries. A shame b/c based on contribution alone they deserve Pop Princess title more than Britney.
Yess clearly copied janet.. she use Janet's chair routine and mostly all dance routine , Janet's style... etc etc.. Britney blatantly copied Janet.. Britney stans are just in denial about it with excuse just a influence..
Britneys main inspiration's were janet, Michael and madonna. She never copied them but she aspired to be pop legends like them and succeeded. 
) was seen as the new MJ and he's white of course.
