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Pregnant Janet Jackson’s Friend Reveals Her Baby News was a “Huge Surprise”
They're the two words Janet Jackson has longed to hear: "You're pregnant."
At 49, the joyous news was a "huge surprise" for the performer, who, according to an insider, had been "trying to have a baby for some time" with her billionaire businessman husband, Wissam Al Mana. "This is a miracle pregnancy she didn't think would ever happen for her," adds the insider.
Janet and Wissam in February 2013.
In fact, Janet, who turned 50 on May 16, had already started her much-anticipated Unbreakable World Tour when she learned she was expecting — and she shared the happy news with her fans while also announcing the cancelation of her upcoming performances.
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“I have to rest up, doctor’s orders,” she told her devotees via a Twitter video before adding, “I can’t wait to get started again.” And while Janet “is disappointed there won’t be a tour for the next year,” shares the insider, “she knows her fans will understand. She couldn’t be happier.”
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