Janet Jackson is Reportedly Pregnant at 49

Janet Jackson pregnant?
Janet Jackson performs during the Dubai World Cup horse racing event in Dubai, March 26, 2016. The singer is reportedly pregnant with her first child. KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty

Janet Jackson is pregnant with her first child at the age of 49, according to a report.

Entertainment Tonight claims the "Rhythm Nation" singer, who turns 50 on May 16, is expecting a baby with her husband Wissam Al Mana.

Jackson sparked speculation that she is pregnant in April when she postponed American dates on her Unbreakable world tour, telling fans she and Al Mana are "planning our family."

She said in a video message posted on Twitter: "My husband and I are planning our family, so I'm going to have to delay the tour. Please, if you can try and understand that it's important that I do this now.

"I have to rest up—doctor's orders—but I have not forgotten about you. I will continue the tour as soon as I possibly can."

A message from Janet...https://t.co/KrzYZ4eyvD

— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) April 6, 2016

Coincidentally, as news of her rumored pregnancy broke on Wednesday, the singer released a new music video for a track titled "Dammn Baby."

Jackson secretly wed Qatari billionaire Al Mana in 2012.

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