49-Year Old Janet Jackson Announces She Is Expecting...

Janet Jackson is postponing her world tour because she is 'planning a family'.  The 49-year-old singer, who is in the second leg of her tour, has been ordered to rest by doctors, though she is determined to get back on the road as soon as possible. 

Speaking in a video message to fans, she said: 'Hey you guys, on August 31 I launched the Unbreakable world tour.

'First I want to thank all the fans for coming out and seeing the show, you guys made it so enjoyable each and every night. We are in the second leg of the tour and there's been a sudden change and I thought it was important you be the first to know.'

The sister of late music icon Michael Jackson then revealed the reason for postponing her shows, admitting that she and her husband, Wissam Al Mana, are hoping for a child.

'My husband and I are planning a family so I'm going to have to delay the tour.

'Please, if you can, try and understand it's important that I do this now, I have to rest up, doctors orders, but i have not forgotten about you, I will continue the tour as soon as I possibly can,' she added.