While she already confirmed her musical plans to E! News last month, the singer took advantage of her guest spot on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Monday morning to formally announce she will hit the road this fall.
Jackson is set to kick off the Rock With U tour in Vancouver on Sept. 10, marking the first time in seven years that she's taken her show on the road.
While the concerts ostensibly are supporting her chart-topping new album, Discipline, Jackson will also play classics from her previous albums as chosen by the fans. She has even set up a special phone number (323-622-8139) for fans to call in and make special requests, leave her a message or feedback or eavesdrop on messages already left by fans.
Janet Jackson to release second best-of album
Oct 14, 2009 6:00 pm PDT
A new Janet Jackson greatest hits album, "Number Ones," will hit U.S. stores November 17. The 34 track collection on A&M/UMe includes 33 of Jackson's hits plus one new track, "Make Me," produced by Jackson and Rodney Jerkins. ...
Janet Jackson's greatest hits includes new single
Oct 13, 2009 7:00 am PDT
Janet Jackson is topping her latest greatest-hits collection with a new single. The greatest-hits collection, called "Number Ones," includes 33 classic Jackson hits and her newest song, "Make Me." The two-disc album will be released Nov. ...
Sep 3, 2009 7:11 pm PDT
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Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri Call It Quits?
Jul 17, 2009 1:33 pm PDT
Another day, another breakup rumor for Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri. US Weekly reported this morning that the couple has split after almost seven years together because they are "polar opposites [who] were never too compatible.&...
Janet Jackson makes emotional appearance at BETs
Jun 29, 2009 2:00 am PDT
Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop's standards. One person who perhaps knew him best...