Janet Jackson, 50, finally confirms pregnancy

Janet Jackson. Photo: Courtesy

Janet Jackson has finally confirmed she is pregnant with her first child aged 50, following months of speculation.

The American singer was rumoured to be expecting after postponing the second leg of her world tour earlier this year, telling her fans she was planning for a family.

She has now confirmed the news, telling US publication People: "We thank God for our blessing."

Janet also showed off her baby bump in a glowing picture for the magazine, wearing a tight white dress and smiling proudly for the camera.

  In April, the star announced that she was delaying her Unbreakable tour because she and her husband, businessman Wissam Al Mana, were "planning our family".

The singer posted a video on her Twitter account to announce the news.

She did not say that she was pregnant, but said there had been a "sudden change" to the second leg of her tour - which started in August 2015.

She continued: "Please, if you could 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."

Janet, who turned 50 in May, married Al Mana in 2012.