The news that many fans were speculating on has officially been confirmed by Janet Jackson through a personal video message!
After teasing the announcement with a countdown that launched on her website over the weekend, the pop icon has posted a video update about her plans to return to the stage.
Jackson opens the video with a sweet message about her baby boy, Eissa, and then confirms her divorce from her husband of five years, Wissam Al Mana. Only touching on it briefly she says, “we are in court and the rest is in Gods hands.”
The news that everyone was waiting for though, Janet then reveals is true. She will be continuing the tour that she had to cut short when she became pregnant last year. Originally titled the “Unbreakable World Tour,” the new trek will be called, “State of the World Tour,” named after the single off her classic 1989 album Rhythm Nation 1814. The 56 city tour kicks off September 7 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
“I’m continuing my tour, as promised,” she said. “I’m so excited. I decided to change the name of the tour — State of the World Tour. It’s not about politics. It’s about people, the world, relationships, and just love.”
Watch Janet’s message, and see the tour dates below!
Tickets for all dates on sale starting May 5 at Ticketmaster.com.
THE STATE OF THE WORLD TOUR DATES:
Sept. 07 – Lafayette, LA @ Cajundome**
Sept. 09 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Sept. 10 – Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
Sept. 13 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
Sept. 14 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
Sept. 16 – Little Rock, AR @ Verizon Arena
Sept. 17 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
Sept. 19 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
Sept. 21 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Arena**
Sept. 23 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
Sept. 24 – Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center**
Sept. 26 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena**
Sept. 27 – Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
Sept. 29 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
Oct. 01 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino**
Oct. 03 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center**
Oct. 05 – Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion
Oct. 07 – San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center**
Oct. 08 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
Oct. 14 – Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center**
Oct. 16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
Oct. 17 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center Arena
Oct. 19 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
Oct. 21 – St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena
Oct. 22 – Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Harris Bradley Center
Oct. 25 – Moline, IL @ iWireless Center
Oct. 26 – Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
Oct. 28 – Toledo, OH @ The Huntington Center
Oct. 29 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena**
Nov. 01 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena**
Nov. 02 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre**
Nov. 04 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center**
Nov. 05 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
Nov. 07 – Providence, RI @ Dunkin Donuts Center
Nov. 08 – Manchester, NH @ SNHU Arena
Nov. 10 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Boardwalk Hall
Nov. 11 – Bethlehem, PA @ Sands Bethlehem Events Center
Nov. 13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
Nov. 15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
Nov. 16 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
Nov. 18 – Baltimore, MD @ Royal Farms Arena
Nov. 19 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
Nov. 26 – Indianapolis, IN @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Nov. 28 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
Nov. 29 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
Dec. 01 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
Dec. 03 – Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
Dec. 04 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena**
Dec. 06 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum**
Dec. 07 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena**
Dec. 09 – Birmingham, Al @ The BJCC
Dec. 11 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ BB&T Center
Dec. 12 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Dec. 14 – Norfolk, VA @ Norfolk Scope Arena
Dec. 16 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
Dec. 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
**Denotes a New Event
