- The Washington Times - Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana are expecting a baby.

The 50-year-old pop star confirmed her pregnancy to People and gave the magazine an exclusive pictorial in the print edition that hits newsstands on Friday, Oct. 14.

The baby will be the first for the couple, who wed in a private ceremony in 2012. 



There’s probably no need to spring for a baby shower gift, though.

Mr. Al Mana, a Qatari businessman, has a net worth of $1 billion, People reported in April. Among other investments, he owns a vast “portfolio of real estate in the Middle East and Europe” along with restaurants, movie theaters and a media agency.

• Ken Shepherd can be reached at kshepherd@washingtontimes.com.

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