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[Blind Gossip] After announcing her pregnancy several months ago, this singer with the famous last name canceled all of her work commitments.

So, hows the pregnancy going?

Ha. She’s not pregnant.

How’s the baby coming along?

The surrogate has had a rough pregnancy, but it looks like everything will be fine.

[Singer] is staying out of sight, though. Why?

She did buy a baby bump (silicone, not foam) from England, but she hates wearing it, especially in the heat. Also, she’s gained a lot of weight and doesn’t like being photographed.

So, will we ever see a photo of her “pregnant”?

She knows that she needs to do one public photo op with the baby bump, so right now she is saying that she will do it when the temps get a little colder (October).

Similar: Her First Child

Singer:

[Optional] Do you think she will do a formal magazine photo… or arrange a paparazzi shot?

SOLVED!

It’s Janet Jackson!

Janet hasn’t been seen since April when she announced that she was leaving her tour because she was “planning our family.” She didn’t actually say that she was pregnant. She let other people say that for her.

As we mentioned in the original blind item, we knew that she had purchased a baby bump in England, that she was self-conscious about her weight gain, and that she was planning to do a public appearance soon to “validate” her pregnancy. We just didn’t know the exact date or venue.

Just ONE DAY after we published this blind item, a “pregnant” Janet Jackson and her “baby bump” was snapped by paparazzi shopping for baby items in London!

What an amazing coincidence!

The high temperatures in some major world cities yesterday: Los Angeles: 90 degrees. Riyahd, Saudi Arabia: 104 degrees. London, England: 64 degrees. Yep, London is definitely cooler. You could wear a baby bump and a three or four layers of baggy clothing and a giant scarf there and never even break a sweat.

Yes, her clothing is baggy. It’s not because she’s fat. It’s because she’s “planning our family.” Planning makes you gain weight.

By the way, a lot of conspiracy theorists are claiming that the surrogate mom to her baby is her sister or her sister-in-law or her niece or her secret daughter. No. Makes for a good story, but it’s simply not true. And no, she did not use Beyonce’s surrogate (see below for a link to that story).

From ET:

Pregnant Janet Jackson Debuts Growing Baby Bump in Rare Public Appearance

janet-jackson-baby-2Janet Jackson has that pregnancy glow!

ET was the first to report back in May that the 50-year-old singer is pregnant with her first child with husband Wissam Al Mana, and only ET has these exclusive new photos taken Tuesday afternoon, when she was spotted out and about in London with a visible baby bump. Jackson, who is rarely photographed in public, was seen leaving the baby furniture store Back In Action wearing sneakers, dark sweatpants, a black sweater and a matching scarf and headband.

An eyewitness tells ET that Jackson arrived at the store in a chauffeured black Mercedes along with her bodyguard, her assistant and two others from her entourage. Jackson was greeted by staff, who shut the doors for her visit and seated her at a table to seemingly go over some of their merchandise. According to the eyewitness, she also strolled the store and took an interest in one of the prams.

The mother-to-be appeared in good spirits as she left the establishment with a bag of products after her 45-minute visit, and even cracked a smile as she made her way to her vehicle.

Jackson and Al Mana have a home in London, one of several homes they own around the world, but no word yet if she’ll give birth there. As for when she’s due, no date has been confirmed, but signs do point to November.

Congrats to LivDizzly for being first! Kudos to CelebrityGirl for being first to guess that it would be a paparazzi shot so she wouldn’t have to answer questions. Snap!

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UPDATE!

Well, we now have both a pap shot AND a magazine exclusive! Except… this was no ordinary exclusive…

See if you can spot the weirdness in People Magazine‘s story:

Janet Jackson Officially Announces Her Pregnancy ‘Blessing’ at 50 – See the Exclusive Photo!

Janet Jackson is one glowing mom-to-be.

The 50-year-old singer is officially confirming her pregnancy and showing off her growing baby bump exclusively with PEOPLE.

“We thank God for our blessing,” says the star.

After Jackson announced in April she was postponing her Unbreakable World Tour in May to focus on “planning” a family with her husband Wissam Al Mana, sources confirmed to PEOPLE the star was expecting her first child.

Over the last few months, Jackson has kept a low profile and was last spotted shopping for baby buys at London’s Back in Action furniture store.

“She is super excited about her pregnancy and is doing extremely well,” a source close to the Jackson family previously told PEOPLE. “She actually feels very good about everything.”

Here’s the photo.

Anything seem odd to you?

When a magazine does a big story, the celebrity will typically do a sit-down interview (sometimes on video) and a photo shoot in the studio. The whole thing usually takes a few hours and there is a lot involved: Interviewers, writers, editors, publicists, photographers, photo editors, studio assistants, hair, makeup, wardrobe, hot lights, etc.

Janet Jackson didn’t do any of that. People has an “exclusive” with a photo they didn’t take… and an interview they didn’t conduct… about a pregnancy that doesn’t exist!

(To be clear, we’re not blaming People Magazine. Any media outlet would have done exactly the same to have this exclusive. Kudos to People for getting it.)

First, there was no interview. The content of the article is provided by “sources,” with Janet herself contributing only six words.

And, once again, Janet Jackson never says, “I’m pregnant.” She said earlier, “We’re planning our family.” Now she gives a fuzzy, “We thank God for our blessing.” She lets her family or publicist say she’s pregnant, but she doesn’t say it herself. That’s because she is not pregnant.

Second, there was no photo session at People. The photo is credited to Janet Jackson and Solaiman Fazel. Fazel is a celebrity photographer specializing in private, creative celebrity portraits. Jackson and Fazel did a private, very contained photo shoot, edited the photo, and simply submitted it to People.

The photo itself is HIGHLY Photoshopped around the face, cheeks, chin, neck and torso. That’s why Janet looks amazingly thinner than she did just a few weeks ago.

Did you notice the white outfit and the dark-rimmed glasses? We told you that she wants to be taken very seriously (see Empty Embarrassment) so this look echos the “Doctor’s orders” video from when she cancelled her tour.

Beyonce is probably hopping mad that she didn’t privatize her own pregnancy to this extent. Her fakery was exposed to the world with her floppy foam belly in a sit-down video interview.

Janet Jackson avoided all that by being completely in CONTROL! Silicone instead of foam, two scheduled photos (one public, one private, totally in control of her environment and the finished product during the private shoot). Faking a pregnancy… but totally in control of that fakery.

UPDATE!

Janet Jackson has given birth!

No she hasn’t. But her surrogate did!

The fifty-year-old singer now has a son. Yes, you read that right. Fifty.

The media is saying the usual: It’s her first child (eye roll) and that Janet is recovering well from the delivery (double eye roll).

Here is the entire official press release:

Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortable. No further details are available at this time.

Yes, that’s it.

Any article you read is just a stretched-out rehashing of the story from the beginning.

The only other new piece of information is that the baby’s name might be Eissa Al Mana.

We don’t know about you, but when we hear the name “Eissa”, we have Homeland flashbacks of Nicholas Brody screaming “Eissa! EISSAAA!” in his sleep.

Below is the most recent picture of Janet walking down the street with her husband, Wissam Al Mana, a Qatari businessman.

Congratulations to them on their new son. EISSAAA!

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Comments

  2. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Speculation if it was her egg or someone else’s? Not trying to sound ignorant, but how is surrogacy, etc perceived in his Muslim circle?

  3. Laughing1 says

    Why go to such extreme measures to begin with??? I just don’t get it. Stupid.

    And they wonder why people hate FAKE NEWS!!

    It’s all we ever get!!!!

  5. Belser says

    Here’s what’s fishy about the pictures: her hands and arms are still boney. If she were really that pregnant she would be puffy all over. My normally skinny fingers looked like sausages.

  6. sallygirl says

    Well we are seeing a photo of her being preggers today…. and she looks pregnant unless she just gained a bunch of weight to fool us which is possible.

  7. spaceship says

    Wow, just saw a pic of her today, and she has gain weight! As for the baby bump, can’t tell if it’s real or not, but you guys are spot on!!!!

  8. BetteBoo25 says

    Sooooooo….nobody is questioning the “it’s too hot to wear a baby bump” excuse? She’s a multi millionaire married to a billionaire. Go to whatever it’s cooler to take the pics. Idk….Janet never explicitly said she was pregnant. She said she needed time off to start her family. She may very well admit to using a surrogate.

  9. missykate says

    Janet Jackson

    Did anyone else notice in her Youtube “announcement” she never actually said she was pregnant? I think her words were “planning our family..”

  11. Mills007 says

    Ok we ALL know this is about Janet Jackson, butttt…

    With all the MoNeY they have…there are women here in Europe whom have had children whilst older then Janet is now….

    So she could be, (or maybe not..)
    BUT if she is pregnant, with all the hate some famous people get over their weight, (and don’t forget she has had LOTS of nasty comments), why should she open herself up for that if she is in a pregnancy whit a baby SHE HERSELF can decide that she can/will hold on to THIS TIME…

  12. GretaGuesses says

    Janet Jackson

    I don’t think she will do a photo spread for a magazine, because that would leave her vulnerable to questions and someone noticing a fake bump and talking. I think she will do an arranged paparazzi shot, if she releases any photo at all. I suppose she could post a selfie. She could totally control that, and even minimize her weight gain. It’s all really silly to me. Nobody cares if she’s using a surrogate, but she used pregnancy as a way to cancel her concert.

  15. Crisesaverted says

    Janet Jackson, but this is silly. It’s safer for the baby to be born by surrogate. I don’t understand why celebs aren’t more honest about this. If there aren’t safety issues, then there is the requirement that the celeb look perfect constantly. If Kim K had a surrogate last time, good for her. She’s been bullied constantly over her weight and looks. Better to just be honest.

  18. SilentStar says

    Janet Jackson.

    Goodness, why is she pretending to be pregnant?! Given the risks at her age, no one would fault her for using a surrogate.

  21. craicmehappy says

    Janet Jackson. if she’s worried about her weight she’ll probably go for a photoshopped magazine photo.

  32. Jester says

    This is Janet Jackson.
    My guess is that she will do a pap shot and then maybe a formal magazine photo after the baby is born. Of course, although it will be Photo shopped, it would explain her weight gain.

  37. kimgee76 says

    Janet Jackson
    I hope she gets busted and the truth gets out. This family is filled with greedy, dysfunctional liars.

  43. Alllie says

    Miss Jackson and not sure why having a surrogate has a stigma attached to it! Sounds like a good plan if you can’t carry. Don’t do the photo, everyone already knows and will call you a liar.

  68. amagod121 says

    Singer: Janet Jackson
    She will go for the photo opp that pays the most.
    I wonder if you really can get pregnant in your 50s? My great grandmother supposedly did. They didn’t have the surrogate/fake bump option back then!

  71. Dark_Star says

    All day long…it’s Janet Jackson. Since she announced that she wanted to start a family and then got pregnant she has disappeared.

  86. comebackkidd06 says

    Oh Ms. Jackson, you’re not a great singer and have never been a great actress!! We never bought into this story / pregnancy act!!! Sad that you had to use a fake pregnancy to overshadow poor ticket sales.

  87. riotdontdiet says

    This is soooo Janet Jackson!! Wish there wasnt so much shame in hiring a surrogate but it’s society’s fault for deeming women that cant get pregnant “damaged”

  92. NoOne says

    I really don’t understand the mockery around a 50 year old woman becoming pregnant. It CAN absolutely happen via donor eggs, etc. Not to mention that any woman who is still experiencing monthly cycles can also become pregnant naturally. It may not be an every-day occurrence, but it is possible.

    • Tequila Mama says

      She should have admitted to having a surrogate. There is nothing wrong with having a surrogate especially at her age.

  100. gedull says

    Janet Jackson

    Not sure but I think a well planned paparazzi shot might be her best bet at maintaining the lie. And then magazine spread with the baby once it’s born.

  102. alexag says

    Singer: Janet Jackson

    [Optional] Do you think she will do a formal magazine photo… or arrange a paparazzi shot? Paps

  108. myork28 says

    Singer: Janet Jackson

    She will definitely arrange a paparazzi shoot. I doubt a magazine spread, but maybe.. 😉

  111. melrose71 says

    Janet Jackson. Wait, didn’t she cancel her concert tour or something due to starting a family, which she then announced she was expecting? I guess she needs 9 months to concentrate on her surrogate.

  120. MonaLisa says

    Janet – she really thinks we believe it’s likely (though technically not impossible) she got pregnant at 50 ha!

  123. Princessel says

    Singer – Janet Jackson

    Hot as she is probably hiding out in Qatar (she married Qatari billionaire) and will get cooler from October.

  125. chaseboogie says

    Janet Jackson. Why not admit it Jan? We all know that you’re 50 and it would be hard to have that baby.

  130. Goodgrief says

    Obviously Janet Jackson. She might arrange a pap shot to try to shoot down the rumors that she is using a surrogate.

    • spaceship says

      Only way to shoot down those rumors is to do a Demi Moore pregnancy photo, that’s the only way folks will believe she’s actually pregnant, and something tells me that will never happen, just like with Beyonce.

  131. CyndiTx123 says

    Janet Jackson having her 2nd baby???”

    I am sure she will do one photo shoot with the fake belly….

  132. GiveUpTheGossip says

    Janet Jackson
    Better do a formal sit down. Wouldn’t want to have an accidental pillow shift a la Beyonce.

  133. JuJuBe28 says

    Janet Jackson

    She’ll do staged paparazzi for the “pregnancy” and then shop around an official family newborn shoot to the highest bidder.

  146. fairydust says

    Janet Janet Janet………..
    Was wondering when she going to play the part of the pregnant expecting mother in waiting.
    Most woman would be out enjoying being pregnant
    Proud Mother she is not.
    Just a fake all round.
    Even the family are fake.
    Come out of the shadows and speak your Truth Janet.

  148. KarmaFlower says

    Janet Jackson and I don’t care what she does. She isn’t relevant in my life. Does is actually cool down in Dubai in October?

  150. Sour Lemon says

    Singer: Janet Jackson

    She will arrange a paparazzi shot. She won’t risk someone finding out about her deception.

    I wonder if she used a donor egg considering she’s 50 years old.

    I’m surprised her family would lie about this. Her mom is a Jehovah’s Witness and they are strict about not telling lies. If her mom is asked about the pregnancy, she could come clean and blow Janet Jackson’s cover. I wonder if the paparazzi/journalists would be smart enough to corner the mom.

  155. Gemzan says

    Janet “Miss Jackson if you’re nasty” Jackson

    I think she’ll do paparazzi shots. She always hides when she gets heavy.

  156. Cotton Kandi says

    Singer: Janet Jackson

    Do you think she will do a formal magazine photo… or arrange a paparazzi shot? Paparazzi shot

    These celebrities are some sick individuals. I am still ticked off that Beyonce clearly faked her pregnancy and got away with it.

    Sick. Just sick.

  157. Lebowski says

    Nice try Janet (Jackson.)

    Nobody ever believed you were pregnant. At least your family is used to silicone.
    (She will do a formal shot than can be MASSIVELY Photoshopped.)

  159. PriveNom says

    Singer: Janet Jackson

    [Optional] Do you think she will do a formal magazine photo… or arrange a paparazzi shot?
    The final decision will no doubt the result of of the matter, “what is best for The Family”. With that being said & every ego having their own input the Jacksons will choose which of these they have the most control over. Be sure if they go w/ Paps it will NOT be spontaneous it will be simulated & staged. <—I think I just talked myself into THIS answer.

  161. ohwhynot says

    Janet Jackson….if her team is smart they’ll let the paparazzi “catch” her out in public. But who knows….why not just admit it’s a surrogate in the first place. There’s nothing shameful about it and people would probably have more respect/empathy for her wanting to be a mom at 50 than lying about it.

    • Crisesaverted says

      Sarah Jessica Parker was honest and said she used a surrogate for her twins. I don’t remember seeing any negative comments about that. It was the safest thing to do, and the kids are adorable.

    • Caz1310 says

      She will get caught out in the bigger lie about cancelling concerts for being “pregnant”. PR Lies have a way of cascading.

  165. happiedazie says

    Singer – Janet Jackson

    I think she will arrange a paparazzi shot because doing a whole magazine photo shoot may cause more speculation.

  173. dawnk31 says

    Singer: Janet Jackson (I mean, she’s 50, did anyone really think she was growing a human in her own womb? Her eggs are powdered at this point!)

    [Optional] Do you think she will do a formal magazine photo… or arrange a paparazzi shot? She is going to do a formal magazine shoot because that is the only way to control what is seen.

  175. OoLaLana says

    Janet Jackson.

    Regardless of what photo hits the media, I think she’ll be called out for it… and rightly so. Why do these celebrities fall back on falsehoods and half-truths all the time. Didn’t they get the memo? Vulnerability is a strength!

  182. stolidog says

    50 year old Janet Jackson. Why bother with all the fakeness, at 50, you shouldn’t be carrying a baby, let alone your first baby. I don’t understand the issue with surrogates….
    she’ll arrange a paparzazzi shot

  186. FiyahHotFlashy says

    Janet Jackson…no one believes shes on bed rest. Why go thru all this trickery???? Its going to be a random paparazzi shot.

  191. j0taylor says

    Janet Jackson

    I don’t understand why she need to hide that she has a surrogate. The world has far more things to worry about!

  196. stillmb says

    Janet Jackson.. Why the fake out?? Having a surrogate is no big deal. She should have a photo shoot & tell the truth..

    • spaceship says

      I don’t get that either. Why go through all of that “trying to fool the public” crap? What’s the shame in using a surrogate? I guess celebs egos are just too big!

  198. cecemartini says

    Janet Jackson

    My guess: An orchestrated paparazzi shot with her in extremely baggy clothes. She really should just come out and say surrogate.

  199. CevansLeftpec2 says

    Janet Jackson. Honestly idk why she doesn’t just say she’s using a surrogate. Who out there really believes that a female celebrity is giving birth to her ‘1st’ kid at 50, come on.

    • traherne says

      The whole pregnancy bs started because she needed an excuse to cancel her tour dates without having to admit it was due to poor ticket sales. She can’t admit to a surrogate now. But you’very got to admire her commitment to this lie. What a nutcase.

  205. luvprue1 says

    Singer: Janet Jackson (who had a daughter at 18, who is being raised by her brother Jackie Jackson and his wife )

    Optional : I do not think she will do a magizine spread. Too many things can go wrong and the lights are to hot. However she probably will arrange for paparazzi to take pictures of her and her baby bump.

    Do Janet honestly believe that people believe she’s pregnant? I mean everyone knows she’s at least 50, and it’s very hard to conceived at that age why not be honest…

  207. Noseygirl says

    Singer is Janet Jackson.

    Funnily enough I was only wondering about her and her “pregnancy” earlier on today.

  212. pajuxy says

    Janet Jackson!

    I’m guessing a formal photo where she has more control over the image since you say she’s concerned about her weight gain.

  214. CelebrityGirl says

    Singer: Janet Jackson…obvs.

    [Optional] Do you think she will do a formal magazine photo… or arrange a paparazzi shot? Paparazzi shot so she can circulate the photos without having to answer formal questions. *massive eye roll*

  217. throwsumshade says

    Janet Jackson. She hasn’t even been seen at all since the announcement, has she? Oh yes, she had to cancel the big tour to “rest up.” Good gawd.

    • KatarinaJ says

      It is laughable. One because if she WAS really pregnant it would have to be IVF and planned, meaning she would KNOW about her upcoming tour when doing it. Plus, would anyone really care if she did have a surrogate? She denies the first child so she isn’t Mama of the year.

  219. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Janet Jackson
    She had a pro shoot for her announcement, so I imagine she will do another one to control everything.

    • zappy2050 says

      Poor Janet. There are times I really feel sorry for her.

      I mean everyone knows she HAD a child at 18 years old.

      Everyone also knows she is NOT pregnant with this child at 50.

      She is been good though, I expected to see a picture of her and the surrogate. Guess the paparazzi can’t catch up with her.

    • Nalani says

      Poor Janet??? More like poor daughter she never acknowledged. I have no sympathy for her, she’s pathetic.

    • traherne says

      I can’t believe she’s going through with this. I can understand making up a pregnancy to get out of her flop tour with some dignity, but have the decency to fake a miscarriage. To bring a baby into the world over unsold tickets… How messed up do you have to be?

    • ladysussex says

      It is possible that she does want a child and her husband wants an heir. But it’s all fake. She’s bearding for her husband and the baby isn’t really hers. It might be half his, but like her brother Michael, she probably chose a Caucasian or Hispanic egg.

    • AnguaDelphine says

      Maybe she just wants a baby and doesn’t want to deal with all the attention/harassment she’d get if she went public with the surrogate. After all, it’s not like she’s been milking this pregnancy for paparazzi shots. Furthermore, fertility issues are intensely private. And let’s not forget the surrogate – maybe *she* prefers privacy too.

    • zappy2050 says

      In the People photoshoot, it is obviously photoshopped. Her head doesn’t even look like it belongs to that body. You can see where the neck looks weird. Sad.

    • spaceship says

      I know, the face to neck part really does look phony. You can definitely see the photoshopping.