Back on the road again! Janet Jackson shows off post-baby body as she posts her first tour rehearsal shot just eight months after welcoming son Eissa
Janet Jackson is getting back into fighting shape after the birth of her son Eissa in January.
The pop icon, 51, posted a photo from the dance studio on Monday, teasing fans for her upcoming tour across the United States.
In the snap, the hitmaker can be seen practicing some of her legendary choreography with her make-up artist-turned-dancer Preston Meneses.
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One hot mama! Janet Jackson proved she is getting back into fighting shape after the birth of her son Eissa in January as she posted a snap of her tour rehearsal on Instagram
Although she is draped in loose-fitting black clothing in the shot, the singer is said to be down nearly 65lbs of post-baby weight, a source recently told Entertainment Tonight.
'Hey u guys. I’m so excited for the State of the World Tour. We r in rehearsal mode. See u guys in 1 month!,' (sic) she wrote alongside the photo.
Jackson has re-located to Los Angeles after living in London and Dubai during her marriage to Qatari multi-millionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana.
The couple announced their split after five years as husband and wife in April.
Cutie: The singer welcomed baby son, Eissa, in January with Qatari multi-millionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana
Work it! The pop icon, 51, posted a photo from the dance studio on Monday, teasing fans for her upcoming tour across the United States
In May, Janet shared a personal video for fans clearing up the rumors surrounding her marriage and the future of her career.
'I just want to keep it real with you guys for a second,' the Control singer tells fans in a the video, which was posted to her official website and social media accounts.
'Yes, I separated from my husband. We are in court and the rest is in God's hands.'
The beginning of the video featured Jackson addressing her weight and reassuring fans it is her, telling them, 'I have put on quite a few since I had the baby.'
A male voice in the room said: 'More than a few.'
'Can you please be quiet, Randy?' Janet snapped back, presumably to her brother Randy who had been spotted with her in London after the birth of her son in January.
Split: Jackson confirmed in May that she and billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana (pictured in 2013) had separated after five years of marriage
Unbreakable: Jackson pictured during a 2015 concert in Miami for her Unbreakable Tour, which was postponed in 2016 due to her pregnancy
Of her baby, Janet gushed: 'I thank God for him you guys, he is so healthy. So beautiful, so sweet, so loving such a happy baby.'
She then spoke in baby talk to camera in the self-shot video, saying her son's name.
The All For You singer then revealed the reason for her message, which was teased with a mysterious two-day countdown on the front page of Janet's official website.
Jackson confirmed that she was resuming her oft-postponed Unbreakable World Tour from 2015.
'I'm continuing my tour as I promised. I'm so excited, you guys. I've decided to change the name of the tour to State Of The World Tour.'
The title of the tour is named after a socially conscious promo single from her 1989 album Rhythm Nation, which addresses homelessness, suicide and prostitution.
Return to form: Known for her famous abs, pictured in 2002, Jackson is said to currently be down nearly 65lbs of post-baby weight
She assured fans: 'It's not about politics. It's about people, the world, relationships and just love.'
'I want to thank you guys for your patience, for all of your support throughout the years, thank you so much. I am so excited, I cannot wait to see you on stage.'
The Why Did I Get Married actress revealed to fans that the tour would resume on September 7th.
Jackson's longtime makeup artist Preston Meneses joined her as a dancer in the photo posted to social media on Monday.
Meneses has worked with Jackson for over 10 years and defended her against vicious face lift rumors after an appearance she made in 2014 at a Vogue fashion event in Dubai.
'Everyone's talking about the brow and how it's going up, and people are calling it a facelift,' Preston said, adding with a laugh: 'Not true at all - just me,' he told Extra.
Longtime friend: The star's makeup artist Preston Meneses, who also appeared in the tour rehearsal shot, has been with Jackson for over 10 years
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