Janet Jackson's first Christmas with son Eissa will be in London.
A source close to the 51-year-old singer tells Et that following the conclusion of her State of the World Tour on Dec. 17, Jackson will take her 11-month-old son with estranged husband Wissam Al Mana to England for the holidays, opting not to stay with the rest of the Jackson family in Los Angeles.
The source says Al Mana allowed Jackson to take their son on tour and now he wants his son back home for the holidays and possibly longer, adding, “Now that the tour is over they [Jackson and Al Mana] can move forward with their divorce and possibly a very contentious custody battle. The couple will be using a mediator for the time being."
The source also shares that Jackson has already started buying gifts for Eissa, saying, “Being a mother is her greatest gift. It’s made her blissful and brought her a joy she never knew...
A source close to the 51-year-old singer tells Et that following the conclusion of her State of the World Tour on Dec. 17, Jackson will take her 11-month-old son with estranged husband Wissam Al Mana to England for the holidays, opting not to stay with the rest of the Jackson family in Los Angeles.
The source says Al Mana allowed Jackson to take their son on tour and now he wants his son back home for the holidays and possibly longer, adding, “Now that the tour is over they [Jackson and Al Mana] can move forward with their divorce and possibly a very contentious custody battle. The couple will be using a mediator for the time being."
The source also shares that Jackson has already started buying gifts for Eissa, saying, “Being a mother is her greatest gift. It’s made her blissful and brought her a joy she never knew...
- 12/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Looks like Janet Jackson is making sure this year's holiday season is one to remember!
Et has learned that the singer will be spending Thanksgiving with the entire Jackson clan in California, and that it's the first time in five years that she's been able to celebrate the holidays with her famous family. A source close to the Jackson family tells Et that since it's also her son, Eissa's, very first Christmas, the 51-year-old superstar is pulling out all the stops. According to our source, Jackson is planning a very special celebration for Eissa, who will be a year old in January.
Meanwhile, the source says Jackson is continuing to co-parent with her estranged husband, Wissam Al Mana, but that there's no hope for reconciliation between the two.
“All Janet wants to do is move forward and be the best mother to her son and to be happy," the source says.
Janet Jackson Tears Up Visiting...
Et has learned that the singer will be spending Thanksgiving with the entire Jackson clan in California, and that it's the first time in five years that she's been able to celebrate the holidays with her famous family. A source close to the Jackson family tells Et that since it's also her son, Eissa's, very first Christmas, the 51-year-old superstar is pulling out all the stops. According to our source, Jackson is planning a very special celebration for Eissa, who will be a year old in January.
Meanwhile, the source says Jackson is continuing to co-parent with her estranged husband, Wissam Al Mana, but that there's no hope for reconciliation between the two.
“All Janet wants to do is move forward and be the best mother to her son and to be happy," the source says.
Janet Jackson Tears Up Visiting...
- 11/9/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Janet Jackson is moving back to the West Coast!
A source tells Et that the 51-year-old singer has returned to Los Angeles, California, from New York City with her 6-month-old son, Eissa Al Mana. "Los Angeles has always been home for Janet and she is enjoying having her family so close," the source says. "It’s especially important to her because she wants her son to have a close relationship with her mother and family. Everyone is so happy to have her back home [in L.A.]
Exclusive: Janet Jackson Plans to Bring Baby Eissa on Tour
Upon returning to L.A., the source adds that Jackson is working on the final preparations of her State of the World tour, which includes getting into performing shape! The source notes that the new mom has already lost over 65 pounds and is focused on a rigorous exercise routine and eating clean. "She will hit the stage with the passion and fire that...
A source tells Et that the 51-year-old singer has returned to Los Angeles, California, from New York City with her 6-month-old son, Eissa Al Mana. "Los Angeles has always been home for Janet and she is enjoying having her family so close," the source says. "It’s especially important to her because she wants her son to have a close relationship with her mother and family. Everyone is so happy to have her back home [in L.A.]
Exclusive: Janet Jackson Plans to Bring Baby Eissa on Tour
Upon returning to L.A., the source adds that Jackson is working on the final preparations of her State of the World tour, which includes getting into performing shape! The source notes that the new mom has already lost over 65 pounds and is focused on a rigorous exercise routine and eating clean. "She will hit the stage with the passion and fire that...
- 7/18/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
George Clooney has lots to toast to this year.
Following the birth of his and wife Amal Clooney's twins earlier this month, the 56-year-old actor and his business partner, Rande Gerber, are now celebrating the sale of Casamigos Tequila to the alcoholic beverages company Diageo in what could amount to a whopping billion dollars. The purchase price for the tequila company was $700 million with an additional $300 million to be earned depending on the performance...
Following the birth of his and wife Amal Clooney's twins earlier this month, the 56-year-old actor and his business partner, Rande Gerber, are now celebrating the sale of Casamigos Tequila to the alcoholic beverages company Diageo in what could amount to a whopping billion dollars. The purchase price for the tequila company was $700 million with an additional $300 million to be earned depending on the performance...
- 6/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Paris Jackson is kicking her career into high gear.
The 19-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson is "focusing on her film and modeling career," a source tells Et. Meanwhile, another source says that Paris has landed a role opposite Golden Globe-nominated actor David Oyelowo for her first feature film project.
The untitled dark comedy will be directed by Nash Edgerton and produced by Amazon Studios. According to IMDb, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Thandie Newton and Joel Edgerton are also attached to the film about an American businessman whose life is shaken up after an incident in Mexico.
The news comes as Paris celebrates her birthday on Wednesday, though she has yet to mark the occasion with a social media post.
Watch: Paris Jackson Says She Was 'Perfect' in Dad Michael Jackson's Eyes, Says She Has Days Where She's 'Too Sensitive'
As for reports that the teen is seeking legal guardianship over her younger brother, Blanket, a source...
The 19-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson is "focusing on her film and modeling career," a source tells Et. Meanwhile, another source says that Paris has landed a role opposite Golden Globe-nominated actor David Oyelowo for her first feature film project.
The untitled dark comedy will be directed by Nash Edgerton and produced by Amazon Studios. According to IMDb, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Thandie Newton and Joel Edgerton are also attached to the film about an American businessman whose life is shaken up after an incident in Mexico.
The news comes as Paris celebrates her birthday on Wednesday, though she has yet to mark the occasion with a social media post.
Watch: Paris Jackson Says She Was 'Perfect' in Dad Michael Jackson's Eyes, Says She Has Days Where She's 'Too Sensitive'
As for reports that the teen is seeking legal guardianship over her younger brother, Blanket, a source...
- 5/3/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Janet Jackson is moving on!
A source close to the family tells Et that the singer is "back in control" after splitting from her husband, Wissam Al Mana, just a few short months after the welcoming their first child together.
"They are amicable," the family friend says of the duo's co-parenting dynamic for son Eissa. "Janet hates mess just like Michael [Jackson] did and would have preferred to keep the split as quiet as possible."
Watch: Janet Jackson Doing Well After Wissam Al Mana Split -- 'She's So Happy With Her Baby'
News broke earlier this month that Jackson and Al Mana, who wed in 2012, had called it quits. The source says the split came after conflict arose between Jackson's family and the Qatari billionaire.
"She couldn't stay in the marriage," the source explains.
Now, Jackson seems to be leaning on her family -- specifically, brother Randy Jackson, who also resides in London -- as she navigates her next...
A source close to the family tells Et that the singer is "back in control" after splitting from her husband, Wissam Al Mana, just a few short months after the welcoming their first child together.
"They are amicable," the family friend says of the duo's co-parenting dynamic for son Eissa. "Janet hates mess just like Michael [Jackson] did and would have preferred to keep the split as quiet as possible."
Watch: Janet Jackson Doing Well After Wissam Al Mana Split -- 'She's So Happy With Her Baby'
News broke earlier this month that Jackson and Al Mana, who wed in 2012, had called it quits. The source says the split came after conflict arose between Jackson's family and the Qatari billionaire.
"She couldn't stay in the marriage," the source explains.
Now, Jackson seems to be leaning on her family -- specifically, brother Randy Jackson, who also resides in London -- as she navigates her next...
- 4/27/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
American Idol may not have seen its last days!
A source close to the long-running singing-competition reality show, which turned off the mics last year after 13 seasons, could be finding new life next year, noting, "If the show comes back, it wouldn't be until 2018."
Watch: The Complete List of 'American Idol' Winners: Where Are They Now?
As for reports of a potential bidding war between NBC and the series' original network, Fox, for the revival, the source says, "There is probably more loyalty to Fox, but at the same time, they canceled the show while it had one of its best seasons ever."
Meanwhile, a separate source tells Et that “an [American Idol] reboot is [to be determined]."
More: How 'American Idol' Changed the Way We Watch Reality TV -- and Gave Us the Kardashians
The source, who previously worked on American Idol for several seasons, also gave this opinion on the possibility: "It’s never gonna be as sexy...
A source close to the long-running singing-competition reality show, which turned off the mics last year after 13 seasons, could be finding new life next year, noting, "If the show comes back, it wouldn't be until 2018."
Watch: The Complete List of 'American Idol' Winners: Where Are They Now?
As for reports of a potential bidding war between NBC and the series' original network, Fox, for the revival, the source says, "There is probably more loyalty to Fox, but at the same time, they canceled the show while it had one of its best seasons ever."
Meanwhile, a separate source tells Et that “an [American Idol] reboot is [to be determined]."
More: How 'American Idol' Changed the Way We Watch Reality TV -- and Gave Us the Kardashians
The source, who previously worked on American Idol for several seasons, also gave this opinion on the possibility: "It’s never gonna be as sexy...
- 3/29/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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