Janet Jackson has announced a new documentary that will chronicle the next chapter in her life and upcoming Together Again Tour.
On Wednesday (March 8), Lifetime and A&E announced that the new doc follows the pop icon as she prepares for her forthcoming tour — her first in four years. The project will also serve as a follow-up to 2022’s Janet Jackson documentary.
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The tour coincides with Janet celebrating her 50th year in the entertainment industry and marking nearly 25 years of Velvet Rope and 30 years of janet, two of her most critically acclaimed albums. While her last doc offered a more personal look and overview of Janet’s life and career, this new one, Janet Jackson: Family First, will chronicle the present.
The new doc will also examine her efforts to reunite the Jackson family band for the first time in 40 years with her brother, Randy. “I was touched by the love and support from the wonderful fans who enjoyed the documentary last year,” Jackson said in a statement.
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She continued: “I am excited to continue to share my story, and welcome fans into my life and the ‘Together Again’ tour. Thank you for your never-ending support, and I hope you enjoy the next chapter.”
A release date for the project has not yet been announced.
Randy Jackson added: “In this next chapter in the documentary, Janet and I are thrilled to welcome viewers on the road with us as we embark on the ‘Together Again’ tour, celebrating the milestone of 50 years of Janet’s career with fans across the country. We look forward to the continued partnership with Lifetime and A&E, and to sharing our family with viewers.”
This past December, Janet announced her Together Again tour which kicks off in April, with Ludacris as her special guest.
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“I’m going back on tour and yes we will be together again very, very soon,” Jackson said in a video posted on Instagram at the time. “I miss you guys so much and I can’t wait to see you. Our opening show is April 14 in Hollywood, Florida. I’m so excited.”
The 33-city tour kicks off in Hollywood, Florida, on April 14 and will make stops in Orlando, Memphis, Nashville, New York City, Toronto, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, Portland, and other cities. The roadshow wraps up over two months later in Seattle on June 21.
