Janet Jackson has put recent rumours to bed, confirming her return to the scene with all new music, alongside a world tour.

Announcing the news via her official Vimeo account last night, Jackson said “I promised you’d hear it from my lips and now you will. This year, new music, new world tour, a new movement. I’ve been listening. Let’s keep the conversation going,”

Last weekend, several online leaks supposedly confirmed a new Janet Jackson album would drop in the summer; this announcement will undoubtedly excite fans who have been crying out for new material – fingers crossed the all-new record will meet its rumoured 11th July release date!

Watch Janet perform cult classic Rhythm Nation below; the iconic record celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.