Janet Jackson gets another ring put on it

Word around is that Janet Jackson is engaged to long time boyfriend Wissam Al Mana. Congratulations! My take on long engagements still stands (read previous post) so hope the wedding takes place sooner rather than later.
Ms. Jackson was previously married to El deBarge.

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Anonymous said…
Good for her
December 27, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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