Janet Jackson is making headlines today as she announces her 12th studio album and new tour that's going to be making several stops in Texas later on this year.

According to USA Today, the icon has announced her new album and tour will be titled "Black Diamond" and while we don't have an official release date on her album, the tour is set to begin June 24th in Miami.

The "Black Diamond" tour will be making stops in Texas, first in Dallas at the American Airlines Center on August 3rd before moving to the Toyota Center in Houston on August 5th. The tour wraps up its Texas run on August 7th at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

Pre-sale begins Tuesday for fans subscribed to her mailing list. General public ticket sales begin Thursday at noon.

Its been a few years since we last seen Janet in concert in Austin so make sure you don't miss her this time around!

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