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Janet Jackson Marks 60 With Intimate Family-and-Friends Celebration

The milestone lands just after her album Rhythm Nation 1814 entered the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Overview

  • Jackson, who turned 60 on Saturday, May 16, shared a 10-minute video on X and Instagram the next day that shows an all-day house party with loved ones.
  • The clip features sister LaToya and collaborators like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, plus moments with a “Sixtylicious” sash, an “Aged in Perfection” cake, and dancing to a backyard DJ.
  • In her caption, she thanked fans and friends for the “outpouring of love” and wished blessings in return, saying she thanked God for each new day.
  • The celebration followed her appearance at the Grammy Hall of Fame event honoring her 1989 album Rhythm Nation 1814 earlier in May.
  • Coverage recaps her legacy, citing more than 160 million records sold, a record run of 18 straight Hot 100 top-ten hits for a female artist, No. 1 albums across four decades, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.