Janet Jackson writes book

Janet Jackson is writing a book about her weight struggles.

The singer is planning to document her constant battle with
self-esteem issues, and discuss her fluctuating waistline.

The publication, which is set to be released in November by Karen
Hunter Publishing, will include lifestyle and diet tips from Janet's
nutritionist David Allen.

Meanwhile, Janet – who turned 42 last week – has also announced plans
for a tour to coincide with her latest album 'Discipline'.

The run of shows, her first in seven years, will start in September
and includes dates in the US and Canada.

Janet said: "I was supposed to go on tour with the last album. We
were actually in full-blown tour rehearsals at that point - learning
numbers, getting everything together, set designs. I had to kind of
shut everything down and go into the studio.

"It will definitely be a big production but it will definitely also be
something that I've never done before, that people have never seen
from me before."