Buzz·Posted on May 16, 2015Don't Panic But Janet Jackson Is Back With A New Album And World TourGo ahead and take control, ma!by Ira Madison IIIBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail We all know Janet Jackson — icon of song, dance, and stage presence. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But it's been nearly a decade since she's blessed us with new music. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Until late Friday evening, when Janet dropped the surprise announcement to end all surprise announcements. Janet Jackson @JanetJackson My conversation... #ConversationsInACafe https://t.co/buOK6ZhfHY 04:02 AM - 16 May 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite The announcement arrived just in time for her 49th birthday, but instead she had a gift for US. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Her video statement began with: "I promised you'd hear it from my lips, and now you will." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF "This year, new music..." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF "New world tour..." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF "A new movement." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF THE QUEEN HAS RETURNED! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF You can TRY to protect your edges. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But they WON'T be safe. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF You ready? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF