Janet Jackson kicked off her “Number Ones: Up Close and Personal” world tour before a sold-out crowd in Manila, Philippines, on Friday (Feb. 4). The pop icon, who last toured in 2008, delighted fans at Philippine International Convention Center with familiar fare off her greatest hits compilation Number Ones.

Opening with a medley of “Pleasure Principle,” “Control,” “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” and “Feedback,” a short-haired Miss Jackson rocked the stage in a futuristic, body-hugging outfit that accentuated her curves. She later emerged in a stunning pink gown with diamond-spiked shoulders to perform “Let’s Wait Awhile” and “Again,” closing the show with “Make Me” and “Together Again.”

As part of the 35-city global trek, the 44-year-old superstar will travel across Asia before heading to the U.S. in March and Europe in June.

Watch some fan-filmed footage from opening night below.

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Mindless Behavior is ready to rock with the best. The teen quartet has been tapped to open for Janet Jackson’s “Number Ones: Up Close & Personal Tour” on select North American dates, most of which have already sold out.

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Janet Jackson is coming to a city near you. The iconic entertainer has announced dates for the North American leg of her intimate “Janet Jackson: Number Ones, Up Close and Personal Tour,” where she will perform some of her 35 number one hits in 35 cities across the world.

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Janet Jackson was by her family’s side at the preliminary hearing for Dr. Conrad Murray, the man accused of killing her brother. The youngest Jackson put on a suit and tie, finishing the masculine look with slicked-back hair and sunglasses as she quickly entered the courthouse after her mother Katherine and sister La Toya.

The manslaughter trial preliminary hearing of Michael Jackson’s doctor began Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles. Prosecutors say Murray covered up evidence that he administered a fatal drug dose that led to the King of Pop’s death. The doctor is expected to claim that Jackson killed himself.

Despite the somber mood in court, Janet will return to what makes her happy, kicking off her largest world tour yet in Singapore on February 7. She will travel to 35 cities across the globe performing songs from her Number Ones album.

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Look out, world: Janet Jackson is coming to a city near you. The legendary pop star has announced her largest-ever world tour to celebrate her 35 chart-topping hits in 35 different cities across the world. Hong Kong has been voted by fans as the kick-off city, where she will perform tracks exclusively from her greatest hits collection Number Ones.

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Just when you thought Janet Jackson had put music on the back burner, the superstar has announced plans for a global tour, set to kick off sometime next year. She has asked fans to suggest the 35 cities where they would like to see her perform.

“Today I’m really excited to announce my largest ever world tour, celebrating 35 number ones,” Janet stated via AOL Music. “This tour will be different from those of the past in the way that I will perform music exclusively from my Number Ones. You’ll hear all the hits in 35 cities, which I want you to help me select.”

She is opting for a “more up close and personal” experience in intimate venues as opposed to arenas of the past. Fans can submit their city suggestions here and watch the announcement below.

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Janet Jackson continued promoting her film For Colored Girls with a visit to “Lopez Tonight.” The shy entertainer discussed what she watches on TV, plans to return to the studio next year, her upcoming book, her brother Michael’s favorite food, and how she prepared for her movie role. Plus, she taught George Lopez a little choreography from “Rhythm Nation.”

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Janet Jackson was gorgeous in a black gown and slicked hair at Glamour magazine’s 2010 Women of the Year Gala at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Monday (Nov. 8). Miss Jackson, along with Hilary Swank, honored designer Donatella Versace. Oprah Winfrey, Fergie, Cher, and Chelsea Clinton were among the powerful and influential women in the room, while Janelle Monáe provided the evening’s entertainment.

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