Instagram/Janet Jackson & Jimmy Jam Music Celebrate Janet Jackson's 60th birthday with a week-long podcast deep dive. 1986, 1990, 1993, 1998 & 2001-exploring her albums, videos, tours & lasting i... May 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - In celebration of her upcoming 60th birthday on May 16, the Greatest Pop Stars podcast is dedicating an entire week to highlight the remarkable career of Janet Jackson. From May 11 to 15, each episode explores one of the defining years in Janet Jackson's career: 1986, 1990, 1993, 1998, and 2001.