These are some photos of Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana at the Roberto Cavalli show in Milan on the 23rd. Janet and Wissam, her Qatari lover of several years, are frequent guests of fashion shows in Paris and Milan, so it was nice to see them out and supporting Cavalli. But an interesting thing happened: just days after their first coupled-up appearance in months comes word that Janet and Wissam were actually “secretly married” for months! Back in December, sources claimed that they were engaged and planning a lavish wedding, but it looks like they went low-key:

Janet Jackson is a master of deception! The “Rhythm Nation” singer, 46, denied reports she recently wed Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, 37 — because according to Jackson, they’ve been secretly married for months.

“The rumors regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in a quiet, private and beautiful ceremony,” the couple told Entertainment Tonight in a statement on Monday, Feb. 25. “Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favorite children’s charities. We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy.”

Us Weekly broke the news of the pair’s engagement in December 2012. Jackson hasn’t worn her ring publicly, a source explained, because “she’s afraid it will get lost, so she keeps it locked up!”

This is the third marriage for Jackson, who split from longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri in 2009. She was previously wed to James DeBarge and Rene Elizondo. Similarly, Jackson attempted to keep those relationships hidden from the public.

A Jackson source recently revealed the multiplatinum star is eager to start a family with Al Mana, whom she began dating in the summer of 2010. “She wants kids,” the source told Us. “If she can’t have them, she will adopt.”

[From Us Weekly]

Aw. I kind of like that. I like that they were so private and that they managed to keep it a secret for months – although that’s nothing new, Janet has always been able to keep a secret, sometimes for years. She’s super-private. So it’s interesting that she even bothered to confirm the news with such a personal statement, and I like that their wedding gifts were charitable contributions. Incidentally, am I the only one who finds Wissam to be rather hot? Hm. Anyway, congrats to Janet and Wissam!

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.

Well, this isn’t completely unexpected. Janet Jackson has been dating billionaire Wissam Al Mana for several years now, and Us Weekly just reported that Janet and Wissam have been engaged for months! Apparently, he gave her a ginormous diamond ring which she rarely wears because it’s simply TOO BIG for normal, everyday stuff. Ah, to have those problems! I wish I had jewelry that was too extravagant to wear during my daily routines.

What has Janet Jackson’s boyfriend done for her lately? A source tells Us Weekly that Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana “gave her a huge, expensive ring” earlier this year.

“She’s afraid it will get lost, so she keeps it locked up!”

The luxury-brand mogul, 37, will spare no expense on his nuptials to Miss Jackson, set for spring in Qatar.

The affair “will cost millions,” reveals a second Jackson insider. “He is flying in all of Janet’s friends and family on private jets.” (Quick refresher: The L.A.-based singer has seven siblings and more than 20 nieces and nephews.)

Adds the source, “He wants to get a top chef to create a custom menu.”

The ceremony will undoubtedly be “a circus,” another source says.

The twice-wed Nutrisystem spokeswoman, 46 — who split from Jermaine Dupri in 2009 — is eager to make it official with her love of two years.

“She wants kids,” says the Jackson source. “If she can’t have them, she will adopt.”

[From Us Weekly]

Sounds nice. Not to stereotype, but it seems like many of these Middle Eastern billionaires are the only ones spending extravagantly these days. I mean, sure, the run-of-the-mill European and American billionaires are buying yachts and elections and such, but it takes a Qatari to really bring some HUGE wedding drama. I hope they have elephants. And white tigers. And Wolfgang Puck. And I hope Janet’s dress is made out of gold or platinum. By the way, am I the only one who thinks Wissam is kind of hot? He’s got a similar look to Eric Balfour, and I think Balfour is crazy-hot in a weird way too.

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet and WENN.

Janet Jackson has been dating her Qatari millionaire boyfriend for the better part of 2010, by most accounts. His name is Wissam Al Mana, and according to various sources, it’s true love. Janet is said to have lost weight for Wissam, and he’s allegedly very, very good to her. So much so that Janet and Wissam might even be considering marriage and babies. But before any of that happens, Janet and Wissam needed to declare their love for each other via a photo op. Now, they’ve been photographed together in candids and paparazzi photos, but I believe these series of outings during Paris Fashion Week – like at Dior yesterday – were their first big events together.

Wissam is really cute, isn’t he? The Enquirer described him as Janet’s boy-toy, because he’s ten years younger than her, but I kind of disagree. He seems like he has the potential to be a good partner to Miss Janet. And he’s pretty cute, too. Even though The Daily Mail is saying he has weird elf ears (they’re so mean!). Oh, well. Whatever makes them happy!

He does need help with these pants though. WTF?

Janet and Wissam Al Mana on October 3, 2010. Credit: Fame.