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Janet Jackson is officially getting hot and heavy with a younger man. A source close to Miss Jackson confirms that the 44-year-old singer is dating 35-year old businessman Wissam Al Mana. The wealthy industrialist is from Qatar and we're told he has homes worldwide.

X17 cameras caught the two lovebirds last December while they were leaving La Cantine restaurant in Paris, France.

A source tells X17online exclusively that Janet is now in London with Wissam while she promotes Why Did I Get Married Too? "During this trip, they've gotten really close. She's never been happier," adds the source.

Janet previously dated Jermaine Dupri on and off for seven years, but the two split up for good last year.

As for her work, we're told Janet will be the opening act on July 2 for the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

Janet's rep tells X17online, "No comment."