SAD: Michael Jackson’s kids lived in total isolation with no playmates
Michael Jackson’s father suggested that he may have neglected the three children he raised as his own.
During a pointless and disorganized press conference today, Joe Jackson told reporters that Michael’s three children were “happy” now that they had other children to play with.
Joe told the assembled reporters that the three children — Prince Michael, 13, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11 and Prince Michael II, aka “Blanket,” 7 — were excited to finally have other children their age to play with back at the Jackson estate in Encino, California.
Joe suggested that Michael isolated the children away from other kids their age. Which is sad when you consider that Michael spent his adult life trying to reclaim his own supposed lost childhood.
Photo source: AP
Katherine Jackson Granted Temporary Guardianship of Jackson’s Kids
A California judge today granted Katherine Jackson’s petition for temporary custody of the three children her late son, pop icon Michael Jackson, raised as his own.
Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe, biological mother of the two eldest children, was served with a notice. A hearing is set for next Monday, according to TMZ.com.
The petition stated Debbie Rowe had no relationship with the children.
Meanwhile, a lawyer who was terminated from Jackson’s employ in 2006, suddenly popped back up three weeks ago. Attorney John Branca claims to be in possession of Jackson’s last will and testament, and he plans to file the will in court in 30 days.
According to TMZ.com, Jackson’s parents Katherine and Joseph Jackson aren’t aware of any such will. Katherine filed a petition to be named administrator of Jackson’s estate. In the petition, Katherine Jackson stated her son had no will.
Photos: AP, Splash News
Michael Jackson’s Last Rehearsal at Staples Center
These images were taken of a pale and gaunt Michael Jackson on June 23, 2009 at the Staples Center during rehearsals for his upcoming 50-date concert engagement at the 02 Arena in London.
The concerts were set to begin on July 13 and last through the beginning of March 2010.
But Jackson’s friends doubt he would have lasted that long. They say Jackson hired a personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray of Las Vegas, just two weeks before he was to leave for London to provide him with prescription drugs — and eventually, an excuse to bail out on the concerts series early.
Jackson was in no physical shape for such a grueling contractual commitment. The 50-year-old 5′-10″ superstar weighed approximately 125 pounds when he suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away last week.
The ideal weight for a 5′-10″ man with a small frame is 144-154 lbs.
Photos: Wireimage/Getty
Monica & Keyshia Cole Perform “Trust” Live on BET Awards
I’m mad that I missed this performance of two of R&B’s premiere artists, Keyshia Cole and Monica. Keyshia sounded a little shaky in the beginning but she pulled it out (was she nervous?)
Sneak Peek: Tiny & Toya Show (Meet the Parents)
Sneek peek into the first episode of Tiny & Toya Show, which airs on BET tomorrow night (June 30) at 10 pm. Tiny introduces us to her wonderful parents Diane Cottle and Charles Pope of College Park, Georgia. Mr. Pope is the founder and last original member of The Tams. Diane and Charles have been married for over 28 years and have two other children, Redd, who is a member of the Tams, and Michelle.
Morning Glory: Eva By Request
Really nice pics of socialite and TV personality Eva Pigford by photographer Jerris “Mogul” Madison.
MORE pics after the break
Photo: Jerris Madison for www.jerrismadison.com
Hair: Terrell Mullin for www.terrellmullin.com
Shades: Stevie Boi for www.stevieboi.com
The BET Awards from a reader’s perspective
If you are waiting for me to post my summary of the BET Awards that aired last night, you should know that I only watch awards shows on rare occasions. Last night was not one of those rare occasions.
For me, awards shows jumped the shark a long time ago. I can’t bare to watch the buffoonery any more. There was a time when awards shows were actually entertaining. But this was when the music industry was still a profession instead of a sideshow, and stars were actually people with talent.
Anyway, loyal reader Krysi J has a brief summary of last night’s events. I hope this helps if you missed the show last night:
Krysi J Says: We gon start it off wit Jamie [Foxx]…
he was a damn jerk the whole time and I LOVED IT.. Especially when he tried to put that big man booty in those tight Mike outfits…LOL! The jokes were pretty good too, and tasteful.
Keri [Hilson] did her thing before the end where she almost messed up… But I can’t take away from her for the running out of breathe struggle cuz shyt almost errbody struggled tonight except for B….. which leads me my next performance summary…
I’d like to start by first saying…. what the hell was B talking/singing about….and WHY?
MORE BET Awards review by Krysi J after the break!
