It appears that the question of whether or not Michael Jackson's children will escape the limelight will forever loom over the heads of the members of the Jackson family. Immediately following the King of Pop's death in June, his father, Joe Jackson, was asked if he anticipated show business futures for his grandchildren. Then, Papa Joe could not offer a straight answer, and that same uncertainty remains today..
When asked if Michael's children, Paris, Prince Michael, and Prince Michael II, will be featured in the reality show tentatively titled, "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty," representatives for A&E said they were unsure, reported AP. The series will star Michael's brothers Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, and Marlon, following the tragic death of their world renowned sibling..
According to the network, it is too early to determine which family members would appear on the show. They added that it is possible that the brothers would come in contact with family members "who may be included in the finished series." It is interesting, however, that the network did not definitely rule out the children appearing on the show..
Considering that the kids have been in the press since their father's passing, and Paris even spoke at the memorial, it appears likely that they will end up on the show in some capacity. One thing is for sure. If the kids do appear on "The Jacksons," and happen to be captured singing or dancing, they would surely make Grandpapa Joe proud. But let's hope that these kids avoid such media attention..
Prince Michael and Paris' biological mom, Deborah Rowe, does not have a say in the matter. She has visitation rights, but not custody. Michael's mother, Katherine Jackson, is their legal guardian. But Debbie isn't too happy with a woman who told "Extra" in July that Debbie emailed her, saying that she did not want custody of Prince Michael and Paris..
Debbie has filed a $500,000 defamation and invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against the Florida woman, Rebecca White. Debbie is seeking to be compensated for any money Rebecca received for conducting the interview as well as sums for emotional distress, medical and attorney's fees, and punitive damages..
A hearing is scheduled in November, and Rebecca has not responded..
In one additional piece of Michael Jackson news this week, a bit of the mystery surrounding Michael's new "This Is It" song was revealed. Epic Records unveiled the song Monday at midnight EST on MichaelJackson.com. The song features background vocals from Michael's brothers and offered an old school Michael sound. But the origins of the song were not revealed..
However, later Monday it was announced that the song was co-written by former '50 and ‘60s teen pop star Paul Anka. The song was reportedly written in 1983, but was recorded in the early ‘90s by the artist Sa-Fire. Her rendition of the song is called "I Never Heard.".
After the release of "This Is It," Michael's estate quickly clarified the songwriting credit that named both Michael and Paul.
When asked if Michael's children, Paris, Prince Michael, and Prince Michael II, will be featured in the reality show tentatively titled, "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty," representatives for A&E said they were unsure, reported AP. The series will star Michael's brothers Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, and Marlon, following the tragic death of their world renowned sibling..
According to the network, it is too early to determine which family members would appear on the show. They added that it is possible that the brothers would come in contact with family members "who may be included in the finished series." It is interesting, however, that the network did not definitely rule out the children appearing on the show..
Considering that the kids have been in the press since their father's passing, and Paris even spoke at the memorial, it appears likely that they will end up on the show in some capacity. One thing is for sure. If the kids do appear on "The Jacksons," and happen to be captured singing or dancing, they would surely make Grandpapa Joe proud. But let's hope that these kids avoid such media attention..
Prince Michael and Paris' biological mom, Deborah Rowe, does not have a say in the matter. She has visitation rights, but not custody. Michael's mother, Katherine Jackson, is their legal guardian. But Debbie isn't too happy with a woman who told "Extra" in July that Debbie emailed her, saying that she did not want custody of Prince Michael and Paris..
Debbie has filed a $500,000 defamation and invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against the Florida woman, Rebecca White. Debbie is seeking to be compensated for any money Rebecca received for conducting the interview as well as sums for emotional distress, medical and attorney's fees, and punitive damages..
A hearing is scheduled in November, and Rebecca has not responded..
In one additional piece of Michael Jackson news this week, a bit of the mystery surrounding Michael's new "This Is It" song was revealed. Epic Records unveiled the song Monday at midnight EST on MichaelJackson.com. The song features background vocals from Michael's brothers and offered an old school Michael sound. But the origins of the song were not revealed..
However, later Monday it was announced that the song was co-written by former '50 and ‘60s teen pop star Paul Anka. The song was reportedly written in 1983, but was recorded in the early ‘90s by the artist Sa-Fire. Her rendition of the song is called "I Never Heard.".
After the release of "This Is It," Michael's estate quickly clarified the songwriting credit that named both Michael and Paul.
you know i think Michael really wanted to change the world. you can tell because of his songs like man in the mirror,heal the heal world,earth song,black or white,and they don't care about us. and it is so sad that he pasted and when i looked at the video they don't care about us i really started to cry becuase is was so happy to see all the people that loved him and saw him. i mean he was and still the king of pop. i mean Michael had kids,family, and fans and Michael song you are not alone in so meaningful atfer his death. :( I LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!
Bass note, treble, stereo control, how low you go
Just enough to make your juices flow
Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot
You feel I'm real
I'm everything you need, so tell me what's the deal
Chorus
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three, when I reach I can go 'till I hit my peak
Compact steelo, chico, D-Lo, highpost lady
Shorty really wanna be there for me
Chorus
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Just enough to make your juices flow
Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot
You feel I'm real
I'm everything you need, so tell me what's the deal
Chorus
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three, when I reach I can go 'till I hit my peak
Compact steelo, chico, D-Lo, highpost lady
Shorty really wanna be there for me
Chorus
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
There were no albums bigger than Thriller and Bad, and Jackson seemed to be just entering his prime as an artist.
In hindsight, considering the astonishing heights he hit in the 1980s, maybe there was nowhere to go but down. On top of the world profeessionally, his persional affairs increasingly came under the microscope and seemed to gradually bleed the life and vibrancy out of the mercurial artist.
The new decade sarted off with Jackson in the studio, recording his new album, Dangerous. Jackson had recently signed a 15-years, six-record deal with sony, and if the singer was able to deliver sales numbers comparable to what he posted in the 1980s, the deal was estimated to have an earing power of up to $1 billion.
Dangerous got off to a great start-it debuted at number one and quickly outpaced the sales of Bad.
Here come ol' flat top
He come groovin' up slowly
He's got Joo Joo eyeball
He one holy roller
He got hair down to his knees
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
He wear no shoeshine
He's got toe jam football
He's got monkey finger
He shoot Coca-Cola
He say "I know you, you know me"
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
Come together
right now
over me
He bag production
He's got walrus gum-boot
He's got Ono sideboard
He one spinal cracker
He got feet down through his knees
Hold you in his armchair
You can feel his disease
Come together
right now
over me
He roller coaster
He's got early warning
He's got muddy water
He one Mojo filter
He say "One and one and one is three"
Got to be good looking
'cause he's so hard to see
Come together
right now
over me
He come groovin' up slowly
He's got Joo Joo eyeball
He one holy roller
He got hair down to his knees
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
He wear no shoeshine
He's got toe jam football
He's got monkey finger
He shoot Coca-Cola
He say "I know you, you know me"
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
Come together
right now
over me
He bag production
He's got walrus gum-boot
He's got Ono sideboard
He one spinal cracker
He got feet down through his knees
Hold you in his armchair
You can feel his disease
Come together
right now
over me
He roller coaster
He's got early warning
He's got muddy water
He one Mojo filter
He say "One and one and one is three"
Got to be good looking
'cause he's so hard to see
Come together
right now
over me