Jacko raised kids with ‘loving discipline’, says pal

October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has been signed to be a judge on the BBC's 'Move Like Jacko' talent show. On the show, the Jackson Five star will be searching for wannabes in UK who can dance like the late King of Pop.

September 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - If parents use physical discipline on kids during their childhood, it could lead to behaviour problems in adolescence, concluded two new studies. Researchers at Duke University, Oklahoma State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Auburn University, and Indiana University conducted the study to explore how discipline changes during childhood and adolescence, and what family factors affect those changes.

July 25th, 2009 LONDON - Peter Andre has revealed that he would love to take his kids to Australia while he fights a bitter divorce battle with estranged wife Jordan. The singer, who was born in England but raised Down Under, said he would like to show Princess Tiaamii, two, Junior, four, and stepson Harvey, seven, the place where he grew up and met their mother.

July 16th, 2009 LONDON - American singer and late King of Pop Michael Jackson's brother Tito Jackson has insisted that the 'Thriller' star fathered all three of his own children. Tito Jackson, 55, said all one needs to do is look into the eyes of the children and see the likeness of Jacko there, especially his youngest son Blanket's.

July 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who prepares to fight kids' custody battle, had confessed she "never" wanted to be a mother. In an interview to Usmagazine in 2003, Rowe had said: "Because you give birth and impregnate someone does not automatically give you the title of mother or father - you earn the title." "My kids don't call me mom because I don't want them to," the journal quoted her as saying.

July 5th, 2009 LONDON - A bombshell tape of Michael Jackson defending himself while being questioned over child abuse allegations has been found, revealing the late star's attitude to sex, skin colour and his stand on the claims. The never seen before video shows the singer with his hands in dismay and groaning irritably while a legal team quizzed him in 1996 as part of a lawsuit filed against him by staff at Neverland ranch in California.

July 4th, 2009 LONDON - In what could be called as an overnight transformation, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch has been restored to its former glory, thanks to his brother Jermaine's efforts. It is believed that the 2,500-acre estate, which used to be the late King of Pop's spiritual home, could even become a Jacko Disneyland for his adoring fans.

July 4th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was so obsessed about the safety of his children that he "child-proofed" hotel rooms with cardboard boxes, and inspected every meal before letting them to eat, according to the late star's former personal photographer. Snapper Ian Barkley said that the singer insisted on taking his three children, Prince Michael Jr., 12, Paris Michael Katherine, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, known as 'Blanket, with him while he trotted the globe.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - New pictures of Michael Jackson celebrating Christmas with his children at his Neverland Ranch have surfaced. The King of Pop, who left his estate in a trust for his kids, Prince Michael I, 12; Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven, in his will, can apparently be seen as a doting dad in the touching footage.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rebuffing speculations about Michael Jackson's ill-health, his trainer and actor Lou Ferrigno has said that the King of Pop was in great shape. "I'd never seen him look better," the Sun quoted him as saying.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was splashing out 30,000-pound a month on prescription drugs, it has emerged. According to reports, the ailing Thriller hitmaker consumed "mountains of medication" as he battled numerous disorders in the year leading up to his death.

June 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has revealed that the late King of Pop is not the actual father of Prince and Paris. Rowe made headlines 13 years ago when Jackson had announced that she would be the mother of his first child, Prince, now 12.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was writing a new song with the help of his three young kids, it has emerged. The King of Pop started writing the number - titled River Ripple - after spending a day playing traditional games with son Prince Michael, 12, daughter Paris, 11, and six-year-old Prince Michael II - nicknamed Blanket.

June 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has roped in a personal trainer in a bid to get in shape for his comeback tour in London. The King of Pop has roped in actor Lou Ferrigno, the TV superhero, as his personal trainer.

June 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson decided to step out for his London tour after a 13-year gap to set up a trust fund for his kids, according to the organiser of his forthcoming gigs. The King of Pop, who last toured in 1996, was due to kick start his much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8.