Janet Jackson steps forward to look after Jacko’s kids

October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson and his younger sister Janet got close as kids because they both hated their father Joseph, according to recently revealed tapes. The King of Pop, who passed away in June this year, spoke openly about his troubled childhood and the abuse he suffered at the hands of his father.

September 29th, 2009 LONDON - Janet Jackson will wear only black colored clothes for a year to mourn the death of her brother/singer Michael Jackson, sources say. The singer had the dark color on, when she did a rendition of the King of pop's 1995 hit duet Scream at the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month.

September 18th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna had a long cherished dream of singing with Michael Jackson, which could not materialise due the King of Pop's untimely death. But now the pop diva is all set to work with another Jackson, Janet, it has emerged.

September 18th, 2009 LONDON - Her dream of singing with good friend Michael Jackson was dashed by his untimely death, but now Madonna is planning the next best thing by working with his sister Janet Jackson. The Queen of Pop had a secret dinner with Janet earlier this week and have planned to honour the late pop legend by doing something together, reported mirror.co.uk "It was a meeting of two great musical minds.

September 11th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Janet Jackson has finally broken her silence following the death of her brother and King of Pop Michael Jackson. She revealed that she hasn't watched TV news since the pop legend's demise.

September 4th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's sister Janet, who hasn't yet spoken publicly about her brother's death, finally plans to give an in-depth interview about her grief. "Janet is giving a leading magazine exclusive interview which would be its cover story where she would discuss her brother in detail and will talk about the time they were together, femalefirst.co.uk quoted a sorce as saying.

August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Janet Jackson is set to pay a tribute to her late brother, Michael, with her performance at Britain's 'Music Of Black Origin' (MOBO) awards next month. The event organisers have asked the singer to appear at the show in Glasgow, Scotland on September 30.

July 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's sister Janet has dismissed reports that she will appear as a surprise guest at the tribute concerts to mark her late brother's birth anniversary Aug 29. Janet was reportedly lined up to open the performances at London's O2 Arena, where Jacko was due to play 50 dates before his tragic death June 25, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's grieving sister Janet has offered to raise the superstar's kids, who she loves like her own. Pop star Janet, 43, has apparently forged a close bond with the three youngsters since their father died of an apparent cardiac arrest on June 25.

July 14th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson wanted his singer sister Janet to take care of his three children, according to a report. The Thriller hitmaker had reportedly discussed his wishes for his kids - Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, known as 'Blanket' - in the event of his death and was even planning to draft a new will to amend custody details and put Janet in charge, reports contactmusic.com.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's skin doctor is said to be the father of king of pop's kids Paris and Prince, say reports. The late King of Pop's ex-wife Debbie Rowe had revealed it recently that the late 'Thriller' hitmaker was not the biological father of the two kids, and that she conceived them through sperm donation.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - If sources are to be believed, Janet Jackson will be filling in the shoes of her late brother and icon Michael in some of the O2 gigs he was supposed perform.Janet has been sounded out about fronting some of the shows," The Sun quoted a source as saying. "A number of discussions have taken place and things are looking hopeful," the source added.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Janet Jackson is expected to take her late brother Michael Jackson's place for some of the gigs he was scheduled to perform here. Organisers are trying to rope her in to avoid heavy losses.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - American singer Janet Jackson has received an acting career boost even as she mourns the death of her brother, King of Pop Michael Jackson. The singer/actress is reportedly set to star in a sequel to the 2007 romantic comedy 'Why Did I Get Married?' a hit film in America, reports the Daily Express.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's sister, Janet, may be named executor of his estate, if reports are to be believed. "She's in charge, she has the documents, she has control of his stuff," the Daily Star quoted a relative as saying.