MJ and sis Janet bonded over hatred for dadOctober 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.
Stars bid goodbye to MJ at sunset funeralSeptember 4th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family and loved ones gathered at the Forest Lawn Great Mausoleum in Los Angeles to bid final goodbye to the late King of Pop at a sunset funeral. The 'Thriller' superstar was to be laid to rest in the early hours of September 3 UK time, more than two months after he died aged 50.
MJ's kids ink emotional goodbye letters for late dadAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Michael Jackson's children have inked emotional goodbye letters for their late father, who will soon be laid to rest. Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, also called 'Blanket', penned messages such as "Daddy we love you" and "Daddy we miss you" on notes that will be placed in the star's coffin.
MJ to be buried in concrete wrapped coffin to ward off grave robbersAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's coffin will be encased in thick concrete to protect it from grave robbers. The King of Pop's funeral will be held in the family's compound at a walled Los Angeles cemetery on September 3.
Jordan finally tells kids about split from Peter AndreAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former glamour model Katie Price, a.k.a. Jordan, has finally broken the news to her kids that she has split from her husband Peter Andre.
Was MJ's family crying over an empty coffin at his memorial?July 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's memorial service was a tear-filled affair for fans around the world, but speculations are rife that his family was actually crying over an empty coffin that day (July 7). There have been reports that the Late King of Pop's brain was not in the casket with his body, but now insiders have claimed that there was nothing inside the coffin.
MJ's coffin moved to basement of Forest Lawn Memorial ParkJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Late Michael Jackson's coffin has been secretly moved in Motown founder Berry Gordy's private crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, according to the sources. The Jackson family decided to move the casket after the Thriller hitmaker's fans started gathering try and get a look at the coffin.
Why Depp can't take kids to DisneylandJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp says he would have taken his two children to Disneyland regularly if he wasn't so famous. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor who has a 10-year-old daughter Lily-Rose and son Jack, 7, with partner Vanessa Paradis would take his kids to the famous theme park if he wasn't a heartthrob, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Jackson's daughter Paris' final necklace gift to himJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's 11-year-old daughter Paris wrapped a necklace around her father's wrist as he lay in his open coffin, the singer's elder sister La Toya has revealed. La Toya, 53, saw Paris' heartbreaking act during the family's private viewing of his body at the Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Jackson's daughter writes letters to him everydayJuly 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's sister La Toya has revealed that the legend's eleven-year-old daughter, Paris, has been writing letters to him everyday after his death. "She wears Michael T-shirts every day and the walls of her room are covered with posters and pictures of her daddy.
Jackson's kids stayed with his body for 30 mins to say goodbyeJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's three children remained with his lifeless body for half an hour in a cold hospital emergency room to say goodbye to the late star, the singer's closest sister has revealed. La Toya Jackson revealed how she took the kids Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II (Blanket), 7 to see their father, whose sudden death on June 25 left people stunned all over the world.
Jackson to be buried in a $25,000 coffinJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson is likely to be buried in a $25,000 solid bronze casket, just like soul legend James Brown. Known as the Promethean, the coffin has a hand-polished 14-carat gold-plate finish and blue velvet-lined interior, reported thesun.co.uk.
Jacko raised kids with 'loving discipline', says palJuly 1st, 2009 NEW YORK - One of late King of Pop Michael Jackson's pals has revealed that he just wanted to be a good daddy to his children, and guided them with 'loving discipline'-something he never got as a child. Mike La Perruque, Jacko's long-time confidant and head of security, said that the superstar's primary goal was to be the best daddy he could be in all the ways.
Janet Jackson 'to fill in bro Michael's shoes for O2 gigs'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.
Jacko wanted to perform O2 gigs for his kids, says friendJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's friend Mark Lester has said that one of the reasons the icon had planned to perform 'This Is It' concerts was that he wanted his children to see him live on stage. "He wanted his children to see daddy do what daddy does best, " The Scotsman quoted him as saying.