Role of Michael Jackson’s children uncertain in new A&E reality show about his brothers

October 13th, 2009 RANDY JACKSON has denied his famous siblings have been squabbling over their brother MICHAEL's will - insisting the whole clan is happy with how the late King of Pop's money has been shared out. It was believed that Jackson matriarch Katherine had been handed 40 per cent of Michael's assets in his last will and testament, with another 40 per cent going to his three kids, and a 20 per cent share to be donated to charities.

October 12th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's estate will provide for his mother KATHERINE throughout her lifetime, but after her death the matriarch's share will pass to the superstar's three children, according to a new report. Previous reports claimed Katherine Jackson had been left 40 per cent of the net value of the singer's assets, following his tragic death in June (09), with another 40 per cent going to the children and the remaining 20 per cent donated to charity.

October 2nd, 2009 Court set to get update on Jackson kidsLOS ANGELES — A judge is set to hear how Michael Jackson's three children are faring three months after the pop superstar's death. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff has scheduled a hearing for Friday afternoon on how the children are reacting to a court guardianship.

August 21st, 2009 Randy Jackson, others to testify about deal LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's brother Randy is expected on the witness stand to testify about why a proposed memorabilia tour may not be the best deal for the King of Pop's estate. Randy Jackson, an accountant and a lawyer are among those scheduled to testify Friday in Los Angeles.

August 9th, 2009 Report: Jackson kids' godfather claims paternityLONDON —A British tabloid reported Saturday that the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children claims to be the father of the singer's daughter Paris. The News of the World quotes Jackson's longtime friend Mark Lester as saying that he "gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids — and I believe Paris is my daughter." The newspaper also quotes Lester, is a 51-year-old former child star known for his lead role in the 1968 movie version of the state show "Oliver!" as saying he's willing to take a paternity test.

August 5th, 2009 Joe Jackson won't help raise son's childrenLOS ANGELES — Court records show Joe Jackson doesn't plan to help raise Michael Jackson's children. The Jackson family patriarch lives in Las Vegas and wrote in a statement filed in a Los Angeles court Monday that he only occasionally visits the family home north of Los Angeles.

August 4th, 2009 Attys: Jackson's doctor 'loves' singer's childrenLOS ANGELES — Attorneys for Michael Jackson's longtime dermatologist say the doctor doesn't object to the King of Pop's mother getting custody of her three grandchildren, despite a surprise court motion. Attorneys Mark Vincent Kaplan and Bradley Boyer said in a statement Monday that Dr.

August 3rd, 2009 Michael Jackson's mother arrives for court hearingLOS ANGELES — A court official says Michael Jackson's mother will attend a hearing on who should raise the King of Pop's three children. Court Public Information Officer Allan Parachini says Katherine Jackson has arrived at a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

July 30th, 2009 Lawyer: Announcement pending on Jackson custodyNEW YORK — The attorney for Michael Jackson's mother says an announcement is imminent on a custody deal regarding the pop icon's two oldest children, but stopped short of saying an agreement had been reached. L. Londell McMillan says in an interview with The Associated Press that word of an agreement between Katherine Jackson and Deborah Rowe, the biological mother of Prince Michael and Paris-Michael would come sometime Thursday.

July 18th, 2009 Guardianship hearing for Jackson's kids postponedLOS ANGELES — Court officials say a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's children has been postponed until Aug. 3. Katherine Jackson, in the meantime, will remain the temporary guardian of her son's three children.

July 17th, 2009 MJ's brothers to attend Jamaica's Reggae SumfestKINGSTON, Jamaica — Three of Michael Jackson's brothers expect to attend next month's Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica which is dedicated this year to the deceased king of pop. Summerfest Productions says Marlon, Tito and Randy Jackson confirmed they will be at the weeklong music festival's International Night.

July 7th, 2009 Jackson daughter speaks at memorialLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson protected his children from the press, but the three youngsters appeared on a world stage Tuesday to honor their father at his public memorial service. Daughter Paris-Michael addressed the crowd, making an emotional statement to an audience of thousands at the Staples Center and millions more around the globe who watched the service on TV.

July 2nd, 2009 Report: Jackson's ex to seek custody of older kidsLOS ANGELES — A TV station says the mother of Michael Jackson's two eldest children wants custody of them. KNBC in Los Angeles says in a report Thursday that Debbie Rowe intends to seek custody of 12-year-old Prince Michael and 11-year-old Paris Michael Katherine.

June 26th, 2009 Lawyer: Mom of 2 of Jackson's kids is inconsolableLOS ANGELES — A lawyer who represented Debbie Rowe in a custody matter says the mother of two of Michael Jackson's three children is inconsolable. Attorney Iris Finsilver says she was the one who told Rowe of Jackson's death.

June 5th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop legend Michael Jackson's children visited the singer without their customary masks in a recording studio here. Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris, 11, were seen for the first time without their customary masks, reported thesun.co.uk.