Gary, Ind. — The scene outside the childhood home of Michael Jackson resembled a party as fans joined members of the pop star's family for a vigil Wednesday, which would have been his 54th birthday.
Fans danced to Jackson's music prior to the arrival of his children and mother at the house at 2300 Jackson St., where the King of Pop, his siblings and their parents lived until 1969. In the days after Jackson's death in 2009, the singer's admirers piled stuffed animals, flowers and photos outside the tiny home in Gary.
Among those at the Wednesday night vigil was Andrei Tejada, 32, a Chicago veterinary technician student who said she was pleased that Jackson's relatives were attending the event.
"They still remember where they started, and it shows they appreciate where they started. It's a humbling experience to know they are here," said Tejada, who said she visits the Jackson childhood home once a month.
Fans danced to Jackson's music prior to the arrival of his children and mother at the house at 2300 Jackson St., where the King of Pop, his siblings and their parents lived until 1969. In the days after Jackson's death in 2009, the singer's admirers piled stuffed animals, flowers and photos outside the tiny home in Gary.
Among those at the Wednesday night vigil was Andrei Tejada, 32, a Chicago veterinary technician student who said she was pleased that Jackson's relatives were attending the event.
"They still remember where they started, and it shows they appreciate where they started. It's a humbling experience to know they are here," said Tejada, who said she visits the Jackson childhood home once a month.
- 8/30/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Michael Jackson's children have honoured the late singer's memory today (29.08.12) on what would have been his 54th birthday. Prince, 15, Paris, 14, and 'Blanket', 10, went on a family trip to the music legend's boyhood home in Gary, Indiana, along with their aunt La Toya Jackson and the trio's co-guardians, grandmother Katherine Jackson and their cousin Tj Jackson, TMZ reports. A candlelight tribute to the 'Beat It' hitmaker - who died in June 2009 aged 50 - will be held at 9pm this evening outside his boyhood home at 2300 Jackson Street as part of a four-day tribute...
- 8/29/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Michael Jackson's children have honoured the late singer's memory today (29.08.12) on what would have been his 54th birthday. Prince, 15, Paris, 14, and 'Blanket', 10, went on a family trip to the music legend's boyhood home in Gary, Indiana, along with their aunt La Toya Jackson and the trio's co-guardians, grandmother Katherine Jackson and their cousin Tj Jackson, TMZ reports. A candlelight tribute to the 'Beat It' hitmaker - who died in June 2009 aged 50 - will be held at 9pm this evening outside his boyhood home at 2300 Jackson Street as part of a four-day tribute to the singer, entitled 'Goin' Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It', which will take place from today until...
- 8/29/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Michael Jackson's children have visited their late father's childhood home to mark his birthday. Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson have flown with their grandmother Katherine Jackson to Gary, Indiana to celebrate what would have been his 54th birthday. They were also joined by their co-guardian and cousin Tj Jackson, and Michael's sister La Toya Jackson, reports TMZ. Michael Jackson will be honoured at tonight's annual 'Going Back to Indiana' celebration (more)...
- 8/29/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Today is Michael Jackson's birthday ... he would have been 54 years old ... and his kids are honoring his memory with a family trip to Mj's boyhood home in Indiana. Prince, Paris and Blanket were spotted in Gary, In yesterday ... along with their co-guardian Katherine Jackson and their aunt La Toya. Tj Jackson -- the Other co-guardian -- also made the trip. Michael will be honored at the annual "Goin Back to Indiana" celebration in Gary...
- 8/29/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Los Angeles (AP) — A judge appointed Michael Jackson's nephew on Wednesday to share guardianship responsibilities for the singer's three children, but not without a last-minute effort by some relatives to delay the decision. Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff named Tj Jackson as the children's co-guardian who will now share responsibilities for raising the siblings, who range in ages from 10 to 15. The judge made the ruling after considering a letter submitted by singer Diana Ross, who was named in Michael Jackson's will as a potential guardian, and a letter presented by cousins of the singer who sought a delay...
- 8/23/2012
- by Anthony McCartney (AP)
- Hitfix
Tj Jackson has been officially appointed as co-guardian of Michael Jackson's children. The ruling was raised earlier in the month and made official today after a hearing in Los Angeles. Judge Mitchell Beckloff made Tj - Michael's 34-year-old nephew - permanent co-guardian after being appointed on a temporary basis last month. Tj was brought in after the children's original guardian, Michael's mother Katharine Jackson, left her California home (more)...
- 8/22/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
A judge on Wednesday officially finalized the co-guardianship agreement of Michael Jackson’s children, with their grandmother Katherine Jackson, 82, and cousin Tj Jackson, 34, sharing responsibilities, CBS reports. Photos: Dollars After Death: 12 Albums That Got Big Posthumous Sales Boosts The decision finalizes an agreement put in place earlier this month after Katherine Jackson was removed and then reinstated as the children’s permanent guardian, following a dramatic series of events that found Katherine Jackson at a spa in Arizona where her grandchildren were allegedly unable to reach her. During the family squabble and media frenzy that surrounded her absence,
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- 8/22/2012
- by Sophie A. Schillaci
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A judge has appointed Michael Jackson's nephew Tj a permanent co-guardian of the pop star's three children.
During a hearing Wednesday in Los Angeles, Judge Mitchell Beckloff named Tj -- the 34-year-old son of Michael's brother Tito -- co-guardian of Paris, 14, Prince Michael, 15, and Blanket, 10.
Related: Katherine Jackson Back as Guardian to Mj's Kids
Tj Jackson has been sharing responsibilities for the children with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, since being appointed a temporary guardian last month. Tj was reportedly already playing a role in helping Katherine raise the children since the music superstar's death in June 2009.
Related: Katherine Jackson: Calls to Mj's Kids Were Blocked
Katherine was temporarily removed as the children's guardian last month because she had been away from her California home and hadn't spoken with the children for several days while on a trip to Arizona. She was reinstated as guardian the next week after a judge said an investigation found that she...
During a hearing Wednesday in Los Angeles, Judge Mitchell Beckloff named Tj -- the 34-year-old son of Michael's brother Tito -- co-guardian of Paris, 14, Prince Michael, 15, and Blanket, 10.
Related: Katherine Jackson Back as Guardian to Mj's Kids
Tj Jackson has been sharing responsibilities for the children with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, since being appointed a temporary guardian last month. Tj was reportedly already playing a role in helping Katherine raise the children since the music superstar's death in June 2009.
Related: Katherine Jackson: Calls to Mj's Kids Were Blocked
Katherine was temporarily removed as the children's guardian last month because she had been away from her California home and hadn't spoken with the children for several days while on a trip to Arizona. She was reinstated as guardian the next week after a judge said an investigation found that she...
- 8/22/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Tj Jackson is now Permanently sharing guardianship of Michael Jackson's children with their grandmother Katherine Jackson, an L.A. judge just ruled.As we previously reported, Tj was awarded temporary co-guardianship of Prince, Paris, and Blanket along with Katherine ... but that was made permanent today.Tj has received enormous support from the Jackson family to take a guardianship role, including from Katherine herself ... as well as Mj's kids. Tj has been a father figure to the children for years.
- 8/22/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Michael Jackson's family had been having problems this past few weeks. Now, the issues are finally being settled. Tj Jackson will not be officially a co-guardian of Mj's babies. An La judge ruled that the guardianship will no longer be fully under Katherine Jackson.
As previously reported, Tj already had temporary co-guardianship of Prince, Blanket and Prince for a few weeks now. But, that said co-guardianship was made permanent just recently.
It was said that Tj had been a great father figure for the children. His new role entails taking care of the kids as well as managing Mj's household.
As previously reported, Tj already had temporary co-guardianship of Prince, Blanket and Prince for a few weeks now. But, that said co-guardianship was made permanent just recently.
It was said that Tj had been a great father figure for the children. His new role entails taking care of the kids as well as managing Mj's household.
- 8/22/2012
- icelebz.com
Debbie Rowe, the mother of two of Michael Jackson's children, says she will get involved if the current guardianship arrangement goes south, according to court papers filed by Rowe on Thursday, reported TMZ.
Rowe, 53, of Palmdale, Calif., gave a thumbs-up to the deal in which Tj Jackson and grandmother Katherine Jackson jointly look after the kids, but Rowe's legal team promised action if the caregiving appears to be lacking.
"Should the arrangement sought by Tj Jackson and Katherine Jackson become untenable, unstable, unsafe, or in any way contrary to the best interests of the children, Ms. Rowe will seek court intervention," the filing read, according to TMZ.
Rowe gave birth to Prince in 1997 and Paris in 1998, surrendering custody in a 1999 divorce. Blanket was born to an unnamed surrogate in 2002.
All three have become entangled in a battle over the late King of Pop's will. Another court hearing assessing the...
Rowe, 53, of Palmdale, Calif., gave a thumbs-up to the deal in which Tj Jackson and grandmother Katherine Jackson jointly look after the kids, but Rowe's legal team promised action if the caregiving appears to be lacking.
"Should the arrangement sought by Tj Jackson and Katherine Jackson become untenable, unstable, unsafe, or in any way contrary to the best interests of the children, Ms. Rowe will seek court intervention," the filing read, according to TMZ.
Rowe gave birth to Prince in 1997 and Paris in 1998, surrendering custody in a 1999 divorce. Blanket was born to an unnamed surrogate in 2002.
All three have become entangled in a battle over the late King of Pop's will. Another court hearing assessing the...
- 8/10/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Debbie Rowe is supporting Tj Jackson and Katherine Jackson's co-guardianship of her and the late Michael Jackson's children. Tj - who is the son of Tito Jackson - and his grandmother Katherine are currently sharing guardianship of Paris, Prince and Blanket until a new court hearing on August 22. The children's biological mother Rowe has now claimed she will support the new ruling as long as the health and wellbeing of the children are adequately cared for. Rowe said in court documents obtained by TMZ: "Should the (more)...
- 8/10/2012
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
Debbie Rowe -- the woman who gave birth to two of Michael Jackson's children -- has filed legal papers saying she Supports the new joint guardianship arrangement ... but is warning Tj and Katherine that she Will intervene if things don't work out. Rowe filed the documents in L.A. County Superior Court today ... saying she has reviewed the co-guardianship application and signed off on the deal reached between Tj and Katherine to share parenting responsibilities for Paris,...
- 8/9/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
1. Michael Phelps Breaks Olympic Record
Michael Phelps has reached such heights in the sport of swimming that the only records left to break are his own. He was back in the pool on Thursday after his most recent win earlier in the week brought him to a record 19 Olympic medals. Has his collection grown?
The answer is yes! Phelps went head-to-head with rival and teammate Ryan Lochte in the 200m individual medley and came out ahead. Not only is this victory his 16th gold and 20th medal overall, but it is Phelps' third straight Olympic victory in the 200m individual medley. No male athlete has ever before accomplished the feat of winning the same event in three consecutive Games.
Team USA's top two male swimmers are doing America proud. Lochte received the silver in the race, adding to his very own catalogue of Olympic hardware. After a very short turn-around, Phelps made another...
Michael Phelps has reached such heights in the sport of swimming that the only records left to break are his own. He was back in the pool on Thursday after his most recent win earlier in the week brought him to a record 19 Olympic medals. Has his collection grown?
The answer is yes! Phelps went head-to-head with rival and teammate Ryan Lochte in the 200m individual medley and came out ahead. Not only is this victory his 16th gold and 20th medal overall, but it is Phelps' third straight Olympic victory in the 200m individual medley. No male athlete has ever before accomplished the feat of winning the same event in three consecutive Games.
Team USA's top two male swimmers are doing America proud. Lochte received the silver in the race, adding to his very own catalogue of Olympic hardware. After a very short turn-around, Phelps made another...
- 8/4/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Los Angeles — Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson say the executors of Michael Jackson's will are causing harm by damaging "fundamental family relationships" and isolating matriarch Katherine Jackson "from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will."
The Jackson siblings released a statement late Friday through an attorney amid a fight over their brother's will with the executors of his estate.
On Thursday a judge named Tj Jackson, a cousin to Michael Jackson's three children, as co-guardian with Katherine Jackson, who was named their sole caretaker in the disputed will.
Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson accuse the executors of a "relentless" negative media campaign and say they have been barred from visiting their 82-year-old mother or Jackson's children.
"The effect of that notice not only is to damage fundamental family relationships, it is also to isolate Katherine Jackson from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will," reads the statement by Janet Jackson's attorney,...
The Jackson siblings released a statement late Friday through an attorney amid a fight over their brother's will with the executors of his estate.
On Thursday a judge named Tj Jackson, a cousin to Michael Jackson's three children, as co-guardian with Katherine Jackson, who was named their sole caretaker in the disputed will.
Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson accuse the executors of a "relentless" negative media campaign and say they have been barred from visiting their 82-year-old mother or Jackson's children.
"The effect of that notice not only is to damage fundamental family relationships, it is also to isolate Katherine Jackson from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will," reads the statement by Janet Jackson's attorney,...
- 8/4/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
The attorney representing Janet, Randy, and Rebbie Jackson just released a statement to Et stressing that his clients "stand to gain nothing financially by a finding that the will is invalid."
There has been dispute that the will Michael Jackson left behind is invalid because there is reportedly "irrefutable evidence" that the late entertainer was in New York on the date that the will was allegedly signed in California.
Related: Katherine Jackson: Calls to Mj's Kids Were Blocked
Three of Michael's siblings go on to say that they want to make sure their brother's wish of leaving his wealth to his children is fulfilled. They are seeking to replace the executors of the estate and settle the guardianship issues, "in a manner that is in the best interests of the children."
In court on Thursday, family matriarch Katherine Jackson was reinstated as a guardian of Michael's three children. In the new arrangement, she will share...
There has been dispute that the will Michael Jackson left behind is invalid because there is reportedly "irrefutable evidence" that the late entertainer was in New York on the date that the will was allegedly signed in California.
Related: Katherine Jackson: Calls to Mj's Kids Were Blocked
Three of Michael's siblings go on to say that they want to make sure their brother's wish of leaving his wealth to his children is fulfilled. They are seeking to replace the executors of the estate and settle the guardianship issues, "in a manner that is in the best interests of the children."
In court on Thursday, family matriarch Katherine Jackson was reinstated as a guardian of Michael's three children. In the new arrangement, she will share...
- 8/4/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Most people know very little about the 34-year-old son of Michael Jackson's brother Tito -- Tj -- who was just appointed joint guardian of the pop superstar's three children along with Mj's mother, Katherine. Here are five things you don't know about Tj Jackson, who was said to be one of Michael's favorite nephews.
1. Born Tito Joe Jackson on July 16, 1978 -- he was named after his father and grandfather.
Related: Janet Jackson Denies Altercation with Paris
2. He is married and has three children, a boy and two girls.
3. In 1994, six years after his parents divorced, his mother Dolores drowned in her home swimming pool. Her boyfriend was later convicted of causing the drowning and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Video: The Jackson Family Feud Explodes
4. Formed the R&B group 3T in 1989 with his two brothers, Toriano Adaryll "Taj" and Taryll Adren. The band's last album was released in 2005, but they performed together at a Michael Jackson...
1. Born Tito Joe Jackson on July 16, 1978 -- he was named after his father and grandfather.
Related: Janet Jackson Denies Altercation with Paris
2. He is married and has three children, a boy and two girls.
3. In 1994, six years after his parents divorced, his mother Dolores drowned in her home swimming pool. Her boyfriend was later convicted of causing the drowning and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Video: The Jackson Family Feud Explodes
4. Formed the R&B group 3T in 1989 with his two brothers, Toriano Adaryll "Taj" and Taryll Adren. The band's last album was released in 2005, but they performed together at a Michael Jackson...
- 8/3/2012
- TheInsider.com
Katherine Jackson has said that she thought she was on her way to see her sons in concert in New Mexico last month when she was taken to a spa in Arizona instead. The mother of the late Michael Jackson was reported missing last month after Michael's three children were unable to contact her, though she later denied reports that she was kidnapped and insisted that she "just needed a break". However, after the kids were put under the temporary guardianship of Tj Jackson, Katherine filed a statement with police in which she revealed the circumstances under which she had been brought to Arizona. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Katherine said that she expected to go on a road trip to New Mexico to see her sons in concert until a doctor showed up at her house on July 15, claiming that she needed to fly to the destination (more...
- 8/2/2012
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
As if we didn’t feel bad enough for the Jackson family (La Toya is the one who got a reality show on Own?)(Just kidding, you know we’ll DVR that), matriarch Katherine Jackson is now alleging she may have been tricked or coerced into going to a spa in Arizona in July. The woman is a grandma, people! Come on! As you might recall while sighing heavily and shaking your head, Paris Jackson‘s memaw lost custody of her grandkids to Tj Jackson after leaving the state and becoming incommunicado for an extended period of time. Fortunately Katherine regained shared custody of the kids as of today, so we have to ask…what is even going on? What was the game plan here, people? Whoever’s the mastermind behind this whole disaster needs to go back to the drawing board, because we don’t understand any aspect of this whatsoever.
- 8/2/2012
- by Halle Kiefer
- TheFabLife - Movies
Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket Jackson's grandmother has been reinstated as their co-guardian. Katherine Jackson - mother of Michael - temporarily lost guardianship of the kids to her grandson Tito Joe 'Tj' Jackson but today (02.08.12), she and Tj were granted joint custody by a Los Angeles judge. According to RadarOnline, Judge Beckloff said: ''It's clear that the kids love Mrs. Jackson and they are very well taken care of. They also love Tj Jackson and Mrs. Jackson is doing a terrific job with the children.'' Katherine's attorney, Perry Sanders, told the judge: ''Tj is very respectful to his grandmother and they have...
- 8/2/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
In court papers regarding the guardianship of Michael's Jackson's children, Katherine Jackson says she was essentially cut off from the outside world during her recent stay at a resort in Arizona and only learned by accident that she had been reported missing.
The 82-year-old Jackson family matriarch reveals in the documents that a doctor ordered her to rest while she was at the resort, where she claims her cell phone was taken away from her along with her iPad and says she was kept in a room with no working land line telephone or functioning TV service.
Related: Katherine Jackson Breaks Her Silence
Katherine said she made "repeated requests to those with me to have it fixed," but the television remained broken. "One morning I woke up to the sound of the television. While there was no picture, I heard a broadcast that stated I was missing," she wrote in the court papers.
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The 82-year-old Jackson family matriarch reveals in the documents that a doctor ordered her to rest while she was at the resort, where she claims her cell phone was taken away from her along with her iPad and says she was kept in a room with no working land line telephone or functioning TV service.
Related: Katherine Jackson Breaks Her Silence
Katherine said she made "repeated requests to those with me to have it fixed," but the television remained broken. "One morning I woke up to the sound of the television. While there was no picture, I heard a broadcast that stated I was missing," she wrote in the court papers.
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- 8/2/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Katherine Jackson has returned as her grandchildren's guardian. The mother of the late Michael Jackson will share responsibilities as guardian with the children's cousin Tj Jackson, who took on the role last month after Katherine had left her residence for a short period. A new court ruling today states that the pair will both be guardians of Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson until a further hearing on August 22 to see if the move shall be made permanent, reports TMZ. A court appointed (more)...
- 8/2/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Katherine Jackson is back in as permanent guardian of Michael Jackson's three children, and her grandson Tj Jackson will share responsibilities as co-guardian ... according to a new court ruling. TMZ broke the story ... Katherine had a change of heart last week, agreeing to split guardianship responsibilities with Tj -- despite previously claiming she was "devastated" by Tj taking on a guardianship role.In a hearing this morning, the judge reinstated Katherine's guardianship rights ... and made Tj co-guardian,...
- 8/2/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A judge has reinstated the guardianship of Michael Jackson's kids to the pop superstar's mother Katherine in an arrangement that also gives their cousin Tj Jackson a role as co-guardian.
Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff said during a hearing on Thursday that results of an investigation he ordered into the children's care found that Katherine has been doing a good job as guardian and that the children love her.
Related: Judge Appoints Temporary Guardian of Mj's Kids
The judge said that singer/actress Diana Ross -- who was named in Michael Jackson's will as a potential guardian for his kids if his mother became incapacitated -- met with the children and Katherine at their home on Wednesday and all parties were pleased with the latest guardianship arrangement. He also said that Debbie Rowe -- the mother of Prince Michael and Paris Jackson -- had been notified as well.
The latest...
Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff said during a hearing on Thursday that results of an investigation he ordered into the children's care found that Katherine has been doing a good job as guardian and that the children love her.
Related: Judge Appoints Temporary Guardian of Mj's Kids
The judge said that singer/actress Diana Ross -- who was named in Michael Jackson's will as a potential guardian for his kids if his mother became incapacitated -- met with the children and Katherine at their home on Wednesday and all parties were pleased with the latest guardianship arrangement. He also said that Debbie Rowe -- the mother of Prince Michael and Paris Jackson -- had been notified as well.
The latest...
- 8/2/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Los Angeles -- In the wake of a family dispute that spilled into the media, the living arrangements and guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children are expected to be determined by an upcoming court hearing.
A lawyer representing Katherine Jackson, the pop superstar's 82-year-old mother, said he will file legal documents that would make the children's cousin Tj Jackson a co-guardian. The plan appears designed to remove pressure from Katherine Jackson who was named in her son's will as the children's sole guardian.
Perry Sanders Jr., Katherine Jackson's lawyer, has said the arrangement will allow his client to focus on the children's upbringing and not on financial or logistics issues.
Legal papers outlining the plan were expected to be filed Thursday in Los Angeles. Superior Court Judge Michael Beckloff is likely to order a hearing regarding the agreement.
Tj Jackson, 34, was appointed as temporary guardian in a court...
A lawyer representing Katherine Jackson, the pop superstar's 82-year-old mother, said he will file legal documents that would make the children's cousin Tj Jackson a co-guardian. The plan appears designed to remove pressure from Katherine Jackson who was named in her son's will as the children's sole guardian.
Perry Sanders Jr., Katherine Jackson's lawyer, has said the arrangement will allow his client to focus on the children's upbringing and not on financial or logistics issues.
Legal papers outlining the plan were expected to be filed Thursday in Los Angeles. Superior Court Judge Michael Beckloff is likely to order a hearing regarding the agreement.
Tj Jackson, 34, was appointed as temporary guardian in a court...
- 8/2/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Michael Jackson's nephew Tj Jackson could reportedly be made a long-term co-guardian to the late star's children alongside Katherine Jackson, following the family's recent drama. Tj, the son of Tito Jackson, was appointed temporary guardian to Paris, Prince and Blanket after the family matriarch was taken to Arizona by her children amid claims that Michael's will had been faked. Legal documents proposing that Tj become a long-term custodian alongside Katherine are expected to be filed by the 82-year-old's lawyer in Los Angeles Superior Court today (August 2) and a hearing will likely be ordered. Katherine's lawyer told The AP of (more)...
- 8/2/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Jermaine Jackson called Wednesday for an end to the public feud that has embroiled his family for more than a week, saying issues over the care of his mother and with late brother Michael's estate should be handled privately.
Jackson wrote in a statement first released to The Associated Press that he regrets the public turmoil that resulted from his mother Katherine's 10-day trip to an Arizona spa. The trip sparked a missing person's report and a driveway confrontation between relatives at the home of Katherine Jackson before a judge stripped her of guardianship duties.
"Mistakes have been made and irrational things have been said on both sides in a highly charged emotional environment," Jermaine Jackson wrote. "It is time for us all to draw a line in the sand and move towards peace, co-operation, love and healing."
The Jackson family is still raw from the death of the pop superstar three years ago,...
Jackson wrote in a statement first released to The Associated Press that he regrets the public turmoil that resulted from his mother Katherine's 10-day trip to an Arizona spa. The trip sparked a missing person's report and a driveway confrontation between relatives at the home of Katherine Jackson before a judge stripped her of guardianship duties.
"Mistakes have been made and irrational things have been said on both sides in a highly charged emotional environment," Jermaine Jackson wrote. "It is time for us all to draw a line in the sand and move towards peace, co-operation, love and healing."
The Jackson family is still raw from the death of the pop superstar three years ago,...
- 8/2/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Katherine and Tito Joe 'Tj' Jackson will file their plea for co-guardianship of Michael Jackson's children tomorrow (02.08.12). Michael's mother and nephew are planning to share custody of Prince Michael, 15, Paris, 14 and 10-year-old Blanket after Katherine was stripped of her rights with temporary control given to Tj, and they plan to begin court proceedings tomorrow. According to RadarOnline, Katherine's lawyer Perry Sanders said in a statement: ''Before 10 this morning (01.08.12), Charles Shultz (Tj Jackson's lawyer) will give notice to interested persons that we intend to file a pleading tomorrow regarding co-guardianship. ''The pleading will speak for itself and be...
- 8/1/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Katherine and Tito Joe 'Tj' Jackson will file their plea for co-guardianship of Michael Jackson's children tomorrow (02.08.12). Michael's mother and nephew are planning to share custody of Prince Michael, 15, Paris, 14 and 10-year-old Blanket after Katherine was stripped of her rights with temporary control given to Tj, and they plan to begin court proceedings tomorrow. According to RadarOnline, Katherine's lawyer Perry Sanders said in a statement: 'Before 10 this morning (01.08.12), Charles Shultz (Tj Jackson's lawyer) will give notice to interested persons that we intend to file a pleading tomorrow regarding co-guardianship. 'The pleading will speak for itself and be consistent with my prior statement issued on this subject. 'Tomorrow we will learn the court's pleasure...
- 8/1/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The executors of Michael Jackson's estate, who pay the rent on the home his mother, Katherine Jackson, shares with Michael's three children, have sent a letter banning Michael's siblings Randy, Jermaine, Janet and Rebbie Jackson from the house.
"After an incident where Randy, Jermaine and Janet Jackson crashed through the gate and tried to remove Michael's kids from the home, a new security list of who was allowed in was made," a family friend told me.
Last week, Katherine Jackson announced plans to file for joint custody of the three children with the late King of Pop's nephew, T.J. Jackson -- who is Tito's son. Katherine temporarily lost guardianship on July 25 after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that she had been unable to oversee the children properly due. The judge installed T.J. as a temporary guardian for Prince, Paris and Blanket.
Also last week, the estate's lawyer,...
"After an incident where Randy, Jermaine and Janet Jackson crashed through the gate and tried to remove Michael's kids from the home, a new security list of who was allowed in was made," a family friend told me.
Last week, Katherine Jackson announced plans to file for joint custody of the three children with the late King of Pop's nephew, T.J. Jackson -- who is Tito's son. Katherine temporarily lost guardianship on July 25 after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that she had been unable to oversee the children properly due. The judge installed T.J. as a temporary guardian for Prince, Paris and Blanket.
Also last week, the estate's lawyer,...
- 8/1/2012
- by Naughty But Nice Rob
- Huffington Post
Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson and and Jermaine Jackson have reportedly been banned from visiting their mother Katherine Jackson's home. Police visited Katherine's home earlier this month during an alleged domestic assault involving the siblings and their late brother Michael Jackson's three children. The incident took place shortly after Katherine was reported missing, though it was later revealed that she was taking a break in Arizona. According to E! Online, the children's temporary custodian Tj Jackson has now been advised by Michael's estate representatives to keep certain members of the family away from Katherine's home. Tj's (more)...
- 7/31/2012
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
Attorneys for the estate of Michael Jackson have confirmed to Et that Janet, Randy, Rebbie and Jermaine Jackson are currently prohibited from entering the Calabasas home shared by Paris, Prince, Blanket and Katherine Jackson.
Charles Shultz, an attorney for Tj Jackson, Jr. (who is temporarily sharing guardianship of Michael Jackson's children with Katherine) helped to compile the list of persons no longer allowed on the Jackson family property in Calabasas-- namely Janet, Randy, Rebbie and Jermaine Jackson.
Related: Cops Called to Jackson Home After Possible Battery
In a statement to Et, attorneys for Michael Jackson's estate write:
"Following the events of July 23 in which certain members of the Jackson family showed up unannounced at the Calabasas residence of Michael Jackson's mother and children, causing a very public disturbance, the attorneys for the Estate of Michael Jackson as lessees of the house were requested by Charles Schultz, attorney for Tj Jackson, Jr., the newly...
Charles Shultz, an attorney for Tj Jackson, Jr. (who is temporarily sharing guardianship of Michael Jackson's children with Katherine) helped to compile the list of persons no longer allowed on the Jackson family property in Calabasas-- namely Janet, Randy, Rebbie and Jermaine Jackson.
Related: Cops Called to Jackson Home After Possible Battery
In a statement to Et, attorneys for Michael Jackson's estate write:
"Following the events of July 23 in which certain members of the Jackson family showed up unannounced at the Calabasas residence of Michael Jackson's mother and children, causing a very public disturbance, the attorneys for the Estate of Michael Jackson as lessees of the house were requested by Charles Schultz, attorney for Tj Jackson, Jr., the newly...
- 7/30/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Katherine Jackson and Michael Jackson's three children attended the Jackson Brothers' tour on Friday (July 27). They arrived at the 'Unity Tour' in Saratoga to support Marlon, Tito, Jackie and Jermaine, despite recent dramas surrounding the family. Katherine was reported missing on July 21, but was later found to be taking a break in Arizona. While she was gone, Michael's nephew Tj Jackson replaced her as legal guardian of the late popstar's (more)...
- 7/29/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
By Zachary Swickey
The Jackson family has descended into an increasingly chaotic and public battle over everything from the late Michael Jackson's will and guardianship of his three children to allegations that family matriarch Katherine Jackson was kidnapped by her own children. But who would’ve ever thought that Latoya would emerge as the sane one?
La Toya, who is known for attention-seeking and sometimes bizarre public behavior, has remained uncharacteristically quiet during the ordeal, and now, she is reportedly encouraging her family to stop airing their dirty laundry in public because she feels the ongoing dispute is damaging the family name.
TMZ says that she feels the best way to resolve the family’s problems is in private behind closed doors and not in the public eye. (Seems pretty obvious, right? But this is the Jackson family we're talking about.)
While we don't know what is going on behind the scenes,...
The Jackson family has descended into an increasingly chaotic and public battle over everything from the late Michael Jackson's will and guardianship of his three children to allegations that family matriarch Katherine Jackson was kidnapped by her own children. But who would’ve ever thought that Latoya would emerge as the sane one?
La Toya, who is known for attention-seeking and sometimes bizarre public behavior, has remained uncharacteristically quiet during the ordeal, and now, she is reportedly encouraging her family to stop airing their dirty laundry in public because she feels the ongoing dispute is damaging the family name.
TMZ says that she feels the best way to resolve the family’s problems is in private behind closed doors and not in the public eye. (Seems pretty obvious, right? But this is the Jackson family we're talking about.)
While we don't know what is going on behind the scenes,...
- 7/27/2012
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
Dane Cook cracks a "Batman" movie massacre joke at a comedy club -- and pisses off the vast majority of the country. Although people in the club did laugh ... is this too soon? Fellow comedian Katt Williams calls in to defend Dane.Plus, Katherine Jackson's agreed to share guardianship of Michael's children with Tj Jackson -- so finally ... the whole family's happy, right? Nope. We'll tell you why the family feud is a long way from being over.
- 7/27/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The judge in the Katherine Jackson case needs help deciding to whom he should award permanent guardianship of Mj's children -- so he's ordered an independent investigator to interview the kids ... and report back asap.According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Judge Mitchell Beckloff has ordered a probate court investigator named Cary Ornelas to "prepare an investigation report addressing the status of the minor children and their currently suspended guardian, Katherine Jackson."According to the court order,...
- 7/27/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Katherine has decided to split guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children with her grandson Tj! Read on for all the details! Katherine Jackson's attorney Perry Sanders has released a statement regarding the family matriarch's decision on who should raise Michael Jackson's children -- Prince, Paris, and Blanket! "It was agreed by all that it is in the best interest of Mrs. Jackson and the children to file a modified joint pleading at the beginning of next week," Perry tells TMZ of his client's plans to share guardianship with her grandson Tj Jackson, son of Tito Jackson. "That pleading will essentially now legally reflect how Mrs. Jackson and Tj have often shared responsibilities of raising the children since Michael Jackson's tragic passing," her attorney added, claiming the new arrangement "reflects the wishes of [Michael Jackson's] children." The Jackson family feud allegedly started over the fact that a number of...
- 7/27/2012
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Prince Michael Jackson has tweeted about the ongoing family dispute involving his grandmother. The teenager has been placed under the temporary guardianship of cousin Tj Jackson along with his siblings Paris and 'Blanket', following Katherine Jackson's sudden holiday to Arizona. The 15-year-old son of the late singer Michael Jackson posted a screenshot of a text message between himself and several family members, demanding the return of his grandmother. The message read: ''This is enough so I am texting you for the simple fact that We Demand To Speak To My Grandma Now!!!'' An alleged reply from Janet Jackson read: ''Don't let them pls.'' However...
- 7/27/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Prince Michael Jackson has tweeted about the ongoing family dispute involving his grandmother. The teenager has been placed under the temporary guardianship of cousin Tj Jackson along with his siblings Paris and 'Blanket', following Katherine Jackson's sudden holiday to Arizona. The 15-year-old son of the late singer Michael Jackson posted a screenshot of a text message between himself and several family members, demanding the return of his grandmother. The message read: 'This is enough so I am texting you for the simple fact that We Demand To Speak To My Grandma Now!!!' An alleged reply from Janet Jackson read: 'Don't let them pls.' However the frame did not allow viewers to see whether there was...
- 7/27/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Prince Jackson has tweeted about the ongoing family dispute involving his grandmother Katherine. The teenager has been placed under the temporary guardianship of cousin Tj Jackson along with his siblings Paris and Blanket, following Katherine Jackson's sudden move to Arizona. The 15-year-old posted an apparent screenshot of a text message between himself and several family members, demanding the return of his grandmother. His message read: "This is enough so I am texting you for the simple fact that We Demand To Speak To My Grandma Now!!!" An alleged reply from Janet Jackson read: "Don't let them pls." (more)...
- 7/26/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Katherine Jackson is challenging the court ruling that temporarily stripped her of guardianship of Michael Jackson's children -- and claiming she never wanted Tj Jackson to step into the role ... despite court documents stating otherwise.In a taped segment for ABC's "Nightline" ... Katherine read prepared comments from a notebook, and said -- "Their ruling in court today was about the guardianship, and I think it was based on a bunch of lies. But I...
- 7/26/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Los Angeles -- Katherine Jackson is apparently back home, reuniting with Michael Jackson's children after a judge temporarily took away her guardianship because of her days-long absence from them.
Paris Jackson tweeted early Thursday morning: "grandma's here! (hash)thankyougod." Katherine Jackson's son Marlon also posted a note on Twitter saying his mother had returned, adding she looked and sound great.
On Wednesday, judge removed her as guardian temporarily and named her grandson Tito Joe "Tj" Jackson as temporary caretaker of the late legend's three minor children amid a bitter family dispute over Michael Jackson's estate.
Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff issued the ruling because she was in Arizona and hadn't spoken with the children in several days. Tj Jackson now has the ability to control the hilltop home where the children live and to take on other supervision duties.
Katherine Jackson told ABC News that the court...
Paris Jackson tweeted early Thursday morning: "grandma's here! (hash)thankyougod." Katherine Jackson's son Marlon also posted a note on Twitter saying his mother had returned, adding she looked and sound great.
On Wednesday, judge removed her as guardian temporarily and named her grandson Tito Joe "Tj" Jackson as temporary caretaker of the late legend's three minor children amid a bitter family dispute over Michael Jackson's estate.
Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff issued the ruling because she was in Arizona and hadn't spoken with the children in several days. Tj Jackson now has the ability to control the hilltop home where the children live and to take on other supervision duties.
Katherine Jackson told ABC News that the court...
- 7/26/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Tj Jackson has alleged in new court documents that Katherine Jackson was in favor of his temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson's children. The son of Tito Jackson, Tj was awarded temporary guardianship of the three youngsters on Wednesday (July 25). Blanket, Prince, and Paris Jackson have been in the care of their 82-year-old grandmother since the passing of their late father. According to a court filing obtained by TMZ, Tj claims that Katherine was manipulated by family members in order to gain access to the children, who stand to inherit an estimated $$1 billion from their father's estate. Tj alleges that one of his aunts (more)...
- 7/26/2012
- by By Zeba Blay
- Digital Spy
Katherine Jackson will lose a lot of dollars if ever the transfer of guardianship will push through. It has been reported that Tj Jackson might take over the said responsibility.
Hence, Katherine will no longer be receiving monthly allowance of ,000 which can lead up to 0,000 a year! Actually the allowance started out from ,000 a month but it was increased less than a year later to the present monthly allowance of ,000.
If ever the transfer of guardianship pushes through, Tj will definitely be receiving that amount instead of Katherine. But mama Jackson will still be receiving a huge sum for the personal allowance she receives from Mj's estate.
Hence, Katherine will no longer be receiving monthly allowance of ,000 which can lead up to 0,000 a year! Actually the allowance started out from ,000 a month but it was increased less than a year later to the present monthly allowance of ,000.
If ever the transfer of guardianship pushes through, Tj will definitely be receiving that amount instead of Katherine. But mama Jackson will still be receiving a huge sum for the personal allowance she receives from Mj's estate.
- 7/26/2012
- icelebz.com
Katherine Jackson Supported Tj Jackson's efforts to obtain temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson's 3 children ... so says Tj in court docs obtained by TMZ. Tj filed the docs with the court before today's hearing -- and in the papers, Tj claims Katherine was being manipulated by family members who were hellbent on controlling Katherine. In fact, Tj claims one of his aunts -- either Janet or Rebbie -- arranged for a person to Impersonate...
- 7/26/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Katherine Jackson has insisted that she was not separated from Michael Jackson's children against her wishes. Katherine became legal guardian to Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket following Michael's death in June 2009. However, Michael's nephew Tj Jackson recently made a move to replace her following her continued absence from the family home, and was awarded temporary guardianship of the children earlier today (July 25). The 82-year-old confirmed that she intends to return to La from Arizona, telling ABC News in a pre-prepared statement: "I am devastated that while I've been away, my grandchildren have been taken away from me, and I'm coming home. "There are rumors going around about me that I have been kidnapped. I am here today to let everybody to know that I am good and fine. My children would never do anything to me (more)...
- 7/26/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Her whereabouts and well-being have been the subject of mystery and debate, but now Katherine Jackson has emerged from what she calls a "short vacation" to find her life turned upside down. "I am devastated that while I've been away my grandchildren have been taken away from me, and I'm coming home," the Jackson family matriarch, 82, tells ABC News.She spoke out just hours after a Los Angeles judge removed her as guardian of her late son Michael Jackson's three children amid allegations that she may have been held against her will. Michael's nephew Tj Jackson was named temporary guardian.
- 7/25/2012
- by Mike Fleeman
- PEOPLE.com
New info on the Jackson family debacle is coming in fast and furious. Yesterday we sorted through the details of everything we know so far. Today TMZ reports that Tj Jackson was granted temporary guardianship of Michael’s kids, thus suspending Katherine’s guardianship of Blanket, Prince Michael and Paris. Meanwhile, Randy Jackson announced on Good Morning America that Katherine was returning to L.A. after a little R&R in Arizona with her daughter Rebbie. Her return didn’t keep the judge from ruling on the case.
TMZ reports that before temporary guardianship was granted, the judge ordered the children not to be removed from California without a court order. Katherine’s attorney testified she believes Katherine was being held against her will. Tj’s lawyer confirms there was an incident at the Calabasas home last night that escalated resulting in the police being called.
Meanwhile Paris took to Twitter to express herself,...
TMZ reports that before temporary guardianship was granted, the judge ordered the children not to be removed from California without a court order. Katherine’s attorney testified she believes Katherine was being held against her will. Tj’s lawyer confirms there was an incident at the Calabasas home last night that escalated resulting in the police being called.
Meanwhile Paris took to Twitter to express herself,...
- 7/25/2012
- by Bené Viera
- TheFabLife - Movies
A judge has appointed Tj Jackson, the children's 34-year-old cousin, to be their temporary guardian because a judge feels as though Katherine really was 'kidnapped.' Katherine Jackson has just lost custody of her three grandchildren. The 82-year-old mother of the late Michael Jackson, flew to La on July 25 after being gone from her grandkids for 10 days. Now, Judge Mitchell Beckloff has granted temporary custody to Tj. "We have reason to believe that Mrs. Jackson has been held against her will," Katherine Jackson's attorney Sandra Ribera told Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff at a hearing Wednesday. The judge believes that Katherine was prevented from "acting as guardian" because of third parties. Also, Diana Ross, and Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of the two oldest children, have been given notice of the order. The order will be reconsidered at a hearing next month. We told you that Trent,...
- 7/25/2012
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
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