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Michael Jackson's family "horrified" with Joe Jackson
Michael Jackson's family "horrified" with Joe Jackson
Michael Jackson's family are reportedly "horrified" with Joe Jackson.
The late singer's siblings were astounded when Joe used the Black
Entertainment Television (BET) Awards show - where
several stars, including Michael's sister Janet Jackson, paid tribute to the
pop icon - to promote his new Ranch Records label rather than celebrate
Michael's life.
The Chicago Sun Times newspaper reported: "Sources backstage Sunday night at
the BET Awards tell me even Janet Jackson - and other Jackson family members
- were 'really horrified' when they learned Michael Jackson's father, Joe
Jackson, started plugging his new Ranch Records label as he walked the red
carpet at the show, which was totally reworked to honour Michael's memory
and legacy."
Joe's controversial comments came as he spoke with CNN presenter Dom Lemon
about his late son, who died of a suspected cardiac arrest on Thursday
(25.06.09).
When Dom asked how Michael's mother Katherine and siblings were coping, Joe
said: "They are all doing fine. But I wanted to make this statement. This is
a real good statement here!
"Marshall and me own a record label called Ranch Records."
His business partner, Marshall Thompson added: "It's driven by Blu-ray
technology, and that's his next step."
The interview ended moments later, when Dom attempted to direct questions
back to the 'Thriller' singer.
A guest at the event said the Jackson family should not be "surprised" by
Joe's outburst because of the pair's troubled relationship.
The source said: "You know, it probably shouldn't come as a big surprise.
Well, that's just Joe. He cares about Michael for what he can do for him,
dead or alive."
Yesterday (30.06.09) it was revealed Michael - who had previously accused
his father of physical abuse during his childhood - has left his father
nothing in his will.
Michael's entire estate has been given to his mother Katherine, three
children Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II
and several charities.
The Wall Street Journal reports the will - drafted in 2002 - was the last
one Michael had made.
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