World's Fuss Over Jackson 'False Emotion'

(NEWSER) - The carefully guarded children of Michael Jackson made a rare public appearance at his memorial yesterday, but for one of them it was even more revolutionary: Prince Michael Jackson II—aka Blanket—was seen fully for the first time, Fox News reports. Blanket, who was famously dangled by his father from a Berlin hotel balcony in 2002, appeared with brother Prince and sister Paris. More»

(NEWSER) - Organizers will give out 17,500 free tickets to Tuesday’s Michael Jackson memorial at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, the Times reports. The drawing will occur Sunday, and ticket-seekers can register online. Trying to avoid a rush, the promoter kept some details secret, saying only “there will be no distribution of tickets at Staples Center” or the surrounding entertainment complex. The event will also be streamed online and broadcast on television. More»

Joe Jackson unloads on Katherine Jackson in UK tabloid

(NEWSER) - As the first anniversary of Michael Jackson's death approaches, his father is honoring his memory by blaming the late entertainer's mother—his wife of 60-plus years—for his death. "In Michael's final months alive I said to her many times that I couldn't get through to him—and that she needed to help her son," he tells the UK tabloid News of the World . More»

Director is 'sorry' family members were hurt by omission

(NEWSER) - The Academy Awards acknowledged its snub of Farrah Fawcett and apologized for it while simultaneously defending the decision. After being criticized by everyone from Roger Ebert to Tatum O’Neal, the Oscars’ “In Memoriam” director says he felt Fawcett’s “remarkable television work” was better honored at the Emmy Awards. So why was Michael Jackson included? Because of the big-screen documentary This Is It, People reports. More»

Prince Michael and Paris Michael accept lifetime achievement Grammy

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson's two older children brought the house down at tonight's Grammy Awards, taking the stage to accept their late father's lifetime achievement honor and thank his fans. "His message was simple: Love," said Prince Michael, 12. We will continue to spread his message and help the world. Thank you. We love you, Daddy." Added Paris, 11, who seemed to be having a difficult time, "Daddy was supposed to be here. Daddy was gonna perform this year, but he couldn't ... perform last year. Thank you, we love you, Daddy." More»