Jacko's 2 Eldest Kids Aren't His: Ex-Wife

Song they wrote could be released to raise money

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson had a dream that died with him: to become the “Jackson Four” with his three children and include the debut of their first song at his London concerts, the Sun reports. The song, “River Ripple,” includes the lyrics, “Ripples in my River; Flow on, Child, flow free; Love is King, we waded in; You three, you three and me.” It may yet be released to raise money for the children. More»

Their faces hadn't been seen in a year

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson's two oldest kids were spotted mask-free in LA yesterday, the Daily Mail reports. Prince Michael, 12, and Paris Michael, 11, looked like regular preteens—and look quite alike, notes the Mail—as they walked through a studio parking lot with their dad. The two donned masks before leaving. Clink the link below to see their mugs. More»

(NEWSER) - It's obvious to any member of the Jackson family that Paris, Prince Michael, and Blanket are Michael Jackson's biological children, Tito Jackson tells the Mirror. "Prince looks just like my grandfather. There’s no question they are Michael’s," Tito said. "They are 100% his. The kids are like three peas in a pod. They remind me of me and my brothers when we were growing up.” More»

(NEWSER) - Janet Jackson has become Michael Jackson kids' key caregiver in the weeks since their father's death and that's how the four of them want it to stay, sources tell OK! "Janet has completely bonded with those children in the last two weeks,” said a family friend. “She has been their rock. It’s clear to everyone that they are looking to her for comfort and guidance.” More»

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson's ex-wife is presenting a custody battle for his kids for financial gain, according to a pal. "Do I want the kids? Hell no! Does it look good for me to ask for them? Absolutely," Rowe wrote in an email to friend Rebecca White. Though Rowe has denied earlier reports that she agreed to drop a custody fight in exchange for $4 million, White nevertheless believes the motivation behind Rowe's expressed interest in the children "is money," she said. More»