Jackson's Kids Emerge

Paris and Blanket Jackson star in YouTube clips

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson famously guarded his kids' privacy, you know, with the rare exception of that whole balcony dangling thing. So he probably wouldn’t be too pleased to know that Paris and Blanket are now appearing in a variety of YouTube clips. E! points to a few—watch them in the gallery—and reports that a source close to the family says they are, in fact, real. More»

(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»

Paris wears replica of dad's 'Thriller' jacket at Michael Forever

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson's trio of offspring took to a glove-shaped stage last night to pay tribute to their late dad—with more than a passing nod to Jacko's sense of style, notes People . "We're very happy to be here on this special night to honor our father," Paris Jackson told some 50,000 fans gathered in Cardiff, Wales, at the Michael Forever tribute show. Thirteen-year-old Paris, clad in a replica of Jacko's red leather "Thriller" jacket, appeared with brothers Prince, 14, and Blanket, 9, to introduce Beyonce at the star-studded show. More»

Paris, Prince, and Blanket share memories with Oprah

(NEWSER) - Oprah Winfrey’s highly-anticipated interview with Michael Jackson’s children aired today, allowing Prince, Paris, and Blanket a chance to tell the world all about the “best dad ever.” Paris, 12, says “no one understood what a good father he was,” and says, “He was the best cook ever … he was just a normal dad.” Her particular favorite meal? Michael “made the best French toast in the world.” Prince, 13, shared his favorite memory of Michael: “We were in Bahrain, and we used to wake up early and walk on the beach.” More»

Family shocked at who is left out of will

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson left his brothers, sisters, and father zip in his will…but gave his three children $33 million each. Prince, Paris, and Blanket (ages 13, 12, and 8) will have some access to the trust fund money starting at 21. By the time they can freely access a third of their share, at 30, they could each be worth as much as $300 million—and half a billion by age 40, when they get full access, News of the World reports. More»