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The Jacksons

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: Singer Jermaine Jackson performs at the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Call him Jermaine 'Jacksun'

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theGRIO REPORT - Call him Mr. 'Jacksun.' The 58-year-old big brother to the late Michael Jackson has got a new, court-approved name, Reuters reports...
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Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson. (Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images)

Joe Jackson complains that parents today are too 'soft'

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theGRIO REPORT - Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the infamous Jackson family of performers, argued that parents today are too 'soft' when it comes to disciplining their kids on a recent episode of CNN's 'Piers Morgan Tonight'...
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Katherine Jackson, Royal Jackson, Blanket Jackson, Prince Jackson and Paris Jackson

Can the Jackson siblings prove MJ’s will is fake?

Kevin Noble Maillard
OPINION - Siblings, also known as collateral heirs, often object when disinherited. In reality, not even children are entitled to distribution, as the selection of beneficiaries is entirely left up to the testator...
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In this CNN screen grab, Dr. Conrad Murray listens as he sits in court during his sentencing for the involuntary manslaughter of singer Michael Jackson at the Los Angeles Superior Court on November 29, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Judge Michael E. Pastor sentenced Murray to four years in county jail for his involuntary manslaughter conviction of Jackson. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

Conrad Murray invites Katherine Jackson to visit him behind bars

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The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray, just released a statement inviting Katerine Jackson to visit him in jail...
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From left, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson and Jermaine Jackson during a rehearsal in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)

Jackson brothers to perform Michael's hits on 'Unity' tour

Veronica Miller
OPINION - Would you to pay to see a Jackson who isn't Michael perform all of Michael’s hits?...
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From left, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson and Jermaine Jackson during a rehearsal in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)

Without Michael, the Jacksons prepare to tour

Derrik J. Lang, Associated Press
Burbank, Calif. (AP) - Nearly three years since Michael died while preparing for his comeback tour, four of his brothers — Marlon, Jermaine, Tito and Jackie — are set for their own return to the stage...
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Michael Jackson's classic single glove was actually worn to cover up his skin condition of vitiligo, not to make a fashion statement. (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns)

King of Pop hologram to tour with brothers

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The hologram fad is far from finished. Now that Tupac Shakur was a big hit at Coachella, the Jacksons are promising to bring the King of Pop back to life of stage...
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Brett Ratner in talks for new Eddie Murphy project

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The Wrap - "I'd make anything with Eddie," Ratner said in an exclusive interview with TheWrap, declining to offer specifics on the project...
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Slideshow: It happened this week in black history 12/5-12/11

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SLIDESHOW - Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize, The Jacksons played their last gig and Otis Redding was tragically killed; this is an incredible week by any standard...
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