Prince Michael, II ??? Read on:

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Baby Makes "No. 3" for Jacko?
Wed Aug 21, 6:00 PM ET
By Julie Keller

We're not sure if Billie Jean has anything to do with it, but this time the kid apparently is his son.

Yes, according to a report in the new issue of People magazine, the stork has made another stop at Neverland Ranch, delivering child number three to Michael Jackson.

The coming out party for the newborn came last month in Las Vegas, as Jacko showed up for a Siegfried and Roy show with three kids in tow, not his regular two. After the performance, he went backstage and introduced a six-month-old boy to the bronzed tiger tamers as "my third child," the magazine reports.

No confirmation on the news from Jackson's camp--his publicist played the "we do not comment on Michael Jackson's private life" card Wednesday--but if the report is true, that brings the grand total of Thriller spawn to three. Jackson has two children, a five-year-old son named Prince Michael Jackson, and a four-year-old daughter, Paris Michael Jackson, with ex-wife Debbie Rowe.

Like everything in the singer's life, the latest addition to the Jackson camp is cloaked in mystery. Few details are available, but evidently, the baby's name is Prince Michael II ("That's correct, Prince I and Prince II," producer Gary Pudney tells People). Jackson reportedly refers to the tyke as "the third" or "Number 3." (Which, we presume, leads to inevitable nanny confusion if, say, Number 3 goes number 2 on Number 1.)

The child is, according to the magazine, not adopted but rather conceived "the natural way." While the babe might be Jacko's biological child, mum's the word on, well, the mum. (And what passes for "natural" at Neverland is anyone's guess.)

There's some speculation the maternal unit might have been Rowe, who has supposedly remained close to Jackson since their 1999 divorce. "Anything's possible," an unnamed Jackson friend tells People. "They still have a relationship."

In any case, the latest heir to the Jackson empire is described as a "smiley, happy little baby" and Pudney calls Jackson an "impressive father."

"He had a very lonely childhood," says Pudney. "His motivation in having children is partly because of that but mainly because he loves them. Now he has three beautiful children."

Thus ends a rather active summer in Jackson-related news. Just last week, his first ex-wife, Lisa Marie Presley, tied the knot with actor Nicolas Cage. Last month, he moonwalked out of his usual seclusion to lend his support to a coalition accusing the recording industry of cheating artists out of profits. In a rather uncharacteristic tantrum, he hoisted a "Sony is Phoney" sign and railed against Tommy Mottola, Sony Music's head honcho, for supposedly mistreating artists of color.

Many industry watchers claimed Jackson was being hypocritical, saying his outburst had more to do with his money-losing album Invincible than any altruistic concerns.

Finally, published reports in July said Jackson's much-hyped September 11 charity single, "What More Can I Give?," was derailed in part because the song's producer had ties to the gay-porn industry.

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Uh... What more can I say?

Yeah and Lisa Marie Presley was a genuine marriage too.

Debbie Rowe and MJ produced babies through a test tube at best. His being the genetic father of Prince (The First? hehe) is even debatable.

Silliness.

Mr Jackson and his lies aside isn't it a bit worrying three children being brought up by MJ alone at Neverland Ranch?

No schooling or influences at all (but Michael) will equal three very sick puppies.

This man needs some more imagination, if he named two of his kids Prince.

Kind of like two families I know - in one, all of the boys (there's four, I think) are named John, and in the other all the girls (five of them) are named Maria.

Here's the REAL question we all should worry about in regards to MJ...

WILL HE HAVE HIS "KIDS" UNDERGO THE KNIFE
WHEN THEY START TO LOOK LIKE THE MJ OF
NETHERYEARS???

Natsume said:

It's the whole self proclaimed "King Of Pop" thing. His sons by default are Princes I guess.

Yeah yeah his grandfather was called Prince too...

Hey, George Foreman named all 8 of his kids George, I thru VIII! Talk about self love, or lack of imagination, or just plain strange!

origmnd said:

Have you seen his "son" Prince The First (haha)? He looks like Macaulay Culkin (His best buddy could never do such a thing!) and Debbie Rowe's child with his blonde hair and blue eyes. I mean it's possible but how genetically freakish would MJ have to be, this coupled with his all over "skin disease" also.

June7 said:

great Point.I always Say let Michael Jackson just do His thing.as long as He is taking Care of His Kids&Doing what He is Suppose to Do who gives a Flying Flip what He names them or how they are Concieved? Being a Parent is a Real Job Period.being in that Business on top of that Adds another Demand on You&your time.

June7 said:

True.

I wonder how he differentiates between his sons? Does he call them by their middle names, numbers (One, Two, Three, and so on), or does he just yell 'GEORGE!' and hope that the correct one responds?

Essence said:

The MJ bodyguards here at the org will have your head for that!

Maybe some exotic woman he keeps with his zoo at Neverland. This man is...is...confused!!!

man, if only liz taylor was able to have kids and not be sooo aged. it would of been her kids.

otherwise i think the kid is by the nanny.

I bet a Freak like Vagina would make Michael Jackson's head spin.

ooh, i just read that debbie rowe (his ex-wife and his love as noted in the song: remember the time) is the mother.

Essence said:

Funny How of all the Entertainers in Show Business Michael Jackson gets Attacked the Most? as if over 95% in that Business aren't Suspect&got Issues as well?? but to each is own.

Just dumb PR Move to "try" to make you forget MJ is a FRUIT!

also..

Whoelse notice How Lisa Marie acts with Nick Cage

The funniest thing is ... every clip and pic I have seen of Lisa Marie & Nick Cage together.. in love for the last lets say 8 months... and now married..

shows Lisa Marie really IN LOVE.. total LUST.. touching, kissing and just you can tell they REALLY were and are into each other..

MAKES ME Laugh to remember back to 1996 when she PRETENDED to be married and "in lust" with Michael Jackson..

every clip with them..

** on MTV when they kissed ( you can tell they never "practice" before they went on stage)

** on Primetime Live.. PLEEAAASE!!! they looked like they only saw or knew each other on camera.. and when they had to explain (how they met & how they fell in love)... Lisa kept messing up

** all the press released photos with them together.. just looked "off"


YOU can clearly see someone like Nick Cage is giving it to her.. she looks in love and just in lust with his whole being.

Now compare this the "marriage" of Lisa Marie & Michael Jackson.

Michael Just come out already..

all of you need to quit with the speculation on personal matters...you all crap when it comes to Prince's personal life yet feel fit to use it against another entertainer...

i say, lets put ten paparazzi guys on *your* arse and see what dirt they come up with...

anyway, betcha money prince won't be naming any of his children "michael."

So Michael Jackson has another child! Big deal! He always said that he wanted a bunch of kids,so this news should come as no surprise.I know he's a celebrity,but who he chooses to have a child with is his business,and it shouldn't really concern us.

Why does it matter what he chooses to name HIS own children? Do we really have to scrutinize EVERYTHING he does? Sheesh!!
[This message was edited Thu Aug 22 1:50:07 PDT 2002 by DavidEye]

MightBQueen said:

wonders when he will has kids anyway.

locoarts said:

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maybe lisa was never really meant for him. there are billions of girls in the world and i am sure with one of them he could make it sooo happy and great. if u believe in astrology, those 2 signs don't connect anyway(according to vh1).

Supernova said:

I only spoke in FACTS so I'm OK yeah?

Just don't buy his PR persona as a misunderstood, Peter Pan-like lover of humanity. More sinister than that.

Anyone who thinks MICHAEL JACKSON being sole guardian and influence on three babies (With more to come perhaps) stuck away in a mansion is certifiably crazy. He did say they'll never go to school and he'd raise them alone at Neverland remember. Money can buy you anything...

On subject of money buying anything, what happened to Debbie Rowe (The plain ex-nurse, baby making machine), she just popped out MJ babies then vanished. I thought he REALLY loved her! I thought that wife was THE WOMAN for him! He TOLD us so! MJ wouldn't lie RIGHT?

In reply to those who said "Why do you care to discuss his personal life?" it's probably because his whole career has been a set of planted PR stunts for media and public consumption. How they're reported even he can't control.

Essence said:

Many Prince fans cringe whenever folks discuss Prince and Mayte's child and the drama surrounding the baby's death.But yet they have *NO* trouble discussing MJ's children and the way they were conceived?! Criticize Micheal's many surgeries,his crazy behavior,etc but SOME things should be off-limits,dontcha think? These are INNOCENT little children who did not ask to be brought up in the spotlight!

DavidEye said:

Do you not think like many leakages in MJ's career that he sanctions these stories? Children ones and all.

"There's some speculation the maternal unit might have been Rowe, who has supposedly remained close to Jackson since their 1999 divorce. "Anything's possible," an unnamed Jackson friend tells People. "They still have a relationship."

You really think the above wasn't planted on purpose? Unless the guy means a business relationship it's too unbelievable.

If he wanted to keep 100 children in secret at Neverland Mansion he has the means to do so. He chooses what leaks out and when.

Just as in London last year he gave his hotel details out on website and told his fans to bring "We Love You King Of Pop" banners, cue spontaneous shock and surprise (Not to mention media interest) at the ensuing crowd.

Maybe I'm getting too old or someting...lol...but nowadays,I care less and less about the PERSONAL lives of my favorite artists.But,if you wanna dwell on MJ's personal life,go right ahead.

DavidEye said:

I agree to a point, but MJ's conditioned the public to discuss him man and music via media manipulation from day one so it's hard to stop now. He gets it good and bad.

DavidEye said:

I Dig&Applaud all your Classy Posts on this Subject&For Me you Nail it Right on Time.Privacy should be for all.for me You&June 7 are the Only two that get it Right On MJ for me fully.it's about the Mans work.I ain't hanging wondering what is happening out at Neverland.I Just want the Music.those days of wondering about anything else are long played out for me.Peace DavidEye

Essence said:

Hmm now I think you just made that little quote up ureself to back up ure posts, coz I follow loadz of MJ boards & sites & this definately did not appear on any of em last year ... keep to the facts please!!

With the spotlight on Michael 24/7, I was wondering how he got away with keeping his expectant other unphotographed all this time...and the fact that the baby is six months old!

Without a leak 2 the press or anyone talking! This has got 2 b a personal record 4 Michael! I bet he's smiling over at Neverland with the fact that he got one over on the press on this one, and they still don't know all the facts!

Now, regarding discussing MJ's personal life... I think it's okay 2 discuss and speculate, 2 me it's just the unwarranted attacks that take place here that r sad. Of all the artists discussed here at the .org, MJ seems 2 take the brunt of attacks on his physical appearance, his sexual orientation, his financial situation, his business dealings...etc. Discussion is one thing, mean spirited attacks on him r another. And people appear 2 be proud 2 do so... that's just mean.

I find it unnecessary 4 anyone 2 bag on someone's "favorite" artist...and 2 take pleasure in doing so. It creates a more unpleasant environment. There's enough love here 4 Prince and others. 8)

BTW - Thank u mistermaxxx 4 ur kind words! U're a great orger, who starts great threads...and a cool person 2 boot!