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The Jackson 8's Family Feud?
Aug. 13, 2009, 4:37 PM EST
The Daily Beast considers how a new Jackson 8 tour has exposed a contentious sibling rivalry

By Diane Dimond

You can never predict how a family will grieve the death of a loved one. But three people familiar with the inner workings of the Jackson family reveal that Hayvenhurst, the Encino, Calif., compound for the parents and siblings of the late Michael Jackson, has recently been filled with constant spats over money and fame.

The latest point of contention, these associates say, is a 10-city U.S. Jackson family reunion tour involving all of Michael's siblings. The Daily Beast has obtained a proposal from New Jersey-based AllGood Entertainment, a concert promoter that claimed it had a similar concert plan in place in June when it sued Michael for allegedly breaching that agreement, and my sources confirm that the Jackson family is seriously considering this new offer. The guaranteed collective payday for the clan: more than $12 million, including a $1 million advance upon acceptance. And it indicates that this new grouping, call it the Jackson 8, will have Janet fronting in her big brother's place.

The biggest holdup with a concert tour, or other deals? Sibling rivalries, as each brother and sister weighs individual deals, while family matriarch Katherine Jackson preaches for a long-term family-size agreement that will provide security for everyone. The details of the proposed pay split among the family members illuminates both the opportunities for the surviving Jacksons following their famous brother's death as well as their competing (and not equal) prospects.

The tour pay scale in the proposal is specifically broken out as follows:

Janet Jackson — $4 million
Jermaine Jackson — $1.5 million
Jackie Jackson — $1.5 million
Randy Jackson — $1.5 million
Marlon Jackson — $1.5 million
Tito Jackson — $1.5 million
La Toya Jackson — $500,000
Rebbie Jackson — $250,000

These numbers for the 10-date U.S. tour could easily triple. An Aug. 11, 2009, letter written by AllGood CEO Patrick Allocco to Jermaine, also obtained by The Daily Beast, mentions the additional "option for 10 cities in Europe plus we have additional offers for Australia, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Seoul."

But despite the large potential numbers, the siblings' individual agendas have caused troubles inside Hayvenhurst, say the family associates. For Janet, the issue is pressure. She is unenthusiastic about being the headliner on this proposed tour, the sources say, remembering the constant stress the family put on Michael to perform with them for the sake of their bank accounts.



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RnBAmbassador said:

I stopped reading when I got the Diane Dimond.

dag said:

dag said:

i know

Who would pay to see this?! LaToya up there singing her many hit songs?? "Heart Don't Lie"?

This is too damn stupid. The man is dead, is not coming back, and cannot be replaced. And having Janet sing Michael's vocals would look totally rediculous. I can just see her now singing...."Billie Jean is not my lover, she's just a girl that says that I am the one. But the kid is not my son"..... Well, if she and Billie Jean conceived a son you better call the Enquirer real quick and cash in.

@ the tour pay scale


[Edited 8/14/09 7:03am]

Why would Janet need to tour with her brothers? She was never a member of the J5, her style is a bit "steamy" for J5 audiences, and she doesn't need the money or the drama of dealing with her siblings.

Why would Janet need to tour with her brothers? She was never a member of the J5, her style is a bit "steamy" for J5 audiences, and she doesn't need the money or the drama of dealing with her siblings. Michael Jackson is gone and could NEVER be replaced. The remaining Jackson brothers should hit the oldies circuit (like New Edition) to shore up cash. The have ridden Michaels coattails until his death, Janet would be wise to avoid the mess.
[Edited 8/14/09 9:06am]

Diane's a LIE!

I love the fact that Diane Diamond has to eat crow now to keep a paycheck after convicting Michael Jackson and picking out his cell during the trial.

totaldiva said:

Just like so many claiming they were "sorry" for MJ. They sure weren't saying that when MJ was among the BREATHING.

Even if that was true I wouldn't see that tour

babybugz said:

Yanno!?

La Toya - $500,000

midiscover said:

You know after seeing that it's a lie even before reading THAT part.

midiscover said:

That's what I'm saying.

This is a straight up LIE.

Someone OFFERED this, it is not a contract, it's a proposal.

Ppl always wanna be startin somethin'

jamgirl said:

they GOT to be startin somethin'

Cinnie said:

Too high to get over, too low to get under, stuck in the middle and the pain is thunder...

midiscover said:

More like $0.05

Cinnie said:

Love that picture.

The only times I ever watch Michael's family members perform is when he was onstage with them. I'm really not interested in this supposed tour.

Timmy84 said:

ACKSHULLY

I have to say that LaToya is a strong business woman, and her fees are usually higher, so I would be surprised if she accepted a salary lower than everyone else.

matthewgrant said:

No Michael. Not really interested.
All it would do is make me miss him ten times more.

I can't help but think certain people who were close to
Michael are trying to cash in on his death. Not to throw rocks
but I wish Jermaine especially would quit trying to further his
career, recording "tributes," when you know good and well, he is just
on the train. Maybe I'm still bitter about Michael being dead, but
can't this damn family just focus on helping Michael's kids heal instead
of their damn careers? SERIOUSLY. 3 innocent kids just lost their father
and the only parent they had.

Vanilli said:

I feel you on that.

Vanilli said:

U are still feeling bitter.

Everyone heals in different ways.

A tribute album is the rite of passage for dead entertainers.

Vanilli said:

Yep.