Musicslave said:

Ironically,the media didn't even need to make up that story (Paris and Janet cussing and slapping each other).There are enough shocking, "real" elements to this story to make it interesting and sell papers

fantasticjoy said:

Musicslave said:

First let me say that I think this whole thing is a shame Secondly, I'll say that it's shameful (but expected) that all of these media outlets are still reporting that Janet slapped Paris and they cursed each other out. It's funny that even though Paris said that Janet didn't slapped her, the media choose to report everything else except that. I guess it's not juicy enough for them to print.

That's why I'm not believing most of what's being said. The media see it as entertainment and they're going to make it more interesting than it really is. The more juicy the money somebody is making.

Sad but true.

SoulAlive said:

Ironically,the media didn't even need to make up that story (Paris and Janet cussing and slapping each other).There are enough shocking, "real" elements to this story to make it interesting and sell papers

I agree The story is dramatic enough as it is No need to add more drama. I do hope that they're able to resolve their family issues among family. Although we can all speculate, it's really none of our business. Notice I did say "our" business, myself included

[Edited 8/1/12 9:01am]

SoulAlive said:

Ironically,the media didn't even need to make up that story (Paris and Janet cussing and slapping each other).There are enough shocking, "real" elements to this story to make it interesting and sell papers

Yes, and ironically it was the CLASS of a 14 year-old girl who set the record straight the minute the lie about the cussing and slapping hit the media. Maybe if her ADULT aunt who started this whole fiasco had come out and confirmed that there was no cussing or slapping then the media wouldn't have run with this thing. Because of Janet's lack of coourage to set the record straight, she ALLOWED the media and people like Gladys Knight to falsely accuse a CHILD and Gladys even advocated violence"knocking Paris' teeth out.

You are correct when you say that there is enough REAL evidence, er elements to this fiasco. Therefore, the media hasn't had to do much in order to put the light on this situation. Janet, Randy, Rebbie and Jermaine did it for them. They did it to themselves.

Strange that this was said to the least watched entetainment program. And interesting that she just denies what she did and not what Paris did.

JANET JACKSON DENIES ALTERCATION WITH PARIS

Last week, internet rumors surfaced concerning an alleged altercation between Janet Jackson and her niece Paris. Today, Janet Jackson's attorney, Blair G. Brown, tells The Insider that Janet vehemently denies the altercation.

"Ms. Jackson did not slap Paris, and did not call her a 'spoiled little bitch' or a 'bitch,'" says Brown.

According to Brown, Janet is threatening legal action towards the source that originally reported the claims. Brown says that the "false statements are highly damaging to Ms. Jackson's reputation and have caused her significant harm."

Yesterday, attorneys for the estate of Michael Jackson confirmed to The Insider that Janet, Randy, Rebbie and Jermaine Jackson were prohibited from entering ...basas home shared by Paris, Prince, Blanket and Katherine Jackson "following the events of July 23 in which certain members of the Jackson family showed up unannounced at the Calabasas residence of Michael Jackson's mother and children, causing a very public disturbance."

The attorneys for Michael Jackson's estate did not elaborate on the nature of the disturbance and what exactly took place.

http://www.theinsider.com...index.html

mookie said:

Strange that this was said to the least watched entetainment program. And interesting that she just denies what she did and not what Paris did.

JANET JACKSON DENIES ALTERCATION WITH PARIS

Last week, internet rumors surfaced concerning an alleged altercation between Janet Jackson and her niece Paris. Today, Janet Jackson's attorney, Blair G. Brown, tells The Insider that Janet vehemently denies the altercation.

"Ms. Jackson did not slap Paris, and did not call her a 'spoiled little bitch' or a 'bitch,'" says Brown.

According to Brown, Janet is threatening legal action towards the source that originally reported the claims. Brown says that the "false statements are highly damaging to Ms. Jackson's reputation and have caused her significant harm."

Yesterday, attorneys for the estate of Michael Jackson confirmed to The Insider that Janet, Randy, Rebbie and Jermaine Jackson were prohibited from entering ...basas home shared by Paris, Prince, Blanket and Katherine Jackson "following the events of July 23 in which certain members of the Jackson family showed up unannounced at the Calabasas residence of Michael Jackson's mother and children, causing a very public disturbance."

The attorneys for Michael Jackson's estate did not elaborate on the nature of the disturbance and what exactly took place.

http://www.theinsider.com...index.html

Exactly. I say, Bitch two fucking weeks too late. This heifer is trying to save her own ass; although, she and her siblings are the ones who started this whole drama. She STILL is not acknowledging that Paris didn't cuss her out. She only mentions what SHE didn't do. As I said in a previous post, a 14 year-old CHILD showed more class, courage and decency than an almost 50 year old woman. Paris IMMEDIATELY tweeted that Janet did not slap her and that she(Paris) did not cuss her out. Janet waits almost two fucking weeks to come out with her story and then blame the media for what she could have stopped. I guess she was still in shock at how a 14- year old girl and 15 year-old boy exposed her, Jermaine, Rebbie and Randy's plot to overthrow the estate and take control of Michael's estate. Btw, I wonder what that old bitch Gladys Knight will say now that the person she defended, Janet, has come out and said this? Of course, Gladys will not admit that she is wrong, just as Janet is not telling the whole story.

Free2BMe said:

mookie said:

Strange that this was said to the least watched entetainment program. And interesting that she just denies what she did and not what Paris did.

JANET JACKSON DENIES ALTERCATION WITH PARIS

Last week, internet rumors surfaced concerning an alleged altercation between Janet Jackson and her niece Paris. Today, Janet Jackson's attorney, Blair G. Brown, tells The Insider that Janet vehemently denies the altercation.

"Ms. Jackson did not slap Paris, and did not call her a 'spoiled little bitch' or a 'bitch,'" says Brown.

According to Brown, Janet is threatening legal action towards the source that originally reported the claims. Brown says that the "false statements are highly damaging to Ms. Jackson's reputation and have caused her significant harm."

Yesterday, attorneys for the estate of Michael Jackson confirmed to The Insider that Janet, Randy, Rebbie and Jermaine Jackson were prohibited from entering ...basas home shared by Paris, Prince, Blanket and Katherine Jackson "following the events of July 23 in which certain members of the Jackson family showed up unannounced at the Calabasas residence of Michael Jackson's mother and children, causing a very public disturbance."

The attorneys for Michael Jackson's estate did not elaborate on the nature of the disturbance and what exactly took place.

http://www.theinsider.com...index.html

Exactly. I say, Bitch two fucking weeks too late. This heifer is trying to save her own ass; although, she and her siblings are the ones who started this whole drama. She STILL is not acknowledging that Paris didn't cuss her out. She only mentions what SHE didn't do. As I said in a previous post, a 14 year-old CHILD showed more class, courage and decency than an almost 50 year old woman. Paris IMMEDIATELY tweeted that Janet did not slap her and that she(Paris) did not cuss her out. Janet waits almost two fucking weeks to come out with her story and then blame the media for what she could have stopped. I guess she was still in shock at how a 14- year old girl and 15 year-old boy exposed her, Jermaine, Rebbie and Randy's plot to overthrow the estate and take control of Michael's estate. Btw, I wonder what that old bitch Gladys Knight will say now that the person she defended, Janet, has come out and said this? Of course, Gladys will not admit that she is wrong, just as Janet is not telling the whole story.

Wait a minute, aren't you the same person that just said that she should come out and deny it?

"Maybe if her ADULT aunt who started this whole fiasco had come out and confirmed that there was no cussing or slapping then the media wouldn't have run with this thing."

I guess you're so disgusted by her even when she does what you want or recommend, there's just no pleasing you huh?

Oh...I forgot to mention that I wouldn't recommend that she try to set the record straight with a public statement because some people would simply say that she's just trying to save her own ass, save face, or reputation, etc. etc. So why bother? I do like that she's threatening to sue the source of that rumor. Personally, I hope she does it. That says enough for me and it shows how serious you're taking it. I believe more celebrities ought to sue websites and publications that publish false information about them. Maybe after enough lawsuits and settlement money being spent they'll get the picture.

[Edited 8/1/12 10:14am]

Randy Jackson Owes Baby MamaOver $500,000 In Child Support

There are 500,000 reasons why Randy Jackson wants to battle over the late King of Pop's will.

The Jackson brother has two children with baby mama Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, and RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned he's a whopping $500,000 behind in child support payments.

"Let me just say this. This is not about money for us," Randy insisted when he appeared on MSNBC's PoliticsNation last Tuesday night.

However, as RadarOnline.com exclusively reported, both Randy and Jermaine Jackson -- who also has children with Alejandra — asked Michael Jackson's estate to pay for their child support.

According to a close inside source, Randy, 50, owes more than half a million dollars to Alejandra in past due child support for Genevieve, 22, and Steven, 20.

"There's no reason why Randy should be so far behind on his child support payments. He shouldn't be a deadbeat dad," the insider told RadarOnline.com.

"But knowing how much Randy owes along with all this crazy drama surrounding Michael's estate, there's definitely reason to question his motives regarding the estate and Michael's will."

Randy, Jermaine and Janet Jackson claim Michael's will is fake and are taking on the estate's executors, John Branca and John McClain.

Calls to Randy's attorney for comment went unreturned.

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/08/randy-jackson-owes-500000-child-support-alejandra

dag said:

Randy Jackson Owes Baby MamaOver $500,000 In Child Support

And here is the root of this whole fiasco... right here

dag said:

Randy Jackson Owes Baby MamaOver $500,000 In Child Support

There are 500,000 reasons why Randy Jackson wants to battle over the late King of Pop's will.

The Jackson brother has two children with baby mama Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, and RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned he's a whopping $500,000 behind in child support payments.

"Let me just say this. This is not about money for us," Randy insisted when he appeared on MSNBC's PoliticsNation last Tuesday night.

However, as RadarOnline.com exclusively reported, both Randy and Jermaine Jackson -- who also has children with Alejandra — asked Michael Jackson's estate to pay for their child support.

According to a close inside source, Randy, 50, owes more than half a million dollars to Alejandra in past due child support for Genevieve, 22, and Steven, 20.

"There's no reason why Randy should be so far behind on his child support payments. He shouldn't be a deadbeat dad," the insider told RadarOnline.com.

"But knowing how much Randy owes along with all this crazy drama surrounding Michael's estate, there's definitely reason to question his motives regarding the estate and Michael's will."

Randy, Jermaine and Janet Jackson claim Michael's will is fake and are taking on the estate's executors, John Branca and John McClain.

Calls to Randy's attorney for comment went unreturned.

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/08/randy-jackson-owes-500000-child-support-alejandra

in the newly release court docs, the execs believe that probate can likely be closed next year. at that point, i think randy and jermaine will ask kat to demand the execs give her more access to her 40% so that she can help them pay this alejandra woman off. the execs may do it, though i think the kids' guardian ad litem may protest. we'll see.

i have to say, alejandra's in a great blackmail position: sit back and wait for randy and jermaine to cough up the money, however they get it, or write a tell-all. or get the back support and write a tell-all anyway. after all, child support is something to which her kids are entitled and they can't make payment of that contingent on whether or not she writes a book.

Musicslave said:

Free2BMe said:

Exactly. I say, Bitch two fucking weeks too late. This heifer is trying to save her own ass; although, she and her siblings are the ones who started this whole drama. She STILL is not acknowledging that Paris didn't cuss her out. She only mentions what SHE didn't do. As I said in a previous post, a 14 year-old CHILD showed more class, courage and decency than an almost 50 year old woman. Paris IMMEDIATELY tweeted that Janet did not slap her and that she(Paris) did not cuss her out. Janet waits almost two fucking weeks to come out with her story and then blame the media for what she could have stopped. I guess she was still in shock at how a 14- year old girl and 15 year-old boy exposed her, Jermaine, Rebbie and Randy's plot to overthrow the estate and take control of Michael's estate. Btw, I wonder what that old bitch Gladys Knight will say now that the person she defended, Janet, has come out and said this? Of course, Gladys will not admit that she is wrong, just as Janet is not telling the whole story.

Wait a minute, aren't you the same person that just said that she should come out and deny it?

"Maybe if her ADULT aunt who started this whole fiasco had come out and confirmed that there was no cussing or slapping then the media wouldn't have run with this thing."

I guess you're so disgusted by her even when sh"e does what you want or recommend, there's just no pleasing you huh?

Oh...I forgot to mention that I wouldn't recommend that she try to set the record straight with a public statement because some people would simply say that she's just trying to save her own ass, save face, or reputation, etc. etc. So why bother? I do like that she's threatening to sue the source of that rumor. Personally, I hope she does it. That says enough for me and it shows how serious you're taking it. I believe more celebrities ought to sue websites and publications that publish false information about them. Maybe after enough lawsuits and settlement money being spent they'll get the picture.

[Edited 8/1/12 10:14am]

Let's see if you can spot the difference:

Paris: "JANET did not slap me. and I didn't cuss Janet out."

Janet:" I didn't slap Paris and I didn't cuss her out. It's all about "I". Never once did Janet acknowledge that Paris was the one who the media said cussed Janet out. Paris is the one who Gladys Knight advocated "knocking her teeth out" because it was said that Paris cussed Janet out.

Do you now see why Janet is full of shit and trying to save her OWN ass. Paris DEFENDED Janet the minute that the media started this story. Paris said that Janet did NOT cuss her out. She didn't have to say that. However, Janet is only trying to salvage her reputation and damn on the child who is innocent in this entire debacle.

Free2BMe said:

mookie said:

Strange that this was said to the least watched entetainment program. And interesting that she just denies what she did and not what Paris did.

JANET JACKSON DENIES ALTERCATION WITH PARIS

Last week, internet rumors surfaced concerning an alleged altercation between Janet Jackson and her niece Paris. Today, Janet Jackson's attorney, Blair G. Brown, tells The Insider that Janet vehemently denies the altercation.

"Ms. Jackson did not slap Paris, and did not call her a 'spoiled little bitch' or a 'bitch,'" says Brown.

According to Brown, Janet is threatening legal action towards the source that originally reported the claims. Brown says that the "false statements are highly damaging to Ms. Jackson's reputation and have caused her significant harm."

Yesterday, attorneys for the estate of Michael Jackson confirmed to The Insider that Janet, Randy, Rebbie and Jermaine Jackson were prohibited from entering ...basas home shared by Paris, Prince, Blanket and Katherine Jackson "following the events of July 23 in which certain members of the Jackson family showed up unannounced at the Calabasas residence of Michael Jackson's mother and children, causing a very public disturbance."

The attorneys for Michael Jackson's estate did not elaborate on the nature of the disturbance and what exactly took place.

http://www.theinsider.com...index.html

Exactly. I say, Bitch two fucking weeks too late. This heifer is trying to save her own ass; although, she and her siblings are the ones who started this whole drama. She STILL is not acknowledging that Paris didn't cuss her out. She only mentions what SHE didn't do. As I said in a previous post, a 14 year-old CHILD showed more class, courage and decency than an almost 50 year old woman. Paris IMMEDIATELY tweeted that Janet did not slap her and that she(Paris) did not cuss her out. Janet waits almost two fucking weeks to come out with her story and then blame the media for what she could have stopped. I guess she was still in shock at how a 14- year old girl and 15 year-old boy exposed her, Jermaine, Rebbie and Randy's plot to overthrow the estate and take control of Michael's estate. Btw, I wonder what that old bitch Gladys Knight will say now that the person she defended, Janet, has come out and said this? Of course, Gladys will not admit that she is wrong, just as Janet is not telling the whole story.

Gurlllll! did mama cook you some peach cobbler with grits after you got your hair did?

I thought this type language was used only in ghetto steroptypical movies.

This poster needs to be an extra on 'The Barbership 3'

How could Prince 'fans' be so common?

dag said:

Azz said:

Debatable. HIStory is filler-filled, whilst Invincible is toppled with bubble-gum pop.

You seem to contradict youself. Before you wrote:

"That is the general concensus by critics, evident in lower ratings, and by people, evident in lower sales."

And now you are trying to claim that History was not as good, not as successful. Has anyone ever told you that History is the biggest selling double album and Blood on the Dancefloor the biggest selling remix album? Obviously, the people and lower sales have proved you wrong.

So what, HIStory had the biggest promotional budget for an album of all time. It did not sell well (around 15 million). I remember reading they spent 10's and 10's and 10's of millions on promoting it. Including sending statues of Michael around the world.

dag said:

Azz said:

That is the general concensus by critics, evident in lower ratings, and by people, evident in lower sales.

Right. Than why do you spent that much time talking about someone you consider a "has been"?

I said I am a fan several times (of all of his works, excluding Invincible). HIStory contains some of his best work, but there are far too many fillers.

Musicslave said:

Free2BMe said:

Exactly. I say, Bitch two fucking weeks too late. This heifer is trying to save her own ass; although, she and her siblings are the ones who started this whole drama. She STILL is not acknowledging that Paris didn't cuss her out. She only mentions what SHE didn't do. As I said in a previous post, a 14 year-old CHILD showed more class, courage and decency than an almost 50 year old woman. Paris IMMEDIATELY tweeted that Janet did not slap her and that she(Paris) did not cuss her out. Janet waits almost two fucking weeks to come out with her story and then blame the media for what she could have stopped. I guess she was still in shock at how a 14- year old girl and 15 year-old boy exposed her, Jermaine, Rebbie and Randy's plot to overthrow the estate and take control of Michael's estate. Btw, I wonder what that old bitch Gladys Knight will say now that the person she defended, Janet, has come out and said this? Of course, Gladys will not admit that she is wrong, just as Janet is not telling the whole story.

Wait a minute, aren't you the same person that just said that she should come out and deny it?

"Maybe if her ADULT aunt who started this whole fiasco had come out and confirmed that there was no cussing or slapping then the media wouldn't have run with this thing."

I guess you're so disgusted by her even when she does what you want or recommend, there's just no pleasing you huh?

Oh...I forgot to mention that I wouldn't recommend that she try to set the record straight with a public statement because some people would simply say that she's just trying to save her own ass, save face, or reputation, etc. etc. So why bother? I do like that she's threatening to sue the source of that rumor. Personally, I hope she does it. That says enough for me and it shows how serious you're taking it. I believe more celebrities ought to sue websites and publications that publish false information about them. Maybe after enough lawsuits and settlement money being spent they'll get the picture.

[Edited 8/1/12 10:14am]

Agreed.

These MJ fans just seem completely jealous of Janet, and yet they've made it perfectly clear MJ's achievements are far superior to Janet's.

Free2BMe said:

Musicslave said:

Wait a minute, aren't you the same person that just said that she should come out and deny it?

"Maybe if her ADULT aunt who started this whole fiasco had come out and confirmed that there was no cussing or slapping then the media wouldn't have run with this thing."

I guess you're so disgusted by her even when sh"e does what you want or recommend, there's just no pleasing you huh?

Oh...I forgot to mention that I wouldn't recommend that she try to set the record straight with a public statement because some people would simply say that she's just trying to save her own ass, save face, or reputation, etc. etc. So why bother? I do like that she's threatening to sue the source of that rumor. Personally, I hope she does it. That says enough for me and it shows how serious you're taking it. I believe more celebrities ought to sue websites and publications that publish false information about them. Maybe after enough lawsuits and settlement money being spent they'll get the picture.

[Edited 8/1/12 10:14am]

Let's see if you can spot the difference:

Paris: "JANET did not slap me. and I didn't cuss Janet out."

Janet:" I didn't slap Paris and I didn't cuss her out. It's all about "I". Never once did Janet acknowledge that Paris was the one who the media said cussed Janet out. Paris is the one who Gladys Knight advocated "knocking her teeth out" because it was said that Paris cussed Janet out.

Do you now see why Janet is full of shit and trying to save her OWN ass. Paris DEFENDED Janet the minute that the media started this story. Paris said that Janet did NOT cuss her out. She didn't have to say that. However, Janet is only trying to salvage her reputation and damn on the child who is innocent in this entire debacle.

What are you talking about?

Paris was asked about Janet.

The headlines weren't 'Paris slaps Janet', the headlines were 'Janet slaps paris'

This is Janet's lawyer, not that brats.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/01/janet-jackson-did-not-slap-or-verbally-abuse-paris-jackson/

Janet Jackson did not slap or verbally abuse Paris Jackson during a confrontation at the Jackson family home in Calabasas last week.

TMZ published a story last week based on sources who told us Janet went off onMichael Jackson's daughter after the singer tried to grab Paris' cell phone. We also reported Janet called Paris a "spoiled little bitch."

Although we believed the story to be true when we published it, we have now determined it was not correct ... Janet did not slap or otherwise touch Paris, nor did she verbally abuse her.

TMZ retracting their comments, now it's time for MJ fans too.

She better sue!

Azz said:

http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/01/janet-jackson-did-not-slap-or-verbally-abuse-paris-jackson/

JANET JACKSON
Did Not Slap or Verbally Abuse Paris Jackson

Janet Jackson did not slap or verbally abuse Paris Jackson during a confrontation at the Jackson family home in Calabasas last week.

TMZ published a story last week based on sources who told us Janet went off onMichael Jackson's daughter after the singer tried to grab Paris' cell phone. We also reported Janet called Paris a "spoiled little bitch."

Although we believed the story to be true when we published it, we have now determined it was not correct ... Janet did not slap or otherwise touch Paris, nor did she verbally abuse her.

Didn't buy it in the first place...

Yes, I am the same and if you saw that thread and other threads you'll see that people hate me over there. As I, unlike other people over there, don't kiss the ground she walks on. Yes, I'm a Janet fan and yes, I'm a Michael fan. But I rate Michael higher than Janet and when either of them fuck up or do something I don't agree with or is questionable, I will say so (that is maybe the reason why I also don't get along with people on MJ boards). And unlike most people, I've seen what happens when Michael is around and I've seen what happens when Janet is around, I've seen them both plenty of times live in concert, award shows and personal appearances around the world and well, it just doesn't compare.

What is your name over there?

SEANMAN said:

Hey, PatrickS77, just out of curiosity, are you the same PatrickS77 from over at Janet-Xone.com? The reason I ask is because you kind of seem to have a two-sided view when it comes to her. I'll just say that over there, your opinion of her seems to be a bit...different...than your view of her here on the Org I was in the thread over there about Janet gaining ownership of her Virgin Records masters in 2013, and when I saw your screen nick and comments, bells of familiarity went off in my head.

Azz said:

dag said:

You seem to contradict youself. Before you wrote:

"That is the general concensus by critics, evident in lower ratings, and by people, evident in lower sales."

And now you are trying to claim that History was not as good, not as successful. Has anyone ever told you that History is the biggest selling double album and Blood on the Dancefloor the biggest selling remix album? Obviously, the people and lower sales have proved you wrong.

So what, HIStory had the biggest promotional budget for an album of all time. It did not sell well (around 15 million). I remember reading they spent 10's and 10's and 10's of millions on promoting it. Including sending statues of Michael around the world.

Biggest selling double album is "not selling well"?

dag said:

Azz said:

So what, HIStory had the biggest promotional budget for an album of all time. It did not sell well (around 15 million). I remember reading they spent 10's and 10's and 10's of millions on promoting it. Including sending statues of Michael around the world.

Biggest selling double album is "not selling well"?

Stop kidding yourself. It did NOT sell well.

mancabdriver said:

Free2BMe said:

Exactly. I say, Bitch two fucking weeks too late. This heifer is trying to save her own ass; although, she and her siblings are the ones who started this whole drama. She STILL is not acknowledging that Paris didn't cuss her out. She only mentions what SHE didn't do. As I said in a previous post, a 14 year-old CHILD showed more class, courage and decency than an almost 50 year old woman. Paris IMMEDIATELY tweeted that Janet did not slap her and that she(Paris) did not cuss her out. Janet waits almost two fucking weeks to come out with her story and then blame the media for what she could have stopped. I guess she was still in shock at how a 14- year old girl and 15 year-old boy exposed her, Jermaine, Rebbie and Randy's plot to overthrow the estate and take control of Michael's estate. Btw, I wonder what that old bitch Gladys Knight will say now that the person she defended, Janet, has come out and said this? Of course, Gladys will not admit that she is wrong, just as Janet is not telling the whole story.

Gurlllll! did mama cook you some peach cobbler with grits after you got your hair did?

I thought this type language was used only in ghetto steroptypical movies.

This poster needs to be an extra on 'The Barbership 3'

How could Prince 'fans' be so common?

Are you trying to be funny or are you serious because if so this is really ignorant, what does that have to do with the point of her post?

Azz said:

dag said:

Biggest selling double album is "not selling well"?

Stop kidding yourself. It did NOT sell well.

Yes it did. What? C'mon man.

Did Janet ever make a public statement regarding the incident? Besides that video she appeared silent in with Katherine

smoothcriminal12 said:

Azz said:

Stop kidding yourself. It did NOT sell well.

Yes it did. What? C'mon man.

For Michel Jackson, it did not sell well. Especially when Dangerous sold 40 million. And the fact they spent $30 million on promotion

Looks like the estate were desperate that the letter did not get released to media.

PJ þ@PJ4MJJ
@Mimi_La_Reina This (Branca-slanted) article states the estate issued a stmnt only cause Roland Martin exposed themhttp://apne.ws/MYa9WO


rolandsmartin þ@rolandsmartin
@PJ4MJJ @Mimi_La_Reina You got that right! They tried to deny it; even suggested my details were wrong, but now they had to own up to it.


rolandsmartin þ@rolandsmartin
@PJ4MJJ @Mimi_La_Reina What ticked them off the most is that I had the actual email. No hearsay. Quoted directly from their email.

This is sad

@JermaineJackson

Yesterday, I had a phone call with my son Jaafar that broke my heart. He asked: "Is it true that we cannot visit grandmother's house as a family anymore?" Enough has become enough... After much soul-searching, it is clearly time for us to live by Michael's words about love not war. In this spirit, I offer this statement by way of extending an olive-branch. Accordingly, I rescind my signature from the letter which was sent to the Estate, and which should never have gone public. I still hold deep reservations about many issues involving the Estate, and I will continue to bring scrutiny and a resolute voice wherever we have cause for concern. But the way to address such matters is through the proper channels and via a private dialogue, not public conflict. Whatever the tabloid and on-line misrepresentations have led people to believe, my primary concern has only ever been rooted in the welfare of our mother in the environment where she lives. No-one on the outside has a clue about the stresses and pressures she has been under long before recent events and I, like everyone in the family, adore the ground she walks on. We are also still raw from the loss of Michael three years ago. The ever-present grief has haunted me with questions about whether we stepped off him too much or whether we did enough to help when a corporate world surrounded him. So when it comes to the well-being of loved ones, and especially our mother, we are perhaps understandably and unapologetically over-protective. As attorney Perry Sanders has since confirmed, a health check detected high blood pressure with Mother. Rest was the sole reason she went to Arizona. Prince even carried her bags down the stairs and urged her to rest-up, because we all come from the same caring place. When she was away, and with the children in the responsible care of Tito's son TJ, there was never a malicious attempt to "block" the kids from talking with her. We simply worried that a call home would first entail, or lead to, conversations with individuals we are in dispute with and that would, therefore, increase pressure on Mother -- and pressure was what a doctor said she didn't need. This was why we went to the house in Calabasas to talk directly with the kids and merely discuss arrangements for them to meet with their grandmother. We were denied that access by security -- and it was clear that mutual suspicions had allowed events to spiral out of control. I regret that events were ever allowed to reach such a stage. I regret any distress caused to Prince, Paris and Blanket. That was never, ever the intention of myself, Janet, Rebbie or Randy. Moving forward, the most effective way to best serve Mother's welfare, and that of Michael's children, is to start a collective dialogue, in private. Mistakes have been made and irrational things have been said on both sides in a highly-charged emotional environment. It is time for us all to draw a line in the sand and move towards peace, co-operation, love and healing. I truly hope that we can find it in our hearts to do so. Because above and beyond anything else, what matters...is family.

Azz said:

smoothcriminal12 said:

Yes it did. What? C'mon man.

For Michel Jackson, it did not sell well. Especially when Dangerous sold 40 million. And the fact they spent $30 million on promotion

Dangerous sold 32 million, not 40 million. Also consider the fact that it was a double album, and because of the price it would sell a significantly lower amount than a single disk album.