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La Toya Jackson Learned of Sister Janet’s Marriage Through The Media
Janet Jackson has always tried to keep her personal life away from the public eye. And even though she’s close to her family, it seems she kept her marriage a secret from both her family and the public.
During a recent interview with Essence magazine, La Toya Jackson revealed that she and other members of her family learned of Janet’s marriage to Wissam Al Mana through the media.
“You know what? I didn’t know that Jan was married until I heard it in the media,” Jackson said during a luncheon to promote her new reality show.
She continued, “It’s true! Most of the family members—no one really knew. Not at all. You’d be surprised how you’d find out things in the media.”
So was La Toya bothered by not knowing Janet was married before the media? Even though she hasn’t met Al Mana, she isn’t upset she didn’t know before the public. “I know that in my family a lot of times you keep things private because you don’t want anybody to know,” she explained. “Nobody knew, really. I have not met him at all.”
Jackson says despite the family’s troubles with one another in the past, everything is fine.”It’ll be fine! When it’s there, it’s fine. I don’t know what it is, but everything’s fine!”
Chris Brown Dishes on Upcoming Album, “X”
Chris Brown is returning to his roots.
After releasing a wave of pop and dance songs, Brown’s upcoming studio album, X, will mainly consist of R&B with a little bit of Hip Hop mixed in.
MTV sat down with the “Turn The Music Up” singer to discuss his upcoming album and why he’s opted to go back to his roots.
On letting his music speak for itself instead of going social media rants:
“I think it’s smarter as an entertainer and as a leader,” he said, in regards to not engage in social media rants and arguments. “I have to think logically. When I’m too attainable, it makes me too down. Now I express it through my music and through my paintings as well. What I want to talk about comes out, and the beat fills in the rest. All of it coexists with my reality now. I’m an open book. I think the way my life is, people want to know all the time, so I have to let them know through my music.”
On critics:
“I’m saying, ‘You can start a fight, but why? I came to party. Why trip off the bullsh– when I’m on the good sh–?’ “
On what fans can expect from this new album:
“For the first single, I wanted to go more nostalgic, bring Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke to it, but also bring a new sound to what my audience and fans are listening to,” he said. “For this album, I wanted to have the same mentality as I did with the first album — me being green, me not thinking I know what’s hot and what’s next, me just being Chris Brown. I think this will show my vocal ability a lot more. I’ve developed a falsetto, I can sing at a higher register, and I can elaborate more on my skill.”
On naming the album, X:
“The song and the album title ‘X’ has a couple different meanings,” he explained. “It can refer to an ex-girlfriend, in terms of you always look forward to moving forward from. It’s also about being a reject in a sense. In me being myself, being able to grow up, me not always hanging around the right crowd or doing the right thing all the time — it’s me saying, ‘I’m over it. I’m past the bullsh– now.’ “
Source – MTV
Joe Jackson Promotes Michael Jackson-Branded Perfumes At Cannes, Scents Set For June 9 Launch
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Joe Jackson has a new venture under his belt. There were talks of Joe Jackson releasing Michael Jackson-branded perfumes and now that concept has been turned into a reality.
During a spur of the moment press conference for the Jackson Family Foundation, Joe Jackson sat around the pool at the Playboy Mansion to speak with the press. Jackson confirmed to a group of onlookers and photographers his endorsement of the new Michael Jackson-branded perfumes, Legend for men and Legacy for women.
The creators also came forward to speak about the scents, which will officially launch on June 9 in Las Vegas
Julian Rouas, who resides in Paris, was/is involved in creating the scents. No word on what the price of the scents will be.
Source – The Hollywood Reporter
New Music Video: Chris Brown -”She Ain’t You”
“She Ain’t You“ from Chris Brown‘s fourth studio album, F.A.M.E.. The song was written by Brown,Ryan Buendia, Kevin McCall, Jean Baptiste, and Jason Boyd. The song samples Michael Jackson‘s hit song “Human Nature” and the remix of “Right Here” by SWV.
Brown also dedicated the video/song to MJ, who was one of his biggest inspirations.
Check out the official music video for the song below and let me know your thoughts.
Tito Jackson Dishes On New Album, Brother Michael & More In New Interview
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After more than 30 years in the industry, singer-songwriter Tito Jackson is finally releasing a solo album. Jackson has been hard at work in the studio working on the album, which will be called So Far So Good. He even enlisted the help of his sons Taj, Taryll and T.J. of the defunct boy band 3T. Tito recently sat down with UsMagazine to discuss everything from his solo career, The Jackson 5 era, Janet’s new beau and his brother Michael Jackson.
Read Tito’s interview with UsMagazine.com below.
UsMagazine.com: What inspired you to branch into a solo career?
Tito Jackson: I actually started a solo career back in the days of Motown, but it so happened that the brothers left the company at the time that I was in the middle of my project, so it was never released. I had three sons, so I had to stop and raise my boys. I just put my project on the back burner for a little while, or a long while I should say. I worked for my kids, raised my sons. But since everyone in my family has a solo career, I thought it was time for me to do something.
Us: How is this album different from what you produced with the Jackson Five? And what sets it apart from the work of your siblings?
TJ: I think what sets it apart is that it’s just me expressing my musical abilities, and what I feel and think musically. Instead of having four or five other brothers with their input, I’m able to totally express myself.
Us: Was it ever difficult to get the five of you to agree on the music you all produced?
TJ: Well, it’s a musical thing. It almost speaks for itself, especially when you’re speaking about musical disagreement. The music will speak for itself.
Us: Awesome. Are your sons on the album at all?
TJ: My sons have a huge involvement in the album. They helped produce and write some of the songs and sang in the background with me. They kept me really focused on the project. After my brother passed away, it was very difficult to get back into a musical groove. I had to take time to just mourn for a moment. I felt Michael wanted me to continue my music. He had heard the title track, and he liked it and praised it very much. I started back on it about four months ago, and now I’m going to complete it and get it out.
Us: Incredible. Are there any tributes to Michael on the album?
TJ: No, but I’m working on something. It’s actually still very hard for me to listen to his music. Although, I hear it all the time, to actually listen to some of his later music when he wasn’t a Jackson Five is difficult. I don’t instantly think about Michael Jackson the superstar, I think that my brother is not here.
Us: How is the whole family coping? Has it brought the family closer together?
TJ: It brought us closer as a family, and we are there for one another. I truly understand the meaning when they say, ‘You never get over it.’ You don’t.
Us: Do your children or grandchildren hang out with Michael’s children at all?
TJ: Absolutely. As a matter of fact, Blanket and my grandson are best friends. They’re close in age, so they play together. Prince is having fun and enjoying school and that whole thing. So is Paris.
Us: What about Janet? How is she handling everything? What do you think of her tour?
TJ: I haven’t seen Janet’s show yet, but I hear great things about it. I saw her last concert tour, and it was fabulous. She’s always excited me ever since she was just a little baby on stage with her brothers. I always enjoyed watching her.
Us: Do you think Janet will settle down and have a family with the new boyfriend?
TJ: Janet is a hard worker, and she’s always motivated by new ideas and building her career. Who knows? Maybe she’s at an age and time in her life where she might want to take a little slower place and maybe consider some of the things she hasn’t touched on in life. Maybe a family. Maybe marriage. You never know.She’s been married before, but maybe a family this time. We’ll see.
Us: You’ve kind of developed a reputation as the Jackson who wears the hat. How many hats do you have if you had to guess?
TJ: How many hats? Wow. Quite a few. At least 50.
Us: Do you have a personal favorite?
TJ: I like my Beaver Boat bowler.
Us: I read that Michael said you were the calm one that kept everyone grounded in the group. What was it like playing that role in the family?
TJ: It’s just the way that I’ve always been. I tell it like it is, but I don’t voice my opinion unless it’s asked for. I keep my thoughts to myself, and I think that’s one of the best ways to be. With brothers you become friends. Some you hang out with more than others. You talk to one about the other a little more. You get mad at them. Then, you love them. Then, you apologize. You have to apologize whether you want to or not. You have to. That’s your brother.
Us: Who was buddied up in the Jackson Five?
TJ: There were two groups. Michael, Marlon and Randy were a group. And then Jackie, Jermaine, and I were the other group.
Us: Once the album comes out, will you be going on tour?
TJ: Yes, I plan to do various dates over the course of the year including a radio tour as well.
Us: Will your family be touring with you at all?
TJ: I’m pretty sure my mom will always come in and check on us and visit to make sure everything is okay. She makes sure we’re behaving.
Us: What about your dad?
TJ: Joe Jackson is a great man. The problem that people have with my father is that he tells it like it is. He’s just straight up and doesn’t beat around the bush. Tough love. If he likes you, he’ll let you know that. If he doesn’t like you, he’s going to let you know that, too.
Us: And what about Mike’s kids? Will you be taking them on tour at all?
TJ: If they want to come out and hang out with Uncle Tito, that’s always welcome. I’m going to be taking them fishing this summer. I’m going to hang out with them a little bit when I get a chance.
Us: That’s great. And how are they? This must be so hard for them. How are they coping?
TJ: Well, they’re children and they have a way of not being okay, but being okay. They miss their pops dearly, but they are continuing to be children and do all the things that children do. They go to Disneyland and go to the movies and the park, things children do.
Tito’s first single, “We Made It,” is currently available on iTunes and wherever music is sold.
Rapper Da Brat Gets Michael Jackson Tattoo
Rapper Da Brat was in prison when The King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, passed away in June 2009. After serving a 3-year bid in prison for assaulting a Hostess in an Atlanta night club, the rapper was released in March. Jermaine Dupri tweeted a link to the picture of the tattoo (shown above) on Da Brat’s leg. Even if you aren’t a MJ fan, you have to admit that the detail on this tattoo is sick!
Da Brat is planning to release some new music as well as a autobiography called “Insubordination” in the coming months.
“The book is pretty much about my life and lot of things that I have been through that nobody knows that I have been through, except the people close to me and my family,” Da Brat told The BoomBox in March. “I think it’s a great book. It’s probably going to end up being some type of movie. I’m not trying to brag on it but everybody who reads it, they can’t put it down!”
LaToya Jackson Dishes on Celebrity Apprentice, Star Jones & More
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LaToya Jackson was heavily criticized on the latest episode of Celebrity Apprentice. Although she tried to defend herself, it ell on deaf ears. Jackson sat down for a Q&A inteview with BET.com about Celebrity Apprentice, Star Jones and her brother Michael. Read the interview below.
Is the Celebrity Apprentice as vicious as it seems on television?
I have to be honest with you. What you’re getting is what’s really happening and what’s taking place. What you see is what you truly get. There is a lot left out as well—it’s even more intense than what you are seeing.
Did you have any hesitation about doing the show?
When I was approached in the beginning, I was a bit hesitant. After a while I decided this would be good because it will add awareness to the charity I’m working with.
Tell us about your charity, AIDS Project Los Angeles.
AIDS Project Los Angeles is a charity that my brother Michael was involved in. He is in the Guinness Book of World records for giving to the most charities in the entire world. He had donated $400 million of his own personal money to charity. I decided to move forward and try to help those charities that he was involved with. By AIDS Project Los Angeles being right here in my backyard, I decided to cling to them more. I’ve been working with them ever since Michael passed.
Allegedly, Nene and Star have reconciled. Do you think you’d ever invite Star Jones to the Jackson family house for dinner?
Absolutely not! My family doesn’t need to be around anything of that nature.
You said in a recent interview that we are going to see the Joe Jackson come out of you during Celebrity Apprentice. How do you think Joe Jackson would react to Star Jones?
He would immediately shut her down and put her in her place. I put as much Joe Jackson as I could in there, but it’s the strength that he has and how he protects his children. People don’t understand that and they take it the wrong way. That’s why we are where we are today—because of my father.
Who is the next Jackson that would be good for Celebrity Apprentice?
My brother Jermaine. It’s something that he would like to do. The Jacksons, as you all know, we’re all shy and very quiet and reserved people. I think Jermaine would just settle in there and it would bring a lot out of him.
We interviewed RuPaul a couple months ago, and he said this about you, “She’s always been my favorite Jackson because she has made her mistakes and worn them on the outside. I think people who have made mistakes, who have bumped their head, are the most interesting.” What’s your reaction to that comment from RuPaul?
That’s very kind of RuPaul, I appreciate that. I love RuPaul, he’s a wonderful person. This is what life is about, walking the path and making mistakes. No one is perfect. We’re thrown into this world, there’s no guidebook for it. You just figure out the best way you can. You learn and you move forward.
Of course, you know the BET audience loves Michael Jackson. Can you share with us a special moment you had with your brother?
Michael and I would go for drives all the time. One day, Bubbles came with us. He put Bubbles on his lap and let Bubbles do the driving. I said, “You’re going to wreck us!” [Laughs] He says, “No, I’m controlling him.” Bubbles was just driving away. I think it’s hilarious when I look back on that … I want to thank everybody who really stood by my brother and supported him. They knew what we had lost—a legend, especially when it came to the music industry. We were so grateful for the public. All of the fans who are supportive, it’s wonderful to see that. It lets you know there is a lot of love out there.
When you get to heaven, what is the DJ playing?
I love that question! I think he’s probably rejoicing. Maybe “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin.
