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4:05 pm - 08/28/2011

Michael Jackson's kids meet fans in Gary, Indiana


(Michael Jackson's children, Blanket, far left, Prince and Paris Jackson, far right, take a quick tour of Michael Jackson's old Gary neighborhood Friday with cousin Cayla Jackson.)

As Gary, Indiana, celebrates what would have been Michael Jackson's 53rd birthday, his children got a glimpse of what their father's childhood was like.

The Jackson siblings made a rare public appearance in Gary this weekend with their grandmother Katherine Jackson and other relatives for the city's celebration of their father. Jackson's official birthday is Monday (August 29).

"We adjusted over the past years. And I think that coming here, seeing our dad's old house, and all the fans coming out, I think it is really sweet they did that," said Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson's daughter.

It wasn't long ago that the world watched as Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and Prince Michael II (a.k.a. "Blanket"), 9, bid farewell to their father. On Saturday night, the children posed for pictures and signed autographs for fans during the town's three-day celebration.

"It's good to see the place where our dad grew up," said Blanket Jackson, Michael Jackson's son.

Michael Jackson's childhood home at 2300 Jackson remains a beehive of activity as throngs of fans pay tribute at the legend's stage.

"I am happy for this type of a thing not only going on here, but going on all over the world," said Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson's father.

The Jackson family says seeing the community and fans from everywhere honoring Michael makes them feel wonderful as they vow to keep his music and his legacy.

When asked how she wants her father to be remembered, Paris Jackson said: "As one of the greatest and nicest guys ever."


(Michael Jackson's cousin Keith Jackson helps two of the singer's children, Paris and Blanket, sign an autograph Friday in Gary.)


(Paris Jackson chats with Beth Sajdera, of Lake Station, on Friday. Sajdera gave Paris a necklace.)


(Prince and Paris Jackson chat with fans Friday at the site of Michael Jackson's boyhood home. Paris is puttng on a necklace given to her by Lake Station resident Beth Sajdera, right.)


(Joe Jackson shows his grandsons the recent Michael Jackson stone memorial, outside of the Jackson family's old house in Gary, Indiana)






(The little house where it all began . . . )









CLICK HERE to see a video of the event, including the brief interview with Paris and Blanket. Couldn't embed it for some reason.

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[info]grande_latte 28th-Aug-2011 08:13 pm (UTC)
poor blanket he looks scared


JOE get the fuck away from the kids
[info]takobella 28th-Aug-2011 09:51 pm (UTC)
I can't get over what a stupid fucking name that is
[info]leitao 28th-Aug-2011 09:59 pm (UTC)
It's a nickname, taken from a family saying.
[info]rozillla 29th-Aug-2011 12:45 am (UTC)
I would be too in Gary, Indiana
[info]eka_prada 28th-Aug-2011 08:13 pm (UTC)

[info]eka_prada 28th-Aug-2011 08:14 pm (UTC)
Oh, and Ron Howard

[info]cukoo4cocopuffs 29th-Aug-2011 03:46 am (UTC)
Ron Howard stole my heart in Courtship of Eddie's Father. FELL IN LOVE!
[info]therealycats 28th-Aug-2011 08:21 pm (UTC)
♥
[info]phantom_chini 28th-Aug-2011 08:47 pm (UTC)
I love this movie!
[info]anniemann101 28th-Aug-2011 09:35 pm (UTC)
n'awwwwwwwwwwwwwww that's it i'm watching this now
[info]fauxparadiso 28th-Aug-2011 08:14 pm (UTC)
It's ridiculous how enamored I am by Paris's looks. If she doesn't get hit with an ugly stick during puberty, she's going to end up some fashion line's muse/spokesmodel.
[info]fauxparadiso 28th-Aug-2011 08:18 pm (UTC)
It's weird that they're doing autographs already though.
[info]ilikeandrewbird 28th-Aug-2011 08:29 pm (UTC)
its weird how they will never have a normal day of life. and will never know any better.
[info]apothecaries 28th-Aug-2011 08:52 pm (UTC)
Shes stunning in person
[info]dreaasha 28th-Aug-2011 09:12 pm (UTC)
I thought the same thing! Her eyes are just, wow!
[info]cinecat 29th-Aug-2011 04:40 am (UTC)
ia, she's gorgeous
[info]superdogbiter 28th-Aug-2011 08:15 pm (UTC)
omfg is his ugly asian girlfriend with him
omg she is so ugly for a 14 year old lolz



god that post was awful
[info]shanny_w 28th-Aug-2011 08:28 pm (UTC)
:(
[info]chiaki95 28th-Aug-2011 08:50 pm (UTC)
Wow, that's rude.
[info]superdogbiter 28th-Aug-2011 08:54 pm (UTC)
you do realise i am being sarcastic and in fact just showing how douchy some people can be i'll post a link

http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/61720111.html#comments
[info]shahoney 28th-Aug-2011 09:39 pm (UTC)
omg i just clicked on the link you posted. i don't keep up with jackson's kids so i really didn't know he had a girlfriend, but i google her and omg people are SO RUDE! her youtube is full of hate messages. WTF. she's a 14-year-old girl. people need to leave these kids alone. jesus christ.
[info]hi_im_niko 28th-Aug-2011 08:15 pm (UTC)


gurl plz
[info]superdogbiter 28th-Aug-2011 08:16 pm (UTC)
it looks like she only has 1 leg
[info]childish 28th-Aug-2011 10:20 pm (UTC)
Probablydoes.
[info]ilikeandrewbird 28th-Aug-2011 08:16 pm (UTC)
man, she has had a tough life
[info]blacklicorice99 28th-Aug-2011 08:18 pm (UTC)
I dont blame her for that look - did you see the Jacksons movie they constantly replay on VH1?
[info]leitao 28th-Aug-2011 08:18 pm (UTC)
Despite, Katherine's shady actions as of late . . . I can't help but feel bad for her. She always looks so sad at these MJ-related events. :(
[info]sodapopconnect 28th-Aug-2011 08:20 pm (UTC)
Aw bless her.

I'd have that face if Joe was around too.
[info]jack_rowen 28th-Aug-2011 08:15 pm (UTC)
meh
[info]ilikeandrewbird 28th-Aug-2011 08:16 pm (UTC)
michaels boys are going to be weird creeps, right?
[info]ghostley 28th-Aug-2011 08:25 pm (UTC)
maybe weird, but not creeps
[info]leitao 28th-Aug-2011 08:30 pm (UTC)
Sigh. I will probably regret asking this, but why the heck would they be "weird creeps"? :| By all accounts, they have always been very personable, smart, normal kids.
[info]ilikeandrewbird 28th-Aug-2011 08:37 pm (UTC)
nah, I'm not trying to troll or sound ridiculous. They DO seem insanely personable, smart and normal. But their dad was creepy, their grandpa is creepy. They have a weird family and upbringing. Etc.

I dont know if a kid named Blanket who used to only leave the house in masks has a chance of a non-creepy life :)
[info]oh7 28th-Aug-2011 10:25 pm (UTC)


You are basing that opinion from outsider's perspective, you don't know those people do you?
[info]ilikeandrewbird 28th-Aug-2011 08:17 pm (UTC)
i sang the song GARY INDIANA with my childhood gay bff in our 3rd grade hebrew school talent show.
[info]ilikeandrewbird 28th-Aug-2011 08:20 pm (UTC)
what do you think?

Well, maybe you dont have any thoughts on this. The answer is HELL NO.
[info]eka_prada 28th-Aug-2011 08:20 pm (UTC)
LOL scroll up a few bb :)
[info]ascot_gavotte 28th-Aug-2011 08:18 pm (UTC)
I always figured the kids were adopted but now that I look at him Blanket looks so much like Michael
[info]teasailor 28th-Aug-2011 09:18 pm (UTC)
Yes, I still don't see the resemblance between Michael with Prince and Paris, but Blanket looks so much like him.
[info]reallyupthere 28th-Aug-2011 10:45 pm (UTC)
Paris looks a lot like Latoya when she has a normal face and she looks pretty much exactly like her mom. Prince looks like Michael when Michael was a boy.
[info]lexiesloan 28th-Aug-2011 08:19 pm (UTC)
Damn it, I'm five minutes away in Hammond. I miss everything.
[info]leitao 28th-Aug-2011 08:21 pm (UTC)
The event is supposed to run for 4 days, and I think it'll end tomorrow, on MJ's actual b-day. So you could still go see all the live entertainment and stuff, if you wanted to. XD
[info]queenweasley 28th-Aug-2011 11:01 pm (UTC)
I'M IN HAMMOND TOO!
[info]therealycats 28th-Aug-2011 08:19 pm (UTC)
GET JOE AWAY FROM THOSE CHILDREN
[info]poetic_daze 28th-Aug-2011 08:19 pm (UTC)
Prince what the fuck is that hair cut?
[info]eka_prada 28th-Aug-2011 08:23 pm (UTC)
Earl 90's tribute.
[info]shanny_w 28th-Aug-2011 08:29 pm (UTC)
LOL
[info]shahoney 28th-Aug-2011 09:19 pm (UTC)
mte
[info]phillymademe 28th-Aug-2011 08:19 pm (UTC)
i can't wait for all the MJ video marathons tomorrow.
[info]idkmybffironman 28th-Aug-2011 08:20 pm (UTC)
This makes me sad for some reason. It's like... this is the exact opposite of what Michael wanted for his kids. The second he's dead, his relatives just couldn't wait to get these poor kids in the spotlight. :/
[info]poetic_daze 28th-Aug-2011 08:25 pm (UTC)
I'm sure a 14 yearolds would rather not be sheltered behind animal masks and veils either tho :/

[info]leitao 28th-Aug-2011 08:28 pm (UTC)
That's not what she was talking about. >_< I'm sure she was referring to MJ's kids making promo appearances on Oprah, Good Morning America, etc., and being contractually "obligated" to make an appearance at the Jackson family's upcoming "tribute" concert, etc.
[info]idkmybffironman 28th-Aug-2011 08:29 pm (UTC)
True, but it doesn't mean they should be paraded around like this. lol. I know they just can't have a 'normal' upbringing, but still... idk.
[info]spankmypirate 28th-Aug-2011 08:53 pm (UTC)
Those kids were doomed either way.
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