Janet Jackson Makes Emotional Appearance at BET Awards
In Surprise Appearance, Janet Jackson Remembers Michael and Thanks His Fans
The entertainment elite of the African-American community gathered for an impromptu wake to celebrate the life of iconic singer Michael Jackson Sunday night at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, but it was Janet Jackson's first public appearance since her brother's death that gave the evening its weight.
"To you, Michael is an icon, to us Michael is family, and he will forever live in all of our hearts," said Jackson, who served as the family's spokeswoman during her surprise appearance near the end of the broadcast.
"On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all of your love. Thank you for all of your support. We miss him so much. Thank you," Jackson said as she stood before a large image of her and her brother as children.
KEY FACTS
Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
Birth Date: August 29, 1958 (12:13 am)
Star Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, USA
Current Residence: As of this update, Michael Jackson still owns the Neverland Valley Ranch in Los Olivos, California, USA. He left his California home in June, 2005, following acquittal on all charges of alleged misconduct in the trial of that year. Michael left for Bahrain where he resides at several unannounced locations, often as a guest of the Royal Family of that nation.
Parents: Katherine (*May 4, 30) & Joseph Jackson (*July 26, 29)
Siblings:
Rebbie (Maureen Reilette, *May 29, 50)
Jackie (Sigmund Esco, *May 4, 51)
Tito (Toriano Adaryll, *October 15, 53)
Jermaine (Lajaun, *December 11, 54)
LaToya Yvonne (*May 29, 56)
Marlon David (*March 12, 57)
Randy (Steven Randall, *October 31, 61)
Janet Damita Jo (*May 16, 66)
Marriages:
Lisa Marie Presley (May 26, 1994 - January 1996)
Deborah Rowe (Nov. 14, 1996 - October 1999)
Children:
Prince Michael Joseph, Junior
*February 13, 1997
- godmother: Elizabeth Taylor, godfather: Macaulay Culkin
Paris Michael Katherine
*April 3, 1998
- godfather: Macaulay Culkin
Prince Michael II
*2002
Godchild: Michael Gibb (son of Barry Gibb - 'Bee Gees')
Height: 5' 10" (1,78 m)
Eye Color: Dark brown
Hair Color: Black
Shoe Size: US 10 (European 42)
Secondary School Qualifications: high-school diploma
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, choreographer, actor, director, entrepreneur
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Interests & Hobbies: Reading, painting, martial arts, dancing, acting, drawing, animals, philanthropic and humanitarian causes, going to amusement parks, traveling, shopping, going to the movies, spending time with children (especially terminally ill and underprivileged children), collect paintings, sculptures, movie memorabilia and old costumes, investing
Best Friend: Elizabeth Taylor
Idols: Charlie Chaplin, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelley, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Three Stooges, Walt Disney
Favorite Accessory: Black Fedora
Favorite Actor/Actress: Shirley Temple, Elizabeth Taylor, Katherine Hepburn, Morgan Freeman, Marlon Brando
Favorite Artists: Michaelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci
Favourite Board Game: Monopoly
Favorite Books: 'Peter Pan' by James Matthew Barrie, 'Jonathan Livingstone Seagull' by Richard Bach, 'The Old Man And The Sea' by Ernest Hemingway
Favorite Classical Composers: Claude Debussy ('Afternoon of the Fawn'), Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowsky, Sergei Sergejewitsch Prokofjew
Favorite Colors: Red, black
Favorite Disney Characters: Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan, Pinocchio
Favorite Drink: mineral water (e.g. Evian, Perrier), fruit juice (orange), vegetable juice (carrot), Gatorade (during concerts)
Favorite Food: Mexican, exotic, spicy & vegetarian food, Sushi, pizza, chicken, fish, fresh fruits, popcorn, vanilla ice with cookie pieces, sunflower seeds, glazed doughnuts, frosted flakes with milk, M&Ms
Favorite Movies: 'Peter Pan', 'E.T.', 'Star Wars'
Favorite Singers: James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr., The Temptations, Diana Ross
Favorite Songs When He Was A Child: 'Tobacco Road', 'You Are My Sunshine', 'Cloud Nine' by The Temptations
Favorite TV Shows: Flip Wilson Show, Brady Bunch, Road Runner Show, The Simpsons
First Movie Debut: 'The Wiz' (1978)
First Record Ever Bought: 'Mickey's Monkey' by Smokey Robinson and Miracles
First Record Ever Made: 'Big Boy' (Steel Town Records)
Current Record Label: Epic Records (Sony Music)
Own Record Label: MJJ Music
Famous Duets: Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson
OTHER INTEREST FACTS
Michael's grandmother suggested his name to his mother.
Michael is the seventh of nine children, and the fifth son of 6 boys.
Joseph Jackson (Michael's father) performed with a group called 'The Falcons'.
Michael's mother Katherine played the clarinet, piano, and guitar when she was younger.
Gladys Knight discovered The Jackson Five.
Michael gave his first public appearance at the age of 5 singing 'Climb Every Mountain'.
The Jackson 5's first paying gig was at a place called Mr. Lucky's. They were paid US$ 1 each for their performance.
When Michael was younger, he enjoyed hiding spiders in his sister LaToya's bed.
Tatum O'Neal was Michael's first date.
Michael is very ticklish.
Michael's nickname is "Smelly"
Michael subscribes to Disney Adventure.
Michael favorite Disneyland ride is 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
'Come Together' is one of Michael's favorite Beatles song.
Michael's drawing of Mickey Mouse is included in a book called 'The Art of Mickey Mouse'.
On November 20, 1984, Michael received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
In 1987, Michael embarked upon his first solo tour for his BAD LP.
When touring, Michael loses about 10 pounds of water weight during his performances.
To help keep his voice clear, Michael would normally put 2 Ricola drops in a cup of hot water and drink this.
In 1992, Michael was crowned 'King Sani' in a West African village in Gabon, Ivory Coast.
Michael has a suite named after at the Hotel Royal Plaza in Disney World.
'Moonwalk' (Michael's autobiography) was a number one best seller in the United States and England.
Michael has an official patent at the US Patent and Trademark Office (patent# 5,255,452) for a very special invention: Shoes that slip into a hitch attached to the stage, allowing the wearer to lean far forward and appear to defy gravity.
Michael is the seventh of nine children, and the fifth son of 6 boys.
Joseph Jackson (Michael's father) performed with a group called 'The Falcons'.
Michael's mother Katherine played the clarinet, piano, and guitar when she was younger.
Gladys Knight discovered The Jackson Five.
Michael gave his first public appearance at the age of 5 singing 'Climb Every Mountain'.
The Jackson 5's first paying gig was at a place called Mr. Lucky's. They were paid US$ 1 each for their performance.
When Michael was younger, he enjoyed hiding spiders in his sister LaToya's bed.
Tatum O'Neal was Michael's first date.
Michael is very ticklish.
Michael's nickname is "Smelly"
Michael subscribes to Disney Adventure.
Michael favorite Disneyland ride is 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
'Come Together' is one of Michael's favorite Beatles song.
Michael's drawing of Mickey Mouse is included in a book called 'The Art of Mickey Mouse'.
On November 20, 1984, Michael received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
In 1987, Michael embarked upon his first solo tour for his BAD LP.
When touring, Michael loses about 10 pounds of water weight during his performances.
To help keep his voice clear, Michael would normally put 2 Ricola drops in a cup of hot water and drink this.
In 1992, Michael was crowned 'King Sani' in a West African village in Gabon, Ivory Coast.
Michael has a suite named after at the Hotel Royal Plaza in Disney World.
'Moonwalk' (Michael's autobiography) was a number one best seller in the United States and England.
Michael has an official patent at the US Patent and Trademark Office (patent# 5,255,452) for a very special invention: Shoes that slip into a hitch attached to the stage, allowing the wearer to lean far forward and appear to defy gravity.
HISTORY
THE JACKSON FAMILY HOUSE
These are images of the small house of the Jackson family in Gary (Indiana, USA) where Michael spent his childhood.
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