Janet Jackson on Dateline - Sunday, Feb.13th

[Thrill]

One the other hand, Mike was also teased about his appearence . Didn't see him go around and blame his sisters or brothers.And don't tell me that they didn't tease him or that he wasn't deeply affected by their comments. The guy pretty much vanished his own nose.

True, MJ blamed his father and his cousins for making fun of his apperance in the Bashir documentary.

Obviously you didnt noticed my posts in this thread where I wrote that verbal assualts can be more painful and affect a person more than physical abuse and we all know how the verbal abuses affected Michael.. thats why I say fans should know better (based on Michaels experience) and stop calling someone fat.

But, i also think that talking about this kind of things right now, it's not the best time.Don't you think? She is not stupid.She knows that the media are drooling for comments that will make Mike look bad.They have a way to take even the most insignificant ones and turn them into big headlines like "Michael Jackson verbally and emotionally abused his little sister".(that monster).
Ms Jackson said that ALL her brother made ugly (according to her) comments about her appearence. Did you see anyone say anything about them? But ofcourse not. Michael is always the bad one, he was the one who shouldn't say this kind of things, he was the one who should be carefoul etc etc.

Yeah you would think the media would have singled out MJ despite her saying all her brothers teased her... at leat she didnt point her fingers at MJ only but said ALL of them, should she have known better? Of course.

'Dunk' was always an affectionate name. She loved it too. But the way some here call her 'fat' is purely evil and spiteful, that's for sure. She surely isn't fat currently, but fit, and I bet many of the same ones criticizing the way she looks like now would wanna look like her in their 40's, and I'm saying that as a youngie and a very thin person that I am. So, yeah, spite is what's going on with some.

Co-sign

 

[ivy]

Please be careful of what you write - do not include foul language and insults towards anybody (Jackson's or another member)

and stay away from the "drug addict" talk. consider this a warning

 

[Thrill]

Please be careful of what you write - do not include foul language and insults towards anybody (Jackson's or another member)

and stay away from the "drug addict" talk. consider this a warning

Just a question.. is it okay to call out someones real name like a poster have done here above? Ive seen several members calling out posters real (?) name when they disagee with that person.

 

[Big Apple2]

Some of you are so dramatic, drug addict this drug addict that, newsfalsh Michael had a problem. Insomnia, dependency, stress or whatever he had a problem that wasn't dealt with accordingly. Janet said she felt her brother had a problem and if you don't agree then disregard what she has to say.

Here's my thing, RESPECTFULLY, his sister "felt" her brother had a problem, but at the same time we ALL know that the family was BEGGING, not just asking, but BEGGING Michael to join them on stage. When he made it clear that he was NOT interested, the BEGGING continued.

So are you saying that Janet was willing to drag her brother with the "problem" on stage? That can't be true, can it!

 

[StacyJ]

Here's my thing, RESPECTFULLY, his sister "felt" her brother had a problem, but at the same time we ALL know that the family was BEGGING, not just asking, but BEGGING Michael to join them on stage. When he made it clear that he was NOT interested, the BEGGING continued.

So are you saying that Janet was willing to drag her brother with the "problem" on stage? That can't be true, can it!

It seems to be true BigApple.. Instead of helping their brother with his 'alleged' problem they were willing to throw him on stage to satisfy their need to perform and get paid.

 

[Big Apple2]

Personally, I don't think Janet is going to get that much traction by going with the "my brother's verbal abused me" story line.

She is an attractive, successful woman, who has no problem using SEX to sell her product. So boo hoo, your brothers "teased" you, I believe that MOST of us have gone through similar things during our childhood.

Shot, it's almost an unwritten law that siblings have the "right" to tease one another. LOL!

I'm sure she did her share of "teasing" also. It's not like she was some shrinking violet, I remember her "Mae West" impersonation, when she was just a little girl.

Now if she turned out to be some unemployed slob, who was unable to move forward because her brother's called her names as a child, well then that would be a different story.

 

[StacyJ]

Personally, I don't think Janet is going to get that much traction by going with the "my brother's verbal abused me" story line.

She is an attractive, successful woman, who has no problem using SEX to sell her product. So boo hoo, your brothers "teased" you, I believe that MOST of us have gone through similar things during our childhood.

Shot, it's almost an unwritten law that siblings have the "right" to tease one another. LOL!

I'm sure she did her share of "teasing" also. It's not like she was some shrinking violet, I remember her "Mae West" impersonation, when she was just a little girl.

Now if she turned out to be some unemployed slob, who was unable to move forward because her brother's called her names as a child, well then that would be a different story.

I totally agree with you.. I'm sure Janet called her brothers a few names too.. When she told Randy to shut up in the background during the making of Mike's 'dont stop til you get enough' she didn't seem shy or intimidated.. Me and my brother called each other names our whole childhood and even though we're both adults he still teases me. It's just a common thing to do. I hope her book flops myself because I have lost all respect for Janet. If she can't respect her brother in death then it's a shame

 

[ginvid]

I'm going to say this right now so that I am clear. Everyone here has a screen name. If you do not have permission, do not call them anything but that screen name. You will receive an infraction if you do so. Also some of you have gotten unbelievably harsh in your comments. There are rules for this part of the forum. If you receive 3 warnings do not be surprised when you cannot access this section anymore.
We are not saying to not have an opinion. But, to please watch HOW you say things.

Thank you.

 

[blankyluvdoodoo]

i don't have problem with her writing book ,making some $$$$ but timing is awful that is what been bothering me .i don't remember any Presley family taking about addiction of Elvis,they need to take some lesson from presley family seriously.

 

[StacyJ]

i don't have problem with her writing book ,making some $$$$ but timing is awful that is what been bothering me .i don't remember any Presley family taking about addiction of Elvis,they need to take some lesson from presley family seriously.

In my opinion the Jacksons just don't seem to care about MJ's legacy and that's because they're not running it. If they were in control maybe they would be nicer about him. But since John and John are the executors they are hell bent on ruining everything disrespecting and throwing MJ under the bus in the process.

 

[blankyluvdoodoo]

stacy J if they were in control there would be no legacy at all plus mj3 would be on street for real.

 

[Big Apple2]

In my opinion the Jacksons just don't seem to care about MJ's legacy and that's because they're not running it. If they were in control maybe they would be nicer about him. But since John and John are the executors they are hell bent on ruining everything disrespecting and throwing MJ under the bus in the process.

I honestly believe that some of the things the family have done and said has backfired on them. They tried to portray themselves as this great family unit, but now the cloak has been lifted.

It's almost like it was better when they were in the background and in Janet's case, just not talking about Michael at all.

In my opinion, since Michael's death the family has shown their true colors and it's not sitting well with folks, and I'm not just talking about Michael Jackson "fansite" fans either.

 

[blankyluvdoodoo]

I honestly believe that some of the things the family have done and said has backfired on them. They tried to portray themselves as this great family unit, but now the cloak has been lifted.

It's almost like it was better when they were in the background and in Janet's case, just not talking about Michael at all.

In my opinion, since Michael's death the family has shown their true colors and it's not sitting well with folks, and I'm not just talking about Michael Jackson "fansite" fans either.

u r so right about that .up till now they were hiding behind the name Michael Jackson ,every one was focusing on Michael but now he is gone ,they are in front ,every one can see them .
e.g. jermain ,he has been deadbeat for centuries now ,we knew it but general public didn't ,like that every thing is coming out like breaking news for others and they can see how that family looks greedy from start to bottom.

 

[StacyJ]

I honestly believe that some of the things the family have done and said has backfired on them. They tried to portray themselves as this great family unit, but now the cloak has been lifted.

It's almost like it was better when they were in the background and in Janet's case, just not talking about Michael at all.

In my opinion, since Michael's death the family has shown their true colors and it's not sitting well with folks, and I'm not just talking about Michael Jackson "fansite" fans either.

If that's the case then that's good.. I think a lot of folks can understand MJ better now especially after witnessing his family in action

 

[Big Apple2]

If that's the case then that's good.. I think a lot of folks can understand MJ better now especially after witnessing his family in action

Yep!

When Jermaine went out there making his plea for artist to join him for a "Tribute" to his brother, I honestly thought that A-List artist would have been knocking down his door, so that they could be a part of the action.

And the total OPPOSITE happened. Now I know why!

Okay, back to Dateline and the interview Janet will be doing at the same time Lady Gaga will be doing her interview with 60 Minutes.

 

[xthunderx2]

i don't have problem with her writing book ,making some $$$$ but timing is awful that is what been bothering me .i don't remember any Presley family taking about addiction of Elvis,they need to take some lesson from presley family seriously.

Being the huge Elvis fan that I am..I feel a though I can comment on this. Elvis was an only child....his mother passed away before he did. He was left with his father living only...and his father really never said anything about Elvis anyway..he was proud of his son yes...but he would never of talked out Elvis's addictions..he was from a different generation. I will however say that Elvis DID have drug addictions...there is absolutely no denying that. Now Michael...had NO addictions ..the autopsy report is plenty proof enough for anyone to see. But if you think about it.....Priscilla wrote a book. And turned Graceland into a Bazillion dollar enterprise.....so the two families other than running their mouth....really aren't so different...IMO

 

[Big Apple2]

Priscilla wrote a book. And turned Graceland into a Bazillion dollar enterprise.....so the two families other than running their mouth....really aren't so different...IMO

I'll tell you one thing which is DIFFERENT between the 2-families.

The Jackson family does NOT have the ability to turn anything into a Bazillion dollar enterprise. LOL!

They are just not savvy when it comes to business and even if they had an "expert" come in and handle it for them, it STILL wouldn't work, because they also don't have the ability to create a unified entity in order to get things done.

I'm actually surprised that NONE of them (aside from Janet, of course) have an empire of their own. Not one of them were able to set something up which would have benefited them and their families for the future. That really surprised me.

 

[xthunderx2]

I'll tell you one thing which is DIFFERENT between the 2-families.

The Jackson family does NOT have the ability to turn anything into a Bazillion dollar enterprise. LOL!

They are just not savvy when it comes to business and even if they had an "expert" come in and handle it for them, it STILL wouldn't work, because they also don't have the ability to create a unified entity in order to get things done.

I'm actually surprised that NONE of them (aside from Janet, of course) have an empire of their own. Not one of them were able to set something up which would have benefited them and their families for the future. That really surprised me.

I agree 100%....ya know what Michael always said....Joe was a BAD businessman. the rest...who knows why they failed to make their own enterprises...taken notes from Joe probably..:lol:

 

[AngieJ]

Being the huge Elvis fan that I am..I feel a though I can comment on this. Elvis was an only child....his mother passed away before he did. He was left with his father living only...and his father really never said anything about Elvis anyway..he was proud of his son yes...but he would never of talked out Elvis's addictions..he was from a different generation. I will however say that Elvis DID have drug addictions...there is absolutely no denying that. Now Michael...had NO addictions ..the autopsy report is plenty proof enough for anyone to see. But if you think about it.....Priscilla wrote a book. And turned Graceland into a Bazillion dollar enterprise.....so the two families other than running their mouth....really aren't so different...IMO

Say what you want about Priscilla, but she has always been a bulldog when it comes to Elvis's image and legacy. While The Jacksons, including Janet, are careless as hell about MJ's.

 

[Thrill]

I'm actually surprised that NONE of them (aside from Janet, of course) have an empire of their own. Not one of them were able to set something up which would have benefited them and their families for the future. That really surprised me.

We all know from where Randy got his money.. lol.. but isnt LaToya quite wealthy? I dont know from where she got all her cash but it seems like she has been financial independent from her family for a long time and is very solvent, of course not to the same extent as MJ and Janet and perhaps not an empire lol

 

[Big Apple2]

We all know from where Randy got his money.. lol.. but isnt LaToya quite wealthy? I dont know from where she got all her cash but it seems like she has been financial independent from her family for a long time and is very solvent

I don't know how SOLVENT she is, but I do know that her mother signed a deal with the devil, i.e. Howard "the porn guy" Mann, because as Katherine said: "it's not greed, IT'S NEED."

So if LaToya is VERY SOLVENT & QUITE WEALTHY, as you say, she needs to help her Momma out!

 

[marebear]

How do people know that Michael apologized to her? Where is that? I wish someone in the family would say how special Michael was and that the media need to stop being mean to him. I am sure there are stories that Janet could tell us to show us who Michael was. Instead we get talk about his problems and how he teased her.

If Michael was my brother I would tell the media to leave Michael alone and give him peace. I would want people to understand who Michael really was and not the bad image the media tries to portray. I wouldn't want to feed into that knowing how the media works. I didn't know Michael but I hate the media and they contributed to a lot of his heartache over the years. A lot that was unnecessary and cruel just to make money and ratings.

 

[blankyluvdoodoo]

Say what you want about Priscilla, but she has always been a bulldog when it comes to Elvis's image and legacy. While The Jacksons, including Janet, are careless as hell about MJ's.

that is what i am talking about when it comes to legacy ,they all become fighters including lmp.

I don't know how SOLVENT she is, but I do know that her mother signed a deal with the devil, i.e. Howard "the porn guy" Mann, because as Katherine said: "it's not greed, IT'S NEED."

So if LaToya is VERY SOLVENT & QUITE WEALTHY, as you say, she needs to help her Momma out!

when janet is not helping her mother ,why we should expect anything from her.when it comes to giving ,they all look in one direction "Michael".they have this sense that no matter what happens Michael need to pay them ,

 

[PCR]

Mmm.... things have gone sour in the thread....

the power of a few words at the right time and the right place, Janet... :no:

 

[ExoticPrincess]

No doubt Janet knows how the media works! MJ is the most famous Jackson and she is in second place! So I'm sure she knew very well that he would dominant whether he was dead or alive in an interview! Happened before that's for sure! So, that should tell her she should be more careful!? NO?! SMH

But, U know at least she said he wasn't trying to be mean to her when he was teasing her! So, how about the other brothers? Oh yea they were barely mentioned!

 

[marebear]

I don't think Michael would be saying and doing the things his family has done over the last year and a half. If he apologized then she should point that out now. The only thing the Jacksons should be promoting is justice for Michael. I know they have to make a living but it seems like it's the farthest thing from their mind.

If I wasn't a fan and I was listening to his family in interviews I wouldn't learn a thing about Michael. I know some people have issues with the Cascios but when they were on Oprah you saw Michael the person. You see fans or random people who met him for a few minutes talk about Michael you see the person. You hear Paris talk about him and you just see him a loving dad. I don't get why his own family can't do that too. It's mostly negative things. Him being gone is negative enough for me.

I don't hate his family. I just don't understand them. I really try to be respectful because they are his family. But it is getting to a point now where patience and tolerance of things reach a limit.

 

[StacyJ]

I don't think Michael would be saying and doing the things his family has done over the last year and a half. If he apologized then she should point that out now. The only thing the Jacksons should be promoting is justice for Michael. I know they have to make a living but it seems like it's the farthest thing from their mind.

If I wasn't a fan and I was listening to his family in interviews I wouldn't learn a thing about Michael. I know some people have issues with the Cascios but when they were on Oprah you saw Michael the person. You see fans or random people who met him for a few minutes talk about Michael you see the person. You hear Paris talk about him and you just see him a loving dad. I don't get why his own family can't do that too. It's mostly negative things. Him being gone is negative enough for me.

I don't hate his family. I just don't understand them. I really try to be respectful because they are his family. But it is getting to a point now where patience and tolerance of things reach a limit.

Exactly... I haven't Katherine, Joe, Randy,Rebbie or Janet say one positive thing about Michael. Not at all. Nothing about his loving nature, his humanitarian efforts nothing at all. It's just sad!

 

[marebear]

I know Michael was not perfect. Nobody is but it's just the topics that get focused on Michael are negative. The people interviewing them want that but they don't have give them that.

 

[xthunderx2]

I agree..with alot of these posts here..what they SHOULD be saying about Michael in these interviews is..."Hey did you know that Michael was a HUGE humanitarian"?? "Michael was such a wonderful father...his children are great". THAT is what they SHOULD be saying....I think they forget that Michael is the one that was Murdered.....if they cared anything at all about him...they would change their tone about him when they do interviews. They should have his back....really they should...I cannot even begin to imagine WHY the would continue to give unflattering information about Michael. Maybe the family needs to be told..:HEY CUT THE SHIT IN THE INTERVIEWS....They certainly would NEVER say anything negative about THEMSELVES in an interview...SO WHY do it to a dead guy who isn't here to defend himself.

 

[blankyluvdoodoo]

i agree with marebear and exthunder .i don't think we are asking much from them just respect Michael and his wishes.