Tis the season for a comeback.
At least, that seems to be the mentality behind Freddie Jackson’s new album. After a seven year absence from the recording scene, the musical legend released “For You” just in time for the holiday shopping rush.
The album was helmed by well-known producer Barry Eastmond, who helped facilitate Jackson’s comeback effort. Consequently, Jackson focused his efforts on challenging himself creatively, and the new album already boasts the single “I Don’t Wanna Go.” The majority of the tracks are powerful ballads, designed to feature Jackson’s distinctive voice.
At age 53, Jackson has already had a storied career with hits such as “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady.” His prolific career has spawned chart topping hits in the 80s and 90s, proving that this crooner has come a long way since his humble start singing backup in a Harlem nightclub.
Tis the season for a comeback.
At least, that seems to be the mentality behind Freddie Jackson’s new album. After a seven year absence from the recording scene, the musical legend released “For You” just in time for the holiday shopping rush.
The album was helmed by well-known producer Barry Eastmond, who helped facilitate Jackson’s comeback effort. Consequently, Jackson focused his efforts on challenging himself creatively, and the new album already boasts the single “I Don’t Wanna Go.” The majority of the tracks are powerful ballads, designed to feature Jackson’s distinctive voice.
At age 53, Jackson has already had a storied career with hits such as “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady.” His prolific career has spawned chart topping hits in the 80s and 90s, proving that this crooner has come a long way since his humble start singing backup in a Harlem nightclub.
A veteran sideline beauty swallows another Buffalo loss to a playoff favorite just long enough to tell us who's going to the Super Bowl
If scientists ever want to study how much heartbreak one team's fans can stomach, they can start in Buffalo. Forget the Super Bowl struggles of the nineties and the current Bills playoff drought — Case Study No. 1 starts with the 2010 season: five losses by five points or less, including three in overtime, capped by Sunday's 19-16 stinger to the Steelers, in which the red-white-and-blue rallied mightily before what would have been an epic upset slipped, quite literally, through its fingers.
But Buffalo's long-suffering throngs keep coming back. And their resilience is exemplified by Buffalo Jills line captain Omarlla, who's donned the hot pants for nothing short of a decade. What's even more amazing about this elementary-school curriculum coordinator? Like Michael Jordan before her, she was cut from her high-school team. "I haven't talked to those cheerleading coaches, but I get so tempted to send them autographed cards and calendars," she says. "Eleven years of jump-splitting, and I just continue to work out, stay flexible, and keep going." Looking for hope? Here's some.
ESQUIRE: Looked like a lot of Steelers fans in the house today. Is it just us, or is a "Terrible Towel" kind of a silly thing to wave?
OMARLLA: No comment on the towels. There were a ton of Steelers fans, but our fans are amazing. In the second half and overtime, we way outnumbered them in volume.
ESQ: What went through your head when it looked like Stevie Johnson had caught a game-winning touchdown pass in overtime, then dropped it?
O: I immediately started cheering and screaming and going crazy. I saw it in his hands... and then it was on the ground. My heart was crushed. Players were falling to their knees like, Oh my god, what happened? — and I was right there with him. I thought we had the win in the bag, just like everyone else. Just heart-wrenching, you know? But I don't think the whole game should fall on him. We missed a lot of opportunities, and he's made a lot of great plays for us.
ESQ: Anyone who just sees the score won't know the Bills came back from a 13-0 deficit, and like all season, never gave up. Do you feel like there's something about the city of Buffalo that gives the team that kind of spirit?
O: I definitely do. We have so many diehard fans, and we've improved since the bye week. We made mistakes, but overall as a team, we did excellent out there, and the fans knew it. It's tough losing by close margins. The record doesn't show how well the team is doing.
ESQ: Fred Jackson had 164 total yards. Is he a bright spot going forward?
O: Freddie Jackson played awesome. His 65-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown in the third quarter was definitely a game-changer. From then to the end, no one sat. I don't know of a lot of games where people are on their feet for two entire quarters.
ESQ: What's more impressive: Ryan Fitzpatrick's 18 touchdown passes in nine games, or his lumberjack beard?
O: That beard is fierce, I have to say. Maybe it helps keep him warm. He's made a lot of exciting plays. He gets teased about going to Harvard, but he must be a pretty smart guy.
ESQ: How do you feel about the retro helmet? One worries that this particular buffalo is more interested in grazing than bursting into the end zone.
O: I think it's fun to switch it up every now and then. I don't mind it. And the Bills were pretty good back in the day.
ESQ: Buffalo's a notoriously cold city. Got any tips for staying warm and looking good at the same time?
O: Your hands and feet are the first things to get cold, and then you're just miserable, so you definitely need to purchase hand and feet warmers. Those will keep you super toasty. Moving around a lot helps. I'm an Under Armour fan as well. I was wearing it under my uniform at the game.
ESQ: Which of the three teams you've lost to in OT — Baltimore, Kansas City, and Pittsburgh — has the best shot at reaching the Super Bowl?
O: I'm gonna go with Pittsburgh. They're probably the most consistent of the three and can win in tough situations, and that's sometimes what it takes.
ESQ: You have a master's degree in education. How important is it that a guy who's interested in you be, you know, not dumb?
O: Depending on their career path, they don't have to have a degree, but they have to be somewhat intelligent, driven, and focused. A brain and some goals would be great. Looks help, but I think I'll take brains over looks.
A veteran sideline beauty swallows another Buffalo loss to a playoff favorite just long enough to tell us who's going to the Super Bowl
If scientists ever want to study how much heartbreak one team's fans can stomach, they can start in Buffalo. Forget the Super Bowl struggles of the nineties and the current Bills playoff drought — Case Study No. 1 starts with the 2010 season: five losses by five points or less, including three in overtime, capped by Sunday's 19-16 stinger to the Steelers, in which the red-white-and-blue rallied mightily before what would have been an epic upset slipped, quite literally, through its fingers.
But Buffalo's long-suffering throngs keep coming back. And their resilience is exemplified by Buffalo Jills line captain Omarlla, who's donned the hot pants for nothing short of a decade. What's even more amazing about this elementary-school curriculum coordinator? Like Michael Jordan before her, she was cut from her high-school team. "I haven't talked to those cheerleading coaches, but I get so tempted to send them autographed cards and calendars," she says. "Eleven years of jump-splitting, and I just continue to work out, stay flexible, and keep going." Looking for hope? Here's some.
ESQUIRE: Looked like a lot of Steelers fans in the house today. Is it just us, or is a "Terrible Towel" kind of a silly thing to wave?
OMARLLA: No comment on the towels. There were a ton of Steelers fans, but our fans are amazing. In the second half and overtime, we way outnumbered them in volume.
ESQ: What went through your head when it looked like Stevie Johnson had caught a game-winning touchdown pass in overtime, then dropped it?
O: I immediately started cheering and screaming and going crazy. I saw it in his hands... and then it was on the ground. My heart was crushed. Players were falling to their knees like, Oh my god, what happened? — and I was right there with him. I thought we had the win in the bag, just like everyone else. Just heart-wrenching, you know? But I don't think the whole game should fall on him. We missed a lot of opportunities, and he's made a lot of great plays for us.
ESQ: Anyone who just sees the score won't know the Bills came back from a 13-0 deficit, and like all season, never gave up. Do you feel like there's something about the city of Buffalo that gives the team that kind of spirit?
O: I definitely do. We have so many diehard fans, and we've improved since the bye week. We made mistakes, but overall as a team, we did excellent out there, and the fans knew it. It's tough losing by close margins. The record doesn't show how well the team is doing.
ESQ: Fred Jackson had 164 total yards. Is he a bright spot going forward?
O: Freddie Jackson played awesome. His 65-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown in the third quarter was definitely a game-changer. From then to the end, no one sat. I don't know of a lot of games where people are on their feet for two entire quarters.
ESQ: What's more impressive: Ryan Fitzpatrick's 18 touchdown passes in nine games, or his lumberjack beard?
O: That beard is fierce, I have to say. Maybe it helps keep him warm. He's made a lot of exciting plays. He gets teased about going to Harvard, but he must be a pretty smart guy.
ESQ: How do you feel about the retro helmet? One worries that this particular buffalo is more interested in grazing than bursting into the end zone.
O: I think it's fun to switch it up every now and then. I don't mind it. And the Bills were pretty good back in the day.
ESQ: Buffalo's a notoriously cold city. Got any tips for staying warm and looking good at the same time?
O: Your hands and feet are the first things to get cold, and then you're just miserable, so you definitely need to purchase hand and feet warmers. Those will keep you super toasty. Moving around a lot helps. I'm an Under Armour fan as well. I was wearing it under my uniform at the game.
ESQ: Which of the three teams you've lost to in OT — Baltimore, Kansas City, and Pittsburgh — has the best shot at reaching the Super Bowl?
O: I'm gonna go with Pittsburgh. They're probably the most consistent of the three and can win in tough situations, and that's sometimes what it takes.
ESQ: You have a master's degree in education. How important is it that a guy who's interested in you be, you know, not dumb?
O: Depending on their career path, they don't have to have a degree, but they have to be somewhat intelligent, driven, and focused. A brain and some goals would be great. Looks help, but I think I'll take brains over looks.
Last season, New Hanover came away with the Mideastern Conference boys basketball title and sprinted all the way to the state quarterfinals in thrilling fashion.
This year, the Wildcats are hoping to put on an extra burst of speed.
Gone are the two low-post powers who led the Wildcats through much of the regular season, but the Wildcats still return point guard Freddie Jackson, a posse of athletic wings and a sophomore center who has already opened eyes.
All spent the summer and preseason getting back to the two ways coach Kirk Angel likes to play: fast and faster.
"That's what I started doing this summer," Angel said. "We're pressing every possession. We'd really like transition to get up and down really fast; just organized chaos."
It helps that New Hanover couldn't have a better floor general than Jackson for the fast break.
A 6-foot-3 point guard who has committed to UNC-Wilmington, Jackson burst onto the stage in the postseason last year. He led the Wildcats to the regional semifinals and posted 18 points and 10 assists in the loss to Fayetteville Terry Sanford last spring.
"Freddie's not your typical high school point guard," Angel said. "When you're 6-foot-3 with a 6-foot-8 wingspan running the point, that's pretty special."
Jackson and the Wildcats got a chance to show what they can do Tuesdaywhen they opened the season in Fayetteville with a 74-68 loss to Terry Sanford in a state tournament rematch against the Bulldogs.
"When we play that game I think it will show me a lot," Angel said beforehand. "I've got six or seven seniors this year and they've been in the program. They went to a regional this year. They know what it takes to get back. I'm going to get some character revealed in a hurry."
The Wildcats will need to gel if they plan to survive a deep conference.
Hoggard returns its leader, point guard Stilman White; Laney returns most of its guard-heavy team and adds Ashley transfer Travis Keyes; Ashley fields a bevy of big men.
But Angel said he still likes his chances with Jackson and sophomore Nigel Holley, a 6-foot-7 center who can run the floor and wowed scouts at the Adidas Phenom 150 camp this summer.
"He's our only true center, so I've got to have him contribute," Angel said. "I'm telling him I don't need a lot out of him, just rebounds and guard people. We don't need him to score a lot of points – we're real guard heavy."
Last season, New Hanover came away with the Mideastern Conference boys basketball title and sprinted all the way to the state quarterfinals in thrilling fashion.
This year, the Wildcats are hoping to put on an extra burst of speed.
Gone are the two low-post powers who led the Wildcats through much of the regular season, but the Wildcats still return point guard Freddie Jackson, a posse of athletic wings and a sophomore center who has already opened eyes.
All spent the summer and preseason getting back to the two ways coach Kirk Angel likes to play: fast and faster.
"That's what I started doing this summer," Angel said. "We're pressing every possession. We'd really like transition to get up and down really fast; just organized chaos."
It helps that New Hanover couldn't have a better floor general than Jackson for the fast break.
A 6-foot-3 point guard who has committed to UNC-Wilmington, Jackson burst onto the stage in the postseason last year. He led the Wildcats to the regional semifinals and posted 18 points and 10 assists in the loss to Fayetteville Terry Sanford last spring.
"Freddie's not your typical high school point guard," Angel said. "When you're 6-foot-3 with a 6-foot-8 wingspan running the point, that's pretty special."
Jackson and the Wildcats got a chance to show what they can do Tuesdaywhen they opened the season in Fayetteville with a 74-68 loss to Terry Sanford in a state tournament rematch against the Bulldogs.
"When we play that game I think it will show me a lot," Angel said beforehand. "I've got six or seven seniors this year and they've been in the program. They went to a regional this year. They know what it takes to get back. I'm going to get some character revealed in a hurry."
The Wildcats will need to gel if they plan to survive a deep conference.
Hoggard returns its leader, point guard Stilman White; Laney returns most of its guard-heavy team and adds Ashley transfer Travis Keyes; Ashley fields a bevy of big men.
But Angel said he still likes his chances with Jackson and sophomore Nigel Holley, a 6-foot-7 center who can run the floor and wowed scouts at the Adidas Phenom 150 camp this summer.
"He's our only true center, so I've got to have him contribute," Angel said. "I'm telling him I don't need a lot out of him, just rebounds and guard people. We don't need him to score a lot of points – we're real guard heavy."
First of all, Breaking News isn't the "new" Michael Jackson single. Not sure if you heard, but the King of Pop passed away in June 2009. No, this song (supposedly recorded in 2007) is merely a teaser for his forthcoming album, Michael, due on 14 December – a collection of songs recorded over the last decade and finished by various producers since his death. As with anything to do with Jackson – alive or dead – the album comes laden with controversy, with various members of his family claiming that not all the tracks feature his vocals.
So, what's Breaking News actually like? Opening with a series of samples from news broadcasts it's not too dissimilar to Tabloid Junkie, a song from his 1995 HIStory album, with Jackson tackling media paranoia and victimisation (the first line is "Everybody wanting a piece of Michael Jackson"). For all the talk of Jackson working with producers like RedOne, Will.i.am and Mark Ronson before his death, the beat that drops after the intro is dated, all synth strings and perfunctory drum claps. Having listened to Jackson's music non-stop as a teenager, the vocal comes as a shock because it doesn't really sound like him. Deeper and somehow flatter than on his last album, 2001's Invincible, it sounds like a heavily treated guide vocal. There are the obligatory "hee hees", but as the synthetic horns and vinyl scratches appear in the final third, Breaking News feels like a song Jackson wouldn't have been happy to release. There's also something strangely disturbing about lines such as "he wants to write my obituary", while the news samples at the beginning are staged to sound as if they're referring to Jackson in the past tense, as if his obsession with his mistreatment at the hands of the press continues from beyond the grave.
First of all, Breaking News isn't the "new" Michael Jackson single. Not sure if you heard, but the King of Pop passed away in June 2009. No, this song (supposedly recorded in 2007) is merely a teaser for his forthcoming album, Michael, due on 14 December – a collection of songs recorded over the last decade and finished by various producers since his death. As with anything to do with Jackson – alive or dead – the album comes laden with controversy, with various members of his family claiming that not all the tracks feature his vocals.
So, what's Breaking News actually like? Opening with a series of samples from news broadcasts it's not too dissimilar to Tabloid Junkie, a song from his 1995 HIStory album, with Jackson tackling media paranoia and victimisation (the first line is "Everybody wanting a piece of Michael Jackson"). For all the talk of Jackson working with producers like RedOne, Will.i.am and Mark Ronson before his death, the beat that drops after the intro is dated, all synth strings and perfunctory drum claps. Having listened to Jackson's music non-stop as a teenager, the vocal comes as a shock because it doesn't really sound like him. Deeper and somehow flatter than on his last album, 2001's Invincible, it sounds like a heavily treated guide vocal. There are the obligatory "hee hees", but as the synthetic horns and vinyl scratches appear in the final third, Breaking News feels like a song Jackson wouldn't have been happy to release. There's also something strangely disturbing about lines such as "he wants to write my obituary", while the news samples at the beginning are staged to sound as if they're referring to Jackson in the past tense, as if his obsession with his mistreatment at the hands of the press continues from beyond the grave.
I don't think I've ever taken an athlete's word for it, but Steven Jackson is convinced his light schedule at practice—designed to rest his balky knee—is no big deal. St. Louis Rams fans and fantasy football owners would be happy in equal measure to believe that.
Right now he's listed as probable. I've just heard so much crap from athletes, though. I'd feel better if he'd said something like, "Oh, my knee is fine, don't worry about it. Now, my back—you've definitely got to worry about that. Thing could go at any moment."
I don't think I've ever taken an athlete's word for it, but Steven Jackson is convinced his light schedule at practice—designed to rest his balky knee—is no big deal. St. Louis Rams fans and fantasy football owners would be happy in equal measure to believe that.
Right now he's listed as probable. I've just heard so much crap from athletes, though. I'd feel better if he'd said something like, "Oh, my knee is fine, don't worry about it. Now, my back—you've definitely got to worry about that. Thing could go at any moment."
The San Diego Chargers have a player facing a six game suspension. The one way to cut that suspension down from 6 games to 4 is for the Chargers to trade him. That doesn’t exactly make much sense but that’s how the NFL works. Currently, everyone is denying that a Vincent Jackson trade is even on the table.
However, the Redskins have apparently expressed interest in taking Vincent Jackson off the Chargers hands. However no one, not even Coach Mike Shanahan is willing to confirm that story. Along side that rumor, the Vikings have confirmed that they signed wide receiver Hank Baskett to a one year contract. Having Baskett in practice today makes folks even more interested in what might happen regarding a Vincent Jackson trade.
The Vikings may have a gem in Baskett and then again, they are the fifth team in five years to put their fate in Basketts hands. The Vikings won’t have Sidney Rice for a few more weeks either. Factor in Percy Harvin’s hip injury and the fact that he missed practice today with a migraine, the Vikings appear to be hurting. If the trade doesn’t take place between the Chargers and someone in the NFL, Vincent Jackson won’t be eligible to play until week 7.
The San Diego Chargers have a player facing a six game suspension. The one way to cut that suspension down from 6 games to 4 is for the Chargers to trade him. That doesn’t exactly make much sense but that’s how the NFL works. Currently, everyone is denying that a Vincent Jackson trade is even on the table.
However, the Redskins have apparently expressed interest in taking Vincent Jackson off the Chargers hands. However no one, not even Coach Mike Shanahan is willing to confirm that story. Along side that rumor, the Vikings have confirmed that they signed wide receiver Hank Baskett to a one year contract. Having Baskett in practice today makes folks even more interested in what might happen regarding a Vincent Jackson trade.
The Vikings may have a gem in Baskett and then again, they are the fifth team in five years to put their fate in Basketts hands. The Vikings won’t have Sidney Rice for a few more weeks either. Factor in Percy Harvin’s hip injury and the fact that he missed practice today with a migraine, the Vikings appear to be hurting. If the trade doesn’t take place between the Chargers and someone in the NFL, Vincent Jackson won’t be eligible to play until week 7.
Summer may be in full swing but it's never too early to start thinking about purchasing your next mink for the winter! Music icon and actress, Janet Jackson is the newest celebrity to be featured in the Blackglama fur label ads.
Jackson has joined an elite group of legendary Hollywood figures that have been photographed,wrapped in the famous brand of furs. Blackglama fur has become known for its naturally rich,dark brand of minks. The brand has also built its reputation on designing quality-elegant, luxurious mink products. Blackglama's product line extends to leather bags,fragrance, eyewear, and fur acessories.Blackglama has also become equally popular and well known for featuring iconic figures in its ads throughout the decades.
The list of stars to pose in the ads ,over the years include: Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Ray Charles, Sophia Loren, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Ross, Lauren Bacall, Lena Horne, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland, Faye Dunaway, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and many more. With each famous face that's featured in each ad,the slogan reads:"What becomes a Legend most?"
Blackgama's CEO, Joe Morelli shared in a press release why the fur label chose Jackson for this year's "legend" ad campaign and what image she represents . Morelli says, "Janet is an icon in the world of music and entertainment, a true legend. She represents everything that this storied campaign embodies. Janet is to entertainment what Blackglama is to luxury."
However, not everyone was excited about Jackson's new fur ad. The animal rights organization, PETA expressed great distaste for Jackson's involvement with the Blackglama. PETA views the new ad as a betrayal by Jackson to the anti- fur beliefs PETA upholds. They further deemed her endorsement as "desperate".
Despite the criticism, Jackson expressed great honor in being chosen as one of the legendary faces to be featured in Blackglama's historically famous fur ads. The significance in posing for the ad goes beyond the fur for Jackson.
"What makes a legend, to me, is someone who has made a major mark on the world that lasts forever. Not just with their art, but for example, Elizabeth Taylor is a legendary actor, but [there is] also her humanitarian efforts, working with AIDS and AIDS research," she says. "That, to me, is what really makes someone a legend. I have too much to accomplish to consider myself a legend."
Blackglama's advertising agency, Laspata DeCaro was the creative force behind the fur campaign and Rocco Laspata was the photographer. Jackson flew to New York shoot the ad after performing on the American Idol finale. Janet Jackson's Blackgama fur ads hits national print outlets this September . Catch the ads in publications such as Vogue,Vanity Fair,The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar and more. Blackglama furs are sold at select stores. For more information on the Blackglama's famous brand of furs,visit http://www.blackglama.com/ .
To view behind the scenes of the photo shoot visit, Janet Jackson's official website. You can also view some of the other previous iconic faces to grace the Blackglama ads in the slideshow provided below. *Slideshow photo credit:Google image search*
Summer may be in full swing but it's never too early to start thinking about purchasing your next mink for the winter! Music icon and actress, Janet Jackson is the newest celebrity to be featured in the Blackglama fur label ads.
Jackson has joined an elite group of legendary Hollywood figures that have been photographed,wrapped in the famous brand of furs. Blackglama fur has become known for its naturally rich,dark brand of minks. The brand has also built its reputation on designing quality-elegant, luxurious mink products. Blackglama's product line extends to leather bags,fragrance, eyewear, and fur acessories.Blackglama has also become equally popular and well known for featuring iconic figures in its ads throughout the decades.
The list of stars to pose in the ads ,over the years include: Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Ray Charles, Sophia Loren, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Ross, Lauren Bacall, Lena Horne, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland, Faye Dunaway, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and many more. With each famous face that's featured in each ad,the slogan reads:"What becomes a Legend most?"
Blackgama's CEO, Joe Morelli shared in a press release why the fur label chose Jackson for this year's "legend" ad campaign and what image she represents . Morelli says, "Janet is an icon in the world of music and entertainment, a true legend. She represents everything that this storied campaign embodies. Janet is to entertainment what Blackglama is to luxury."
However, not everyone was excited about Jackson's new fur ad. The animal rights organization, PETA expressed great distaste for Jackson's involvement with the Blackglama. PETA views the new ad as a betrayal by Jackson to the anti- fur beliefs PETA upholds. They further deemed her endorsement as "desperate".
Despite the criticism, Jackson expressed great honor in being chosen as one of the legendary faces to be featured in Blackglama's historically famous fur ads. The significance in posing for the ad goes beyond the fur for Jackson.
"What makes a legend, to me, is someone who has made a major mark on the world that lasts forever. Not just with their art, but for example, Elizabeth Taylor is a legendary actor, but [there is] also her humanitarian efforts, working with AIDS and AIDS research," she says. "That, to me, is what really makes someone a legend. I have too much to accomplish to consider myself a legend."
Blackglama's advertising agency, Laspata DeCaro was the creative force behind the fur campaign and Rocco Laspata was the photographer. Jackson flew to New York shoot the ad after performing on the American Idol finale. Janet Jackson's Blackgama fur ads hits national print outlets this September . Catch the ads in publications such as Vogue,Vanity Fair,The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar and more. Blackglama furs are sold at select stores. For more information on the Blackglama's famous brand of furs,visit http://www.blackglama.com/ .
To view behind the scenes of the photo shoot visit, Janet Jackson's official website. You can also view some of the other previous iconic faces to grace the Blackglama ads in the slideshow provided below. *Slideshow photo credit:Google image search*
Here are below some Michael Jackson quotes:
1. Michael Jackson: Because I wanted to have a place that I could create everything that I that I never had as a child. So, you see rides. You see animals. There’s a movie theater.
2. Michael Jackson: Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts and only asks to be lived.
3. Michael Jackson: Everyone who knows me will know the truth, which is that my children come first in my life and that I would never harm any child
4. Michael Jackson: I love my family very much. I wish I could see them a little more often than I do. But we understand because we’re a show business family and we all work.
5. Michael Jackson: I’m a black American, I am proud of my race. I am proud of who I am. I have a lot of pride and dignity.
Here are below some Michael Jackson quotes:
1. Michael Jackson: Because I wanted to have a place that I could create everything that I that I never had as a child. So, you see rides. You see animals. There’s a movie theater.
2. Michael Jackson: Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts and only asks to be lived.
3. Michael Jackson: Everyone who knows me will know the truth, which is that my children come first in my life and that I would never harm any child
4. Michael Jackson: I love my family very much. I wish I could see them a little more often than I do. But we understand because we’re a show business family and we all work.
5. Michael Jackson: I’m a black American, I am proud of my race. I am proud of who I am. I have a lot of pride and dignity.
PHOTO! Here is a picture of Alejandra Jackson, Randy and Jaffar Jackson’s mother. Alejandra Jackson’s pic as Jermaine Jackson’s ex wife first was covered on LALATE in 2007.
Then, Jermaine Jackson claimed he was broke, with no income, and no employment, unable to support Alejandra and pay support for Jaffar.
In a declaration filed in divorce court in 2007, Jermaine Jackson said he shouldn’t be forced to pay spousal support because “I currently do not have any employment” and “I do not have any income from which to pay support.”
Alejandra also claimed her pockets were empty. Her declarations as reported by LALATE then stated that she was broke and not getting any spousal support, that she and her kids are still living with Jackson’s mom.
Reports say as of this week they still are.
So how many kids does Jermaine have? Reportedly 8 total!
(Ages as of 2007 were the following:) Jermaine and this Alejandra have two sons, Jaffar, 11, and Jermajesty, 6, together. Alejandra also has two teenage children Randy Jackson —Genevieve, 17, and Randy Jr., 14.
“Occasionally and not consistently Mrs. Jackson will give me a couple hundred dollars for food or other expenses I need,” Alejandra stated in court documents, referring to mother-in-law Katherine Jackson.
“I do not object to an appropriate level of child support,” said Jermaine. “However, the reality is that [Alejandra] has knowingly misled this court into believing that I have income which I do not. I currently do not have any employment…
“Thus I find myself in a Catch-22 situation where while I need money, I also need to be very cognizant of what employment I do undertake so as not to degrade my market value and ability to obtain legitimate work in the future. Unfortunately (and sadly), this troubling situation is very common in the entertainment industry.”
PHOTO! Here is a picture of Alejandra Jackson, Randy and Jaffar Jackson’s mother. Alejandra Jackson’s pic as Jermaine Jackson’s ex wife first was covered on LALATE in 2007.
Then, Jermaine Jackson claimed he was broke, with no income, and no employment, unable to support Alejandra and pay support for Jaffar.
In a declaration filed in divorce court in 2007, Jermaine Jackson said he shouldn’t be forced to pay spousal support because “I currently do not have any employment” and “I do not have any income from which to pay support.”
Alejandra also claimed her pockets were empty. Her declarations as reported by LALATE then stated that she was broke and not getting any spousal support, that she and her kids are still living with Jackson’s mom.
Reports say as of this week they still are.
So how many kids does Jermaine have? Reportedly 8 total!
(Ages as of 2007 were the following:) Jermaine and this Alejandra have two sons, Jaffar, 11, and Jermajesty, 6, together. Alejandra also has two teenage children Randy Jackson —Genevieve, 17, and Randy Jr., 14.
“Occasionally and not consistently Mrs. Jackson will give me a couple hundred dollars for food or other expenses I need,” Alejandra stated in court documents, referring to mother-in-law Katherine Jackson.
“I do not object to an appropriate level of child support,” said Jermaine. “However, the reality is that [Alejandra] has knowingly misled this court into believing that I have income which I do not. I currently do not have any employment…
“Thus I find myself in a Catch-22 situation where while I need money, I also need to be very cognizant of what employment I do undertake so as not to degrade my market value and ability to obtain legitimate work in the future. Unfortunately (and sadly), this troubling situation is very common in the entertainment industry.”