Michael Jackson's dad to create the 'Jackson 3' - Daily Gossip

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It's claimed Michael Jackson's dad, Joe Jackson, wants to take the late singer's three children on a world tour as the 'Jackson 3'. The former manager is said to have approached Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year old Prince Michael II (known as 'Blanket') to perform next year among accusations that he's trying to exploit them. According to Michael's biographer, Ian Halperin, Joe Jackson – famous for allegedly beating Michael as a child - has already offered recording contracts to two of the kids and said one of the family members is "livid" (The Sun).

From the papers:

Michael Jackson's sister, La Toya Jackson, is said to have revealed the identity of those she thinks killed her brother to the police (Daily Star).

Lily Allen wants to share a tent with Gary Lightbody. She declared with a cackle: "They look like they would be clean that lot, I don't know if I can say the same for myself" (Daily Mirror).

Amy Winehouse is apparently addicted to golf (Daily Star).

Lady GaGa is "desperate" to work with Glasvegas. She became a fan through her "buddy" Morrissey (Daily Record).

Keane have defended Kanye West's ego by calling him a "sensitive soul" (Daily Star).

Cheryl Cole was wolf-whistled by builders as she made her way to judge 'X Factor' auditions in Scotland. They downed tools to greet her, apparently (Daily Record).

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