During the Grammy tribute to Michael Jackson, his two eldest children, Prince Michael (age 12) and Paris (age 11), will appear on stage. It will be the first public appearance for them since their appearance at the memorial service 12 days after their father's death.
The kids were going to accept their father's Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at a smaller event Saturday night but Katherine Jackson (their grandmother and guardian) agreed to the change. At the Saturday night event, Frank Dileo, former Jackson manager, appeared and told CNN the kids would be at the Sunday night tribute.Until last week, no members of the family had been invited to participate in either of the Grammy tributes.
Joe Jackson says that he is proud of his grandchildren and that he and Katherine are the ones who initiated their participation. Blanket (age 7) in not expected to attend the show, but that could change.On behalf of the family, Prince Michael is to read a statement during the Grammy tribute.
Instead of entering the Los Angeles Convention Center on the red carpet, the kids will be escorted backstage by Katherine Jackson.
The kids were often hidden by veils/blankets when seen with Michael. The first time the public had heard the children was when Paris spoke at the massive memorial in July. "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just want to say that I love him so much."
Neil Portnow, Recording Academy President, says Sunday night's Jackson tribute will be "an extraordinarily emotional, moving and fitting tribute." Carrie Underwood and Smokey Robinson are two of the stars to take part in the tribute.
Based on Michael's pro-environment "Earth Song" for his "This Is It" tour, a segment of a 3-D video produced by Jackson will be shown.
Just before he was to begin the series of comeback shows in London, Michael died at 50 years old on June 25, 2009. The Los Angeles County coroner ruled Michael's death a homicide from a combination of drugs. Primarily Propofol and Lorazepam.
Although no charges have been filed, a criminal investigation on Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael's personal physician, who was with him when he died.
I think that having Paris and Prince Michael show up at the Sunday night Grammy tribute to their father is very sweet. I think that having them accept their father's Grammy will be very touching and moving. As many people have said, Michael will be missed and if you create a playlist of your life there is at least one Michael Jackson song on it. Although the kids first public appearance was at their father's memorial, this will be a new experience for them because they will be there representing their father. I think that it is a better option for the kids to enter the Grammy's through the back because there won't be as many people and paparazzi trying to talk to them and get their picture. I, personal, can't wait to see the tribute. I hope that it is as emotional, moving and fitting as they describe it to be. Michael Jackson has been and will be missed forever. May he rest in peace. I also hope that many people don't try to follow the kids around and constantly ask them questions because they deserve to be left alone and live a happy life.
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