The Children’s Attendance at Today’s Ceremony Confirmed

Michael’s children will take part in today’s Grammys special tribute to their father. Frank DiLeo confirmed yesterday, during the Grammys award presentation for artistic achievement, that Michael’s two eldest children would be present at the ceremony the next day. Joe Jackson also confirmed this. While rejecting claims that he opposed Michael’s children receiving the award, he announced that, on the contrary, he is very proud of them. He said that it was actually Catherine and he who came up with the idea of having the children attend the ceremony. At first, Michael’s children were supposed to receive their father’s award at yesterday’s ceremony, but the schedule changed and their appearance was moved to today. A spokesperson for Joe Jackson said that Catherine, their grandmother and guardian, agreed to the change. According to a source, Michael’s 12-year-old eldest son, Prince, is expected to read a text on behalf of his family during today’s ceremony. The children will not walk across the red carpet and will be escorted behind the scenes by Catherine. Previously, 11-year-old Paris, Michael’s only daughter, had delivered a powerful speech at his memorial ceremony on July 7 last year, which many considered the most sensitive moment of the event. She said: “Since I was born, Dad was the best father you could ever imagine. And I just want to say that I love him—so much.” Source: eMJey / CNN