The Kids’ Attendance at the Grammys Was Their Decision
The latest issue of People magazine has an article about Prince and Paris, the King of Pop’s children, appearing on the Grammys stage. The issue says that Prince and Paris were walking hand in hand backstage and showed no signs of anxiety or nervousness. It was the kids themselves who wanted it and decided to receive their father’s award and give speeches. They had even prepared their speech texts before Catherine’s grandmother decided on it and issued permission.
It was also reported that Prince read his speech from memory, and the television text-reading screen in front of him was turned off throughout.
The article says:
“No one would have been surprised if they were anxious, but backstage they were laughing and smiling—unbothered by the fact that they were going to appear in front of 13,000 people inside the hall and 26.6 million TV viewers.”
A source close to the family says they were “excited, happy, and proud.”
While 12-year-old Prince delivered his impressive speech and thanked God, grandma, grandpa, and the fans, Catherine stood in a corner of the stage with tear-filled eyes, watching the moment.
They returned backstage holding hands and gave their father’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” to Blanket. A source says that 7-year-old Blanket is shy and didn’t want to come on stage. But instead, his 11-year-old sister spoke on his behalf.
Joe Jackson, the children’s grandfather, tells People magazine: “The moment they got off the stage, they called me and said, ‘Grandpa, did you see us?’”
Although many people protested the Jackson family’s decision to put the kids on display, Catherine’s lawyer, Adam Streisand, says that appearing on stage and receiving the award was the kids’ own idea.
He continues: “Catherine really listens to what the kids say.”
On the Grammys stage, the kids not only paid tribute to their father, but also put on display what friends and family have been saying for months. Even though they are still grieving their father’s loss, they have found a way to live without him.
A family friend, Kathy Hilton (the mother of Paris Hilton), says: “All three of them are wonderful.”
Adam Streisand, Catherine’s lawyer, confirms that “the kids have definitely adjusted well to their new life.” Streisand credits most of it to the family’s 79-year-old leader, Catherine, and does not mention Joe, the uncles, aunts, or the nanny Grace.
They attend karate classes, go to the library, and, according to Michael’s friend Brian Michael Staller, they are also interested in filmmaking.
The kids have dinner at the Jacksons’ Encino home, along with their cousins and other family members. On Saturdays, they go with Catherine to the Jehovah’s Witness church, of which Catherine is a member.
The kids still study at home, and Streisand says that Prince and Paris have read a year ahead—skipping forward.
They like the movie Twilight like other kids. They attended the film’s first screening in November last year in Los Angeles.
A source says they chat on the internet or send emails in their free time.
The film This Is It, released in October, is painful for them because it reminds them of their father’s absence. Paris believes that all the work put into this concert caused her father’s death, and she is angry and upset about it.
The resilience the kids have shown has given hope to the family and friends. One friend says:
“Prince and Paris have become much more confident and encouraged.”
And that means something special to Joe:
“I see Michael in these kids. They’re strong like him.”
Source: eMJey / People / Entertainment Tonight
“No one would have been surprised if they were anxious, but backstage they were laughing and smiling—unbothered by the fact that they were going to appear in front of 13,000 people inside the hall and 26.6 million TV viewers.”
A source close to the family says they were “excited, happy, and proud.”
While 12-year-old Prince delivered his impressive speech and thanked God, grandma, grandpa, and the fans, Catherine stood in a corner of the stage with tear-filled eyes, watching the moment.
They returned backstage holding hands and gave their father’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” to Blanket. A source says that 7-year-old Blanket is shy and didn’t want to come on stage. But instead, his 11-year-old sister spoke on his behalf.
Joe Jackson, the children’s grandfather, tells People magazine: “The moment they got off the stage, they called me and said, ‘Grandpa, did you see us?’”
Although many people protested the Jackson family’s decision to put the kids on display, Catherine’s lawyer, Adam Streisand, says that appearing on stage and receiving the award was the kids’ own idea.
He continues: “Catherine really listens to what the kids say.”
On the Grammys stage, the kids not only paid tribute to their father, but also put on display what friends and family have been saying for months. Even though they are still grieving their father’s loss, they have found a way to live without him.
A family friend, Kathy Hilton (the mother of Paris Hilton), says: “All three of them are wonderful.”
Adam Streisand, Catherine’s lawyer, confirms that “the kids have definitely adjusted well to their new life.” Streisand credits most of it to the family’s 79-year-old leader, Catherine, and does not mention Joe, the uncles, aunts, or the nanny Grace.
They attend karate classes, go to the library, and, according to Michael’s friend Brian Michael Staller, they are also interested in filmmaking.
The kids have dinner at the Jacksons’ Encino home, along with their cousins and other family members. On Saturdays, they go with Catherine to the Jehovah’s Witness church, of which Catherine is a member.
The kids still study at home, and Streisand says that Prince and Paris have read a year ahead—skipping forward.
They like the movie Twilight like other kids. They attended the film’s first screening in November last year in Los Angeles.
A source says they chat on the internet or send emails in their free time.
The film This Is It, released in October, is painful for them because it reminds them of their father’s absence. Paris believes that all the work put into this concert caused her father’s death, and she is angry and upset about it.
The resilience the kids have shown has given hope to the family and friends. One friend says:
“Prince and Paris have become much more confident and encouraged.”
And that means something special to Joe:
“I see Michael in these kids. They’re strong like him.”
Source: eMJey / People / Entertainment Tonight