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Paris Jackson Wants to Live with Diana Ross
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Paris Jackson wants to live with godmother Diana Ross, according to reports.
The 15-year-old daughter of Michael has been recovering from her recent suicide attempt and has apparently told social workers at UCLA Medical Center she doesn't want to be under the care of grandmother Katherine and cousin TJ Jackson anymore. The Daily Star newspaper has revealed the troubled star "wants to live," but wants to do so under the care of the "Chain Reaction" hitmaker.
"I want to live. I just don't want to live at home any more. I feel like I'm being stifled there. I miss my dad terribly still and at times I feel like there's no one I can talk to about how I feel. I want to go and live with Diana, who was one of dad's closest friends," said Paris, according to an insider.
It was recently said that the 69-year-old singer was concerned for her goddaughter's well-being but had no intention of stepping on the toes of the Jackson family while the "Thriller" star's children are in good care.
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Diana Ross Comforts Jacksons After Paris’ Suicide Attempt
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Child Stars,
Diana Ross is comforting the Jackson family after Paris Jackson's suicide attempt.
The "Chain Reaction" hitmaker - a close friend to the late Michael Jackson, who was named a back-up guardian to his three children in the singer's 2002 will - is said to be
"extremely concerned" about her godchild's well-being following the incident last week, and has offered her support to Paris' grandmother, Katherine Jackson.
"Diana is extremely concerned about Paris. She was stunned that Paris attempted suicide and has vowed to make sure she gets the help she needs," a source said.
According to Michael's final will before his death, Diana, 69, would gain custody of daughter Paris, 15, and brothers Prince, 16, and Blanket, 11, should their 83-year-old grandmother no longer be able to take care of them. However, although she is worried about Paris, the former Supremes singer isn't said to be interested in taking custody of the children away from Katherine as she feels they are well looked after in her care.
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Prince and Diana Ross Could Testify in Michael Jackson Case
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Rumors,
Prince, Diana Ross and Spike Lee are among the witnesses who could be called in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
The late star's mother Katherine Jackson has accused promoters AEG Live of being negligent in ignoring health concerns over her son and hiring Dr. Conrad Murray - the physician who was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of the star following his passing in 2009 - and it has now been revealed who could take to the stand in the case. As well as the two singers and the director, Michael's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, his three children Prince, 16, Paris, 14, and Blanket, nine, producer Quincy Jones, choreographer Kenny Ortega and several of the "Thriller" hitmaker's siblings could be called to give evidence, ET Online reports.
However, despite his inclusion on the list, insiders predict Prince is unlikely to testify. Music blogger Dr. Funkenberry explained to the New York Post newspaper, "Prince is so far down on the witness list, he will more than likely never get called."
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Diana Ross is Willing to Take on Jackson Children
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Child Stars, Legal Issues, Rumors,
The Motown legend was named as a back-up guardian for Prince Michael, Paris and "Blanket" in their late father's will, and although they are now under the shared custody of their grandmother Katherine and cousin Tito Joe "TJ" Jackson, she has made it clear she will step in and care for her godchildren if needed.
"For the first time, Ross said she was willing to step in 'if needed.' She had never spoken like that before. Whether she wanted to be listed as guardian or not, she's not going to abdicate any authority," a family member who was present during Diana's recent visit to see the kids told The New York Post.
After the recent drama of Katherine losing and then regaining guardianship, Diana wanted to make sure the children were fine and traveled to see them in person in Calabasas, California. "[After Michael's death in 2009, Diana would phone the kids to see] if they needed advice or anything else. But last week, she wanted to meet with the children in person to make sure she heard all the right things. Things you can't easily detect on the telephone, like body language," she added.
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