THE FACTS
Excerpts from Janet Jackson’s interview with ABC News have been released.

THE SPIN
While the rest of the Jacksons dance around the question, Janet flat out says she blames Dr. Conrad Murray for the death of Michael Jackson.

In tonight’s interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, Damita Jo says this about Dr. Murray: “He was the one that was administering. I think he is responsible.”

And she also recalls how she found out about her brother Michael dying:

“I was at my house in New York. You know, another day. Another morning. And I get a call…[my assistant] said, ‘Your brother’s been taken to the hospital. It’s on CNN right now.’ I called everyone…I spoke to Mother. I spoke to Tito. I spoke to my nephew Austin. I spoke to my sister La Toya.

I told them to call me when they got to the hospital. And I remember thinking, nobody’s calling me back, so I tried calling again, and that’s how I found out that he was no longer.”

It didn’t ring true to me. It felt like a dream. It’s still so difficult for me to believe.”

In addition to thoughts on Michael’s death, Janet was asked about a longstanding rumor about her father, Joe.

When asked if he was indeed abusive, the youngest Jackson answered:

“You have to keep in mind that I’m the baby. I think it’s old-school. And that may extrapolate into, ah, being a little abusive. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

Missed the interview?  Watch it here:

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THE FACTS
A new reality show featuring the remaining members of the Jackson 5 is set to premire on A&E.

THE SPIN

Outside of Michael, Janet, Rebbie (If I said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – don’t sleep on Centipede), and maybe LaToya on a good day, I’ve never cared to know what the other Jacksons were doing.

And obviously neither did A&E initially. That is, until Michael died and the network thought, “Wait, what happened to that Jackson reality show pitch we got?”

In light of the King of Pop’s death, his brothers and ex-band mates were giving the green light to move forward with their own reality show project. The show originally was intended to document the brothers as they prep for a Jackson 5 reunion – you know, the one Michael kept denying he was taking part in.

Now the show will chronicle the brothers as they deal with the death of Michael and plan on reuniting for music – that you probably don’t want to hear without Michael singing lead.

Maybe the show will be good because it would be nice for the other brothers (sans Jermaine, who stays in the press) to get a little airtime and discuss how they feel about Mike’s passing.

But, if they were smart, they’d let Rebbie bust out a random performance of Centipede in the Jackson family living room.

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THE FACTS
The Sun reports Janet Jackson has vowed to wear only black garments for a year in memory of his brother.

THE SPIN
See this is why I don’t place any value in anything printed in a tabloid – particularly one based in the U.K.

No offense to any of you from across the pond, but ya’ll know your gossip rags would print a story about Jesus having a three way with ET in order to get Beyonce concert tickets.

That’s just how they roll over there, which is why I’m not surprised at this story about Janet. The Sun claims Janet has vowed to dress like she’s still apart of the rhythm nation for a year.

They wrote:

A source said: “Janet, like the rest of the Jackson family, has been left bereft by Michael’s passing.

She felt a particular bond to her brother and has been distraught since his death.

“As a mark of respect she has decided to only wear black clothes to express her grief, and she has had to go on a number of shopping trips to find suitable items to wear.

“She has resolved to mourn Michael’s death for 12 months, and in June next year - on the anniversary of Michael’s passing - her time of reflection will come to an end.”

Janet unveiled part of her new wardrobe at the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month.

She wore the black outfit as she paid tribute to Jacko with a powerful solo rendition of Scream.

See the picture above? That’s Janet at Amfar Event in Milan held earlier in the week. What do you know she’s not dressed in all black like the omen (have her friends saying, “This is for my homies…”).

The Sun: Shut up.

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