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
Joe Jackson claims body doubles have been used for Michael Jackson’s concert film.

THE SPIN
If it’s one thing I hate, it’s a spoiler. I’m sure Papa Joe means well, but if I haven’t seen a movie’s beginning yet why tell me the ending?

Daddy Jackson has accused This Is It filmmakers of “fooling” theater goers by using body doubles in the documentary about his son’s preparation for the final tour.

Via Contact News:

He [Joe Jackson] says, “This movie features body doubles, no doubt about it. I think people will tear this movie apart.”

And the Thriller star’s sister LaToya, who has said she has “no plans” to watch This Is It, is devastated by the possibility her brother’s last recorded performances are not genuine.

Her business partner Jeffre Phillips tells the News of the World, “I don’t believe most of those shots were Michael. He wasn’t well enough. I’ve seen clips where I even thought, ‘That’s not Michael’s voice.’ It’s very upsetting for LaToya.”

I’m supposed to go see this movie this morning, and now in addition to likely being distracted by hordes of people dressed like 1983, I’m going to be clocking for MJ fakes.

Thanks a lot, Joe.

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THE FACTS
LaToya Jackson says she communicates with Michael Jackson from beyond the grave.

THE SPIN
You mean to tell me even though he’s dead and finally buried that Michael Jackson is still being hit up for a loan by his kinfolk?

That’s what LaToya told The Mirror:

“When I go to his house I say, ‘Hello, Michael. How are you? If you’re here, please, please let me know’. And the lights start blinking. I can feel him. I can smell his Tom Ford cologne and I’ve felt him brush past me. It’s the most wonderful feeling and the biggest smile comes over my face. I tell him I love him so much and ask him to show me he’s here again. The lights blink again. I know he’s there, answering me and knowing he’s watching me is a huge comfort. I never believed that people could speak, hear and communicate in that sense. But I’ve witnessed it several times now and I want to investigate it further. I am certainly open-minded to speaking to a medium. No other members of the family have experienced it. Just me.”

Toya, buy those energy efficient light bulbs. They cost a little more, but trust me, they’re worth it.

In addition to playing with Toya’s light bill, Michael is also helping LaToya fight crime.

On her brother assisting with the investigation of his death, she added:

“I ask Michael to help me understand what took place. I’ve told him to find a way to let me know. A person’s name will pop into my head out of the blue, I’ll call them, they give me information and I’ll find the connection I’ve been looking for. It’s amazing.”

To quote Thelma from Scooby Doo, “Jinkies!”

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