News about Jermaine Jackson

Bigi Jackson was seen for the first time after it was revealed that his father Michael Jackson was over $500 million in debt at the time of his death in 2009 . The 22-year-old youngest of three children - who is formally known as Blanket - enjoyed a casual outing in Calabasas on Tuesday morning. Bigi, born via surrogate in 2002, was the baby Michael infamously dangled over a fourth-floor hotel balcony in Berlin to show him off to the fans below. Now he has grown into a relatively private young man in comparison to his older siblings Prince, 27, and 26-year-old Paris.

Michael Jackson was over $500 million in debt at the time of his death in 2009. The King of Pop owed money to more than 65 creditors when he died age 50 from cardiac arrest, according to court documents filed on Friday, June 21, per People.  The documents include a petition from estate executors seeking back pay from 2018, relating to the late singer's now $2 billion estate.

Michael Jackson's estate has sold a 50% interest in the late pop star's music catalog to Sony Music Group for at least $600 million. According to Billboard, the offer would be the biggest-ever contract for a single musician's money.

Top Gun: Miles Teller, a Maverick boy, is looking for a potential role as one of Michael Jackson's lawyers in a tribute to the late King Of Pop. Michael will be played by his nephew Jaafar in the forthcoming film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose film includes Training Day and The Equalizer. Colman Domingo, a Rustin actor, will appear as the Jackson Five's vain father Joe, with Nia Long playing the family matriarch Katherine.

In early 1988, Jermaine Jackson was sued by a woman who said she sexually assaulted and battered her. People learned after reviewing legal information, that the singer and bassist, 69, was identified in the lawsuit brought in Los Angeles County Superior Court by a woman named Rita Butler Barrett on Wednesday. Barrett accused Gary, Indiana, of rape, sexual assault, assault, and negligence in the legal papers, which named Jermaine L. Jackson Music Productions, Inc. and Work Records, Inc. as co-defendants.

Michael Jackson's estate has successfully stopped the selling of 'extremely rare' unreleased recordings by the late singer. Gotta Have Rock and Roll reported plans to auction off over two dozen master tapes allegedly recorded by the late Thriller singer, who died at the age of 50 in June 2009 at the New York studio The Hit Factory in 1994. They were expected to sell up to $4,000 for each tape, but attorneys on behalf of the estate threatened to sue, arguing that the recordings had been 'unquestionably stolen.'

Hollywood is keener than to look close to home when it comes to casting celebrities for biopics and flashbacks. With their own children starring as their famous parents, rapper Ice Cube and the late Joan Rivers' lives were brought to life on film. In fact, Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, was chosen to appear as the music icon in the forthcoming biopic, King of Pop. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, the brother of Michael, and a member of The Jackson 5th. After the casting was announced, Jaafar wrote, "I'm humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's tale to life." 'I'll see you soon, to all the fans around the world.' On screen, DailyMail.com looks back at the actors who have played their family members or their favorite characters.

According to Deadline, Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, is expected to play the King of Pop in a forthcoming biopic. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael, and a member of The Jackson 5's. Following the footsteps of his legendary family, the 26-year-old has been singing and dancing since the age of 12.