Tuesday 19 February 2013

Michael Jackson's son makes entertainment debut -- as reporter

By Ben Brumfield, CNN

Blanket Jackson, Paris Jackson and Prince Jackson attend the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson 'THE IMMORTAL' World Tour at Staples Center in 2012.
Blanket Jackson, Paris Jackson and Prince Jackson attend the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson 'THE IMMORTAL' World Tour at Staples Center in 2012.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Michael Jackson's children remained out of the public eye until his memorial service
  • Prince Jackson has made some previous public appearances
  • Entertainment Tonight will air his first interview in chunks throughout the week
  • Prince is due to inherit millions but wants to make his own money
(CNN) -- As an heir to the King of Pop, Prince Michael Jackson should not have to work, but at age 16, he has taken a gig as a reporter for "Entertainment Tonight."
After receiving an on-camera coaching session on journalism techniques from ET's Brooke Anderson, Jackson recorded his first interview. The topic: an upcoming remake of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
ET will broadcast clips from the interview throughout this week.
Michael Jackson's three children -- Prince, Paris and Blanket -- were kept out of public view until they appeared at his memorial service, when Jackson died in 2009.
Since then, Prince, the oldest child, has made just a few public appearances, including at events to honor his father.
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Photos: Michael Jackson, King of PopPhotos: Michael Jackson, King of Pop
In February 2010, at the age of 12, Prince Jackson accepted a Grammy for lifetime achievement on behalf of the iconic entertainer. In the fall of the following year, he autographed replicas of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and "Thriller" leather jackets for a special sale on Amazon.com.
Though he will inherit millions from his father's estate, he is determined to make his own money, a lawyer for the Jackson family has said.
He wants to do it all, Prince Jackson told Anderson.
"I'm looking to become well-rounded as a producer, director, screenwriter and actor," he said.
But he has said that he can't sing or dance like his father.

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