Jackson Family Photo.Photo:The Jacksons/ Instagram
The Jacksons/ Instagram
Just days afterBigi Jackson(formerly known as Blanket), 21, andPrince Jackson, 26, werespotted at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where Cirque du Soleil’sMichael Jackson ONEshowis performed, the brothers posed for a rare family photo.
The sweet image was shared on The Jacksons’Facebook pageon Thursday. “A special family gathering @mjonelv @michaeljackson’s Blue Sapphire Birthday Celebration #MJForever #MichaelJackson #MJOne #Jackson5,” the photo’s caption reads.
The “Thriller” singerdied in 2009 at the age of 50and would have celebrated his 65th birthday on Aug. 29. That day, his daughter,Paris Jackson, 25, alsopaid tribute to himin a series of videos posted to her Instagram Story.
“It’s also my dad’s birthday,” she shared in part of a performance clip. “And he would have been 65 years old today, and he put 50 years of blood, sweat and tears and love and passion into doing what he did, so that I can stand up here on stage in front of you and scream into a microphone.”
She added: “So, I owe everything to him. And I’d also like to take a second to introduce my other family, which is these guys up here on stage with me.”
Michael Jackson.KMazur / Getty Images
KMazur / Getty Images
The award was given for Michael’s humanitarian work with theElizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, which was something the singer was “so passionate” about, Prince said in his acceptance speech.
“It is extremely a privilege and an honor to be here accepting an award not only for something my dad was so passionate about, but someone he held so very near and dear to his heart, and a foundation that he worked so hard to strive and make the goals that they are achieving right now,” Prince said in part.
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source: people.com
