Jermaine stuck in Africa

[jillfoster]

http://www.tmz.com/person/jermaine-jackson/



Jermaine Jackson cannot come back to the United States of America ... because he owes a fortune in back child support ... TMZ has learned.

Jermaine is currently in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa. We've learned his passport has expired and he can't get a new one, so he's waylaid there.

Here's what we know. In May 2008, Jermaine's baby mama Alejandra got a child support order, requiring him to pay $3,000 a month. Jermaine went into arrears almost immediately and, as of last month, he owed $91,921.

Under California law, when someone owes more than $2,500 a month in child support, the State Department of Child Support Services automatically informs the feds of the delinquency, and the feds then flag the person's passport. Once the passport expires, it will not be renewed until the person becomes current on child support obligations.

Our sources say Jermaine's passport expired during his trip, he can't get a new one and he's stuck overseas.

If Jermaine doesn't clear up the debt, it's unclear if the American Embassy will come to the rescue ... though we're told in these situations the Embassy will often issue temporary papers so the person can return to the U.S.

[topdiva1]

Why does'nt he try to perform again - put together a band like Tito and work - he can still be somewhat bankable. He needs to concentrate on a career for himself instead of countless self promoting interviews on Micheal Jackson.

[roger]

Presumably the purpose of this Californian legislation is to prevent people from leaving the U.S. if they are in arrears, not to prevent them from re-entering, so I don't see what the "problem" is supposed to be.

In most of Europe, and in such countries as Australia and New Zealand, an American citizen visiting the country on an expired U.S. passport would become liable to deportation .. presumably in Burkino Faso they are not so stringent.

Roger

[gary_james]

What happened to the Jackson's reality show?

[soulster]

Low ratings?

[nysister]

Why does'nt he try to perform again - put together a band like Tito and work - he can still be somewhat bankable. He needs to concentrate on a career for himself instead of countless self promoting interviews on Micheal Jackson.

Topdiva1, I agree with you. If Jermaine put together a band and play intimate venues, I think the fans would come out. I mean he plays well and he could sing, so I don't know what the problem is. I guess he would rather get paid for being, "Michael's Voice," whatever that means.

[midnightman]

Jermaine's a lazy fool. Plus he's got some hits but he chooses to be a celebrity and probably would be rather known as Michael's brother if anything.

[tamla617]

what he's got to do is pay for his children.its that basic.his responsibility.
i wonder what his kids think of the lack of support

[tsull1]

Yeah, why not do the casino circuit as either The Jacksons or Jermaine Jackson? As much as an irresponsible doof this guy is, I like his solo work and would pay to hear him at a casino. Do all these dudes get bad advice or can they not get out of the way or their ego? Or both?

[midnightman]

^ Both perhaps. It's a shame, Jermaine has a legacy and he's not even trying to bring it back up to speed. He's at fault why his career went the way it did. Not everybody could have the world at their palm like Michael did.

[jobeterob]

I wonder if he is just too lazy to do anything.

He probably wouldn't make a lot of money working and you always hear it isn't that easy to get gigs. It looks like he would like it the easy way - which is "chatting and talking to Larry King etc" - I wonder if he ever got paid for any of his chatting.

I wonder if Katherine props up Jermaine too; because she's the only one getting any money; and even the children's money is going to Katherine [[but I bet there are lawyers watching how it gets spent as well). That is one respect in which I bet Diana Ross would have been a better guardian - watching how the money gets spent or mispent.

[Kamasu_Jr]

Sometimes it's a case of an artist like Jermaine wanting to make the kind of big money they used to make. They don't think it's worthwhile working for a lot less or not playing big venues like Madison Square Garden.

[randy_russi]

I have to agree with topdiva! It doesn't make sense why a singer/performer isn't working. He could certainly be a good
draw. Many of the groups and single artists from the '50s and '60s still work and make a decent living at it. Jermaine
could certainly make more money doing performances than he could doing anything else. He, however, wouldn't make
the kind of money his sister Janet makes, but he could do well as long as he didn't try to have a lavish lifestyle.
What's the deal with him? Is he just lazy?

[Kamasu_Jr]

I think it's a case of ego. we saw on the Jacksons reality show how Jermaine felt everyone needed to cater to him.

[REDHOT]

Jermaine should be working to support his CHILDREN, more then anything.Jermaine had some hit's as a solo artist, I think that he could still be working,if he wanted to.Like Joe Jackson,or not, he always supported his FAMILY.
Please stay positive

[marv2]

I wonder how much his religion may be preventing him from performing in the usual way. He is Muslim. I am not sure if that has anything at all to do with things.

[midnightman]

^ I doubt it. Ali still kept boxing after he became a Muslim so what's stopping a "musician" from a famous musical family from doing the same thing?

[roger]

Well ..

Hot off the press .. seems that THE JACKSONS [[ including Jermaine ) are planning to record with British pop superstar .. CLIFF RICHARD!!

Wonder what the recording studios are like in Burkino Faso. :)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a297508/cliff-richard-to-duet-with-jackson-5.html

Roger

[topdiva1]

Well ..

Hot off the press .. seems that THE JACKSONS [[ including Jermaine ) are planning to record with British pop superstar .. CLIFF RICHARD!!

Wonder what the recording studios are like in Burkino Faso. :)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a297508/cliff-richard-to-duet-with-jackson-5.html

Roger


I do not see this as a good move. Damn - even La Toya is working steady and doing Donald Trumps show.

Jermaine is just expecting to be the next big thing since MJ has passed. Is he crazy! He better get out there and wrok while he still can - and not expect to be catered to as he once was - those days are long gone - perhaps he is trying to be the modern day Norma Desmond.

But the worse thing of all - is really - to be Jermaine Jackson and become a dead beat dad. It is just a disgrace and a bad example to young fathers and children period. All he really wants to do is move into Neverland - and become what MJ was.

[topdiva1]

Jermaine should be working to support his CHILDREN, more then anything.Jermaine had some hit's as a solo artist, I think that he could still be working,if he wanted to.Like Joe Jackson,or not, he always supported his FAMILY.
Please stay positive


Nicely put - Jermaine should not want to be known as a DEAD BEAT DAD. His home is also being foreclosed - and word is he is hoping Mrs. Jackson will help him out - as usual.

[stephanie]

I normally dont read tmz blogs but I read this one out of interest. It seems that if you believe what you read Jermaine was renting this huge house that is ready to go into foreclosure and here is a statement someone made.

Jermaine will be o.k. His mama will continue to use MJ's $$$ to take care of Jermaine and the rest of the whole family. MJ wanted it that way. Jermaine never had to take care of anything in his life. It would be very hard for him to start now. He has 7 children [[and about to have twins with Halima) and never had to take care of any of them - it was always done for him. Don't be too hard on him. He is doing all he knows how to do. I like Halima. She seems to very good for Jermaine. She is already rich and doesn't need any Jackson $$$. Jermaine has it made...............

IF this is true did Jermaine have some kind of influence over MJ? I cant imagine Jermaine having all of these children and not having money in the past. Even withoout Mike these guys can make what I consider to be big money. Seems like everybody doesnt get enough money or they cant come to some agreement.

[topdiva1]

I believe the MJ ESTATE is closely watched over by administrators, and such. However - under the terms of the will Mrs. Jackson inherited a vast personal fortune and I am sure she will cover Jermaine and his children with HER MONEY.

[smark21]

If Tito can get gigs, then Jermaine should surely get bookings as well.

[topdiva1]

If Tito can get gigs, then Jermaine should surely get bookings as well.

In that thought you are so right!!!!

[stephanie]

But together they would all get plenty of gigs. I normally dont go for the get an impersonator and try to sound like someone route. MJ was so larger than live [[there are tons of Elvis impersonators) I think in this instance it would be great to see an MJ impersonator with his brothers. Paul Rodgers fronts Queen and there are have been many lead singers to come and go but because MJ was so huge and all of this brothers are living I think people would be open to seeing someone who sounded like Michael and danced like him as well. This would be no tribute group but the show would celebrate MJ and the Jackson Five they could pull this off especially overseas. Jermaine could so some of his solo numbers as well. There is a huge demand for the brothers to get back together and there are many imitators who can fit the bill.

[daddyacey]

I get the impression that Jermaine is stuck on himself. It would seem that out of all the Jackson Bros ,he would have been the 2nd next to Michael ,to be the most successful. 2nd is not so bad considering that Michael with the level of his natural talent is /was awesome ,and Jermaine had a natural talent ,though not on the level of his younger brother ,but great none the less.
Yet instead of making a niche for himself ,he seemed to want to compete with and be equal to Michael and in not doing so wasted his chance and energy on bitching and moaning about not being percieved as being on Michaels level. Yes yall may be brothers but ,you aint Michael and Michael wasn't Jermaine. Further to add insult to that was the success of baby sister Janet. Now Janet is no Michael either but ,you can't deny that instead of Janet compeating with Michael ,she made an identity unique to HER , doing so by learning from Michael ,not copying him but rather ,emulating him. I can't help but to get the impression that Janet truly respected and loved and most important ,looked UP TO her brother Michael and in doing so became a professional and commercial peer to Michael. I believe Michael had a lot of respect for Janet ,professionally ,because she was the only sibling that truly did not attempt to "ride on his coat tails". She wasn't allowed to be part of the J-5 or The Jacksons ,so she made her own way. Tito also made his own way ,not so great as his brother and sister ,but in his own way and seems happy about what he has accomplished , even though I feel that he has not been given the chance to do more ,only because of the Publics perception of his talent ,as compared to his sister and brothers shadow and the fact that he does not perform in the same POP/R&B genre as Michael ,Janet and Jermaine ,that is associated with the Jackson Family type of music field. Tito is more a Blues musician ,and don't have a problem in being just that. The same thing happend with Ernie Isley ,who is a Master acoustic ,electric and Bass guitar musician ,who should have have his own recognition apart from and including his work with his brothers. Jermaines issues with Michael ,his own ego and his dick are his demons that keep him from realizing what greatness to what ever degree he may achieve and that's just something HE will have to come to terms with. He has to go for his or just continue to bitch and moan ,and as such ,settle for crumbs off the table.
Grow the f... up ,man , bottom line , otherwise he just chumping himself.
Take his own advice ,"Don't take it personal ,take the bitter with the sweet ,easy come ,easy go.

[randy_russi]

If Dennis Edwards can make a living with his Temptations Review, Jermaine could certainly do the same thing and do
exceptionally well. Wake up, Jermaine!!!

[topdiva1]

If Dennis Edwards can make a living with his Temptations Review, Jermaine could certainly do the same thing and do
exceptionally well. Wake up, Jermaine!!!


While Jermaine is ok he is no DENNIS EDWARDS, and does not have the where with all to form and direct a group of his own - at least he has not shown us her has.

While he certainly does have the name power - does he have the guts - or will he remain a self absorbed victim of his past childhood star status.

Jermaine does not appear to have the backbone of Janet or even the resourcefulness of Latoya. I think it is called "LAZY AND TOO DAMN GRAND".

[randy_russi]

Did you know that Richard Street has HIS group of Temptations now? He will be at a venue in Ocala, Florida some time
this year, either February or March, I think.

[midnightman]

Well ..

Hot off the press .. seems that THE JACKSONS [[ including Jermaine ) are planning to record with British pop superstar .. CLIFF RICHARD!!

Wonder what the recording studios are like in Burkino Faso. :)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a297508/cliff-richard-to-duet-with-jackson-5.html

Roger

Two words: DIGITAL SPY. Please, this is hogwash. The Jacksons ain't reuniting any time soon. The media needs to realize IT'S OVER!

[midnightman]

I get the impression that Jermaine is stuck on himself. It would seem that out of all the Jackson Bros ,he would have been the 2nd next to Michael ,to be the most successful. 2nd is not so bad considering that Michael with the level of his natural talent is /was awesome ,and Jermaine had a natural talent ,though not on the level of his younger brother ,but great none the less.
Yet instead of making a niche for himself ,he seemed to want to compete with and be equal to Michael and in not doing so wasted his chance and energy on bitching and moaning about not being percieved as being on Michaels level. Yes yall may be brothers but ,you aint Michael and Michael wasn't Jermaine. Further to add insult to that was the success of baby sister Janet. Now Janet is no Michael either but ,you can't deny that instead of Janet compeating with Michael ,she made an identity unique to HER , doing so by learning from Michael ,not copying him but rather ,emulating him. I can't help but to get the impression that Janet truly respected and loved and most important ,looked UP TO her brother Michael and in doing so became a professional and commercial peer to Michael. I believe Michael had a lot of respect for Janet ,professionally ,because she was the only sibling that truly did not attempt to "ride on his coat tails". She wasn't allowed to be part of the J-5 or The Jacksons ,so she made her own way. Tito also made his own way ,not so great as his brother and sister ,but in his own way and seems happy about what he has accomplished , even though I feel that he has not been given the chance to do more ,only because of the Publics perception of his talent ,as compared to his sister and brothers shadow and the fact that he does not perform in the same POP/R&B genre as Michael ,Janet and Jermaine ,that is associated with the Jackson Family type of music field. Tito is more a Blues musician ,and don't have a problem in being just that. The same thing happend with Ernie Isley ,who is a Master acoustic ,electric and Bass guitar musician ,who should have have his own recognition apart from and including his work with his brothers. Jermaines issues with Michael ,his own ego and his dick are his demons that keep him from realizing what greatness to what ever degree he may achieve and that's just something HE will have to come to terms with. He has to go for his or just continue to bitch and moan ,and as such ,settle for crumbs off the table.
Grow the f... up ,man , bottom line , otherwise he just chumping himself.
Take his own advice ,"Don't take it personal ,take the bitter with the sweet ,easy come ,easy go.

THANK YOU!!!! Least Janet and Tito were able to establish themselves in their OWN WAY! Jermaine is just like La Toya, an attention whore that will only do a performance if the price is right. His greasy tail makes me sick!

[topdiva1]

I get the impression that Jermaine is stuck on himself. It would seem that out of all the Jackson Bros ,he would have been the 2nd next to Michael ,to be the most successful. 2nd is not so bad considering that Michael with the level of his natural talent is /was awesome ,and Jermaine had a natural talent ,though not on the level of his younger brother ,but great none the less.
Yet instead of making a niche for himself ,he seemed to want to compete with and be equal to Michael and in not doing so wasted his chance and energy on bitching and moaning about not being percieved as being on Michaels level. Yes yall may be brothers but ,you aint Michael and Michael wasn't Jermaine. Further to add insult to that was the success of baby sister Janet. Now Janet is no Michael either but ,you can't deny that instead of Janet compeating with Michael ,she made an identity unique to HER , doing so by learning from Michael ,not copying him but rather ,emulating him. I can't help but to get the impression that Janet truly respected and loved and most important ,looked UP TO her brother Michael and in doing so became a professional and commercial peer to Michael. I believe Michael had a lot of respect for Janet ,professionally ,because she was the only sibling that truly did not attempt to "ride on his coat tails". She wasn't allowed to be part of the J-5 or The Jacksons ,so she made her own way. Tito also made his own way ,not so great as his brother and sister ,but in his own way and seems happy about what he has accomplished , even though I feel that he has not been given the chance to do more ,only because of the Publics perception of his talent ,as compared to his sister and brothers shadow and the fact that he does not perform in the same POP/R&B genre as Michael ,Janet and Jermaine ,that is associated with the Jackson Family type of music field. Tito is more a Blues musician ,and don't have a problem in being just that. The same thing happend with Ernie Isley ,who is a Master acoustic ,electric and Bass guitar musician ,who should have have his own recognition apart from and including his work with his brothers. Jermaines issues with Michael ,his own ego and his dick are his demons that keep him from realizing what greatness to what ever degree he may achieve and that's just something HE will have to come to terms with. He has to go for his or just continue to bitch and moan ,and as such ,settle for crumbs off the table.
Grow the f... up ,man , bottom line , otherwise he just chumping himself.
Take his own advice ,"Don't take it personal ,take the bitter with the sweet ,easy come ,easy go.


FANTASTIC post - you said it all. The whole truth of the matter!


Jermaine needs to start by stopping from being a FAMOUS DEAD BEAT DAD.

[midnightman]

Did you know that Richard Street has HIS group of Temptations now? He will be at a venue in Ocala, Florida some time
this year, either February or March, I think.

Richard Street and Dennis Edwards KNOW they have a legacy to protect as they kept the success of the Temptations going for a long time. They don't wait for big money offers, they work hard to get where they're at and they love their fans that appreciate them. In fact all the former [[and current) Temptations members are not too proud to beg [[pun intended) to give people their money's worth.

Something the Jacksons will NEVER DO.

[destruction]

Come on now People.....Yall want Jermaine to hit the road with a J-5 Review or semblace thereof....and work for less than a milli a night?

"Let's Get Serious"

[arrr&bee]

Ok then if he's now a muslim let him sell some bean pies,but support your kids man.

[theboyfromxtown]

Did you know that Richard Street has HIS group of Temptations now? He will be at a venue in Ocala, Florida some time
this year, either February or March, I think.

Randy

Any chance of you giving a review of that concert. His family are keen to know. Richard's oldest son Ricky was working on a group at some point that was featuring the sons of the Temps.

[nomis]

Theres plenty of options available to him not all about earning big bucks but sharing his wealth of knowledge about the entertainment industry...
He could write a book about his Motown years for starters..yes theres a limited market and its not going to be a best seller but it could be personally rewarding for him..
He could lecture at Universities on the history of soul music..all he needs is a good speech writer to shape his memories into a cohesive story..again not a big earner but a dignified way to spend your autumn years..
He could be an entertainment manager in some capacity or a mentor to other artists...
a radio dj..in a once a week slot..another way to share his experiences..
However he will always be in the shadow of his brother so in some way his destiny has already been shaped..but the public accepcted Janet for herself so it dosent have to be that shadow vibe..
Apart from J5 songs and The Victory tour where does his income come from? his solo work was only marginally successful..the biggest thing he did was the duets on Whitneys debut album

[nysister]

I get the impression that Jermaine is stuck on himself. It would seem that out of all the Jackson Bros ,he would have been the 2nd next to Michael ,to be the most successful. 2nd is not so bad considering that Michael with the level of his natural talent is /was awesome ,and Jermaine had a natural talent ,though not on the level of his younger brother ,but great none the less.
Yet instead of making a niche for himself ,he seemed to want to compete with and be equal to Michael and in not doing so wasted his chance and energy on bitching and moaning about not being percieved as being on Michaels level. Yes yall may be brothers but ,you aint Michael and Michael wasn't Jermaine. Further to add insult to that was the success of baby sister Janet. Now Janet is no Michael either but ,you can't deny that instead of Janet compeating with Michael ,she made an identity unique to HER , doing so by learning from Michael ,not copying him but rather ,emulating him. I can't help but to get the impression that Janet truly respected and loved and most important ,looked UP TO her brother Michael and in doing so became a professional and commercial peer to Michael. I believe Michael had a lot of respect for Janet ,professionally ,because she was the only sibling that truly did not attempt to "ride on his coat tails". She wasn't allowed to be part of the J-5 or The Jacksons ,so she made her own way. Tito also made his own way ,not so great as his brother and sister ,but in his own way and seems happy about what he has accomplished , even though I feel that he has not been given the chance to do more ,only because of the Publics perception of his talent ,as compared to his sister and brothers shadow and the fact that he does not perform in the same POP/R&B genre as Michael ,Janet and Jermaine ,that is associated with the Jackson Family type of music field. Tito is more a Blues musician ,and don't have a problem in being just that. The same thing happend with Ernie Isley ,who is a Master acoustic ,electric and Bass guitar musician ,who should have have his own recognition apart from and including his work with his brothers. Jermaines issues with Michael ,his own ego and his dick are his demons that keep him from realizing what greatness to what ever degree he may achieve and that's just something HE will have to come to terms with. He has to go for his or just continue to bitch and moan ,and as such ,settle for crumbs off the table.
Grow the f... up ,man , bottom line , otherwise he just chumping himself.
Take his own advice ,"Don't take it personal ,take the bitter with the sweet ,easy come ,easy go.

Now that's what I call giving it to you Straight No Chaser....Whew!.

[nomis]

I wish I could write posts like that daddyacey..and thank you for giving Janet some credit..she got away from the Family issues and has lived a successsful productive life,,I was always struck by her proffessional presentation at that god awful Jackson Family Honours show..remember that mess.?? Janet did "Alright" and stayed away from the mess the others got involved with in that show..that was dire I shudder to think about it..

[topdiva1]

Come on now People.....Yall want Jermaine to hit the road with a J-5 Review or semblace thereof....and work for less than a milli a night?

"Let's Get Serious"

And there lies Jermaine's problem, thinking that the name Jermaine Jackson still carries the weight it maybe once did. Jermaine better get some glitter and glow and get his butt back out on the road.

What was he doing in Africa anyway - was he performing - or running a, I am Jermaine Jackson, don't I look good hustle?

[midnightman]

Come on now People.....Yall want Jermaine to hit the road with a J-5 Review or semblace thereof....and work for less than a milli a night?

"Let's Get Serious"

No I expect him to do it solo! lmao

[midnightman]

And there lies Jermaine's problem, thinking that the name Jermaine Jackson still carries the weight it maybe once did. Jermaine better get some glitter and glow and get his butt back out on the road.

What was he doing in Africa anyway - was he performing - or running a, I am Jermaine Jackson, don't I look good hustle?

I'm going for the latter. He hasn't done a concert on his own in 25 years lol I'll never forgive him also for singing "I'll Be There" with...Donny Osmond. *shivers* lmao

[midnightman]

Theres plenty of options available to him not all about earning big bucks but sharing his wealth of knowledge about the entertainment industry...
He could write a book about his Motown years for starters..yes theres a limited market and its not going to be a best seller but it could be personally rewarding for him..
He could lecture at Universities on the history of soul music..all he needs is a good speech writer to shape his memories into a cohesive story..again not a big earner but a dignified way to spend your autumn years..
He could be an entertainment manager in some capacity or a mentor to other artists...
a radio dj..in a once a week slot..another way to share his experiences..
However he will always be in the shadow of his brother so in some way his destiny has already been shaped..but the public accepcted Janet for herself so it dosent have to be that shadow vibe..
Apart from J5 songs and The Victory tour where does his income come from? his solo work was only marginally successful..the biggest thing he did was the duets on Whitneys debut album

He don't get a lot of royalties from the Jackson 5 material. In fact I don't think the brothers get any kind of royalties from them since they don't own rights to it. And I believe he spent up all that "Victory Tour" money.

[nomis]

thanks midnightman..i wouldnt be surprised if he gets no J5 royalties..I know Michael was suing Universal before he died and if they would try and wriggle out of paying Mike you can bet the other brothers now get diddly squat..

[midnightman]

thanks midnightman..i wouldnt be surprised if he gets no J5 royalties..I know Michael was suing Universal before he died and if they would try and wriggle out of paying Mike you can bet the other brothers now get diddly squat..

Exactly. Hell the other brothers get more money than Jermaine due to their work on Epic.

[ladyvanaye]

Ole Uncle Daddy is up the creek with out the paddle , boat and hair gel? too bad...what a grifter he has become. VERY disappointed. For the record the first order of business as a Muslim man is for him to take care of family and home...especially the children whether he is with the wife or not. She is to receive a settlement, but the children, on going support. In Islam, the man is to pay the bills.

[marv2]

Ole Uncle Daddy is up the creek with out the paddle , boat and hair gel? too bad...what a grifter he has become. VERY disappointed. For the record the first order of business as a Muslim man is for him to take care of family and home...especially the children whether he is with the wife or not. She is to receive a settlement, but the children, on going support. In Islam, the man is to pay the bills.

Dyva , I know that's right!

[midnightman]

Ole Uncle Daddy is up the creek with out the paddle , boat and hair gel? too bad...what a grifter he has become. VERY disappointed. For the record the first order of business as a Muslim man is for him to take care of family and home...especially the children whether he is with the wife or not. She is to receive a settlement, but the children, on going support. In Islam, the man is to pay the bills.

That's true for any man religion or not. Either way, Jermaine's a real bum.

[skooldem1]

his solo work was only marginally successful..the biggest thing he did was the duets on Whitneys debut album

Surely you must know that Jermaine had quite a few hits of his own. He was more than marginally successful. Around the time of Thriller and the Victory tour, Jermaine lost his identity and became a Michael Jackson groupie. There is no reason why he is not out on the road performing his classic solo hits.

[jobeterob]

Sometimes I question if Jermaine had anything other than quasi marginal success; he's not going to be remembered for much of his solo work......most likely for I'll Be There, maybe.

[soulster]

Sometimes I question if Jermaine had anything other than quasi marginal success; he's not going to be remembered for much of his solo work......most likely for I'll Be There, maybe.

It's a shame too. He's had several solo top-ten singles and albums all they back to 1973, and on two different labels.

[topdiva1]

Jermaine is pitching a bitch - How dare they - I am Jermaine Jackson!! LOL All attitude and boot black for hair grease.

All jokes aside - one has to wonder WHY WHY WHY - the brothers did not put together some kind of review after Micheal's death. They could have made millions on a quickie tribute tour. Or why has Jermaine not tried to do a show on his own - since he enjoys the public adoration.

[soulster]

Jermaine is pitching a bitch - How dare they - I am Jermaine Jackson!! LOL All attitude and boot black for hair grease.

All jokes aside - one has to wonder WHY WHY WHY - the brothers did not put together some kind of review after Micheal's death. They could have made millions on a quickie tribute tour. Or why has Jermaine not tried to do a show on his own - since he enjoys the public adoration.

According to their tv show last year, the plan was to regroup and do some shows. Sometimes I wonder if they were only motivated with Michael's star power and Joe kicking their asses.

[topdiva1]

According to their tv show last year, the plan was to regroup and do some shows. Sometimes I wonder if they were only motivated with Michael's star power and Joe kicking their asses.

I think the motivation was there own delusions of grandeur, and envy of Michael's star power.


Still - they all can tour.

[jobeterob]

Do you think it is more the case that a couple of the Jacksons are pretty decent people who work hard while at least one is a total loser? And so, never the twain shall meet?

I wonder if Jermaine keeps a can of sparkles in his bathroom to put in his hair?

[topdiva1]

Because he IS a Jackson - he will likely never be really broke. Most likely he was in Africa trying to do some deal that would make him a ton. Jermaine's goal seemed always to be a solo STAR - I cannot really see him fitting into a group situation - I also do not think the brothers will put up with his ill placed ego,

[tamla617]

if jermaine had never made another record after his brothers split for cbs..would we be REALLY be any worse off?
to be honest i never play his stuff or even think about any of it.does anyone think he's worth a listen i mean definatly worth a listen?

[topdiva1]

if jermaine had never made another record after his brothers split for cbs..would we be REALLY be any worse off?
to be honest i never play his stuff or even think about any of it.does anyone think he's worth a listen i mean definatly worth a listen?

But he's Jermaine Jackson - and he is a BIG STAR!

At any rate - I am sure moves are being made by the Jaclsons lawyers to get the whole situation cleared up. Besides, this is at least some publicity for Jermaine.

[tamla617]

did he sing lead on "i am love"? from dancing machine LP i really like that

[midnightman]

^ Yeah but then Michael of course stole the show near the end of it lmao!

[smark21]

Well La Toya has been announced as a contestant on the new season of Celebrity Apprentice. Dionne Warwick will also be competing along with a bunch of others.

[midnightman]

^ Another trainwreck show... she belongs there.

[topdiva1]

Well La Toya has been announced as a contestant on the new season of Celebrity Apprentice. Dionne Warwick will also be competing along with a bunch of others.

It is my understanding that Warwick is among the first to go - and that Latoya last quite a while with Starr Jones and Nene Leakes - until near the end Starr and Nene backstab Latoya - but - at least Toy is working.

[topdiva1]

^ Another trainwreck show... she belongs there.


Train wreck or not Latoya is out there working and since the show has already finished taping I was told that Latoya lasted almost to the end - with Warwick being among the first to go.

Maybe Jermaine should beg his way on for next season.

[midnightman]

^ I know that lol she's always getting on some show. Jermaine can't even use his talent to promote himself because he wants a big paycheck...but he won't get it. He's not Michael and the sooner his greasy a-- knows that the better.

[topdiva1]

^ I know that lol she's always getting on some show. Jermaine can't even use his talent to promote himself because he wants a big paycheck...but he won't get it. He's not Michael and the sooner his greasy a-- knows that the better.

Jermaine will never understand that. He is Jermaine!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!

[topdiva1]

While Jermaine Jackson has not paid his payments for his kids benefit - he has maintained the payments on his Rolls Royce Phantom lease, his lost his house to foreclosure and is having twins with his latest wife. And let us not forget that one of his ex wives has about three kids from Jermaine and two from his brother Randy - if the walls at Havenhurst could only talk.

What a family - RIP Micheal, you surely deserve it..

[midnightman]

Jermaine will never understand that. He is Jermaine!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!

Of course he'll never understand it, the Wesson cooking oil he's using is grilling his brain as he gets older lol

[topdiva1]

Of course he'll never understand it, the Wesson cooking oil he's using is grilling his brain as he gets older lol

I thought it was crisco - LOL - this is the most attention poor Jermaine has gotten on his own in a while - he must be loving it, in some form.

[jobeterob]

Have we covered the possibility that Jermaine might be best off to stay where he is?? Sparkles in his Crisco'ed hair and all?

[midnightman]

@topdiva, yeah he uses Crisco too and some hair pomade gel.

[daddyacey]

Thanks to all for the heads -up , but I just posted what I felt on the matter. To be fair though ,I have to say that Jermaine ,who does have a decent amount of quality and sale able solo work along with the J5/Jacksons era material ,to put on a quality entertainment show ,lacks the ability to attract the serious and established show biz investors ,that would enable him to organize that body of work into a quality show. That's because IMO ,
1) His actions in the public eye ,such as the support scandal and failed previous project ,are working against him. It would be a good investment in theory ,but...with that history ,who seriously credible and established would risk the money. It's not worth the cost and the risk with baggage that would come along with the needed production costs.

2) That being said ,he only gets to make deals with the Super hustler type characters and rich Sheiks and risky business venture individuals , who he stiffs and they wind up in some legal action against him ,which might have been a part of the game in the first place ,or just the bad investment of some folks that had the money but not the know how to pull a good tour off.
That is just what wound up happening to Michael in the last few years. Michael had become such an icon that he could not be any better than he was. "Michael Jackson". His name became a noun almost, "A Person ,[[The Man) A Place [[The Stage) or Thing ,[[The Best). What else can you do besides that level of achievement? The big money backers want more ,more control ,which by right an artist should have devine control over. Instead they try to update and "modernize" the "Bar" ,instead of allowing the artist to "raise the bar" ,with cartoon type results.
Have you ever seen the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon where rocky asks Bullwinkle ,"what we gonna do now? Bullwinkle says ,"Watch me pull a rabbit out my hat." And rocky says, "What!!! Again???? And there's no rabbit.......
That's what happened with Michael.
Now it's be said that Michael supported the Bros ,financially and that's one reason why no Jackson's or Jermaine projects ever appeared. Janet sho was not on that bandwagon and Tito eventually went out on his own ,but if Jermaine allowed that to influence his output ,then , he can only blame himself. He had the means to go out further , but chose to take the easy way out. From the J5 days Michael was not pleased with the actions of his brothers. The baby mamas and drama that went on ,on the road , during the Motown days were just teenage star hijinks ,but with the move to CBS and the change of Jermaine leaving , there was a big change. Previously ,the "J5" and The Jacksons "core" was Michael , backed by or with Jermaine. The split and it's other factoring circumstances was really ,IMO ,a big infuence on the Jacksons artistic and personally. I think that Jermaine and Michael had begun to work together on the next level they wanted the J5 to be ,but the split stopped that. Now Michael hand to take on the leadership both creative and in recording ,alone without Jermaine ,and Jermaine may have felt the same. Business is business and blood is blood but blood and money don't mix. Michael had to move on without his bros just cause .......
Jermaine made his choices to leave the group and when the circumstances behind that was over came back. He should have taken advantage then ,while they were still at EPIC. Sadly that's when they fell off.
He don't have to do a J5 or Jacksons revival type show. Do a Jermaine show. Sure by right he could include some J5/Jacksons material and some M.J material as a tribute to his brother ,with a good singer to DO the Michael part's ,and not try to emulate or immatate Michael. That would be an ultimate tribute .....

[topdiva1]

^Well put Daddyacey - extremely well put!!!!