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What the Hell Are the Jacksons Doing Now?!

Who knew Motown would lead to skid row? Did you know that the majority of the Jackson family is broke and scrapping for cash -- doing odd jobs like stocking shelves at supermarkets and working on cars to make ends meet?

According to a crazazy report by the New York Post, most of the Jackson clan isn't fairing too well financially -- some of the Jackson boys are even still living at home! Check out a rundown of the current state of events.

Michael is on the verge of losing Neverland ranch as well as the family's Encino, Calif., home. He is currently hiding out in Las Vegas.

Marlon stocks shelves at a Vons supermarket in San Diego, and had to temporarily move into an extended-stay hotel with his wife.

Tito formed a band and plays at small gigs for $500 to $1,500.

Randy does odd jobs for income. He acted as Michael's business manager during the 2005 molestation trial, but ran into problems with friends after he persuaded three people to take out lines of credits against their homes to help Michael pay his attorney fees and Michael stiffed them!

Jackie had a failed Internet clothing business and tries to produce. He still lives at home with his parents.

Jermaine splits time between the parents home and his girlfriend's home. He has more than $5 million in federal, state and other liens against him and a 1995 bankruptcy filing. He does not work and is still involved in a messy, protracted divorce.

Janet is the current breadwinner of the family. She bought her mom a Vegas home in anticipation of losing the family's mansion to foreclosure.

La Toya is all but shunned from the family for declaring Michael guilty during the 1993 molestation case. She earns a living mostly in Europe judging beauty and singing contests. She lives with a wealthy boyfriend in Beverly Hills and has little contact with her siblings.

Rebbie married successful businessman Nathaniel Brown.

Daddy Joe still thinks the Jackson family can get it together, saying, "We can get back out there and set the world on fire. If the Rolling Stones can still rake in the money, so too can my boys." Riiiiight.

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61. I love the Jackson. They are wonderful people. We need to donate money for their behalf.

Posted at 7:47PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by a loving fan

62. I think it's true that IF the Jackson's went on tour (with Michael) they would make a lot of money. Nowhere near as much as the Stones, because old rock bands just do better than old pop acts.

However, for that to happen, Michael is going to have to do more than walk on stage, wave to his fans, say "I love you", and walk off. He'll have to actually work, and in recent years he has been unwilling or unable to even get one song together for one live appearance, let along several songs, and for multple shows. Wasn't he recently offered $30 million for 30 shows in London? Didn't want to do it.

Actually, they might do better with a Vegas residency like Celine Dion did. But no one's gonna invest in putting that together unless they believe Michael will really get into it.

Posted at 7:51PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by pat

63. So, was "I'm Going Back to Indiana" actually a prophesy?

This goes to show that talent and money can take you far in life, but brains are essential, the sine qua non.

Posted at 7:54PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Carolyn (Abernathy)

64. Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 are still one of America's most talented family group and will return to the the music scene. And when they do...I will pay to see them.

Posted at 10:01PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by walter1

65. To #59, a loving fan, are you crazy? The Jackson's have ade more money in their time than the majority of us will make in a life time. They have thrown it away. Obviously they thought the money would be there forever. NOT! And now you think we should help them out financially? You are either brain damaged or very dumb. It is sad that they do not have an education....of I take that back. Their wonderful father pimped them out as kids. When they bacam adults they still had to answer to Joe. Well, they are all young enough to get jobs...real jobs. I hope Janet is not fool enough to become the cash cow now that Michael has nothing.

Posted at 8:04PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by who cares?

66. SAD+++ bet they have that smell-you know?

Posted at 8:44PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by mammy

67. Who really gives a crap?

Posted at 8:44PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by richard pierce

68. I don't think Jermaine is faring too badly. I shared an elevator with him at the Dorchester in London last spring. Granted, anybody who names their child Jermajesty probably deserves to endure the working man's plight.

Posted at 9:35PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Sha Sha

69. My older sister's went to high with the older brothers and they had no money for lunch. They would ask the other students for money and that was during their hey day c 1974

Posted at 9:12PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Fartmom

70. A day in the lives of the Jacksons is like taking a ride through a sewer in a glass bottomed boat...

Posted at 9:20PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Michael M.

71. number 40 thank God for gw bush then if he did one thing right in office this would be it if what you say is true! Glory to God

Posted at 9:24PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by mojo

72. Wait, didn't Jermaine state in a recent court appearance that he had no source of income, and therefore, could not pay his wife anything? Hmmmm, I saw him at The Cheesecake Factory in Woodland Hills, CA in November, and don't recall anyone else in the both with him. I wonder how he paid the bill, if he has no source of income?? Oh, right, according to TMZ, he lives with his girlfriend. Maybe she's footing his expenses?!

Posted at 1:57PM on May 11th 2008 by Right back at ya

73. I don't know if this rumor is true, it sad if they really did spend all their money but...all I know is that if they went on tour...I wouldn't pay a penny to see a bunch of old men on stage dancing and singing that abc 123 song...no offense...Micheal already looks like a pedophile...they need to keep him away from any songs that even sound like they have to do with grade school education for cildren under 6...oh and another thing...if he really is going to lose that Neverland Ranch...GOOD...it's about time he lost that supermarket stocked with children...this way he won't have an excuse to be around a bunch of little boys...and he won't be able to go in their and shop for the next lil boy (his victim) to share his bed with...THAT is NOT normal...eww!He creeps me out...

Posted at 9:50PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Jess

74. The only thing they should be saying is " Paper or Plastic", What a bunch of LOSERS !!!!!

Posted at 10:14PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Joe B

75. What a bunch of haters...
I think it's sad when these thing happen to people
and to the guy who thinks no one would pay to see the jacksons , you are sooo wrong plenty of people
would still drop some bucks to see the guys again Michael's B.S. aside.
If people pay to see the "Spice Girls" and "New Kids on the Block" the Jackson are a shoe in

Posted at 2:17PM on Mar 24th 2008 by cable305

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