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.

Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Wacky & Weird

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61. 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?

62. Who really gives a crap?

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

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

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

64. 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

65. 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.

66. 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

67. 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

68. 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

69. 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

70. 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

71. The Jacksons look great...but who's that white guy?

Posted at 10:46PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Kong

72. If you are the type of person that delights in the misfortune of others...may I suggest that you GET A LIFE! The Jacksons have influenced music for decades, and will continue to do so.

Posted at 11:03PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by KiKi

73. well when you've been around along time like the jacksons have, its possible that you could run in to some financial discomfort, but we all do, I was raised on the jacksn five, and there still number 1 all of he jacksons, from micheal to Latoya everybody number 1 ba by

Posted at 11:07PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Evan

74. To those of you who take delight in other ppls troubles remember this is a gossip topic & I strongly doubt the truthfulness of such nonsense b/c the brothers can always make tons of $$$ if they want to do a world tour. The Jackson family is an American treasure b/c they are beloved worldwide & for those of you who doubt that your apparently to young to remember just how successful the brothers where & always will be. It sickens me to see ppl take joy in others troubles if indeed this gossip is even 10% true b/c it shows you are shallow! In case you don't know Micheal has helped millions of ppl through his charity work in fact President Reagan honored him in the rose garden at The White House for all he has accomplished! GBU Jacksons & may every day bring you happiness as you have given millions throughout the world. When & if they choose to do a tour it will sell out within 1 hour of being announced & you can be sure I know what I'm talking about. Long live the Jacksons...

Posted at 11:08PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Jackson54Ever

75. It's funny that TMZ would post this subject because I was honestly just thinking about it a few days ago. Jermaine is definitely still performing but overseas. I have a friend, Crystal, who is the singer Shanice's mother, who went overseas with him to do some shows.

As for Marlon, I am glad he is being proactive and working. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a respectable job at Vons to make ends meet.

Yes they are all definitely older, and thus will have problems having "hits" today. Janet's album, Discipline, is already less than a month old, and there have already been 4 singles released from it. Her record co, Island Def Jam are having a hard time getting good radio play - but it's an awesome album. Definitely not as good as janet. , control, or rhythm nation, but still a lot better than a lot of the crap out there today - like jay z and solja boy.

Posted at 11:12PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by little friend

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