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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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91. It is so simple it hurts. All they have to do is go on a full family world tour to fix everything.

The love of my life since 1973 is the Rolling Stones. And I have watched them tour the world over and over, and make bigtime money hand over foot while putting on some of the greatest concerts I have seen or will ever see. But my first love was the Jackson Five. And in My opinion, the only performer EVER who could rival Mick Jagger on stage is Michael Jackson. And although he has fallen in a mighty way, you better believe he can still sell out stadiums around the world. This is what the Jackson family should be doing

Posted at 2:53AM on Mar 24th 2008 by adjeff8

92.






Posted at 4:25AM on Mar 24th 2008 by Anonymous Person

93. For these guys to have had the kind of success they had and have nothing to show for it can only be blamed on one person, who is Joe Jackson. What a leech. Talk about mismanagement.

Posted at 5:42AM on Mar 24th 2008 by Dan

94. Wow! I was astonished to read all of this, and how unfortunate life is now, for the talented Jacksons.

I can see that compared to the Osmonds ( Who are currently on tour all over Europe, Asia and the U.S. celebrating their 50th Anniversary in show business ) The Jackson Family is not doing very well.
Yet, they still have their Parents, and apparently their health. The Osmonds have illnesses to battle:
The two eldest, Virl and Tom are deaf, Alan has MS, Wayne has battled brain cancer, Merrill has diabetes and a heart condition, Jay is a borderline diabetic, Donny has battled anxiety, Marie (depression). Thankfully Jimmy is not ill.

With the exception of Marie, all of the Osmonds have been married for between 18 and 40 years! To the same spouses! They each had many children, and not only have children, but there are a few Great Grandkids in there as well!

Their parents Olive & George) are, sadly--deceased. They were married for 44 years until Olive passed away. They so loved each other--you felt it when you were near them, and even from far away, you could still see it!

I think the real difference between these two talented families ( I've LOVED them BOTH) is one word: VALUES.

First of all, The Osmonds began their Musical journey by performing so that they could earn money to buy hearing aids for their two older Brothers. But they loved performing so much that it became an enjoyable, as well as profitable venture. The smallest brothers were able to help put their two deaf older brothers through two years of Missionary work, in Canada.

Secondly, the Osmond Family was always resolute in practicing their religion, and prayer has always been a HUGE part of their daily lives.

Third, the Osmond Parents were a GREAT example of how to live. George was a great man, who didn't swear, and who treated his Wife Olive with love, admiration and tenderness.
She was his sweetheart first and foremeost, and he NEVER, EVER cheated on her. NEVER!!!!

Fourth--Although George Osmond scolded his children, he didn't force them to perform. And he most certainly never beat his kids to make them perform!!!

LOOK AT THE CHILD AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT HE WILL BECOME. Everyone and I mean EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE JACKSON HOUSEHOLD WAS BULLIED BY JOSEPH!! ABUSED is actually more accurate!
The children didn't learn how to form stable relationships because their Parents didn't have one to provide as an example! Kathrine was a gentle Mom, but Joseph Jackson was a BULLDOZER!

I really feel badly for the Jackson kids.

BUT~! I also think they can tour again and make it work, even without Michael. The Osmonds take turns touring, and it works well, because the others know each others' songs, and Musical strengths!

If The Jacksons tour again, they should do so without Michael. And in smaller venues, like State Fairs. Because then they will begin to make a name for themselves again, without the Michael scandals, and I will tell you what--there are many Osmond fans out there who would go and see the Jacksons--if anything because we liked the two groups at the same time, so the nostalgia factor is HUGE!

God Bless the Jackson Family, most especially Katherine, Rebbe, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Janet, Randy, Rebbe, and Latoya. They should go on tour together. At least they should try.

Come on, everyone--WISH THE JACKSON FAMILY WELL! They gave us joy through their songs--LET'S ENCOURAGE THEM WHEN THEY ARE DOWN!

SURELY YOU ARE ALL NOT LIKE THE BITTER, MEAN PEOPLE ABOVE?!

MAY 2008 BE THE YEAR THAT THE JACKSONS RISE ABOVE ADVERSITY AND SHARE THEIR MUSIC WITH US ONCE AGAIN!


Posted at 11:02PM on Apr 5th 2008 by Performers UNITE !

95. News flash, it's 2008. Very few people are doing good financially right now.

Posted at 6:21AM on Mar 24th 2008 by AG

96. Everything runs in cycles. The Jackson's have just run out. They may not earn a living, but boy do they know how to party. And Neverland is not yet lost.

Posted at 7:25AM on Mar 24th 2008 by mona

97. #27 is right Marlon I believe owns a TV network. I don't like the Jackson's (just a bunch of freaks) either but TMZ get your information right. You are sounds like INTOUCH or The Star magazine now. Next you will be saying Brad is going back to Jennifer Ansiton.

Posted at 8:11AM on Mar 24th 2008 by toni

98. #8..I AGREE..IF ALL IS TRUE
THATS A SHAME IF ALL IS TRUE THAT JACKSONS
PISS AWAY THE CHANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFE TIME TO LIVE A VACATION LIFE
AND BE FOUND COMPARATIVELY CELEBRITY-POOR.HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN?
SURE THE JACKSON FAMILY COME OFF WEIRD,ODDITIES,AND MICHAEL SEEMS
TO LIKE THE SMELL OF THOSE FLOCKING KIDS AROUND HIM AND THAT MAKES IT EASIER
FOR SHORTSIGHTED COMMENTS TO FLOOD THIS GLOBAL-WORLD OF BRIGHT?STUPID
CELEBRITIES.WHY ISNT MIKE PERFORMING IN ASIA AND EUROPE TO MAKE BILLIONS
THEY LOVE HIM MORE THAN US NIT-PICKING MEAN-SPIRITED POMPOUS AMERICANS.
WELL IT DOESNT MATTER,WHITE,BLACK,LATINO,ASIAN,1/2 THE WORLD IS JUST WAITNG
FOR ALL STARS TO CRASH.BURN,OR WORST FORMER STARS TO PUNCH A CLOCK AND
WORK IN BURGER KING,WAITER,CAR WASH,
OR QUAILHUNTING WITH DICK CHENEY ON A SAUDI TEXAS RANCH.LIFE IS PRICELESS
STAY PENNIFUL AND HEALTHY.LONG LIVE AMERICA&CELEBRITIES.
BLACKBULL

Posted at 8:19AM on Mar 24th 2008 by BLACKBULL

99. Its a shame that the Jackson family is no where in sight. I remember the movie where Joe ( big daddy) is not too fond of the Osmonds and im sure even if that was the " Movies" their might be some truth to that competition is not the tops on any groups list but its funny how the two familys are so different. yet the Jacksons are where and the Osmonds have been performing through ups and downs too. they lost all their money and paid them all back. seams like the Jacksons have had a bad time of it from bad managment ( hear that Daddy Joe You aint all that ) I hear athe Osmonds joke by calling their selfs by the Jacksons names that must really hurt.

Posted at 8:45AM on Mar 24th 2008 by lorie

100. he is right, if they all got together and toured they would sell a zillion dollars worth of tickets.

Posted at 8:51AM on Mar 24th 2008 by Anna

101. Don't these "starz" ever SAVE any money? Perhaps it is ego that makes them believe that "FAME" will go on forever. Not so.

Posted at 11:15AM on Mar 24th 2008 by Barbara

102.
TMZ, U GUYS ARE WRONG FOR PUTTING THEIR BUISNESS OUT THERE LIKE THAT. NO MATTER WHAT, THOSE MEN CHANGED HISTORY, AND MADE A PATH FOR BLACK ARTIST LIKE KANYE TO MAKE A LOT OF MONEY CREATING MUSIC. SOMETIMES IN LIFE YOU HIT A BRICK WALL, DO WE KEEP KICKING THEM WHEN THEY ARE DOWN?.

Posted at 9:32AM on Mar 24th 2008 by La Vonda

103. Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,J...ACKSON,...Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond, I WOULD GET LOST TOO GUESS THE TALENT WAS NOT REALLY THERE.

Posted at 9:39AM on Mar 24th 2008 by JACKSON FAMILY FAN ONCE UPON A TIME

104. Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,......JACKSON...Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond,Osmond, THE FAMILY HAS LOST ITS TALENT MAYBE LIKE A VOICE CHANGE OR GRABING THE CROCH. WOO HOO

Posted at 9:42AM on Mar 24th 2008 by JACKSON FAMILY FAN ONCE UPON A TIME

105. These guys never tried to earn a legitimate dollar. They depended on Michael to support them. Now, without Michael's help, at this late stage in life, they are forced to try and mature. GET A REAL JOB--like the rest of us.

Posted at 10:31AM on Mar 24th 2008 by Annykk

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