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Yes, in his will, Michael left the kids to Katherine. But without some help, how will his 79-year-old mother care for three young kids? Enter Janet Jackson.
Who should receive custody of Michael Jackson's children? -
Why Beyoncé is the only plausible heir to Michael Jackson’s sparkly glove.
Beyoncé Knowles is the natural heir to Michael Jackson’s sparkly glove. -
In the race to replace Michael Jackson, Justin is the clear front-runner. But he won't win.
Why Justin Timberlake Will Never Be MJ -
With a few simple words, Michael Jackson’s daughter does more to rescue his legacy than all the sermons and tributes delivered in his memory.
Paris Jackson Did More for Michael's Legacy Than Any Sermon or Tribute -
The King of Pop could not distinguish between self-definition and self-mutilation, but we've all had those moments. His problem was a matter of scale.
Why Michael Jackson Was More Everyman Than We Think -
This week on The Confab: Calling out the King of Pop. What does Barack Obama owe Michael Jackson? And is Gov. Mark Sanford smitten or just out of his mind? Join The Root's Deputy Editor Terence Samuel as he talks with contributors to The Root Jimi Izrael and Marjorie Valbrun.
* Podcast production by Abdullah Rufus.
* Podcast theme music by Timothy Morrison.
The Confab -- July 3, 2009 -
There will be plenty of time to speak to what the King of Pop wasn't; his bizarre lifestyle and the rumors that haunted him. But let us not forget that once upon a time, Michael was the very best of us.
Michael Jackson's Untimely Death at the Age of 50 -
Michael Jackson's Thriller was such a phenomenal financial success that the breadth of its musical achievement is often obscured.
The Thriller is Gone, Michael Jackson Dead at 50 -
My cat and mouse game with the King of Pop.
Michael Jackson's Complicated Relationship With the Press -
Remembering our favorite moments from the King of Pop.
Michael Jackson Memories
