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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paris Jackson Slams Michael Jackson Fans Over These Critiques Ahead Of Anniversary Of Her Father's Death
Michael Jackson's only daughter, Paris Jackson, is firing back at fans who slammed her for scheduling a performance on the anniversary of her father's death. Paris posted a video message to her Instagram story and told people that she didn't have any control of the schedule. 'One of the tour dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family,' Paris said, according to Deadline. 'When you're first of three, and you're not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform or what time you go on stage to perform, or what city you perform in.' Paris also said she doesn't get any special treatment as the additional opening act. 'First of three also doesn't get a tour bus,' she said. 'You get maybe a sprinter van, which I've done before when I've got a band with me. But I'm not going to have my band with me this time.' Paris said she will only have her acoustic guitar and fiancé Justin Long, who happens to be her sound guy. 'So we're gonna be in a soccer mum van,' she said. 'This feels like [Incubus is] doing me a favour by bringing me out on tour. So [what], I'm gonna tell 'em, 'Sorry, guys, we can't perform on this date?'' Paris closed her message with a 'F**k you.' At 50, Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, from cardiac arrest, leaving behind three children, Prince, Paris and Bigi (formerly known as Blanket). In 2021, Paris joined supermodel Naomi Campbell for her No Filter with Naomi series via YouTube. 'My dad was really good about making sure we were cultured, making sure we were educated, and not just showing us like the glitz and glam, like hotel hopping, five-star places,' Paris said about being raised by the King of Pop. 'It was also like, we saw everything,' she added. 'We saw third world countries. We saw every part of the spectrum.'The post Paris Jackson Slams Michael Jackson Fans Over These Critiques Ahead Of Anniversary Of Her Father's Death appeared first on Blavity.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Paris Jackson defends decision to perform on dad Michael Jackson's death anniversary: ‘You don't pick date or city'
Actor and singer Paris Jackson is firing back at critics after facing backlash for her scheduled performance on the anniversary of her father Michael Jackson's death on June 25. Also read: Michael Jackson's daughter Paris was raped at 14, says her father was murdered The musician-actor is part of a tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra, and the timing of the show has drawn flak from fans and social media users. Paris, 27, defended her decision to perform on the anniversary of her father's death through Instagram. She posted a video on her Instagram Stories, which is no longer available on her profile. However, it has been widely shared across social media platforms. 'So people are mad again. This time, I think, I guess one of the tour dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family,' Paris said in the video. Paris, whom the late Thriller singer shared with ex-wife Debbie Rowe, along with 28-year-old Prince Jackson, went on to explain why she would be performing on June 25. She added, 'So, what I guess I have to explain to these people is that not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform or what time you go on stage to perform, or what city you perform in:. She argued that people have a glamorised perception of life on tour, not realising the reality behind it. Sharing the reality of the concerts, Paris shared, 'First of three also doesn't get a tour bus. You get maybe a sprinter van, which I've done before when I've got a band with me. But I'm not going to have my band with me this time. It's just me and my acoustic guitar and my sound guy, who happens to be my fiancé (musician Justin Long). So we're gonna be in a soccer mom van." 'This feels like (Incubus is) doing me a favour by bringing me out on tour. So (what), I'm gonna tell 'em, 'Sorry, guys, we can't perform on this date?' added Paris Jackson in her video. The Hit Your Knees singer ended her message saying, 'F**k you'. Paris is scheduled to perform in Nashville on June 25, 16 years since Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. This is not the first time Paris has had to defend how she honours her late father following his 2009 death. In August 2023, she explained why she chose not to commemorate what would have been his 65th birthday on Instagram. 'Today is my dad's birthday and back when he was alive, he used to hate anybody acknowledging his birthday,' she said in a video at the time, adding, 'He actually didn't want us to even know when his birthday was because he didn't want us to throw a party or anything like that'. She slammed people who criticised her choice for not wishing her father.
New Straits Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Michael Jackson's daughter Paris defends her performance on his death anniversary
NASHVILLE: The late King of Pop Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, aged 27, has defended her decision to perform at the Bridgestone Arena on June 25, the 16th anniversary of her father's death. Paris, whose father passed away at 50 in 2009, recently explained in an Instagram post that she does not control her booking schedule as she is not a headline artiste. "One of the tour dates I'm scheduled to play with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very difficult anniversary for me and my family," she said. "When you're the first of three acts, and you're not headlining the show, you don't get to choose your performance date." Paris further explained that the decision was made by the "big boss" headliner. She added: "Being the first of three also means you don't get a tour bus; it's a sprinter van, which I've done before when I've had a band with me. "However, I won't have my band with me this time. It's just me, my acoustic guitar, and my sound engineer, who happens to be my fiancé, Justin Long." Paris recently announced her engagement to musician Long and mentioned she is currently planning her wedding. She remarked: "I've just chosen a wedding planner. He's absolutely wonderful, and we're looking at venues and dresses."
Perth Now
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Paris Jackson defends booking a gig on anniversary of Michael Jackson's death
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson has defended her decision to book a gig on the anniversary of her father's death. The King of Pop passed away on June 25 2009 at the age of 50 after suffering a drug overdose and Paris, 27, is due to be performing at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on that date later this month on what will be the 16th anniversary of the tragedy - but she's adamant she does not have control of her booking schedule because she's not a headline artist. In a video posted on Instagram, she explained: "So, people are mad again. One of the tour dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family. "So, what I guess I have to explain to these people is that when you're first of three, and you're not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform or what time you go on stage to perform, or what city you perform in." Paris added the decision was made by the 'big boss' headliner and went on to say: "First of three also doesn't get a tour bus. You get maybe a sprinter van, which I've done before when I've got a band with me. But I'm not going to have my band with me this time. "It's just me and my acoustic guitar and my sound guy, who happens to be my fiancé [musician Justin Long]. So we're gonna be in a soccer mom van." She added of the anniversary scheduling: "Also, why the f*** would I make a big fuss about it? ... "This feels like [Incubus is] doing me a favor by bringing me out on tour. So [what], I'm gonna tell 'em: 'Sorry, guys, we can't perform on this date?''" It comes after Paris recently announced her engagement to musician Justin Long and admitted she's actually "terrified" of getting married. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It's terrifying, it's terrifying! I don't know, it's a big leap. It's exciting and it's thrilling and it's a big step and I know that I'm making the right choice, which is a good feeling." The singer added that she is in the process of planning her nuptials and is looking at venues and a dress but cannot say much about it right now. She said: "I just picked a wedding planner, he's super nice. He's absolutely wonderful, we're working on venues and dresses. I can't say [much about the dress]."
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paris Jackson Gets Real About Performing On Dad Michael Jackson's Death Anniversary
is setting the record straight for those criticizing her latest tour schedule. The 27-year-old daughter of the late took to Instagram Stories on June 13 to address backlash she's received for performing on June 25, which is the anniversary of her father's death. The date has long held emotional significance for Paris Jackson and her family, marking the day in 2009 when the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, passed away. The model, singer, and actress expressed frustration that she even needed to defend herself, noting that as a supporting act, she has no control over when she's scheduled to perform. 'So people are mad again,' Paris began in the candid video shared on her Instagram Stories. 'This time, I think, I guess one of the tour dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family.' 'What I guess I have to explain to these people is that when you're not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform,' she explained. Paris, who has often spoken openly about grief, family, and the public scrutiny that comes with her last name, has faced criticism before when it comes to how she chooses to honor, or not publicly honor, her father. She's been vocal about carving out her own identity, career, and boundaries, despite constant comparisons and expectations. Ahead of her 2023 tour alongside Incubus and Manchester Orchestra, Paris appeared to focus on her art and her healing, regardless of what critics had to say. On what would have been the King of Pop's 65th birthday, Paris took to Instagram to share a personal message, both reflecting on her father's true feelings about his birthday and addressing the intense scrutiny she often faces from fans. 'So today is my dad's birthday and back when he was alive, he used to hate anybody acknowledging his birthday,' Paris said in a video post at the time. 'He actually didn't want us to even know when his birthday was because he didn't want us to throw a party or anything like that.' The model, singer, and actress also expressed her frustration with people who attack her online for not publicly posting a birthday tribute. 'People have told me to kill myself, and they're basically measuring my love for my own father based off of what I post on Instagram,' she said. She added a powerful caption to the video. "Please don't use a man you have never met as an excuse to abuse, manipulate, and harass his daughter (who you also have never met)." Despite the criticism, Paris did honor her father in her own way, through music. While touring with Incubus, she shared a video of herself onstage paying tribute to Michael at a concert on the same day. 'He would have been 65 years old today and he put 50 years of blood, sweat and tears and love and passion into doing what he did, so I could stand up here on stage, in front of you, and scream into a microphone,' she told the crowd. 'So I owe everything to him.' Paris also offered fans a meaningful suggestion for how they can honor Michael Jackson's legacy by giving back to the causes he cared deeply about. 'If you are an MJ superfan, and you want to do something that he would have loved, which is not celebrate his birthday, my suggestion would be: there's always ways to get involved with raising awareness for climate change, doing stuff for the environment, animal rights activism,' she said. 'These were things that he loved and he was very, very interested in.' Born on April 3, 1998, Paris is Michael's only surviving biological child. His elder son, Prince Jackson, who was born via surrogacy, also survives him, while Prince's twin sister, Paris-Michael Katherine, passed away a few days after birth.
