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Source:You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginQuoteMichael Jackson has been dead for more than a year but there was a stir of echoes recently when, to mark the forthcoming release of the first new material since he bowed out, both his children and father spoke up from their different sides of the grave.The children – so light-skinned that they resemble the result of an illicit liaison between Nicole Kidman and Casper The Friendly Ghost – were cool, calm and collected as they paid tribute to their dear old dad who, despite his habits of dangling babies over balconies and having sleepovers with rug-rats, turns out to have been just plain folks at home. "He tried to raise us without [us] knowing who he was, but that didn't go so well... I kind of felt like no one understands what a good father he was," Jackson's daughter Paris told Oprah Winfrey, touchingly. "I'd say he was the best cook ever. He was just a normal dad, except he was the best dad."Meanwhile, Jackson's own dad, the horrifying Joe, popped up like a Demon King, also on Oprah, to recommend the strap as a surefire way of keeping one's kids on the straight and narrow. On hearing that MJ's children are now living with their grandmother, the long-suffering Katherine, I did wonder whether that meant this slap-happy old maniac had access to them and whether the reason MJ might have made them wear masks was to keep them safe from their own grandpa as much as from the prying eyes of Looky-Lous.And despite seeing the darker side of fame played out on their father's poor ruined face, they told Oprah they plan careers in showbiz – Paris, 12, as an actress and Prince Michael (good try, but not as classy as his uncle Jermaine's son's name: Jermajesty), 13, as a director.I've noticed this about showbiz dynasties. The parents always give interviews about how lonely it is in the limelight, and how they were just going about their business helping puppies cross the road when the Fame Fairy came down and thrust herself upon them, and how civilians don't understand the pressure (of being caked in make-up and having their photo taken on a daily basis – sort of like being a brain surgeon crossed with a coal miner, pressure-wise) and how they'd give it all up like that for a little house on the prairie and true love.Then they have a kid – and for all their talk about paparazzi intrusion they thrust that tot into the spotlight as soon as it can scribble its childish scrawl on the dotted line. Look at Madonna – boasting recently about how strict she's been with her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes, never letting her watch television and forbidding such fun teen pastimes as hair-dying and hottie-dating. But she's bragging about her daughter's alleged down-to-earthness at the launch of their junior clothing line, Material Girl, at Macy's.The message is clear; life beyond showbiz is barely worth living and the best start you can give your brats is to make sure they stay firmly within the limits of the plush playpen. All across the trashy/classy scale, from the ghastly Osbournes to the vile Redgraves, this rule holds – no wonder popular culture often seems so exhausted and uninspired, weighed down as it is by so much lucky sperm and afterbirth washing around.In light of this the recent hysteria about the authenticity of TV talent shows seems naive and reactionary to say the least. The X Factor, far from being some sort of imperialist Zionist plot, is one of the few places where the unconnected, non-famous-named performer can actually be heard. It doesn't matter who goes home or who stays; if they have a voice, chances are they'll have a career at the end of it.If he was alive, it's pretty certain that Michael Jackson would be appearing on the season finale; as it is Prince has been tempted out of retirement. To be sung off the stage, no doubt, by Rebecca Ferguson – not Sting's or Adrian Edmondson's or Jools Holland's daughter for a change, but an artiste of amazing skill and promise who, without The X Factor, would probably get no nearer to fame than handing back some dumb WAG's dry cleaning.Ruled by Etonians as we are once more, with social mobility slowed to an all-time low, the sense of entitlement for the few and jam tomorrow for the many hanging over this country like a suffocating smog slips away, for a few hours on a Saturday night, for a handful of people who would otherwise be condemned to spend their lives doing boring jobs that Kelly Osbourne and Jade Jagger would be far more suited to. You'd have to be a real lemon-sucking killjoy – or else the spawn of a useless mob of free-loading no-marks with a famous name – not to get that.Someone wanna pass me a bat?If all it takes to be called a 'journalist' in 2010 is to write some lies and bitter jealous remarks about someone you have ZERO knowledge of then I know plenty of people who are in the wrong career.Half of facebook should be writing articles for the media.Julie B....you are a disgusting excuse for a human being.That is all.
Michael Jackson has been dead for more than a year but there was a stir of echoes recently when, to mark the forthcoming release of the first new material since he bowed out, both his children and father spoke up from their different sides of the grave.The children – so light-skinned that they resemble the result of an illicit liaison between Nicole Kidman and Casper The Friendly Ghost – were cool, calm and collected as they paid tribute to their dear old dad who, despite his habits of dangling babies over balconies and having sleepovers with rug-rats, turns out to have been just plain folks at home. "He tried to raise us without [us] knowing who he was, but that didn't go so well... I kind of felt like no one understands what a good father he was," Jackson's daughter Paris told Oprah Winfrey, touchingly. "I'd say he was the best cook ever. He was just a normal dad, except he was the best dad."Meanwhile, Jackson's own dad, the horrifying Joe, popped up like a Demon King, also on Oprah, to recommend the strap as a surefire way of keeping one's kids on the straight and narrow. On hearing that MJ's children are now living with their grandmother, the long-suffering Katherine, I did wonder whether that meant this slap-happy old maniac had access to them and whether the reason MJ might have made them wear masks was to keep them safe from their own grandpa as much as from the prying eyes of Looky-Lous.And despite seeing the darker side of fame played out on their father's poor ruined face, they told Oprah they plan careers in showbiz – Paris, 12, as an actress and Prince Michael (good try, but not as classy as his uncle Jermaine's son's name: Jermajesty), 13, as a director.I've noticed this about showbiz dynasties. The parents always give interviews about how lonely it is in the limelight, and how they were just going about their business helping puppies cross the road when the Fame Fairy came down and thrust herself upon them, and how civilians don't understand the pressure (of being caked in make-up and having their photo taken on a daily basis – sort of like being a brain surgeon crossed with a coal miner, pressure-wise) and how they'd give it all up like that for a little house on the prairie and true love.Then they have a kid – and for all their talk about paparazzi intrusion they thrust that tot into the spotlight as soon as it can scribble its childish scrawl on the dotted line. Look at Madonna – boasting recently about how strict she's been with her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes, never letting her watch television and forbidding such fun teen pastimes as hair-dying and hottie-dating. But she's bragging about her daughter's alleged down-to-earthness at the launch of their junior clothing line, Material Girl, at Macy's.The message is clear; life beyond showbiz is barely worth living and the best start you can give your brats is to make sure they stay firmly within the limits of the plush playpen. All across the trashy/classy scale, from the ghastly Osbournes to the vile Redgraves, this rule holds – no wonder popular culture often seems so exhausted and uninspired, weighed down as it is by so much lucky sperm and afterbirth washing around.In light of this the recent hysteria about the authenticity of TV talent shows seems naive and reactionary to say the least. The X Factor, far from being some sort of imperialist Zionist plot, is one of the few places where the unconnected, non-famous-named performer can actually be heard. It doesn't matter who goes home or who stays; if they have a voice, chances are they'll have a career at the end of it.If he was alive, it's pretty certain that Michael Jackson would be appearing on the season finale; as it is Prince has been tempted out of retirement. To be sung off the stage, no doubt, by Rebecca Ferguson – not Sting's or Adrian Edmondson's or Jools Holland's daughter for a change, but an artiste of amazing skill and promise who, without The X Factor, would probably get no nearer to fame than handing back some dumb WAG's dry cleaning.Ruled by Etonians as we are once more, with social mobility slowed to an all-time low, the sense of entitlement for the few and jam tomorrow for the many hanging over this country like a suffocating smog slips away, for a few hours on a Saturday night, for a handful of people who would otherwise be condemned to spend their lives doing boring jobs that Kelly Osbourne and Jade Jagger would be far more suited to. You'd have to be a real lemon-sucking killjoy – or else the spawn of a useless mob of free-loading no-marks with a famous name – not to get that.
Quote from: "Sinderella"Anyone heard back or got a 'thanks for your email' email?Nope I got nothing :|
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Dear xxxxxxThank you for your complaint about the Julie Burchill article in the Independent about the children of Michael Jackson. We have received a number of complaints.I should emphasise that the PCC will normally only consider complaints from people who are directly affected by the matters about which they are concerned. Indeed, only in exceptional circumstances will the Commission consider a complaint from someone not directly involved. Additional information about third party complaints can be found here: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login You will note that the Commission does, occasionally, decide to waive its third party rules in situations where an exceptional public interest can be demonstrated. I would be happy to ask the Commission to consider waiving its normal rules and considering the matter – would you be able to outline your argument for it to do so? The Commission will then decide whether it wishes to take your complaint forward. If you would like to discuss your case before replying please do contact us. A copy of the Code of Practice which all newspapers and magazines who subscribe adhere to, can be accessed using this web link: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login Our aim is to resolve all complaints that raise a possible breach of the Code amicably and quickly. It might be useful if I therefore set out a number of points about our procedures.- As part of a full and fair investigation we must ensure that each party to a complaint is able to see and comment upon what the other has to say. - The Commission has a commitment to deal with all complaints as speedily as possible. It expects both complainants and newspapers – and their representatives, legal or otherwise – to cooperate with that commitment. Any unreasonable delay on either side may be taken into account by the Commission.- We will usually send a copy of each letter of complaint to the editor even if the complaint does not raise a breach of the Code. It is important that editors are aware of criticisms of their publications. Similarly, any substantive decision made by the Commission under the terms of the Code will be sent to the editor.- The Commission is not able to deal with all complaints. Some of the circumstances in which we may not be able to pursue a complaint are set out on our website. - It is possible that the Commission may find that your complaint does not amount to a breach of the Code. If this is the case we will explain to you why the Commission took this decision.- If, at the end of the process, you are dissatisfied with the manner in which your complaint has been handled, you should write within one month to the independent Charter Commissioner who will investigate the matter and report any findings and recommendations to the Commission. Further details are included on our website.Further information about the complaints process can be accessed using this web link: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login Information about our service commitments to complainants can be accessed using this web link: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. Further information about the PCC can be found on our website You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login .Do not hesitate to contact us if you need further advice. When you write to us, please quote our reference number on this email.Yours sincerelySimon YipAdministrator
You will note that the Commission does, occasionally, decide to waive its third party rules in situations where an exceptional public interest can be demonstrated. I would be happy to ask the Commission to consider waiving its normal rules and considering the matter – would you be able to outline your argument for it to do so? The Commission will then decide whether it wishes to take your complaint forward.
I will go look in my inbox now to see if I got the same.It isn't fabulous...BUT...it's a start!!I think a good idea would be to get Taj involved,he's direct family.QuoteYou will note that the Commission does, occasionally, decide to waive its third party rules in situations where an exceptional public interest can be demonstrated. I would be happy to ask the Commission to consider waiving its normal rules and considering the matter – would you be able to outline your argument for it to do so? The Commission will then decide whether it wishes to take your complaint forward. Are you down to take it further with me and outline our argument?and in the meantime get Taj on the case xo
Quote from: "Sinderella"I will go look in my inbox now to see if I got the same.It isn't fabulous...BUT...it's a start!!I think a good idea would be to get Taj involved,he's direct family.QuoteYou will note that the Commission does, occasionally, decide to waive its third party rules in situations where an exceptional public interest can be demonstrated. I would be happy to ask the Commission to consider waiving its normal rules and considering the matter – would you be able to outline your argument for it to do so? The Commission will then decide whether it wishes to take your complaint forward. Are you down to take it further with me and outline our argument?and in the meantime get Taj on the case xoYes! Absolutely. Maybe worthwhile to reach to the brothers and sisters as well. I am also wondering who this Jackson PR team (referred to in the PCC email) is and why they DID NOT act on this.With L.O.V.E
I stopped reading from the Casper and Nicole Kidman kids :roll:
Quote from: "Gema"I stopped reading from the Casper and Nicole Kidman kids :roll:Me too...after that remark, I knew where she was going with this....next! :roll:
Quote from: "TheRunningGirl"Quote from: "Sinderella"I will go look in my inbox now to see if I got the same.It isn't fabulous...BUT...it's a start!!I think a good idea would be to get Taj involved,he's direct family.QuoteYou will note that the Commission does, occasionally, decide to waive its third party rules in situations where an exceptional public interest can be demonstrated. I would be happy to ask the Commission to consider waiving its normal rules and considering the matter – would you be able to outline your argument for it to do so? The Commission will then decide whether it wishes to take your complaint forward. Are you down to take it further with me and outline our argument?and in the meantime get Taj on the case xoYes! Absolutely. Maybe worthwhile to reach to the brothers and sisters as well. I am also wondering who this Jackson PR team (referred to in the PCC email) is and why they DID NOT act on this.With L.O.V.EI think it would be extremley worthwhile!Well,I did see a comment from someone who asked for a post to be removed due to it being wrong info and it came from a member who appeared to be from some sort of external source so i'll go find that again and see if he/she is part of the PR team,if not...google and my phones contact list are going to be busy tonight haha.Then we can ask them if they are even aware of the article which they should be as they should be checking news sources every day for new articles referencing his name and if not..give them the article,our emails etc and get to running Julie Bullshit into the ground.
Quote from: "Sinderella"Quote from: "TheRunningGirl"Quote from: "Sinderella"I think it would be extremley worthwhile!Well,I did see a comment from someone who asked for a post to be removed due to it being wrong info and it came from a member who appeared to be from some sort of external source so i'll go find that again and see if he/she is part of the PR team,if not...google and my phones contact list are going to be busy tonight haha.Then we can ask them if they are even aware of the article which they should be as they should be checking news sources every day for new articles referencing his name and if not..give them the article,our emails etc and get to running Julie Bullshit into the ground.Agreed! In theory they should be checking news sources on the regular basis but this one may have gone through the cracks as it was a column item! First step is to understand whether they were aware of it and next whether they want to take action. If they don't want to take action, what we can achieve through formal channels will be limited. I also have PR "supply" who have got a thing about MS BS uneducated arrogant perspective on life... that goes far beyond MJ. With L.O.V.E
Quote from: "TheRunningGirl"Quote from: "Sinderella"I think it would be extremley worthwhile!Well,I did see a comment from someone who asked for a post to be removed due to it being wrong info and it came from a member who appeared to be from some sort of external source so i'll go find that again and see if he/she is part of the PR team,if not...google and my phones contact list are going to be busy tonight haha.Then we can ask them if they are even aware of the article which they should be as they should be checking news sources every day for new articles referencing his name and if not..give them the article,our emails etc and get to running Julie Bullshit into the ground.Agreed! In theory they should be checking news sources on the regular basis but this one may have gone through the cracks as it was a column item! First step is to understand whether they were aware of it and next whether they want to take action. If they don't want to take action, what we can achieve through formal channels will be limited. I also have PR "supply" who have got a thing about MS BS uneducated arrogant perspective on life... that goes far beyond MJ. With L.O.V.E
Quote from: "Sinderella"I think it would be extremley worthwhile!Well,I did see a comment from someone who asked for a post to be removed due to it being wrong info and it came from a member who appeared to be from some sort of external source so i'll go find that again and see if he/she is part of the PR team,if not...google and my phones contact list are going to be busy tonight haha.Then we can ask them if they are even aware of the article which they should be as they should be checking news sources every day for new articles referencing his name and if not..give them the article,our emails etc and get to running Julie Bullshit into the ground.Agreed! In theory they should be checking news sources on the regular basis but this one may have gone through the cracks as it was a column item! First step is to understand whether they were aware of it and next whether they want to take action. If they don't want to take action, what we can achieve through formal channels will be limited. I also have PR "supply" who have got a thing about MS BS uneducated arrogant perspective on life... that goes far beyond MJ. With L.O.V.E
I think it would be extremley worthwhile!Well,I did see a comment from someone who asked for a post to be removed due to it being wrong info and it came from a member who appeared to be from some sort of external source so i'll go find that again and see if he/she is part of the PR team,if not...google and my phones contact list are going to be busy tonight haha.Then we can ask them if they are even aware of the article which they should be as they should be checking news sources every day for new articles referencing his name and if not..give them the article,our emails etc and get to running Julie Bullshit into the ground.
