The Jackson Family to Remember Michael at Anniversary Celebration Event

Michael Jackson's legacy continues to live on.

On the one-year anniversary of the King of Pop's death, the Jackson Family Foundation will be presenting "Forever Michael," a red carpet celebration event featuring performances honoring the late singer.

"The vision is to bring together Michael Jackson family members, celebrities, fans, supporters and the community to celebrate and honor his legacy," says VoicePlate Productions, the company producing the June 26th event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

The party will be open to the public – $500 for VIP tickets and $250 for general admission can be purchased on www.VoicePlate.com.

A&E Network Unveils Jackson Reality TV Show

Cable television network A&E on Friday unveiled plans for a new reality TV show starring four brothers of late pop star Michael Jackson depicting them dealing with his death and rehearsing for an upcoming concert.

"The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" will star Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson in six one-hour episodes, starting December 13. A&E said.

The brothers will be shown recording a song for the soundtrack of Jackson movie "This Is It," attending a premiere for the film and rehearsing for a concert to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Jackson Five.

The brothers, along with Michael, formed the Jackson Five singing group in the late 1960s and 1970s that recorded hits like "ABC" and "I'll Be There" before Michael began a solo career that included his smash hit "Thriller."

Michael Jackson died in Los Angeles on June 25 after overdosing on prescription drugs. Since then, a movie has been made of his final days rehearsing for a comeback tour that had been planned to take place in London in July.

Video from those rehearsals formed the basis of the movie "This Is It," which has made more than $144 million worldwide since its October 28 release.

"Now, the brothers allow unprecedented access into their world as they record new material and rehearse for a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Jackson Five," A&E said in a statement.

A 1976 variety program featuring the Jackson brothers and sisters La Toya and pop singer Janet, called "The Jacksons", ran for one season.

Jackson Family Feuding Over Final Resting Place

Michael Jackson's mother is fighting against the late superstar's siblings' wishes to bury the King of Pop at his Neverland Ranch, insisting her son never planned to return to the California estate he abandoned in 2005.

The Thriller hitmaker deserted the sprawling property in Santa Barbara County after detectives investigating allegations of child molestation against the star raided the place for evidence.

Jackson was vindicated of all charges but he refused to go back to Neverland and instead spent the last years of his life moving from rented house to rented house.

Last week, his older brother Jermaine Jackson hinted the singer could be laid to rest in the grounds of his former home, revealing he's trying to win over his family with the idea - as well as authorities who ban burials outside cemetaries.

In a TV interview at Neverland, which aired last week, Jermaine said, "I love it here because I feel him here... This is his home, this is his creation. Why wouldn't he be here? I feel his presence. It's like he's on tour somewhere, or just out somewhere, and it will always be like that.

"I want my mother to come back here and feel what I feel, my brothers, my sisters... because it is so important. I mean, he built this place with love, you can feel it, you can see it. It's quiet, it's peaceful."

But the stars' mum Katherine Jackson is allegedly firmly against the suggestion, and her refusal is causing a family rift, according to reports.

A source tells RadarOnline.com, "Michael left Neverland for good, never to return. He felt violated by law enforcement after his molestation trial. He felt this place he had built had been tainted. Katherine continues to be her son's protector even after his death."

Jackson's body is currently being held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood, following his casket's centre stage appearance at his celebrity memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday.

However, a newly-released death certificate lists Forest Lawn as a "temporary" site for the star's remains, suggesting a final resting place has yet to be decided.

Debbie Rowe Reaches Out to Jackson Family

In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, Debbie Rowe, the singer's ex-wife and mother of his two eldest kids, has left multiple messages for the Jackson family in hopes of getting in touch – though she's been unsuccessful – a friend told People.

"We've been trying to reach them at different numbers," says Marc Schaffel, a former Jackson business associate who's close with Rowe. "But we don't know if who we've been leaving messages with have gotten the messages."

Rowe is the legal parent of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, and can get custody of them if she chooses. Jackson's third child, Blanket, 7, was born to an unnamed surrogate.

But the children's grandmother, Katherine Jackson, was granted temporary guardianship on Monday after filing a petition in Los Angeles Probate Court. In the 22-page document, Katherine claims the kids "have no relationship with their biological mother" and "have a long established relationship" with her since Michael's death.

"In all fairness I wouldn't say they are avoiding her," Schaffel says, adding that Rowe usually contacts the family through Jackson's business office. "Our understanding, though, is that the Jackson family does want to have contact with Debbie."

Schaffel says there were "several reasons" why Rowe reached out, including wanting "to offer her input into a venue where they could have a public memorial."

"Debbie was absolutely devastated by Michael's death," he says. "They had an incredible bond and friendship even prior to the marriage...Debbie was a very good friend to Michael during all those years."

While Schaffel won't comment on whether Rowe has had contact with the kids the past few days, "Debbie understands it's a very difficult time for everybody involved, including the children," he says. "I think everybody involved would say they want to see the children have no more disruption in their life until their father has been put to rest."

The Jacksons Go to Court Over Michael's Estate

Michael Jackson's parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson, have filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court to probate their son's estate.

According to legal papers, the Jacksons state that their son "died intestate," meaning without a will. Katherine Jackson, who has already filed for custody of her grandchildren Prince, 12, Paris, 11 and Prince Michael II, 7, is seeking to take possession of her son's assets for "for the exclusive use of [his] three children."

The papers also state that, according to California law, Jackson's children are the sole beneficiaries of his estate.

In her original custody filing, Jackson claims that her grandchildren have "no relationship with their biological mother" and have been in her care since Michael's death. A hearing on the custody matter is scheduled for July 6.

Jackson Family Issues Statement to Fans

The Jackson family issued a statement Saturday, conveyed by family patriarch Joseph Jackson. In full, it reads:

"In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter. Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times.

We miss Michael endlessly, our pain cannot be described in words. But Michael would not want us to give up now. So we want to thank all of his faithful supporters and loyal fans worldwide, you – who Michael loved so much. Please do not despair, because Michael will continue to live on in each and every one of you. Continue to spread his message, because that is what he would want you to do. Carry on, so his legacy will live forever."

In addition, Joseph Jackson wishes to personally convey: "My grandchildren are deeply moved by all the love and support you have shown for them and their father, Michael Jackson."

- Joseph Jackson & Family

Jackson Family Gathers at Parents' House

The Jackson family, including Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine and the late pop star's three young children, have gathered at the parents' home in Encino, California.

Earlier in the day, Janet Jackson, who is in pre-production on a film project in Atlanta, had flown into the Van Nuys airport to be with her family. "Janet Jackson is grief-stricken and devastated at the sudden loss of her brother," her manager, Kenneth Crear, said in a statment released to the press. Eyewitnesses also reported that the Rev. Jesse Jackson paid a visit to the Jackson house in Encino.

As for Michael Jackson's children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and "Blanket," 7, "The kids are outside playing. Both Joe and Katherine are taking care of them right now," according a source close to the family. "The kids haven't spent a lot of time with Michael's family, so they are just now getting to know all the cousins and other family members."