Michael Jackson’s Kids Collect Grammy on Dad’s Behalf
Posted by Richard Head
MICHAEL Jackson‘s eldest two children (who looked very grown-up indeed!) accepted a lifetime achievement award on behalf of their late father at last night’s Grammy Awards.
Prince Michael, 12, and 11-year-old Paris received a standing ovation as they took to the stage at Los Angeles’ Staples Center — where their dad’s public memorial was held last July — to collect the honour and then paid an emotional tribute to him.
“We are proud to be here to accept this award on behalf of our father, Michael Jackson,” said Prince.
“First of all, we’d like to thank God for watching over us for these past seven months, and our grandma and grandpa for their love and support. We would also like the fans. Our father loved you so much because you were always there for him.
“Our father was always concerned about the planet and humanity. Through all his hard work and dedication, he has helped many charities and donated to all of them. Through all his songs, his message was simple — love.”
A musical tribute was also paid to the legendary Thriller singer, in which stars — including Celine Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson — sang one of his biggest hits Earth Song, accompanied by a 3-D mini-film which was created by Jackson as part of his planned This Is It tour.
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