Michael Jackson planned duet on tour with son Prince: 'He wanted his kids to see him perform'

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A new report as confirmed by Michael Jackson's former publicist (Stuart Backerman) states that Jackson had planned to perform a duet with his oldest son on tour. 

"He was planning on doing a short duet with his son, Prince. He knew his kids would enjoy it…He wanted his kids to see him perform at least once to get the vibe of the Michael Jackson mania."

According to UsWeekly:

Despite their father's passing, Jackson's kids "are happy," Jackson patriarch Joe said at a press conference Monday, adding that they're with "other young ones in the Jackson family.... They were never around other kids."

This is truly such a sad turn of events. We wish the children the best in coping with their loss.

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