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    Janet Jackson reschedules shows to be with family

    NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson is rescheduling part of her Australian tour so she can support her family during the trial of the doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter in her brother Michael's death.

    Dr. Conrad Murray is on trial in Los Angeles. He is accused of being negligent in his care of the superstar, who died in 2009 of an overdose of the anesthetic propofol at age 50.

    The prosecution is wrapping up its case this week, and the defense is about to present its case. The Jacksons have been a regular presence at the trial; Janet Jackson was there at the beginning.

    "When I planned these shows, the schedule in California was completely different," she said in a Sunday statement to The Associated Press. "After talking with my family last night, I decided we must be together right now. .... This saddens me in so many ways."

    The shows for her "Number Ones" tour were scheduled in Melbourne on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday; to make them up, she'll perform one night, on Nov. 3, in Rod Laver Arena. She thanked her fans for their support and understanding.

    Jackson also has the support of her promoter.

    "It is important that Janet is with her family at this critical point in the hearing. While Janet and our company apologize for any inconvenience for the reschedule of the Melbourne shows, we thank Janet for the great and successful concerts in Perth and Adelaide and eagerly await her return. ... Our thoughts and prayers are with Janet and the entire Jackson family," promoter Paul Dainty said.

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    Nekesa Mumbi Moody is the AP's music editor. Follow her at http://www.twitter.com/nekesamumbi

     

    34 comments

    • Mickey  •  Charlotte, United States  •  7 mths ago
      I would think so,.,.She's doing the right thing..
    • Leo  •  7 mths ago
      Lookey here kids leave them the hell alone im getting so tired of you ignorant so and so's on here now your dry humor sucks period. Let's see if that was your brother or sister that died and you thought it was foul play...hmm think before you speak fool.
    • Emily  •  7 mths ago
      Good for Janet !!!
      Family should always be first
      • WE ARE ALL DOOMED... 7 mths ago
        NOT THAT ONE...
      • Puppies?! 7 mths ago
        Like I said before. Family First? After being beaten into performing (any act)!? Blood thicker than water? Blood can be tainted, water purified. Another idiot.
    • tom  •  7 mths ago
      Good for her but anybody can lip sync Her songs
    • janetfan4life  •  Tampa, United States  •  7 mths ago
      * We understand and as always Janet has our ( HER REAL FANS') support 100% ~~ See u soon when you hit Tampa Bay :)
      • Emily 7 mths ago
        I hope she visits Denver again. Tickets were sold so fast that neither me or any of my friends got chance to go :(
    • Roger J  •  Casa Grande, United States  •  7 mths ago
      "Things that make you go 'Hmmmm.'"
    • rez  •  7 mths ago
      really? you sure it doesn't have anything to do with lack of ticket sales? hmmm.....I wonder.
      • Emily 7 mths ago
        I am not sure of Australia, but when I was trying to perches her tickets only few days after they got on sale they were all gone.
    • james  •  Greenville, United States  •  7 mths ago
      anyone else think the face looks like opra on this picture?
      • DaddysGirl4Ever 7 mths ago
        thats very rude.
      • A Yahoo! User 7 mths ago
        It's not rude. Unless you are implying Oprah is ugly. Her face is very Oprah-esque. But good for Janet, be there for your family.
      • JohnB 7 mths ago
        It does look a bit like Oprah, as if she had a skull belt buckle and said "everyone, if I was your girl, oh the things I'd do... that's right, TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!", followed by Tom Cruise striking lightning with his fingers and everyone jumping around on a couch.
    • david h  •  7 mths ago
      that's great! Family first! But i think she should have rescheduled some shows a few years ago or maybe 10 years ago when Michael started destroying his life with dozens of plastic surgeries and getting addicted to opioids and Benzodiazepine drugs,etc. Murray should lose his license to practice medicine but he should not go to prison.
    • Chicago  •  7 mths ago
      "After talking with my family last night, I decided we must be together right now. .... This saddens me in so many ways." I bet!
    • SUSAN ST  •  Fair Oaks, United States  •  7 mths ago
      What on Earth could be more boring than the Jackson's.!! They are STILL exploiting Michael for MONEY....They go through money like real human's go through oxygen. The parents are using their precious child as a money cow...no wonder he wanted out. God Bless Michael....let him rest in peace.....he was abused severely while he was here...He was an incredible talent who was stomped on by his family....they will continue to exploit him whenever they can. The father says that he needs over $40,000.00 a month to live! Karma is a severe sentence,,,,,wake up while you can still talk to your creator. How very sad..
      • Carlos 7 mths ago
        you're a pathetic existence...get a life...
    • nanlisa  •  7 mths ago
      I agree. And I certainly hope that Dr. Murray goes to jail for what he did to Michael Jackson. If he didn't give Michael Jackson that propofol, Michael Jackson would still be here today.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  7 mths ago
      She looks a bit like Oprah from that shot.
    • nanlisa  •  7 mths ago
      I agree. And I certainly hope that Dr. Murray goes to jail for what he did to Michael Jackson. If he didn't give Michael Jackson that propofol, Michael Jackson would still be here today.
    • Joe Miller  •  7 mths ago
      Love the "Ghosts/Skull" belt buckle Janet. Scared yet? Hurry back Michael!
    • rose  •  Lake City, United States  •  7 mths ago
      Good for her for doing the right thing for the family. She has really been strong for the family through this whole thing since Michael died. I remember seeing her at the funeral, holding on to the kids as any loving caring Aunt would...I was very proud of her and I stil am for putting family first.
    • Al  •  7 mths ago
      They need to stop show boating and get on with their lives. They are not fooling anyone.
    • Carlos  •  7 mths ago
      Michael was aware of what he was doing and he was also aware that his doctor was doing something he was not suppose to do, i really don't think he should be in jail.. he should be acquitted.. i would call this an "assisted suicide" if anything...
    • Lou  •  Sebring, United States  •  7 mths ago
      someone put a bug in her ear or what?
    • Sookie  •  7 mths ago
      Good for her, Family comes first. I pray there will be JUSTICE for M.J & it being with that money hungry whack job DR behind bars.
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