- The Black Entertainment Awards attract most African-American entertainers each year but not usually the entertainers' fathers.

Michael Jackson's father chose to appear yesterday in Michael's place in a move many have criticised as crass and unnecessary. The Jackson's family lawyer was also present.

Appearing confused at the questions put to him by CNN's red-carpet reporter, Jackson started by saying that he felt "great" and that his family were "doing pretty good". 

Mid way through the interview, following a chat with Jackson's lawyer, Jackson introduced his business partner who briefly mentioned the pair's business plans.

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When asked about his son's legacy, Jackson said, "Now, they seem to realise it now. Only thing is I wish the world had of recognised him when he was living. Right now, right now he's bigger than ever, now. I wish he was here to see all this, to hear all this. Yes." 

Jackson interrupted the CNN interviewer to say, "I want to make this statement, this is a real good statement here." Introducing his friend, 'Marshall', with whom he owned a record company, Jackson's friend explained the pair are now working on using high-definition Blu-Ray DVD technology. "That's his next step."

 

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