Joe Jackson (L), father of the late Michael Jackson, and an unidentified guest arrive. at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

Joe Jackson (L), father of the late Michael Jackson, and an unidentified guest arrive. at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.

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  1. Joe Jackson (L), father of the late Michael Jackson, and an unidentified guest arrive. at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.
  2. Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.
  3. Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson speaks to media after leaving a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson Friday Oct. 2, 2009 in Los Angeles. A judge has increased the powers of two men currently administering Michael Jackson's estate in part because of the singer's substantial debts, according to a report Friday.
  4. Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson smiles after leaving a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson Friday Oct. 2, 2009 in Los Angeles. A judge has increased the powers of two men currently administering Michael Jackson's estate in part because of the singer's substantial debts, according to a report Friday.
  5. Joe Jackson, father of the late Michael Jackson, arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.
  6. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Joe Jackson receives an award at the National Action Network headquarters on October 24, 2009 in New York City.
  7. Jay-Z performs with Alicia Keys during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 in New York.
  8. Jay-Z performs during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 in New York.
  9. Jay-Z performs during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 in New York.
  10. Jay-Z performs during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 in New York.
  11. Jay-Z performs during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 in New York.
  12. Pink performs "Sober" from a trapeze. at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.
  13. LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 28: Mayor Rudy Clay of Gary, Indiana speaks during a press conference at the Brenden Theatres inside the Palms Casino Resort to announce plans to build a performing arts center in Gary, Indiana, on October 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  14. LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 28: Mayor Rudy Clay of Gary, Indiana speaks during a press conference at the Brenden Theatres inside the Palms Casino Resort to announce plans to build a performing arts center in Gary, Indiana, on October 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  15. LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 28: Mayor Rudy Clay of Gary, Indiana speaks during a press conference at the Brenden Theatres inside the Palms Casino Resort to announce plans to build a performing arts center in Gary, Indiana, on October 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  16. LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 28: Mayor Rudy Clay of Gary, Indiana speaks during a press conference at the Brenden Theatres inside the Palms Casino Resort to announce plans to build a performing arts center in Gary, Indiana, on October 28, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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