Michael Jackson's Kids Want to Record 'We Are the World'

By Rob Shuter Posted Jan 31st 2010 10:20PM

There's no shortage of great tidbits coming in straight from Grammy Awards weekend. It sounds like we'll have some surprise collaborators on a remake of a classic, all in the name of a great cause. Britney cut it THIS close to missing the show. Would she have enough time to get glam? And there is one star who can even outshine the lovely Lady Gaga on the red carpet. Find out what you didn't see on TV after the jump.

Michael Jackson's Kids Will Record 'We Are the World'

Following their appearance at the Grammy Awards, sources tell me Michael Jackson's two oldest children -- Prince Michael and Paris -- want to be included in Monday's re-recording of 'We Are The World,' the proceeds of which will benefit Haiti. "Prince Michael and Paris know that helping others was as important to their daddy as music. That is why they really want to be part of the re-recording of this extraordinary song," a friend of Michael's tells me.

It's still unclear if their voices will be blended in with the chorus of celebrities or if they will make get to sing a solo line or two I, for one, can't think of any singer alive that would be more powerful than Prince Michael or little Paris singing the lyrics their daddy wrote 25 years ago.

Prince Jackson took to the stage Sunday night at the Grammys and spoke in public for the first time, stunning the audience with an emotional speech about his late father. In accepting Michael's posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award, the reclusive 12 year-old choked up while thanking fans for their support since his dad's death. "Our father loved you so much because you were always there for him," he said in a soft-spoken voice. He also touted the goodness of his beloved dad: "Through all his songs, his message was simple: Love."

The brief speech quickly became the most sincere and poignant moment of the evening, with every member of the audience standing and listening in awe as the shy Prince spoke.

Paris also spoke but very briefly, saying, "We love you daddy." She of course made a touching speech at Michael's memorial service, which was held under the very same roof as the Grammys, Staples Center.

Read the whole speech below:

Prince: First of all, we'd like to thank God for watching over us over these past seven months, and our grandma and grandpa for their love and support. We would also like to thank 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. We will continue to spread his message and help the world. Thank you. We love you daddy.

Paris: Daddy was supposed to be here. Daddy was going to perform this year, but he couldn't perform last year. Thank you, we love you daddy.

Britney Rushes To Get Ready for the Grammys

A friend of mine saw a barely-recognizable Britney Spears hopping onto a flight from Miami to L.A. Sunday morning to rush back to Cali for the Grammys. "She was with an entourage of eight who were so nervous about not having enough time to get her red carpet ready. Her flight was landing at 10:45 AM, six hours and fifteen minutes before the Grammy's were set to start," gasped a nervous stylist.

Seems like plenty of time to me! "That's no time at all. It takes hours to get Britney looking like Britney. Her hair alone can take six hours," snapped a friend. Which explains why the second she landed she was whisked away by a team of glamour experts. Don't worry she made it, arriving at 7:48 with 12 minutes to spare!

The Red Carpet's Biggest Star? It's the Situation!

Forget Lady Gaga, Beyonce or even Britney. I can "officially" report that the hottest red carpet sensation was "The Situation" of 'Jersey Shore' fame. "Stars were lined up three deep to get their picture with the man with the tan before the show began," laughed one A-list source. Which was probably a good idea to rush to get that pic. After the show he's catching the red eye back to appear on the fabulous 'Today Show' along with me!

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Monday 01 February

By bubba

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Michael Jackson was black?

By crystal

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well ummm let me see duuuhhhh black and white does make a much much lighter color ,and just because MJ had a skin discoloration disorder doesn't mean his kid's do I have seen many mixed children with a black mom and white dad or vice versa. just watch maury when they have those paternity test show's that should pretty much explain your question.

By Metris

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WHY DON'T YOU TAKE A LOOK AT NICOLE RICHIE, SHE'S MIXED.

By kathy

don't you LOVE IT? you got a "lowest rank" for making a statement- the world is supposed to stay hush- of course his children look just like him- you can't see it? EVERYBODY who is anybody sees it- LOL such a joke- the man only fathered monkeys...

By lilbittie67

look retard their mother was white, anyway don't blame the children, you are just jealous.

By huskieqt05

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to the person who said look at nicole ritchie....thats not her real dad...he adopted her

By MotorCityMama

He didn't father them. The autopsy did DNA testing and publically said there was no genetic link to ANY of the kids. Prince and Paris ARE white because their father is Macauly Culkin, and their mom is Debbie Row. Prince looks just like Culkin.

By Sarah

Maybe the person he had the children with was white? Just a guess I might be wrong.

By god72father

They look so much like their father(sire) whoever he is.

By Tina Marie

Of course they can't be his kids. I'm old enough to remember then Michael Jackson had an afro and much much darker skin. I'm calling it adoption.

By sandy

White mom, black dad. Can go either way.

By Marsha

I remember seeing an interview where Michael was talking about his son's birth and in undeniable joy he said how the baby's head is shaped just like his brother Randy's and thier grandfather's. He was very much the proud father. And was so happy speaking about his children but like the media, people were always trying to steal his joy. There's also video where the children were around 3 or 4 yrs old and Paris' hair was kind of kinky. She looks a lot like Debbie Rowe. But all this is neither here nor there. It doesn't matter how the children came to be, but that they be. Here's to them going on to live very productive lives. I'm sure that in spirit, Michael was very proud of his children last night.

By Bill

Just remember when using kids for personnel gain (MJ Brothers and father) will lead you into a storm.

By Kevin Finnerty

Can this entire family please just go away. Let Michael rest in peace...PLEASE!!!

By jackson

no they don't have too !hater

Saturday 06 February

By ike

Kevin you are right, but there is to much money left to be made with that pervert

By cbuggababy

Pedophiles don't "rest in peace".

By Pete Borden