Jermaine Jackson has said that The Jackson Five are set to reunite with a new album and a world tour next year, but it seems that Michael Jackson disagrees on his involvement.
Jermaine told the Australian Associated Press this week: "This has been a long time coming for the Jackson family to get back together. It is just the timing, so what we've been doing is working on the music and all the logistics. It is going to be more like a family affair, Janet's going to open and, of course, the original Jackson 5... Michael, Randy and the whole family. We're in the studio, we're planning on being out there next year".
In response to this, Michael Jackson has released a statement saying he'll have no part in it. "My brothers and sisters have my full love and support," he says, "and we've certainly shared many great experiences, but at this time I have no plans to record or tour with them. I am now in the studio developing new and exciting projects that I look forward to sharing with my fans in concert soon".
So that's a bit confusing. But given their recent squabbles, it does seem strange that Jermaine would think his brother ready to reunite. He and his siblings have apparently claimed that Michael owed them $840,000 in unpaid royalties, plus, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and Jackie accepted a lifetime achievement award at the BMI Urban Awards in LA in September without their more famous brother and were evidently displeased by Michael's failure to appear. Asked by reporters where he was, Marlon Jackson answered: "I don't know. I think he's in Egypt riding a camel or something".