Identity of ‘complete stranger’ who sexually assaulted Michael Jackson’s teen daughter Paris is ‘known by the family’
THE identity of the man who sexually assaulted MICHAEL JACKSON’s daughter PARIS is known to the family.
It is feared he may also have targeted other family members.
But last night a source close to the Jacksons revealed: “There is a belief among the family about exactly who this man is — and serious concern it is an individual with form for this type of behaviour.”
Paris, 11 when Michael died, said the abuse happened when she was just 14.
Now 18, she told the magazine: “I don’t wanna give too many details. But it was not a good experience at all. It was really hard for me, and, at the time, I didn’t tell anybody.”
The Jacksons are shaken by the allegation, which comes after a history of abuse claims against Michael.
The source said: “It’s horrific to see history repeating, which is why it would be far better for action to be taken.
“But Paris has made it clear she wants it to be the end of the matter. It’s so sad she had to deal with her dad dying then something like this.”
Paris said the abuse drove her to several suicide bids — and attending a therapeutic school in Utah. But she said of the school: “It was great for me. I’m a completely different person.
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“I was crazy. I was actually crazy. I was going through a lot of, like, teen angst. I was also dealing with my depression and my anxiety without any help.”
Last week Paris said she will not discuss the issues raised in the magazine. She tweeted: “If you have any questions then read it, it’s crystal clear.”
Yesterday it was announced she has signed up with ROD STEWART’s manager Arnold Stiefel, who has also worked with PRINCE and BETTE MIDLER.
It also emerged she has landed her first acting gig — on TV series Star, a spin-off of the hit show Empire.
After a difficult childhood, she deserves a break.
Fifty shades of grim
FIFTY Shades of Grey had abysmal reviews and all the sex appeal of a Dulux paint chart.
And its sequel, Fifty Shades Darker, sounds like it should be called Fifty Shades Duller.
The film is in crisis, with bosses banning all screenings before its release over fears negative reviews will ruin its chances at the box office.
The first time it will be seen is at the UK premiere on February 9 – the night before its global release.
Even the film’s stars, JAMIE DORNAN and DAKOTA JOHNSON are only doing the bare minimum of interviews to promote it.
I revealed last year how Jamie would be quitting the franchise after the third film and last week, Dakota said she is tired of the raunchy sex scenes and is “ready to move on”. I think we all are.
Trump loses at SAGs
DONALD TRUMP has a new enemy to look out for . . . Hollywood.
Almost every star at the SAG Awards took aim at the US President and his controversial 90-day refugee ban.
EMMA STONE won Best Female Actress for La La Land and used her speech to rally America.
ASHTON KUTCHER, MAHERSHALA ALI and RIZ AHMED also got political, while an impassioned speech from Stranger Things actor DAVID HARBOUR went viral thanks to co-star WINONA RYDER pulling faces.
Winning it for the Brits was The Crown’s CLAIRE FOY, who was joined at Sunday’s bash at the Shrine Auditorium in LA by her co-star MATT SMITH.
Also at the awards were NICOLE KIDMAN, Downton’s MICHELLE DOCKERY and LAURA CARMICHAEL and Game of Thrones stars SOPHIE TURNER and MAISIE WILLIAMS.
While THANDIE NEWTON got down at the after-party.
BIZ METER: MUSIC
CHARTS
IT is No1 at the box office, now La La Land with RYAN GOSLING and EMMA STONE, left, is at the top of the album chart. The soundtrack has pushed PETE TONG to No2.
FESTIVAL
THE Great Escape festival has added a further 100 artists to its line-up, including Punk duo SLAVES, left, and singer MARIKA HACKMAN, to perform in venues across Brighton from May 18 to 20.
RELEASE
DAN CROLL has just released single Away From Today and performed a showcase last night at London’s Groucho Club. With SIR ELTON JOHN as a fan, I expect him to have a great 2017.
NEWS STAR
HE is playing two sold-out nights next week at Scala in his home town of London, and rising star ZAK ABEL has revealed his debut album Only When We’re Naked will be released March 10.
Monster gift, Bebe
BEBE REXHA paid a visit to Bizarre HQ and let me in on a secret about RIHANNA and EMINEM.
The singer revealed exactly why she gave away the 2013 hit The Monster to the pair after writing it.
She said: “I had no choice. I had no money and no record deal.”
Fresh from releasing I Got You, she is prepping to put out debut album All Your Fault: Pt. 1 on February 17. Go to to watch Bebe’s exclusive acoustic performance.
BIZ BIT
NICK GRIMSHAW has taken a pop at SIMON COWELL, who axed the Radio1 DJ as an X Factor judge after one series. Grimmy said: “Everyone told me not to do it as it was so naff. Simon had weird energy, very Machiavellian.”
Louis turns to his ex
LOUIS TOMLINSON is back in touch with his ex after I revealed his split from American actress DANIELLE CAMPBELL.
Louis, whose mum died from cancer in December, reached out to fashion blogger Eleanor Calder in a bid to reignite their relationship. He also followed her on Instagram.
A source revealed: “Louis has had a rough few months and Eleanor wants him to know she is there if he needs her.
"They were together for a while and Louis feels he can rely on her.”
Louis and Eleanor dated for four years after being introduced by mutual pal HARRY STYLES in 2011, but split at the height of 1D’s fame.
Brit of help for Derm
BRIT Awards bosses have confirmed my exclusive that DERMO O’LEARY is to host this year’s bash – and have thrown in a wingwoman, too.
Dermot will be joined by EMMA WILLIS at next month’s ceremony.
It means the presenters of ITV’s two biggest singing shows, The X Factor and The Voice, will come together for the big night at London’s O2 Arena on February 22.
But the pair were keen to pay their respects to MICHAEL BUBLE, who pulled out of fronting the awards after his son Noah, three, was diagnosed with cancer.
Emma said: “Every part of me sends so much love and all the best wishes in the world to Michael and his family at such a difficult time.
“I’m a huge fan of his and I would have relished watching him present the Brits. I know everyone involved wants to make the best show possible and I hope we do him proud.”
Dermot added: “Michael is an effortless showman, so those patent shoes will not be easy to fill.
“But it’s an honour to be asked to step in with Emma to host the Brits.”
The door is open for Michael to return one day, too. Brits chairman and Sony Music boss Jason Iley said:
“Our thoughts go out to Michael and his family.
“We would love to see him on our stage in the future.”
As would I.