<p>Michael Jackson passed away in 2009 — but the King of Pop’s legacy will remain.</p><br /><p>In a new episode on Reelz, Michael Jackson: Man in the Mirror, the late singer’s mother and a close family friend share their views on what started it all: The Jackson 5.</p><br /><p>“I knew where their talent was,” said Katherine Jackson, referring to her children’s musical gift, specifically young Michael’s.</p><br /><p>As readers know, Jackson once captivated the world with his dynamic performances. To this day, the singer remains a top-selling artist, with Thriller maintaining its rank as the world’s best-selling album.</p><br /><p>Offstage, however, Michael’s life was an enigma, starting with his unusual family.</p><br /><p>“They didn’t play, they didn’t go out, their mom was a Jehovah’s Witness, they didn’t celebrate birthdays, they didn’t celebrate Christmas or other holidays, and so that made them kind of a quirky family. They stayed to themselves,” said Ky Mazelle, a Jackson family friend.</p><br /><p>Michael Jackson: Man in the Mirror premieres Sunday, June 25 at 9 ET/ PT.</p><br /><p>We pay for juicy info! Do you have a story for RadarOnline.com? Email us at tips@radaronline.com, or call us at (866) ON-RADAR (667-2327) any time, day or night.</p><br /><p>The post 'Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror' Exposes Late Star's Strange Family Past</a> appeared first on Star Magazine</a>.</p><br />
