Editing Rebbie Jackson (section)

==Life and career==

===Childhood and youth===
[[File:Jacksonstvshow.jpg|thumb|From left, back row: [[Jackie Jackson]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Tito Jackson]], [[Marlon Jackson]], middle row: [[Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer)|Randy Jackson]], [[La Toya Jackson]], Rebbie Jackson, front row: [[Janet Jackson]] (1977)]]
Maureen Reillette Jackson was born at 2300 Jackson Street in [[Gary, Indiana]] to a working-class family on May 29, 1950.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Interesting|first=Sometimes|date=June 30, 2013|title=Abandoned: St. Mary's Mercy Hospital|url=https://sometimes-interesting.com/2013/06/30/abandoned-st-marys-mercy-hospital/|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Sometimes Interesting|language=en-US}}</ref> She is first daughter of [[Joe Jackson (manager)|Joseph Walter "Joe"]] (July 26, 1928 – June 27, 2018), and [[Katherine Jackson|Katherine Esther]] (née Scruse, May 4, 1930), she is the eldest of their 10 children. Her siblings are [[Jackie Jackson|Jackie]], [[Tito Jackson|Tito]] (d. September 15, 2024), [[Jermaine Jackson|Jermaine]], [[La Toya Jackson|La Toya]] (born on Rebbie's sixth birthday), [[Marlon Jackson|Marlon]], Brandon (d. March 12, 1957), [[Michael Jackson|Michael]] (d. [[Death of Michael Jackson|June 25, 2009]]), [[Randy Jackson (The Jacksons)|Randy]], and [[Janet Jackson|Janet]].<ref name="tara 11 14">Taraborrelli (2004), pp. 11–14.</ref> 

Joseph was a steel mill employee who often performed in a rhythm and blues (R&B) band called the Falcons with his brother, Luther.<ref name="tara 15">Taraborrelli (2004), p. 15.</ref> Katherine is a [[Jehovah's Witness]] and raised her children to follow the religion. Rebbie, La Toya, and Michael became the most devout of the children as time progressed.<ref name="tara 17 18">Taraborrelli (2004), pp. 17–18.</ref> Reflecting on her early life, Rebbie acknowledged in a 1980s magazine interview that her role within the family had been that of a "second mother" to her younger siblings, whom she would often [[babysitting|babysit]], along with her eldest brother [[Jackie Jackson|Jackie]]. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Gary in 1968.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson goes back to Gary home, talks about famous brother, sisters">{{cite journal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hrEDAAAAMBAJ&q=rebbie+jackson&pg=PA58|title=Rebbie Jackson goes back to Gary home, talks about famous brother, sisters|volume=72|issue=25|issn=0021-5996 
|date=September 14, 1987|journal=[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]]|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|access-date=December 20, 2009}}</ref>

===Early career===
Jackson began her singing career in 1974, performing with her siblings in Las Vegas. The Vegas shows had initially begun in April, without Rebbie; due to a sprained ankle, Rebbie's debut was postponed until June. Her five brothers were the main draws, with Rebbie, Randy, Janet, and La Toya serving as fillers for the performances.<ref name="tara 115 117">Taraborrelli (2004), pp. 115–117.</ref>

When the Jackson 5 parted with their record label [[Motown]] in 1976, they signed to [[Epic Records|Epic Records]] and rebranded themselves The Jacksons.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=W.S. Trow|first1=George|last2=Kincaid|first2=Jamaica|url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1975/07/14/leaving-motown/amp|title=Leaving Motown|magazine=[[The New Yorker]]|date=July 6, 1975|access-date=April 22, 2025}}</ref><ref name="tara 137 142">Taraborrelli (2004), pp. 137–142.</ref> Additionally, the brothers were signed to [[CBS-TV]] to star with their family in a variety series called ''[[The Jacksons (TV series)|The Jacksons]]''. The show premiered in June 1976 and featured all of the siblings excluding Jermaine, who had chosen to stay with Motown. The initial series run of the 30-minute programs was four weeks. Due to ratings success, more episodes were ordered in January 1977. The show marked the first time that an African-American family had ever starred in a television series. The run of programs concluded shortly afterward.<ref name="tara 143 146">Taraborrelli (2004), pp. 143–146.</ref>

Prior to the series, Jackson had thought of her singing as merely a private hobby. Her television experience, as well as an early love of musicals, motivated her to become a professional recording artist, and the show's producer encouraged her to sing.<ref name="Rebbie, oldest sister, latest bloomer, in the Jackson family">{{cite journal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=abADAAAAMBAJ&q=rebbie%20jackson&pg=PA24|title=Rebbie, oldest sister, latest bloomer, in the Jackson family|last=Collier|first=Aldore|date=May 27, 1985|journal=Jet|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|volume=68|issue=11|access-date=October 11, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Rebbie is a solo Jackson">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TPspAAAAIBAJ&pg=1276,3023123&dq=rebbie-jackson&hl=en|title=Rebbie is a solo Jackson|last=Wynn|first=Ron|date=June 21, 1988|newspaper=[[Star-Banner]]|access-date=January 13, 2010}}</ref> Jackson served as a backing vocalist for several musicians around this time, as well as a [[cabaret]] singer. She contributed her voice for songs by such artists as [[The Emotions]], [[Sonny Bono]], and [[Betty Wright]] before her second pregnancy stalled her musical career for a short time.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson biography" /><ref name="dineen 59">Dineen (1993), p. 59.</ref><ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1616807/20090723/jackson_michael.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726035112/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1616807/20090723/jackson_michael.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 26, 2009|title=Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids|last=Ditzian|first=Eric|date=July 23, 2009|publisher=[[MTV]]|access-date=October 11, 2009}}</ref>

===''Centipede''===
Following years of preparation, Jackson's debut album, ''[[Centipede (album)|Centipede]]'', was released in October 1984 by [[Columbia Records]], which had signed her as a solo artist two years previously.<ref name="Rebbie, oldest sister, latest bloomer, in the Jackson family" /><ref name="Rebbie is a solo Jackson"/> The album was only released once Jackson had ensured that family life was secure, and that she had spent time with her children during their younger years. ''Centipede'' reached number 13 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard's]]'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] chart and number 63 on its [[Billboard 200|Top 200]]. The recording of the album had been a family affair; it involved several contributions from her relatives. Her husband Nathaniel Brown (1949–2013) co-wrote the song "Come Alive Saturday Night" with two of his wife's brothers, Randy and Tito. The latter Jackson also penned "Hey Boy" with his wife Dee Dee.<ref name="Rebbie, oldest sister, latest bloomer, in the Jackson family" /> The most successful song from the album was the million-selling title track, "[[Centipede (Rebbie Jackson song)|Centipede]]".<ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /> Written, arranged, and produced by Michael, the song also featured Jackson's famous brother and [[The Weather Girls]] on backing vocals.<ref name="Rebbie, oldest sister, latest bloomer, in the Jackson family" /> It reached number 4 on the [[Black Singles Chart]] and was subsequently [[Music recording sales certification|certified gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]].<ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /><ref name="Michael Jackson's Family Tree: Janet, Rebbie, Marlon And More">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614845/20090626/jackson_michael.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628084336/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614845/20090626/jackson_michael.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 28, 2009|title=Michael Jackson's Family Tree: Janet, Rebbie, Marlon And More|last=Ditzian|first=Eric|date=June 26, 2009|publisher=MTV|access-date=October 11, 2009}}</ref><ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH |title=RIAA database |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]] |access-date=October 11, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626050454/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH |archive-date=June 26, 2007 }} (To search the database for Jackson's releases, type "Rebbie Jackson" into the Artist field and the title of the release into the Title field.)</ref> "Centipede" marked Michael's first effort at writing and producing since the release of his successful ''[[Thriller (Michael Jackson album)|Thriller]]'' (1982).<ref name="Rebbie Jackson biography" />

Other tracks from Rebbie's album included cover versions of songs by [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] ("[[I Feel for You]]") and [[Smokey Robinson and the Miracles]] ("[[A Fork in the Road (The Miracles song)|A Fork in the Road]]").<ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /> The album received mixed reviews from journalists and music critics.<ref name="An Oddly Compatible Couple: Johnny Mathis, Husker Du Pop Music/singles">{{cite news|url=https://www.mcall.com/1984/10/13/an-oddly-compatible-couple-johnny-mathis-husker-du-pop-musicsingles/|title=An Oddly Compatible Couple: Johnny Mathis, Husker Du Pop Music/singles|last=Harry|first=Rich|date=October 13, 1984|newspaper=[[The Morning Call]]|access-date=January 14, 2010}}</ref><ref name="The hot discs for gift-givers">{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DN&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI%7CDN&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB2972231822452&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=The hot discs for gift-givers|last=Takiff|first=Jonathan|date=October 18, 1984|newspaper=[[Philadelphia Daily News]]|access-date=January 14, 2010}}</ref><ref name="Rap and dance music: diverse performers are giving it a whirl">{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB29841296C138A&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Rap and dance music: diverse performers are giving it a whirl|last=Tucker|first=Ken|newspaper=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|date=September 16, 1984|access-date=January 14, 2010}}</ref> According to ''[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]]'' magazine, ''Centipede'' marked Jackson's emergence as a "legitimate recording artist" and "cleared the major hurdle of demonstrating that she [was] talented and marketable."<ref name="Rebbie, oldest sister, latest bloomer, in the Jackson family" /> With the album, Jackson became the last of her siblings to embark on a recording career and the last in line to release hit material.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson biography" /><ref name="Sister Rebbie">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uqAKAAAAIBAJ&pg=6190,3029097&dq=rebbie+jackson&hl=en|title=Sister Rebbie|date=November 11, 1984|newspaper=[[The Daily Courier (Arizona)|The Daily Courier]]|access-date=October 11, 2009}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="The eldest of the Jacksons">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WgYOAAAAIBAJ&pg=5782,6877583&dq=rebbie+jackson&hl=en|title=The eldest of the Jacksons|date=November 15, 1984|newspaper=[[St. Petersburg Times]]|access-date=October 11, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

Rebbie later revealed that several discussions occurred at the time of the release of ''Centipede'' over whether she should use the Jackson surname professionally or not. To begin with, Rebbie did not want to use her maiden surname, but later reasoned that it was silly to deny her heritage. Jackson stated that she did, however, compromise with the use of her family name on the ''Centipede'' album cover, explaining, "Rebbie is large and Jackson is small."<ref name="Rebbie, oldest sister, latest bloomer, in the Jackson family" /> She further stated that the success of siblings Michael and Janet had not been a hindrance to her, but served as an enhancement to her career. Rebbie added that she did not have to worry about "name recognition."<ref name="Rebbie is a solo Jackson" />

===''Reaction'' and ''R U Tuff Enuff''===
''Reaction'' served as the follow-up album to ''Centipede'', and was released in October 1986.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson biography" /> It was recorded at Tito's Ponderosa Studios in Los Angeles, California.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson is ready for her to turn on the charts">{{cite news|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/24638831.html?dids=24638831:24638831&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+16%2C+1987&author=Brian+McTavish%2C+Kansas+City+Star&pub=Chicago+Tribune+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=REBBIE+JACKSON+IS+READY+FOR+HER+TURN+ON+THE+CHARTS&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023051059/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/24638831.html?dids=24638831:24638831&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+16,+1987&author=Brian+McTavish,+Kansas+City+Star&pub=Chicago+Tribune+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=REBBIE+JACKSON+IS+READY+FOR+HER+TURN+ON+THE+CHARTS&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 23, 2012|title=Rebbie Jackson is ready for her to turn on the charts|last=McTavish|first=Brian|date=July 16, 1987|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|format=Payment required to access full article|access-date=October 11, 2009}}</ref> Tito produced ''Reaction'' along with [[David Conley (musician)|David Conley]] and [[David Townsend (musician)|David Townsend]] of the R&B group [[Surface (band)|Surface]]. Duets were featured on the album, including one with [[Cheap Trick]] lead singer [[Robin Zander]], and another with [[Isaac Hayes]].<ref name="Rebbie Jackson biography" /><ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /> The Zander-Jackson collaboration ("[[You Send the Rain Away]]") was released as a single, and peaked at number 50 on the R&B singles chart. Jackson's duet with Hayes, the ballad "Tonight I'm Yours," was not released as a single, though received substantial airplay. ''Reaction'''s title track ("[[Reaction (song)|Reaction]]") was the most popular hit from the album, reaching number 16 on the R&B singles chart.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson biography" />

The album ''R U Tuff Enuff'' succeeded ''Reaction'' upon its release in July 1988.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson biography" /> Jackson was more involved with the production of this album than she had been on her previous releases. She stated at the time of ''R U Tuff Enuff'''s distribution that the sound on the album differed from anything she had done previously. Jackson commented that the album was "more versatile," while noting that it resembled other albums because it contained a lot of dance music.<ref name="Rebbie is a solo Jackson" /> Two singles were released from the album and charted on the R&B singles chart: "[[Plaything (song)|Plaything]]," which made it into the top 10, and the title track "[[R U Tuff Enuff (song)|R U Tuff Enuff]]," which peaked at number 78.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson biography" /><ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /><ref name="Rebbie Jackson chart history: R&B/hip-hop songs">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=rebbie jackson|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}}|title=Rebbie Jackson chart history: R&B/hip-hop songs|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 11, 2009}}</ref> By mid-June 1988, ''R U Tuff Enuff'' had reportedly sold 300,000 copies.<ref name="Michael Jackson's sister to perform in Middlesboro">{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/g/GooglePM/LH/lib00132,0EB73AC293E2C0B9.html|title=Michael Jackson's sister to perform in Middlesboro|date=June 17, 1988|newspaper=[[Lexington Herald-Leader]]|format=Payment required to access full article|access-date=October 11, 2009}}</ref> [[MTV]] later concluded that the album "struggled".<ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /> Jackson lent her vocals to "2300 Jackson Street" (the title track of her brothers' ''[[2300 Jackson Street]]'' album), before taking a hiatus from releasing music.<ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /><ref name="Jacksons say no hard feelings">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bW8WAAAAIBAJ&pg=7064,1122281&dq=rebbie+jackson&hl=en|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420090639/http://news.google.co.uk/newspapers?id=bW8WAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UBQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7064,1122281&dq=rebbie+jackson&hl=en|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 20, 2013|title=Jacksons say no hard feelings|date=April 3, 1989|newspaper=[[Wilmington Morning Star]]|access-date=October 11, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Jacksons aren't fighting">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=S_8NAAAAIBAJ&pg=6675,3651064&dq=rebbie+jackson&hl=en|title=Jacksons aren't fighting|date=April 3, 1989|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|access-date=October 11, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Jackson later stated that she performed around the world during this break.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson releases hot new album, 'Yours Faithfully'" />

===Return to Music and ''Yours Faithfully''===
{{quote box|width=20%|quote=When fans find out there's another Jackson coming out, they want to hear what the person is about. That can be a double-edged sword.|source=Rebbie Jackson, 1998<ref name="Rebbie Jackson releases hot new album, 'Yours Faithfully'">{{cite journal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WDsDAAAAMBAJ&q=rebbie%20jackson&pg=PA37|title=Rebbie Jackson releases hot new album, 'Yours Faithfully'|date=May 4, 1988|journal=Jet|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|issn=0021-5996|volume=93|issue=23|access-date=October 11, 2009}}</ref>}} Following a 7-year break, Jackson returned with a cover of [[Bob Dylan]]'s "[[Forever Young (Bob Dylan song)|Forever Young]]" for the 1995 film ''[[Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home]]''. She was later signed to her brother Michael's record label [[MJJ Music]] and the first album in 10 years, ''[[Yours Faithfully]]'', was released on March 31, 1998. It featured a remixed version of Jackson's successful "Centipede."<ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /><ref name="Rebbie Jackson releases hot new album, 'Yours Faithfully'" /> Initially, the singer had not wanted to feature the track, believing that it was part of the past. After thinking about it for a while, Jackson felt that the inclusion of the remix—which features a [[rapping|rap]] by son Austin—would be a good way to return to the music scene. In addition, her two other children, Stacee and Yashi, contributed backing vocals for the album. Other tracks from the album included "Fly Away," which was written and produced by brother Michael, who also served as co-executive producer for ''Yours Faithfully''.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson releases hot new album, 'Yours Faithfully'" /> Fellow producers included [[Keith Thomas (producer)|Keith Thomas]] and [[Eliot Kennedy]].<ref name="YF album booklet">{{cite AV media notes|title=Yours Faithfully|title-link=Yours Faithfully|others=Rebbie Jackson|year=1988|publisher=MJJ Music}}</ref> The album also featured a duet with [[Men of Vizion]]'s Spanky Williams on [[The Spinners (American band)|the Spinners]]' "I Don't Want to Lose You," which ''Jet'' described as being a "sizzling" rendition.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson releases hot new album, 'Yours Faithfully'" /> [[Yours Faithfully (song)|''Yours Faithfully''{{'s}} title track]] was released as a single and peaked at number 78 on the R&B chart.<ref name="Rebbie Jackson chart history: R&B/hip-hop songs"/> ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]'' magazine's Quohnos Mitchell expressed disappointment in the album, calling its content a "mix of dated R&B grooves dressed up with a few cleverly placed samples."<ref name="Yours Faithfully">{{cite journal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iCsEAAAAMBAJ&q=rebbie+jackson&pg=PA156|title=Yours Faithfully|last=Mitchell|first=Quohnos|date=March 1998|journal=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|publisher=Vibe Media Group|volume=6|issue=2|issn=1070-4701|access-date=December 20, 2009}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Death of Michael Jackson===
Rebbie's brother Michael [[Death of Michael Jackson|died]] on June 25, 2009, after suffering a cardiac arrest. [[Michael Jackson memorial service|His memorial service]] was held 12 days later on July 7, and the finale featured group renditions of the Jackson anthems "[[We Are the World]]" and "[[Heal the World]]."<ref name="Who Is Michael Jackson Memorial Performer Shaheen Jafargholi?">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/who-is-michael-jackson-memorial-performer-shaheen-jafargholi/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709232105/http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/07/who-is-michael-jackson-memorial-performer-shaheen-jafargholi|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 9, 2009|title=Who Is Michael Jackson Memorial Performer Shaheen Jafargholi?|last=Harris|first=Chris|date=July 7, 2009|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=July 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Who Sang 'We Are The World' At Michael Jackson Memorial?">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615545/20090708/jackson_michael.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090711082620/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615545/20090708/jackson_michael.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 11, 2009|title=Who Sang 'We Are The World' At Michael Jackson Memorial?|last=Anderson|first=Kyle|date=July 8, 2009|publisher=MTV|access-date=July 22, 2009}}</ref> The singalong featured Michael's siblings (including Rebbie) and the late singer's children.<ref name="Who Sang 'We Are The World' At Michael Jackson Memorial?" /><ref name="Michael Jackson memorial: 'We Are the World,' 'Who's Lovin' You' and the final performances">{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/07/michael-jackson-memorial-we-are-the-world-whos-loving-you-and-the-final-performances.html|title=Michael Jackson memorial: 'We Are the World,' 'Who's Lovin' You' and the final performances|last=Powers|first=Anne|date=July 7, 2009|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=July 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Millions watch Michael Jackson's LA memorial">{{cite news|url=http://fr.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1246443743931 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130706010835/http://fr.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1246443743931 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 6, 2013 |title=Millions watch Michael Jackson's LA memorial |date=July 7, 2009 |newspaper=[[The Jerusalem Post]] |access-date=October 23, 2009 }}</ref> Following the service—which was held at Los Angeles' [[Staples Center]]—Rebbie, along with sisters Janet and La Toya, addressed fans at the nearby [[L.A. Live]] entertainment complex, stating, "We are extremely grateful for all the support. We love you all."<ref name="Janet Jackson, Sisters Thank Fans After Michael Jackson Memorial">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615572/20090708/jackson_michael.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090710034429/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615572/20090708/jackson_michael.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 10, 2009|title=Janet Jackson, Sisters Thank Fans After Michael Jackson Memorial|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|date=July 8, 2009|publisher=MTV|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref> In the weeks following Michael's death, it was speculated by media sources that Rebbie would be the primary caregiver for her late brother's children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket. It was stated that even if Michael and Rebbie's mother Katherine were granted custody of the children, Rebbie would care for the siblings on a day-to-day basis at the Jackson family's [[Encino, Los Angeles|Encino]] home.<ref name="Michael Jackson's Sister Rebbie May Take Care Of Kids" /> Katherine was named their legal guardian in August 2009.<ref name="Jackson's mother granted custody">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8182387.stm|title=Jackson's mother granted custody|date=August 4, 2009|work=[[BBC News]]|access-date=November 9, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Jackson had long history with estate executor">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/feedarticle/8660644?FORM=ZZNR5|title=Jackson had long history with estate executor|last=Deutsch|first=Linda|author-link=Linda Deutsch |date=August 17, 2009|newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=January 11, 2010}}</ref> In early 2011, Rebbie announced she'd begun recording tracks for a new album, her first in 14 years. She also performed throughout the U.S. with a setlist containing her best-known songs, some of her brothers' songs, and some Motown classics.