Michael Jackson saved Janet Jackson's ex-husband James DeBarge life

Once upon a time Michael Jackson saved Janet Jackson's ex-husband James DeBarge life from committing suicide.

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Singer James DeBarge was briefly married to Jackson's sister Janet in 1984 told how he was threatening to jump from a building until the late 'Thriller' singer talked him down.

In an episode of new US talk show Lifechangers James explains: "One time I was on the roof of his house. I was going to jump and everyone was losing it.

"He was the only one not freaking out. He seemed to be familiar with my pain. He knew I needed someone to talk to, so he was that ear.

"So we just talked all night and I forgot that I was even on the roof and that I was going to jump."

James was a member of Rhythm of the Night family group DeBarge with his brothers Eldra, Mark, James and sister Bunny. He ran with Janet when she was only 18, but less than a year later their marriage was annulled.

Janet Jackson has packed massive stadiums

Pop star Janet Jackson, her career over two decades of large-scale stadium is packed, she small and more intimate Fillmore Miami Beach is bringing his latest tour.

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The 45 year-old singer announced Tuesday that on December 5 will be performed on site, is adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 am.

In her “Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour,” Jackson hit number 35 on the Billboard album chart at No. 1 on the music reached only songs will.

The singer’s website said, “This tour is JANET more revealed, more intimate, and more personal than ever before. Don’t look for special effects. Just look at Janet”.

Hot international tour has met with much critical acclaim.

An L.A. Times pop critic wrote, “She placed the focus of her set squarely on showcasing her voice — it should be noted that she sang live for the nearly two-hour show, a rarity in today’s pop music — and the legendary complex footwork that marked her and brother Michael as pop royalty”.