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1.  Upon the release of her pictorial in "Playboy" magazine, "Entertainment Tonight"

featured an interesting interview with Latoya.  Throughout the segment, they

present several of the "pictures" along with additional moments, not in front of

the camera, so to speak.  They highlight several of the charities that Latoya is

involved in, moments from her latest music video, and so forth.  Considering her

decision to appear in "Playboy" magazine, Latoya speaks for all of those

"women" who want us to believe that this is nothing more than a

"career move."

2.  Looking absolutely radiant, Latoya makes a striking appearance on the

"Phil Donahue Show."  Considering the events that would follow, this particular

interview is quite interesting, because you know how "surreal" things are going

to become.  Which allows you the ability to pick up on the things that don't exactly

ring true.  But at the time of this interview, we don't know that, and so we are

willing to accept "everything at face value."  Throughout the hour, Latoya seems

to captivate the audience with her presence, as she relates story after story,

about her famous family, and the extent of her involvement with each of them.

After discussing her Playboy pictorial, and the reason behind her decision,

Latoya shocks the audience by draping herself, with a "boa constrictor" for 

the remainder of the program.  She handles the reptile as if this is a common 

everyday household pet.  Am I the only one that finds this more than a bit 

odd?  How many other celebrities can you name off the top of your head 

that have brought along a "pet boa constrictor" to a interview?  The ironic

twist to this, is the fact that we all know the Jackson family is extremely 

eccentric but yet it doesn't diminish our fascination with them.

3.  After listening to Latoya talk about coming to New York and being among the

homeless individuals on the street, and those less fortunate, this next moment

from "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" seems like such an incredible contrast!

From lavish parties, to an opulent garden apartment in New Jersey, Latoya is

dressed in the finest furs and jewelry.  Hardly the sympathetic and caring image

she established during the previous interview.  

4.  Appearing on the Jerry Lewis Telethon, Latoya establishes herself as the "newest

pop sensation" as she performs a sizzling rendition of the hit song, "Play boy."  After

creating an incredible buzz among those present, she slows the pace down 

considerably by singing the ballad, "Somewhere."

5.  Making an EXCEPTIONAL appearance on Bob Hope's USO Tour, Latoya performs

another sizzling rendition of her hit song, "Play boy."  Latoya looks absolutely

sensational!  She is so beautiful!  And her performance is right on the mark!

6.  Returning to the "Phil Donahue" show, Latoya blows the lid off the Jackson dynasty

with the release of her book.  For those who are familiar with the story, relating moments

from this particular interview is very difficult.  Because on the one hand, the events 

mentioned in the book, sound so unbelievable.  But then as Latoya relates certain aspects

of what happened, it adds a greater depth to the story.  So you really begin to wonder if

what she is saying, is true.  If I remember correctly, she mentioned that she wasn't

sexually abused, but then in a much later interview, the story seemed to change slightly.

So who knows.  When I was viewing this particular moment, I couldn't help but notice 

that Latoya's expression was very cold, always the same.  She rarely smiled and when

the audience was allowed to ask her a question, her reply was very quick, and rather 

harsh.  Perhaps the most difficult aspect to understand was her "marriage" to Jack

Gordon, which seemed to garner the most criticism, not only from Phil, but also from the

audience.  During the show, no phone calls from outside the studio were allowed, but prior 

to the program, Phil had spoken to Latoya's parents and their conversation was recorded.

Afterwards, both Latoya and Jack commented on the conversation, but there wasn't much 

they could say, that would sway the audience in their favor.  Listening to Latoya's 

parents definitely instilled a certain image in the minds of everyone.  Like I mentioned

earlier, this particular interview is very hard to describe, because it's filled with such

different views, from everyone involved.

7.  During Entertainment Tonight's "Inside Story" Latoya sheds even more light

on the details contained within her book.  With tears streaming down her lovely

face, Latoya sincerely wants to reconnect with her estranged family.

8.  With Roseanne Barr's admission that she was sexually abused as a child,

Latoya suddenly finds herself back in the spotlight, during this particular

moment from "Entertainment Tonight."

9.  Putting the past behind her, Latoya returns to the stage, at the Moulin Rouge in Paris.

"Entertainment Tonight" caught up with the talented star, during rehearsals for the show,

in which she will perform nightly.

10.  With the release of her book in paperback, Latoya makes a dramatic return to the 

public eye, during this moment from the set of "Good Morning America."  As always, she

looks simply radiant!

11.  After being out of the spotlight for awhile, Latoya returns to the public eye . . . looking 

slightly different!  But underneath the blonde curls, the story is still the same.  During

Entertainment Tonight's report, we learn that Latoya has established a "900 Number"

that we can call to get the latest news on the Jackson family.

12.  With all of the sensationalism swirling around the Jackson dynasty, Latoya added

even more controversy to the upcoming "Jackson Family Honors" special by stating that

she wasn't allowed to attend the taping.  During this particular moment from the "E"

channel, she claims that her family is taking great steps to ensure that she isn't allowed

to be there.

13.  If the events of the past few years weren't strange enough, then

consider Latoya's next appearance, in the USA series "Counter Strike" where

she plays a voodoo priestess!  Stepping into the role of this particular

 character, Latoya simply captivates your attention.