Michael Jackson Declared Normal

In his first interview with a publication in a decade, Michael Jackson sat with Ebony magazine for an exclusive interview marking the 25th anniversary of his album Thriller. And get this – creative director Harriette Cole, who spent a day and a half with the singer for its December issue, told the Today show Wednesday morning that the pop star is gasp a normal grown-up!

“From the time that I spent with him, what I got is that he’s a man,” Cole said. Well, that’s a solid observation Harriette. Do you mean gender wise because I think that is the least of what worries us all. “He’s 49. He’s a grown-up. He came across really as kind of normal.” she continued. Kind of? I guess covering your children in blankets, or even better, dangling them out of a hotel balconey is whats considered normal these days.

Despite this, Cole says she observed Michael being a “good parent” who handles his children “very quietly, with very few words.” Hey, who needs words when your backyard is a zoo! Speaking of Jacko’s Wacko Neverland Valley Ranch, reports are circulating that it could go under foreclosure if he fails to pay off a massive $23 million loan on the property by January.

Set to release a new studio album next year, Jackson told the mag he’s working with Kanye West, and Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas. Jackson’s Thriller is the best selling album in history, pushing 104 million copies since its release. A comeback is all we need from Wacky Michael Jacky.