Michael refutes Jermaine Jackson's Claim of Jackson 5 Reunion

For now, the chance of a full-blown Jackson 5 reunion – especially one that has the members already "in the studio" – seems like little more than a fantasy perpetuated by Jermaine Jackson, a particularly unreliable tipster who made similar murmurings in 2003 and 2007.

Michael Jackson denied on Thursday that he would take part in a reunion of the famed Motown singing group, a day after elder brother Jermaine said the faded pop star was on board.

"My brothers and sisters have my full love and support, and we've certainly shared many great experiences, but at this time I have no plans to record or tour with them," the self-proclaimed "king of pop" said a statement.

Jackson, 50, said he was in the studio working on "new and exciting projects."

But Jermaine Jackson, 53, said in Australia on Wednesday that the clan was working on the music and logistics for a tour next year.

"It is going to be more like a family affair," he was quoted as saying by the Australian Associated Press. "(Younger sister) Janet's going to open and, of course, the original Jackson 5 ... Michael, Randy and the whole family. ... We're in the studio, we're planning on being out there next year."

Michael Jackson has not encouraged reunion talk. He did not show up with his brothers to collect a lifetime achievement award in Los Angeles in September.

The Jackson 5, whose lineup is rounded out by Jackie, 57, Tito, 55, and Marlon, 51, as well as unofficial member Randy, 47, rose to fame in the early 1970s with such singles as "I Want You Back," "ABC" and "I'll Be There." The group last toured in 1984, by which time Michael Jackson was a huge star in his own right.

The original Jackson 5 have not performed together since 2001, when they reunited to celebrate Michael's 30th anniversary in music.

Michael Jackson has been a relative recluse since then, rarely appearing in public – with the notable exception of 2005's child abuse trial. Though he announced work on a Hurricane Katrina charity single, it was never released. Nor have there been updates on the status of a long-germinating album with songs written by Akon and Will.I.Am.

His statement was credited to a spokesperson dubbed "Dr. Tohme." The publicity firm that distributed the statement declined to elaborate on the person's identity.

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