Jacko disguises his kids

Michael Jackson kitted out his children in Halloween masks while shopping for trick-or-treat goodies - but decided he didn't need one himself.

Thriller night: Paris and Prince Michael shopping for Halloween

The singer took his three children out in Los Angeles last night, with Michael Joseph, 11, in a V For Vendetta mask, 10-year-old Paris wearing one of turquoise blue and Prince Michael, six, in a Scream mask. After stopping at a friend's house in Bel Air for dinner, Jackson took his children, whose faces he always covers in public because of kidnap fears, to a party store for Halloween decorations.

Covered up: Michael Joseph in a V for Vendetta mask

Jacko, 50, even showed his political side ahead of next week's presidential election as he clutched a documentary about The Dixie Chicks.

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Meanwhile, Jacko's brother Jermaine, 53, today revealed The Jackson Five are planning a world tour next year.