A lawsuit against Michael Jackson, alleging molestation in 1984, has been dismissed.
Jackson proved that he was in California when Joseph Bartucci Jr., a New Orleans-area man, claimed that he was kidnapped and molested for nine days in 1984.
Bartucci claimed that he was forced into a white limousine on May 19 1984, during the New Orleans World's Fair, and driven to California while being molested, held at gunpoint and cut with steel wire and a razor blade.
Bartucci claimed that the emotional and physical trauma had caused him to forget everything that happened until 2003, when he saw a Court TV show about child molestation charges brought against Jackson in California.
U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon said that Wayne Nagin, who kept Jackson's appointment calendar in the spring of 1984, had given a sworn statement saying that Jackson was rehearsing in California for his Victory Tour from May 20-27 1984.
Judge Fallon also said that Charilette R. Sweeney of Encino, California swore that she had known Jackson since 1976, and remembered talking to him on May 13, 17 and 20 1984, about getting an award from President Reagan on May 14 of that year.
Judge Fallon wrote:
"This evidence conclusively demonstrates that Mr. Jackson was in California from May 19 to May 27, 1984, and could not have been in New Orleans to participate in the events alleged".
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Jackson Tries To Stave Off Bankruptcy
Michael Jackson is allegedly close to cutting a deal that would stave off his imminent bankruptcy.
It is reported that he will agree to give up a part of his a song catalogue that includes Beatles' hits to the Sony Corporation, it is estimated that Jackson's share is worth around $500M.
Jackson used his stake in the catalogue as part of the collateral for $270M in loans from Bank of America. Bank of America then sold the loans in 2005 to Fortress Investment Group, a New York-based investment company that buys distressed debt.
As part of the new agreement, Fortress has agreed to provide a new $300M loan and reduce the interest payments.
Jackson has reportedly agreed to provide Sony with an option to buy half of his stake at a set price.
We shall see.
It is reported that he will agree to give up a part of his a song catalogue that includes Beatles' hits to the Sony Corporation, it is estimated that Jackson's share is worth around $500M.
Jackson used his stake in the catalogue as part of the collateral for $270M in loans from Bank of America. Bank of America then sold the loans in 2005 to Fortress Investment Group, a New York-based investment company that buys distressed debt.
As part of the new agreement, Fortress has agreed to provide a new $300M loan and reduce the interest payments.
Jackson has reportedly agreed to provide Sony with an option to buy half of his stake at a set price.
We shall see.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Jackson in Denial
Michael Jackson, despite delaying salary payments to his Neverland staff for 3 months and having to shut Neverland because he is strapped for cash, has reportedly spent £50K on a diamond-encrusted watch.
Jackson is allegedly £150M in debt, yet seemingly has a little trouble accepting the reality of his situation.
He bought his new timepiece, which has 800 diamonds on it and a gold face, at the seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.
Jackson is allegedly £150M in debt, yet seemingly has a little trouble accepting the reality of his situation.
He bought his new timepiece, which has 800 diamonds on it and a gold face, at the seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Custody Battle Continues
In his ongoing battle with Debbie Rowe over custody of his children, Michael Jackson has filed a Petition for Review with the California State Supreme Court.
Jackson requested that the State Court review an earlier decision that helps clear the way for Rowe to argue for custody rights to Prince Michael and Paris.
Jackson requested that the State Court review an earlier decision that helps clear the way for Rowe to argue for custody rights to Prince Michael and Paris.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
April Fool
My compliments to www.entertainmentwise.com, who published a rather amusing April Fool story about a group of people with the same name as Michael Jackson suing him.
The story claimed that these Michael Jackson's were embarrassed by their own name, and were marginalised in the social and work lives because of Michale Jackson's troubles.
The sad and rather alarming thing is that many people, if the comments left by readers on the website are anything to judge by, believed the story.
Dear oh dear!
Read the fake story here.
The story claimed that these Michael Jackson's were embarrassed by their own name, and were marginalised in the social and work lives because of Michale Jackson's troubles.
The sad and rather alarming thing is that many people, if the comments left by readers on the website are anything to judge by, believed the story.
Dear oh dear!
Read the fake story here.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Most Foolish
Michael Jackson has been crowned America's "most foolish person", for the fourth year in a row.
Jackson beat Paris Hilton and Dick Cheney (who came joint second), President Bush came third.
1000 people were polled, and 690 voted for Jackson; a landslide.
Jeff Barge, who runs the poll, said:
"Michael Jackson seems to have a lock on the number one spot for the foreseeable future."
Jackson beat Paris Hilton and Dick Cheney (who came joint second), President Bush came third.
1000 people were polled, and 690 voted for Jackson; a landslide.
Jeff Barge, who runs the poll, said:
"Michael Jackson seems to have a lock on the number one spot for the foreseeable future."
Friday, March 31, 2006
Jackson Plans Makeover
Reports, if they are to be believed, indicate that Michael Jackson is contemplating yet another change of image.
Jackson discussed his comeback with DJ Whoo Kid, when they met in Bahrain.
Whoo Kid is quoted as saying that he offered some tips on make up etc:
"I told him he needs to cut his hair, get some million-dollar earrings, get a million-dollar watch and take all them spaceship clothes off.
He said: 'I have to change my whole outlook.' He said he was trying to work out."
We shall see!
Jackson discussed his comeback with DJ Whoo Kid, when they met in Bahrain.
Whoo Kid is quoted as saying that he offered some tips on make up etc:
"I told him he needs to cut his hair, get some million-dollar earrings, get a million-dollar watch and take all them spaceship clothes off.
He said: 'I have to change my whole outlook.' He said he was trying to work out."
We shall see!
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Judge Orders Papers
Superior Court Judge Robert Schnider this week ordered lawyers for Michael Jackson and ex-wife Debbie Rowe to submit copies of missing papers from their divorce file.
Judge Schnider ordered Rowe's lawyer, Marta Almli, to submit duplicate copies of Rowe's 2001 motion to terminate her parental rights to her two children with Jackson.
He ordered Jackson's lawyers, Michael Abrams and Thomas Hall, to submit a copy of Jackson's opposition to the motion.
Judge Schnider is quoted as saying:
"The way this file looks, it's clear to me that documents have come in an untimely fashion."
The papers must be submitted within 30 days.
A hearing has been set for May 24.
Judge Schnider ordered Rowe's lawyer, Marta Almli, to submit duplicate copies of Rowe's 2001 motion to terminate her parental rights to her two children with Jackson.
He ordered Jackson's lawyers, Michael Abrams and Thomas Hall, to submit a copy of Jackson's opposition to the motion.
Judge Schnider is quoted as saying:
"The way this file looks, it's clear to me that documents have come in an untimely fashion."
The papers must be submitted within 30 days.
A hearing has been set for May 24.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
New Deal?
It is reported that Michael Jackson is signing a new record deal with the Prince of Bahrain.
Jackson has agreed a deal with 2 Seas, the label of Prince Abdulla Hamad Alkhalifa.
Allegedly Jackson has written one new song, 'I Have This Dream', which will be released as a single on the label.
50 Cent is also about to record a song with Jackson.
50 Cent's bandmate, DJ Whoo Kid, met with Jackson during a recent trip to Bahrain. DJ Whoo Kid gave Jackson a tape with the proposed track, so that he could listen to it before making a decision.
Where is the hurricane Katrina single then?
Jackson has agreed a deal with 2 Seas, the label of Prince Abdulla Hamad Alkhalifa.
Allegedly Jackson has written one new song, 'I Have This Dream', which will be released as a single on the label.
50 Cent is also about to record a song with Jackson.
50 Cent's bandmate, DJ Whoo Kid, met with Jackson during a recent trip to Bahrain. DJ Whoo Kid gave Jackson a tape with the proposed track, so that he could listen to it before making a decision.
Where is the hurricane Katrina single then?
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Jackson Dines Out
Michael Jackson went to make an offer on a Bahraini businessman's house, but ended up having dinner with his family instead of buying the house.
A source is quoted in a local paper saying:
"Michael was being chauffeured in the Saar area (in Manama) when he spotted a house he liked. He did not hesitate to call on the family and ask them if they were willing to sell their house.
The family, astonished by the unexpected appearance of the superstar and amused by the offer, told him the house was not for sale, but that he was welcome to share their dinner."
With the closure of Neverland, it is rumoured that Jackson intends to stay permanently in Bahrain.
A source is quoted in a local paper saying:
"Michael was being chauffeured in the Saar area (in Manama) when he spotted a house he liked. He did not hesitate to call on the family and ask them if they were willing to sell their house.
The family, astonished by the unexpected appearance of the superstar and amused by the offer, told him the house was not for sale, but that he was welcome to share their dinner."
With the closure of Neverland, it is rumoured that Jackson intends to stay permanently in Bahrain.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Jackson Flogs Animals
It seems that Michael Jackson is so desperate for cash that he is now selling off his collection of lions, tigers and other assorted animals from his Neverland menagerie.
An insider is quoted as saying:
"He's desperate for cash and is offering the animals for a fraction of what they're really worth. He needs money fast."
So if you are looking for a cheap elephant, you know where to go.
However, Michael's sister La Toya is claiming that the collapse of Neverland is part of a long-term plan.
Quote:
"It's all part of the plan but you're just learning about it.
When he left [for Bahrain] he said, 'It's finished. Never again.'
His privacy, he felt, was invaded, so it's time to leave and that's what he did."
Maybe she should tell that to the workers at Neverland who weren't paid for three months?
An insider is quoted as saying:
"He's desperate for cash and is offering the animals for a fraction of what they're really worth. He needs money fast."
So if you are looking for a cheap elephant, you know where to go.
However, Michael's sister La Toya is claiming that the collapse of Neverland is part of a long-term plan.
Quote:
"It's all part of the plan but you're just learning about it.
When he left [for Bahrain] he said, 'It's finished. Never again.'
His privacy, he felt, was invaded, so it's time to leave and that's what he did."
Maybe she should tell that to the workers at Neverland who weren't paid for three months?
Friday, March 24, 2006
Jackson Enters Politics
Michael Jackson, or rather his image, has entered the world of politics.
Jackson's photo is being used by 'anti-liberal' activists in the current election campaign being held in Budapest, Hungary.
They have put Jackson's face on posters in Bucharest, that accuse Hungary's liberal party of promoting paedophilia.
The posters lampoon the Free Democrats' (SZDSZ) campaign, which centres on a young boy called Pisti Kovacs.
The posters, featuring Kovacs, Michael Jackson and Macaulay Culkin, say "more SZDSZ, more paedophiles."
Seemingly an SZDSZ member, who was planning on running in this April's election, is being investigated for allegedly owning child pornography.
The SZDSZ has been running a campaign asking:
"Who will take care of little Pisti Kovacs?"
I doubt that Jackson will be at all amused at this.
Jackson's photo is being used by 'anti-liberal' activists in the current election campaign being held in Budapest, Hungary.
They have put Jackson's face on posters in Bucharest, that accuse Hungary's liberal party of promoting paedophilia.
The posters lampoon the Free Democrats' (SZDSZ) campaign, which centres on a young boy called Pisti Kovacs.
The posters, featuring Kovacs, Michael Jackson and Macaulay Culkin, say "more SZDSZ, more paedophiles."
Seemingly an SZDSZ member, who was planning on running in this April's election, is being investigated for allegedly owning child pornography.
The SZDSZ has been running a campaign asking:
"Who will take care of little Pisti Kovacs?"
I doubt that Jackson will be at all amused at this.
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