Michael Jackson will release his charity single this month, that is according to his spokeswoman Ramone Bain.
The single is being made for the benefit of the victims of Hurricane Katrina, in conjunction with artists such as R Kelly and Snoop Dogg.
Jackson is adding his contribution, via satellite, from his new home in Bahrain.
Bain is quoted as saying:
"All that remains is for two or three more artists to do their tracks, and Michael will then add his vocals. He is now on the fast track, and we're happy with the progress."
Monday, November 07, 2005
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Jackson Finally Starts Record
It is reported that Michael Jackson has finally started to record "From The Bottom of My Heart", the charity single for the victims of Katrina.
The recording sessions have taken place in a Los Angeles studio, with Jackson participating via phone and satellite from London.
Raymone Bain, Jackson's spokesperson, is quoted as saying that the song will be renamed; also that the number of artists, originally billed as appearing, has been reduced.
Apparently some weren't needed.
The recording sessions have taken place in a Los Angeles studio, with Jackson participating via phone and satellite from London.
Raymone Bain, Jackson's spokesperson, is quoted as saying that the song will be renamed; also that the number of artists, originally billed as appearing, has been reduced.
Apparently some weren't needed.
Monday, October 31, 2005
No Thanks
Despite giving Michael Jackson a considerably favourable testimony during his trial, Debbie Rowe has apparently not even received a word of thanks from him for her help.
However, she has now reworked her agreement with him regarding access rights to her two children Prince and Paris.
This agreement is not particularly favourable to her, as it only allows her occasional visits with them; she is not even allowed to tell them that she is their mother.
Poor reward indeed for what she did for Jackson.
However, she has now reworked her agreement with him regarding access rights to her two children Prince and Paris.
This agreement is not particularly favourable to her, as it only allows her occasional visits with them; she is not even allowed to tell them that she is their mother.
Poor reward indeed for what she did for Jackson.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Neverland Up For Sale
There are rumours that Michael Jackson's Neverland may be up for sale.
It is claimed that Jackson had missed the most recent pay-roll for the ranch two weeks ago, and only finally made the payment on the following Monday.
It is also noted that he has not been back there since fleeing to Dubai.
It is claimed that Jackson had missed the most recent pay-roll for the ranch two weeks ago, and only finally made the payment on the following Monday.
It is also noted that he has not been back there since fleeing to Dubai.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Jackson Sues
Michael Jackson cannot, so it seems, resist going to court.
This time, instead of being on the wrong end of the law, he intends to try to sue someone else.
Jackson has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles for $1M against Marc Schaffel, who testified for the prosecution at Jackson's trial and who is also a producer of gay pornography.
Schaffel had sued Jackson in November 2004, for over $3M in allegedly unpaid loans and other debts.
Jackson, in his case, argues that he entered into a written agreement with Schaffel in August 2001; to produce his song "What More Can I Give?".
The proceeds of the song, after expenses and a small royalty for Schaffel, were allegedly to go to charity.
However, allegedly, Schaffel contrary to the agreement did not pay the production costs.
Jackson then fired Schaffel in 2001, once he allegedly learned of his association with gay porn.
Jackson alleges that despite that, Schaffel falsely represented himself as affiliated with Jackson and received $1M from Music Fighters Co in Japan without reporting it to Jackson.
Jackson also claims that Schaffel kept $250K worth of sculptures and paintings from artist Romero Britto in 2003, that were supposed to be delivered to Jackson.
Whatever the outcome, it is clearly going to provide the lawyers with some lucrative work.
This time, instead of being on the wrong end of the law, he intends to try to sue someone else.
Jackson has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles for $1M against Marc Schaffel, who testified for the prosecution at Jackson's trial and who is also a producer of gay pornography.
Schaffel had sued Jackson in November 2004, for over $3M in allegedly unpaid loans and other debts.
Jackson, in his case, argues that he entered into a written agreement with Schaffel in August 2001; to produce his song "What More Can I Give?".
The proceeds of the song, after expenses and a small royalty for Schaffel, were allegedly to go to charity.
However, allegedly, Schaffel contrary to the agreement did not pay the production costs.
Jackson then fired Schaffel in 2001, once he allegedly learned of his association with gay porn.
Jackson alleges that despite that, Schaffel falsely represented himself as affiliated with Jackson and received $1M from Music Fighters Co in Japan without reporting it to Jackson.
Jackson also claims that Schaffel kept $250K worth of sculptures and paintings from artist Romero Britto in 2003, that were supposed to be delivered to Jackson.
Whatever the outcome, it is clearly going to provide the lawyers with some lucrative work.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Jackson Avoids Another Trial
Michael Jackson narrowly avoided having to attend yet another trial yesterday, only after a last minute settlement.
The trial would have been held in Los Angeles, at the behest of a Hollywood antiques store.
Mayfair Gallery filed a suit against Jackson last November, claiming that Jackson owed more than $178K for $380K worth of antiques that he bought in May 2004.
Jackson's lawyer claimed that the disputed items were returned to the store this past weekend, consequently the case is now closed.
This has been confirmed by the lawyer for Mayfair Gallery, quote:
"The matter was resolved to the satisfaction of all parties."
The moral of this story is, don't buy things if you cannot afford to pay for them.
The trial would have been held in Los Angeles, at the behest of a Hollywood antiques store.
Mayfair Gallery filed a suit against Jackson last November, claiming that Jackson owed more than $178K for $380K worth of antiques that he bought in May 2004.
Jackson's lawyer claimed that the disputed items were returned to the store this past weekend, consequently the case is now closed.
This has been confirmed by the lawyer for Mayfair Gallery, quote:
"The matter was resolved to the satisfaction of all parties."
The moral of this story is, don't buy things if you cannot afford to pay for them.
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Juror Jackson
In a strange twist of fate, Michael Jackson has received a jury summons.
However, don't expect him to attend; his lawyers have filed paperwork for a deferment, based on the fact that he now lives in Bahrain.
Jackson's lawyer, Thomas Mesereau, is quoted as saying:
"He is permanently living outside of the United States."
Gary Blair, the Jury Commissioner, said:
"All he has to do is show he has legal residency somewhere else and he'll be exempted."
However, don't expect him to attend; his lawyers have filed paperwork for a deferment, based on the fact that he now lives in Bahrain.
Jackson's lawyer, Thomas Mesereau, is quoted as saying:
"He is permanently living outside of the United States."
Gary Blair, the Jury Commissioner, said:
"All he has to do is show he has legal residency somewhere else and he'll be exempted."
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Bashir Becomes Anchor
Martin Bashir, whose documentary about Michael Jackson was the cause of his recent child molestation trial, will be one of the three anchors for ABC's "Nightline".
The new "Nightline" team will comprise Martin Bashir, White House correspondent Terry Moran and "Primetime" anchor Cynthia McFadden.
The first broadcast will be on November 28th.
The new "Nightline" team will comprise Martin Bashir, White House correspondent Terry Moran and "Primetime" anchor Cynthia McFadden.
The first broadcast will be on November 28th.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Jackson Goes To Harrods
As every tourist knows, when in London, the place to shop is Harrods.
Michael Jackson proved that he is no different to any other tourist, by going on a shopping trip to Harrods on Wednesday.
Jackson went to the store with his children, and was greeted by Harrods owner Mohammed Al-Fayed.
Michael Jackson proved that he is no different to any other tourist, by going on a shopping trip to Harrods on Wednesday.
Jackson went to the store with his children, and was greeted by Harrods owner Mohammed Al-Fayed.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Another Trial?
Michael Jackson's request in Los Angeles Superior Court to stop the arbitration in his dispute with Marcel Avram over $5.3M appears to have very little chance of succeeding.
It is reported that the judge will not back his request, and that Jackson may end up in court again.
It is reported that the judge will not back his request, and that Jackson may end up in court again.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Jackson Sings Alone
Michael Jackson has started work recording "From The Bottom of My Heart", for the victims of Katrina, in London this week at Metropolis Studios.
However, none of the artists that Jackson said would be joining him (eg Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly) were there.
However, none of the artists that Jackson said would be joining him (eg Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly) were there.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Jackson at Madam Tussaud's
Michael Jackson caused further disruption in London on Sunday, by appearing at Madame Tussaud's.
Jackson took his three children and entourage to see the waxworks.
Jackson took his three children and entourage to see the waxworks.
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