It is reported that Michael Jackson and Boy George will perform at Scotland's Retrofest outdoor music festival (1st-2nd September 2007).
They are in talks to appear alongside The Human League, Abc, Jimmy Somerville and Howard Joneson at Ayrshire's Culzean Castle.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Another Trial
Michael Jackson faces another trial, set for June, this time concerning money that he allegedly owes Darien Dash.
Dash claims that Jackson owes his company, Prescient Acquisition Group of Hackensack, $48M for refinancing a $272M bank loan and arranging $537M so that Jackson could buy out Sony's half interest in The Beatles' catalogue of songs in 2004 (during the child molestation trial).
Dash's attorney, Steven Altman, is quoted as saying:
"Many business people were unwilling to risk public association with a man who was then widely viewed as the world's most notorious paedophile."
Jackson's lawyer says:
"Michael is not going to be hijacked by the threat of fraudulent claims."
The trial is set to start on June 18th.
Dash claims that Jackson owes his company, Prescient Acquisition Group of Hackensack, $48M for refinancing a $272M bank loan and arranging $537M so that Jackson could buy out Sony's half interest in The Beatles' catalogue of songs in 2004 (during the child molestation trial).
Dash's attorney, Steven Altman, is quoted as saying:
"Many business people were unwilling to risk public association with a man who was then widely viewed as the world's most notorious paedophile."
Jackson's lawyer says:
"Michael is not going to be hijacked by the threat of fraudulent claims."
The trial is set to start on June 18th.
Monday, April 23, 2007
The Big Kid
Mark Ronson, the music producer, has likened Michael Jackson unto an 11 year old child.
Ronson first met Jackson when Ronson was a child guest at a socialite party.
Ronson says:
"I guess he did some bad things but never to me. He was a bit funny, running around and giggling like an 11-year-old boy.
He was never able to have any kind of childhood himself. Because of that he's ended up in a bit of a state."
Ronson first met Jackson when Ronson was a child guest at a socialite party.
Ronson says:
"I guess he did some bad things but never to me. He was a bit funny, running around and giggling like an 11-year-old boy.
He was never able to have any kind of childhood himself. Because of that he's ended up in a bit of a state."
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Good Parent
Jamie Foster Brown, who publishes Sister 2 Sister magazine, travelled with Michael Jackson and Jackson's children to Japan last month.
Following on from the trip Foster Brown has stated that, even though the children were made to cover their faces in public, Jackson seems like a good father.
Quote:
"He just seemed to be a good parent.
More so than most of us!"
Foster Brown then spoke of Jackson's children; Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II:
"They were walking around me, and we were taking pictures without [their veils] they were very loose.
But when they did go outside, they put the scarves around the children's faces.
I just noticed also how nice the kids were. They're not privileged at all.
They have a lot of fun with [Michael].
They're intelligent, extremely well-spoken, and they like to play jokes."
Following on from the trip Foster Brown has stated that, even though the children were made to cover their faces in public, Jackson seems like a good father.
Quote:
"He just seemed to be a good parent.
More so than most of us!"
Foster Brown then spoke of Jackson's children; Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II:
"They were walking around me, and we were taking pictures without [their veils] they were very loose.
But when they did go outside, they put the scarves around the children's faces.
I just noticed also how nice the kids were. They're not privileged at all.
They have a lot of fun with [Michael].
They're intelligent, extremely well-spoken, and they like to play jokes."
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Neverland Not For Sale
Despite mounting financial woes, and reports to the contrary, Michael Jackson has denied reports that he is preparing to sell Neverland at the "bargain" price of $20M (some $30M below his original asking price).
Reports had claimed that Jackson was going to sell Neverland to American debt guru Bill Huff.
However, Jackson's spokesperson Raymone Bain has denied the reports and insisted that Neverland is not even on the market.
So that's clear then.
Reports had claimed that Jackson was going to sell Neverland to American debt guru Bill Huff.
However, Jackson's spokesperson Raymone Bain has denied the reports and insisted that Neverland is not even on the market.
So that's clear then.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Jackson Unhappy With Auction
An auction of 2000 pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia, that will take place on May 30 and 31 at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel And Casino, is causing Jackson some grief.
The 2,000 pieces are from a larger 10,000 piece collection of Jackson material that was bought from a bankruptcy sale, and subsequently sold to Universal Express a Boca Raton transportation company.
Michael and Janet Jackson had tried to stop the former owner, Henry Vaccaro, from taking ownership of the goods after he purchased them. However, they failed when their suit was rejected last year.
Jackson is now pondering another legal action, to stop the auction.
Raymone K. Bain, Jackson's spokesperson, said:
"Mr Jackson was not aware and he is extremely upset that his memorabilia was included amongst the memorabilia that is being auctioned off."
On the assumption that the items have been obtained legally, I fail to see how Jackson can stop the auction. The US is, after all, a market based economy.
Jackson could bid for the items himself, but he is somewhat short of ready cash at the moment.
The 2,000 pieces are from a larger 10,000 piece collection of Jackson material that was bought from a bankruptcy sale, and subsequently sold to Universal Express a Boca Raton transportation company.
Michael and Janet Jackson had tried to stop the former owner, Henry Vaccaro, from taking ownership of the goods after he purchased them. However, they failed when their suit was rejected last year.
Jackson is now pondering another legal action, to stop the auction.
Raymone K. Bain, Jackson's spokesperson, said:
"Mr Jackson was not aware and he is extremely upset that his memorabilia was included amongst the memorabilia that is being auctioned off."
On the assumption that the items have been obtained legally, I fail to see how Jackson can stop the auction. The US is, after all, a market based economy.
Jackson could bid for the items himself, but he is somewhat short of ready cash at the moment.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
The Jackson Auction
Guernsey's will be auctioning off thousands of items from Michael, Janet, La Toya, Jermaine and the rest of the Jackson Family at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel on the 30th and 31st of May 2007.
Items include:
-"I WANT YOU BACK," ORIGINAL TEST PRESSING, 1969
-HANDWRITTEN "ABC" LYRICS BY TITO JACKSON
-MICHAEL JACKSON "THRILLER" GOLD AWARD, 1982
-MARLON BRANDO TELEGRAM TO MICHAEL, 1984
Items include:
-"I WANT YOU BACK," ORIGINAL TEST PRESSING, 1969
-HANDWRITTEN "ABC" LYRICS BY TITO JACKSON
-MICHAEL JACKSON "THRILLER" GOLD AWARD, 1982
-MARLON BRANDO TELEGRAM TO MICHAEL, 1984
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Luna To Play Jackson
It is reported that Mexican actor, Diego Luna, will play a young Michael Jackson in a new film directed by Harmony Korine called "Mister Lonely".
The premise of the film is that Luna's character meets Marilyn Monroe (Samantha Morton) in Paris and follows her to a commune in Scotland, where they both meet Charlie Chaplin and Shirley Temple. The action eventually move to Brazil.
Far too plausible!
The premise of the film is that Luna's character meets Marilyn Monroe (Samantha Morton) in Paris and follows her to a commune in Scotland, where they both meet Charlie Chaplin and Shirley Temple. The action eventually move to Brazil.
Far too plausible!
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Jackobot
It is reported that Michael Jackson may be attempting to erect a 50-foot, robotic likeness of himself in Las Vegas.
According to entertainment company consultant Mike Luckman, his business partner Andre Van Pier has already designed the "Jackobot", which seemingly comes with laser beams that will shoot into the sky.
Why?
It is even rumoured that Sir Paul McCartney is said to be interested in this, how can I put it?, insane idea.
Were it not for the fact that it is not yet the 1st of April, I would have assumed that this was merely a wind up.
Now, I wonder if I can persuade the Mayor of London to erect a 50 foot statue of me somewhere?
According to entertainment company consultant Mike Luckman, his business partner Andre Van Pier has already designed the "Jackobot", which seemingly comes with laser beams that will shoot into the sky.
Why?
It is even rumoured that Sir Paul McCartney is said to be interested in this, how can I put it?, insane idea.
Were it not for the fact that it is not yet the 1st of April, I would have assumed that this was merely a wind up.
Now, I wonder if I can persuade the Mayor of London to erect a 50 foot statue of me somewhere?
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Beatles Not For Sale
Despite recent media rumours, Michael Jackson is not interested in selling his stake in the Beatles' catalogue.
That at least is the reality according to Jackson's spokesperson, Raymone K. Bain:
"There is no truth to the rumor that Michael Jackson will be selling his Beatles catalogue...period..not back to Paul McCartney, or any other individual or entity. He has no intention, or interest, in selling his catalogue."
The question therefore arises, how does Michael Jackson intend to resolve his financial "difficulties"?
That at least is the reality according to Jackson's spokesperson, Raymone K. Bain:
"There is no truth to the rumor that Michael Jackson will be selling his Beatles catalogue...period..not back to Paul McCartney, or any other individual or entity. He has no intention, or interest, in selling his catalogue."
The question therefore arises, how does Michael Jackson intend to resolve his financial "difficulties"?
Monday, March 19, 2007
Ms Jackson Comes To Town
Michael Jackson popped into London over the weekend, but in an attempt to blend into the scenery he has checked into the Carlton Tower hotel under a false name:
"Ms Jackson"
Yes, that should do it!
In case that didn't quite give his presence away, he and his entourage took up the presidential suite (£3K per night) on the top floor.
Oddly enough, the media sussed out that he was in town.
"Ms Jackson"
Yes, that should do it!
In case that didn't quite give his presence away, he and his entourage took up the presidential suite (£3K per night) on the top floor.
Oddly enough, the media sussed out that he was in town.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Jackson Visits Troops
Michael Jackson paid a visit to US troops, and their families, at a US base in Tokyo last Saturday.
Approximately 3000 troops and their families turned out to greet Jackson, at a fitness center at Camp Zama.
Jackson read from a prepared statement:
"Those of you in here today are some of the most special people in the world.
It is because of you in here today, and others who so valiantly have given their lives to protect us, that we enjoy our freedom."
Earlier in the week, Jackson had attended a party of about 400 fans, some of whom had paid $3500 to spend 60 seconds talking to him.
Approximately 3000 troops and their families turned out to greet Jackson, at a fitness center at Camp Zama.
Jackson read from a prepared statement:
"Those of you in here today are some of the most special people in the world.
It is because of you in here today, and others who so valiantly have given their lives to protect us, that we enjoy our freedom."
Earlier in the week, Jackson had attended a party of about 400 fans, some of whom had paid $3500 to spend 60 seconds talking to him.
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