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!
Friday, March 31, 2006
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.
Monday, March 20, 2006
50 Cent
Reports suggest that Michael Jackson is planning a comeback by recording a song with 50 Cent.
Allegedly 50 Cent met Jackson at the Bahrain Grand Prix last week.
A source is quoted as saying:
"Michael was talking to 50's DJ Whoo Kid who spoke to 50 there and then about it. The track would catapult Michael back into the limelight, which he is desperate for, and 50 has always been a fan."
I would take all of this with a heavy pinch of salt, and remind people that Jackson has yet to release his much hyped song for the victims of hurricnae Katrina.
Allegedly 50 Cent met Jackson at the Bahrain Grand Prix last week.
A source is quoted as saying:
"Michael was talking to 50's DJ Whoo Kid who spoke to 50 there and then about it. The track would catapult Michael back into the limelight, which he is desperate for, and 50 has always been a fan."
I would take all of this with a heavy pinch of salt, and remind people that Jackson has yet to release his much hyped song for the victims of hurricnae Katrina.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Neverland
There seems to be some confusion as to the fate of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch.
Foxnews.com reported that Jackson has permanently shut Neverland, and laid his 60 employees.
However, Raymone Bain - Jackson's spokesperson, is quoted as saying:
"It is public knowledge that Mr. Jackson currently resides in the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain.
He therefore decided to close his house and reduce his workforce. This is a common practice when a residence is vacant for an extended period of time."
Reports indicating that Neverland has been closed or 'shut down' for good are inaccurate."
It is really a matter of personal choice as to who you believe, the Jackson PR machine or the independent media.
Foxnews.com reported that Jackson has permanently shut Neverland, and laid his 60 employees.
However, Raymone Bain - Jackson's spokesperson, is quoted as saying:
"It is public knowledge that Mr. Jackson currently resides in the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain.
He therefore decided to close his house and reduce his workforce. This is a common practice when a residence is vacant for an extended period of time."
Reports indicating that Neverland has been closed or 'shut down' for good are inaccurate."
It is really a matter of personal choice as to who you believe, the Jackson PR machine or the independent media.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Jackson Finally Pays His Workers
Michael Jackson has finally deigned to pay the $304K of back wages owed to his 69 staff at Neverland.
I doubt that he would have bothered had it not been for the intervention of the State of California, who have fined him $100K and closed Neverland.
Dean Fryer, a spokesperson for the state's Department of Industrial Relations, is quoted by MTV yesterday as saying:
"We have confirmed that Michael Jackson's representatives are processing the wages ... and will be distributing payroll directly to the employees tomorrow."
It is pathetic, and thoroughly reprehensible that he did not pay them when the monies were orginally due.
I doubt that he would have bothered had it not been for the intervention of the State of California, who have fined him $100K and closed Neverland.
Dean Fryer, a spokesperson for the state's Department of Industrial Relations, is quoted by MTV yesterday as saying:
"We have confirmed that Michael Jackson's representatives are processing the wages ... and will be distributing payroll directly to the employees tomorrow."
It is pathetic, and thoroughly reprehensible that he did not pay them when the monies were orginally due.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
24 Hours
Michael Jackson has been granted a 24 hour reprieve to pay the £200K wages that he owes his staff who work on his Neverland ranch.
The staff have not been paid since December, and Jackson faces being sued by Calfornian authorities if he doesn't honour his debt.
He has been given until 1700 California time today to find the money.
Jackson's spokeswoman, Raymone Bain, said that Jackson does not comment on matters involving his finances because he considers them to be private.
She also pooh poohed the stories about Jackson moving to Britain:
"He's not purchased a house in London, he's not been scouting schools for his kids, he has no intention to moving to London
This is totally erroneous and they need to stop it."
With Jackson the story changes everyday, it is all but impossible to know what to believe anymore.
The staff have not been paid since December, and Jackson faces being sued by Calfornian authorities if he doesn't honour his debt.
He has been given until 1700 California time today to find the money.
Jackson's spokeswoman, Raymone Bain, said that Jackson does not comment on matters involving his finances because he considers them to be private.
She also pooh poohed the stories about Jackson moving to Britain:
"He's not purchased a house in London, he's not been scouting schools for his kids, he has no intention to moving to London
This is totally erroneous and they need to stop it."
With Jackson the story changes everyday, it is all but impossible to know what to believe anymore.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Jackson Misses Funeral of Jackson
Michael Jackson and his sister Janet decided to absent themselves from the from the funeral of an ex-Jackson Five drummer, Johnny Jackson (no relation), who died in a stabbing on March the 1st.
Five members of the Jackson family did attend the funeral held in Indiana, Johnny played in the Jackson Five for 15 years.
Five members of the Jackson family did attend the funeral held in Indiana, Johnny played in the Jackson Five for 15 years.
Monday, March 13, 2006
Michael Jackson In Britain
Michael Jackson has been living in Britain, apparently for the past month, this somewhat contradicts other reports that he had been staying with his family in California.
If the reports are true, then he has been staying at Cliveden in Berkshire, a magnificent stately home and backdrop to the Profumo sex scandal of the early 60's.
The reports claim that he has asked if it is up for sale, which it isn't. Given the fact that he cannot afford to pay his workers at Neverland, you would wonder where he thinks he will get the money from to be able to buy a stately home.
Jackson and his entourage were staying at Spring Cottage on the estate, which was where orgies involving; call girls, a Russian spy and leading names including John Profumo and Christine Keeler took place.
Allegedly Jackson also stayed in the Cotswolds and visited Scotland.
The rumours also claim that Jackson has asked about schooling his children in Britain.
One of Jackson's spokesmen is quoted as saying:
"Michael has been in the UK for several weeks now. It is very unlikely he will return to the US. Europe and Britain in particular feel like a safe haven to him at this time."
As with all stories concerning Jackson, this I would say should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt.
If the reports are true, then he has been staying at Cliveden in Berkshire, a magnificent stately home and backdrop to the Profumo sex scandal of the early 60's.
The reports claim that he has asked if it is up for sale, which it isn't. Given the fact that he cannot afford to pay his workers at Neverland, you would wonder where he thinks he will get the money from to be able to buy a stately home.
Jackson and his entourage were staying at Spring Cottage on the estate, which was where orgies involving; call girls, a Russian spy and leading names including John Profumo and Christine Keeler took place.
Allegedly Jackson also stayed in the Cotswolds and visited Scotland.
The rumours also claim that Jackson has asked about schooling his children in Britain.
One of Jackson's spokesmen is quoted as saying:
"Michael has been in the UK for several weeks now. It is very unlikely he will return to the US. Europe and Britain in particular feel like a safe haven to him at this time."
As with all stories concerning Jackson, this I would say should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt.
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