Janet Jackson has revealed that her bad body image stems from comments made by her brother, Michael, when she was younger.
Janet claims that Michael had often called her names, eg "fat butt".
"I was always made to feel I was a fat kid by Michael.
He'd call me brutal names. It really affected me, even as an adult."
Janet Jackson went on to say that she realises that his behaviour stemmed from his own issues with his body.
A cynic might argue that this recent personal "revelation" may have something to do with generating publicity for her forthcoming album, due to be released in September.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Documents Unsealed
It is announced that 17 previously sealed documents, from Michael Jackson's child molestation trial last year, have been made public.
The documents are available at the Santa Barbara Superior Courts website:
www.sbscpublicaccess.org/
The documents relate to the motions filed by attorneys in the case in December 2004 and January 2005.
Darrel Parker, assistant trial courts executive officer, indicated that documents are being released as they are sorted through.
The documents are available at the Santa Barbara Superior Courts website:
www.sbscpublicaccess.org/
The documents relate to the motions filed by attorneys in the case in December 2004 and January 2005.
Darrel Parker, assistant trial courts executive officer, indicated that documents are being released as they are sorted through.
Michael Jackson Turns 48
Michael Jackson celebrated his 48th birthday yesterday in Europe.
During the day, his children held a surprise birthday party for him which included a puppet show.
During the day, his children held a surprise birthday party for him which included a puppet show.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Neverland Fire Under Investigation
The fire that destroyed over 40 acres of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch on Friday, has been brought under control. However, the authorities are querying the cause of the blaze and have launched an investigation into the fire.
Jackson was not in residence when the fire started.
The fire did not reach the main residence Friday, it came within a quarter-mile of the amusement structures.
None of the animals housed in Neverland were harmed.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has not said whether Jackson will be billed for the cost of fighting the fire.
A bill that Jackson could well do without.
Jackson was not in residence when the fire started.
The fire did not reach the main residence Friday, it came within a quarter-mile of the amusement structures.
None of the animals housed in Neverland were harmed.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has not said whether Jackson will be billed for the cost of fighting the fire.
A bill that Jackson could well do without.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Neverland Fire Threat
A wildfire burned about 40 acres of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch yesterday.
The fire came within a quarter-mile of the main residence.
Santa Barbara County Fire spokesman, Jeff Ross, said that no structures caught fire at the 2,800-acre estate.
About 100 firefighters were battling the blaze along with water-dropping helicopters.
The ranch's amusement park rides were within the burned area.
The fire came within a quarter-mile of the main residence.
Santa Barbara County Fire spokesman, Jeff Ross, said that no structures caught fire at the 2,800-acre estate.
About 100 firefighters were battling the blaze along with water-dropping helicopters.
The ranch's amusement park rides were within the burned area.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Animals Up For Sale
Those of you who want to give an animal a kind home, may wish to take a look at what Michael Jackson is currently trying to offload to pay his debts.
Jackson has put his animals from Neverland up for sale. He has sold an elephant to a circus near Los Angeles. He also has four giraffes up for sale, at $35K a pair.
Jackson has put his animals from Neverland up for sale. He has sold an elephant to a circus near Los Angeles. He also has four giraffes up for sale, at $35K a pair.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Murals Up For Sale
It seems that Michael Jackson's finances are in such a hole, that he can't seem to afford to pay for some artwork that he ordered.
Jackson allegedly owes money to an art-gallery owner in Santa Ynez Valley, California. Needless to say, the hapless creditor wants his money.
Seemingly, Jackson asked the gallery owner to frame two large mural portraits of himself:
1 A picture of him playing with Peter Pan
2 A picture of him dancing in a rainbow
Different!
Additionally, Jackson ordered a collection of Norman Rockwell prints of children playing (how wise was this?); these he wanted framed.
No money forthcoming, it is reported that the owner of the gallery may put these up for sale on eBay.
Jackson allegedly owes money to an art-gallery owner in Santa Ynez Valley, California. Needless to say, the hapless creditor wants his money.
Seemingly, Jackson asked the gallery owner to frame two large mural portraits of himself:
1 A picture of him playing with Peter Pan
2 A picture of him dancing in a rainbow
Different!
Additionally, Jackson ordered a collection of Norman Rockwell prints of children playing (how wise was this?); these he wanted framed.
No money forthcoming, it is reported that the owner of the gallery may put these up for sale on eBay.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
The Curse of Jackson
It is reported that On August 5 2005, Jordy Chandler said that his father hit him on the head from behind with a 12 pound weight. He also said his father had sprayed mace in his face.
Roger Friedman is claiming that Jordie's uncle, Raymond Chandler, says that anyone who has contact with Michael Jackson is cursed.
Maybe if people were not so keen to try to make a fast buck out of their association with Jackson, the "curse" could be lifted?
Roger Friedman is claiming that Jordie's uncle, Raymond Chandler, says that anyone who has contact with Michael Jackson is cursed.
Maybe if people were not so keen to try to make a fast buck out of their association with Jackson, the "curse" could be lifted?
Monday, August 21, 2006
Beware Imposters
Dave Dave, who was set on fire as a child by his father and befriended by Michael Jackson during his recovery, reclaimed a condominium last week that someone posing as Jackson's cousin had been accused of stealing from him.
Dave was also awarded $93K. Dave's lawyer was Brian Oxman, who took the case on at the request of Jackson.
Dave was 6 when his father covered him in kerosene, and set him on fire in an Orange County motel room during a custody dispute.
Dave alleged that Darnello Jackson posed as Michael Jackson's cousin to gain his trust, and tricked him into signing over his $335K condominium in Inglewood.
The two met in 2003 at Neverland.
Darnello Jackson did not appear for the hearing or file any court papers.
The lesson here is clear, always check out someone's background when conducting business with them.
Dave was also awarded $93K. Dave's lawyer was Brian Oxman, who took the case on at the request of Jackson.
Dave was 6 when his father covered him in kerosene, and set him on fire in an Orange County motel room during a custody dispute.
Dave alleged that Darnello Jackson posed as Michael Jackson's cousin to gain his trust, and tricked him into signing over his $335K condominium in Inglewood.
The two met in 2003 at Neverland.
Darnello Jackson did not appear for the hearing or file any court papers.
The lesson here is clear, always check out someone's background when conducting business with them.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Forclosure
Michael Jackson has allegedly received a second forclosure notice on his parents' home in Encino California this year.
The Hayvenhurst estate is estimated to be worth around $7M, but has a $2M mortgage.
The last time this happened, Janet Jackson stepped into the breach and bailed her brother out.
It seems that the threat has elicited a cheque being sent by Jackson.
The Hayvenhurst estate is estimated to be worth around $7M, but has a $2M mortgage.
The last time this happened, Janet Jackson stepped into the breach and bailed her brother out.
It seems that the threat has elicited a cheque being sent by Jackson.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Jackson Accused of Fraud
Yet another day, and yet another legal case for Michael Jackson and his ever changing team of lawyers to worry about.
This one relates to a case filed by Jackson against a concert promoter, Marcel Avram, to prevent arbitration over a disputed 1999 concert contract.
This dates back to a case in 2002, when Jackson testified in a $21M lawsuit brought by Avram. Avram accused Jackson of backing out of two concerts on New Year's Eve 1999.
There eventually was a settlement, in which Jackson paid $6.5M. Jackson contends that this was a full and final settlement.
However, Avram is seeking arbitration over the amount. Avram's lawyer, Louis R. Miller, said that Avram was entitled to $9.2M that was spent promoting a benefit concert in South Korea.
Miller also claims that Jackson committed fraud, by not disclosing to Avram that Sony Music Entertainment owned the rights to footage of the concert.
Jackson's lawyer, Thomas C. Mundell, told Superior Court Judge Soussan G. Bruguera on Tuesday:
"Nobody pays $6.5M and doesn't get a full release from future claims."
The judge must now rule.
This one relates to a case filed by Jackson against a concert promoter, Marcel Avram, to prevent arbitration over a disputed 1999 concert contract.
This dates back to a case in 2002, when Jackson testified in a $21M lawsuit brought by Avram. Avram accused Jackson of backing out of two concerts on New Year's Eve 1999.
There eventually was a settlement, in which Jackson paid $6.5M. Jackson contends that this was a full and final settlement.
However, Avram is seeking arbitration over the amount. Avram's lawyer, Louis R. Miller, said that Avram was entitled to $9.2M that was spent promoting a benefit concert in South Korea.
Miller also claims that Jackson committed fraud, by not disclosing to Avram that Sony Music Entertainment owned the rights to footage of the concert.
Jackson's lawyer, Thomas C. Mundell, told Superior Court Judge Soussan G. Bruguera on Tuesday:
"Nobody pays $6.5M and doesn't get a full release from future claims."
The judge must now rule.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Infamy, Infamy, They've All Got It In For Me
Those that the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad.
Michael Jackson has hit the news yet again, this time he claims that his former staff are trying to make him bankrupt; much like making a fool of oneself, that is something which is usually self inflicted.
Jackson's spokeswoman, Raymone Bain, claims that an alleged plot was uncovered through leaked documents. These allege that some of Jackson's former advisors had attempted to persuade other associates into a petition which would leave Jackson broke.
Bain is quoted as saying:
"In what could be one of the biggest conspiracies in entertainment history, documents have been sent to Michael Jackson and his representatives which reveal a deliberate plan by some former advisors and associates to force Mr Jackson into involuntary bankruptcy."
Seemingly Jackson's new legal team, the others resigned because he allegedly had not paid them, are investigating the scheme and plan to file several lawsuits against the alleged conspirators.
Bain also said:
"In addition, there is a strong possibility that these documents will be forwarded to the US Attorney General for review and possible involvement.
Michael Jackson was neither shocked nor surprised. He's always been suspicious that some of those whom he entrusted to act on his behalf may not have acted in his best interests."
Jackson should take the advice of Mr Micawber:
"Annual income 20 shillings, annual expenditure twenty shillings and sixpence; the result, misery".
In other words, learn to live within your means!
Michael Jackson has hit the news yet again, this time he claims that his former staff are trying to make him bankrupt; much like making a fool of oneself, that is something which is usually self inflicted.
Jackson's spokeswoman, Raymone Bain, claims that an alleged plot was uncovered through leaked documents. These allege that some of Jackson's former advisors had attempted to persuade other associates into a petition which would leave Jackson broke.
Bain is quoted as saying:
"In what could be one of the biggest conspiracies in entertainment history, documents have been sent to Michael Jackson and his representatives which reveal a deliberate plan by some former advisors and associates to force Mr Jackson into involuntary bankruptcy."
Seemingly Jackson's new legal team, the others resigned because he allegedly had not paid them, are investigating the scheme and plan to file several lawsuits against the alleged conspirators.
Bain also said:
"In addition, there is a strong possibility that these documents will be forwarded to the US Attorney General for review and possible involvement.
Michael Jackson was neither shocked nor surprised. He's always been suspicious that some of those whom he entrusted to act on his behalf may not have acted in his best interests."
Jackson should take the advice of Mr Micawber:
"Annual income 20 shillings, annual expenditure twenty shillings and sixpence; the result, misery".
In other words, learn to live within your means!
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