Mark Ronson claimed that he once had a sleepover at Michael Jackson's house.
The DJ-and-producer, whose stepfather was Mick Jones from rock band Foreigner, became friends with Michael and John Lennon's son Sean.
Ronson said:
"I had a sleepover with Michael Jackson once. I haven't seen him since. He doesn't call, he doesn't write."
This could be the start of a new celebrity fashion, to claim to have sleepover at Michael Jackson's house.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Prince Helps The King
Prince is advising the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson on how to save his career.
Jackson has allegedly turned to Prince for help with his comeback.
Prince has advised Jackson to play a series of acoustic shows in Las Vegas.
The New York Post quotes a source:
"Prince has been suggesting that Michael play a sequence of unplugged concerts in Las Vegas just Michael and the microphone. No gimmicks, no costume changes, no smoke or mirrors, just his voice."
Earlier this year Prince had snubbed Jackson's offer of a joint tour to help him re-launch himself on the world stage.
Jackson has allegedly turned to Prince for help with his comeback.
Prince has advised Jackson to play a series of acoustic shows in Las Vegas.
The New York Post quotes a source:
"Prince has been suggesting that Michael play a sequence of unplugged concerts in Las Vegas just Michael and the microphone. No gimmicks, no costume changes, no smoke or mirrors, just his voice."
Earlier this year Prince had snubbed Jackson's offer of a joint tour to help him re-launch himself on the world stage.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Mr Jackson Goes To Washington
Michael Jackson is in Washington for a few days, and took time out to tour the Smithsonian's National Air and Space and American Indian museums on Wednesday.
He arrived with his children before the buildings were opened to the public.
He arrived with his children before the buildings were opened to the public.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Lawyer Found in Contempt
David DeToffol, a who had acted for Universal Express Inc., was lawyer was found in contempt of court for his handling of the Michael Jackson memorabilia.
Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzales said that DeToffol violated her court order barring his client, Universal Express Inc., from selling or giving away some of Jackson's personal items.
The memorabilia, which includes a Three Stooges collection and personal writings, have yet to be returned to Jackson but are being held in a "secure location" at the courthouse.
Jackson has been trying to get 25 pieces of memorabilia returned to him since May, when he and Universal reached an agreement to return the items to him.
Universal had paid $5M for the collection from a New Jersey businessman, who claimed the property after the Jackson's failed to pay a storage unit bill.
On June 1, a day after the auction at the Hard Rock Hotel, Universal threatened to sue Guernsey's, the company handling the auction, if it didn't give the items back to Universal.
Gonzalez said that action violated her order prohibiting Universal from "selling, giving, conveying or transferring by any means" the 25 items.
Guernsey's, later turned the items over to the court.
DeToffol testified Monday that he didn't intend to violate the court order, but Gonzales, found otherwise.
She ruled that DeToffol will have to pay Jackson's attorney's fees and a $2,500 fine.
Complicated isn't it?
Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzales said that DeToffol violated her court order barring his client, Universal Express Inc., from selling or giving away some of Jackson's personal items.
The memorabilia, which includes a Three Stooges collection and personal writings, have yet to be returned to Jackson but are being held in a "secure location" at the courthouse.
Jackson has been trying to get 25 pieces of memorabilia returned to him since May, when he and Universal reached an agreement to return the items to him.
Universal had paid $5M for the collection from a New Jersey businessman, who claimed the property after the Jackson's failed to pay a storage unit bill.
On June 1, a day after the auction at the Hard Rock Hotel, Universal threatened to sue Guernsey's, the company handling the auction, if it didn't give the items back to Universal.
Gonzalez said that action violated her order prohibiting Universal from "selling, giving, conveying or transferring by any means" the 25 items.
Guernsey's, later turned the items over to the court.
DeToffol testified Monday that he didn't intend to violate the court order, but Gonzales, found otherwise.
She ruled that DeToffol will have to pay Jackson's attorney's fees and a $2,500 fine.
Complicated isn't it?
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Jackson Ordered To Pay Up
Michael Jackson has been ordered to pay over $256K in overdue fees to Ayscough and Marar, a California law firm.
Ayscough and Marar sued Jackson on February 21st 2006 in Torrance Superior Court, just outside Los Angeles.
The firm was employed by Jackson for work connected to his sex abuse trial two years ago.
A judge ruled last month in favour of the law firm, with Jackson's lawyers agreeing in principle to the judgement, which was signed last Friday.
Ayscough and Marar sued Jackson on February 21st 2006 in Torrance Superior Court, just outside Los Angeles.
The firm was employed by Jackson for work connected to his sex abuse trial two years ago.
A judge ruled last month in favour of the law firm, with Jackson's lawyers agreeing in principle to the judgement, which was signed last Friday.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Sony In Talks With Jackson
Sony is in talks with Michael Jackson to renegotiate the terms of their music publishing joint-venture, which would allow Sony BMG, the sister company, to sign songwriters for the first time.
Jackson Moves Into Compound
Michael Jackson has moved into a luxury $60M property in Las Vegas.
Jackson was forced to give up his 10-bedroom mansion in Vegas because his $1M lease on the property has expired.
Jackson and his children have now moved into Spanish Trail, the compound owned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei.
Jackson was forced to give up his 10-bedroom mansion in Vegas because his $1M lease on the property has expired.
Jackson and his children have now moved into Spanish Trail, the compound owned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
St Michael's?
It is reported that Michael Jackson may be house hunting for a property in St Michael's (ironic yes?), on the Eastern Shore.
Seemingly Jackson stayed overnight at an inn in Saint Michael's, and that he was reportedly checking out estates nearby.
Unfortunately for Jackson, the neighbourhood may not be as good as it first appears, Vice President Cheney has a home there.
Seemingly Jackson stayed overnight at an inn in Saint Michael's, and that he was reportedly checking out estates nearby.
Unfortunately for Jackson, the neighbourhood may not be as good as it first appears, Vice President Cheney has a home there.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Intervention
It is reported that Michael Jackson's siblings are planning an intervention with their brother, that will include Thomas Mesereau (Jackson's lawyer from the child molestation case).
Allegedly, Jackson's health is failing; according to reports in the media, his liver is damaged and he has been seen vomiting blood.
The Jackson family are reportedly laying the blame for Michael's decline in mental and physical health at the door of publicist/manager Raymone Bain and aide de camp/nanny Grace Rwaramba.
Whatever the truth of otherwise of these allegations, the resulting media bun fight (as accusation and counter accusation is made by the interested parties) will not make pleasant reading for Jackson, who to some extent appears to be caught in the middle of this.
Allegedly, Jackson's health is failing; according to reports in the media, his liver is damaged and he has been seen vomiting blood.
The Jackson family are reportedly laying the blame for Michael's decline in mental and physical health at the door of publicist/manager Raymone Bain and aide de camp/nanny Grace Rwaramba.
Whatever the truth of otherwise of these allegations, the resulting media bun fight (as accusation and counter accusation is made by the interested parties) will not make pleasant reading for Jackson, who to some extent appears to be caught in the middle of this.
Friday, June 29, 2007
More Law Suits
Michael Jackson's spokeswoman, Raymone Bain, issued a statement on Thursday in response to various reports about Jackson that she called "untrue, defamatory and malicious in nature."
One report, denied by Bain, was that Jackson was confined to his bed and relying on medication.
Quote:
"In fact, Mr. Jackson is doing very well, and conducted a meeting with his advisers yesterday, which included former Attorney General Benjamin R. Civiletti and Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. among others."
Regarding speculation that Jackson suspects that his older brother Randy has been stealing from him, Bain said:
"Mr. Jackson does not believe that his brother Randy Jackson has stolen monies from him.
Nor does he believe that Randy, or any of his family members, would ever steal from him."
Bain also dismissed suggestions that Jackson was being evicted from the Las Vegas mansion that he has been renting.
Quote:
"He decided not to exercise the option to purchase the house.
Period."
She was also dismissive of reports that he was going to tour Europe:
"There was no press release issued from Mr. Jackson's organisation regarding any European tour plans.
Despite reports to the contrary, Mr. Jackson is currently in the studio putting finishing touches on his music."
Bain flatly rejected reports that Jackson is either losing or selling his share in the Sony/ATV catalogue, quote: "ludicrous" and "without merit."
However, whatever the validity or otherwise of those reports, Jackson has a few other problems to deal with.
An attorney for Jackson this week said that he would agree to a judgement ordering him to pay $216K to Ayscough & Marar, a Torrance California law firm, that sued him last year for overdue fees.
Ayscough & Marar were hired by Jackson during his child molestation trial in 2005, to obtain court orders to delay discovery in civil cases and to keep information from being released publicly during the trial.
Abelson & Herron, a Delaware law firm, filed suit against Jackson this week. They claim that he owes them $110K, for services regarding a concert promoter who accused Jackson of backing out of two performances scheduled for New Year's Eve 2000.
It never rains, but it pours.
One report, denied by Bain, was that Jackson was confined to his bed and relying on medication.
Quote:
"In fact, Mr. Jackson is doing very well, and conducted a meeting with his advisers yesterday, which included former Attorney General Benjamin R. Civiletti and Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. among others."
Regarding speculation that Jackson suspects that his older brother Randy has been stealing from him, Bain said:
"Mr. Jackson does not believe that his brother Randy Jackson has stolen monies from him.
Nor does he believe that Randy, or any of his family members, would ever steal from him."
Bain also dismissed suggestions that Jackson was being evicted from the Las Vegas mansion that he has been renting.
Quote:
"He decided not to exercise the option to purchase the house.
Period."
She was also dismissive of reports that he was going to tour Europe:
"There was no press release issued from Mr. Jackson's organisation regarding any European tour plans.
Despite reports to the contrary, Mr. Jackson is currently in the studio putting finishing touches on his music."
Bain flatly rejected reports that Jackson is either losing or selling his share in the Sony/ATV catalogue, quote: "ludicrous" and "without merit."
However, whatever the validity or otherwise of those reports, Jackson has a few other problems to deal with.
An attorney for Jackson this week said that he would agree to a judgement ordering him to pay $216K to Ayscough & Marar, a Torrance California law firm, that sued him last year for overdue fees.
Ayscough & Marar were hired by Jackson during his child molestation trial in 2005, to obtain court orders to delay discovery in civil cases and to keep information from being released publicly during the trial.
Abelson & Herron, a Delaware law firm, filed suit against Jackson this week. They claim that he owes them $110K, for services regarding a concert promoter who accused Jackson of backing out of two performances scheduled for New Year's Eve 2000.
It never rains, but it pours.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Jackson Leaves Mansion
Michael Jackson is leaving his rented 10-bedroom mansion in Las Vegas.
Jackson and his three children, Prince Michael I, Paris Michael and Prince Michael II (Blanket) had moved to Las Vegas in December after previously living in Ireland.
However, Jackson's spokeswoman Raymone Bain said that Jackson will move out of the Vegas home on Saturday, because his $1M lease on the property has expired.
Quote:
"He loved the house but decided to allow the lease to expire because of concerns that security wasn't sufficient."
In response to reports that Jackson was planning to leave the U.S. and return to Europe, Bain said:
"I don't know of any plans to leave."
Jackson and his three children, Prince Michael I, Paris Michael and Prince Michael II (Blanket) had moved to Las Vegas in December after previously living in Ireland.
However, Jackson's spokeswoman Raymone Bain said that Jackson will move out of the Vegas home on Saturday, because his $1M lease on the property has expired.
Quote:
"He loved the house but decided to allow the lease to expire because of concerns that security wasn't sufficient."
In response to reports that Jackson was planning to leave the U.S. and return to Europe, Bain said:
"I don't know of any plans to leave."
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Jackson Sues Jay-Z
Michael Jackson, ever litigious, has decided to sue Hip-Hop star Jay-Z's New York nightclub.
Jackson is taking a joint action, together with R. Kelly and a dozen others, against the club for their allegedly breaking music licensing laws.
The group of artists/publishers filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the 40/40 club, because it entertained clubgoers with "unauthorised public performance of musical compositions."
Broadcast Music Inc., who are leading the case, are seeking unspecified damages for copyright infringement from co-owners Desiree Gonzalez and Juan Perez.
Jackson's songs "Billie Jean" and "Don't Stop," "Thoia Thoing" by R. Kelly and Kanye West's "Gold Digger" were amongst the seven unlicensed songs playing during a surprise visit by a BMI researcher in 2006, reports The New York Post.
Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, is not named on the lawsuit.
Jackson is taking a joint action, together with R. Kelly and a dozen others, against the club for their allegedly breaking music licensing laws.
The group of artists/publishers filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the 40/40 club, because it entertained clubgoers with "unauthorised public performance of musical compositions."
Broadcast Music Inc., who are leading the case, are seeking unspecified damages for copyright infringement from co-owners Desiree Gonzalez and Juan Perez.
Jackson's songs "Billie Jean" and "Don't Stop," "Thoia Thoing" by R. Kelly and Kanye West's "Gold Digger" were amongst the seven unlicensed songs playing during a surprise visit by a BMI researcher in 2006, reports The New York Post.
Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, is not named on the lawsuit.
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