Michael Jackson has been spotted in Brooklyn doing a photo shoot for the front cover of Ebony magazine.
Apparently, during the shoot, he went on about hwe he loves children.
Given that he has deliberately changed his skin colour, and is in financial freefall, why is a magazine that focuses on the contribution that African Americans have made to the world so keen to put him on the front cover?
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Jackson Bankrupt
The Mirror reports that with debts of over $320M, and having learned that Neverland may be repossessed in 90 days, Michael Jackson is considering declaring himself bankrupt.
Then what?
Then what?
Monday, October 29, 2007
Jackson To Lose Neverland?
Reality may finally be catching up with Michael Jackson, as his Neverland ranch is now under serious threat of repossession.
He has 90 days to pay back a $23M loan plus interest, or he will lose Neverland and other property.
Jackson has reportedly defaulted on the $23M loan with Fortress Music Trust, which he was to have settled by October 12.
A notice of default was filed in Santa Barbara Country on October 22.
The value of Neverland is reported to be $17M. However, any sensible person buying it would undoubtedly have to spend a large amount of money removing the amusements and other assorted paraphernalia.
He has 90 days to pay back a $23M loan plus interest, or he will lose Neverland and other property.
Jackson has reportedly defaulted on the $23M loan with Fortress Music Trust, which he was to have settled by October 12.
A notice of default was filed in Santa Barbara Country on October 22.
The value of Neverland is reported to be $17M. However, any sensible person buying it would undoubtedly have to spend a large amount of money removing the amusements and other assorted paraphernalia.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Jackson's Drug Issues
Fox reports that Jackson has admitted to being impaired by his prescription medication in the past.
Jackson has used this impairment as the basis for explaining why he doesn't recall signing various legal documents.
Jackson has used this impairment as the basis for explaining why he doesn't recall signing various legal documents.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Bizarre
The most bizarre story, related to Michael Jackson, currently doing the rounds is the one which claims that Britney Spears is seeking Jackson's advice about parenting.
Good grief!
Good grief!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Jackson Ordered To Pay Legal Fees
Michael Jackson has been ordered by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant to pay $175K in overdue lawyers' fees to Ayscough & Marar, a law firm that sued Jackson in February 2006.
Jackson now owes more than $430K to Ayscough & Marar for work that they performed on his behalf not paid for. The work included obtaining court orders to delay discovery in civil cases, and keeping information from being publicly released while Jackson was being tried for child molestation.
In July Chalfant awarded Ayscough & Marar's $256K in unpaid fees. The additional $175K represents the costs incurred by Ayscough & Marar in hiring a lawyer to sue Jackson.
Ayscough & Marar have stated that, as yet, Jackson hasn't paid any of the money that he owes them. There is a 10% per annum interest charge on the overdues, therefore the longer Jackson leaves the bill unpaid the worse it will get.
Jackson attempted to countersue Ayscough & Marar in August 2006, alleging that one of the firm's lawyers threatened to expose confidential information about him to the media. The case was dismissed as it lacked merit.
Quite how long Jackson can continue to "function" without honouring his debts and commitments is difficult to predict. However, it is clear that these problems will not go away and that there will be a reckoning.
Jackson now owes more than $430K to Ayscough & Marar for work that they performed on his behalf not paid for. The work included obtaining court orders to delay discovery in civil cases, and keeping information from being publicly released while Jackson was being tried for child molestation.
In July Chalfant awarded Ayscough & Marar's $256K in unpaid fees. The additional $175K represents the costs incurred by Ayscough & Marar in hiring a lawyer to sue Jackson.
Ayscough & Marar have stated that, as yet, Jackson hasn't paid any of the money that he owes them. There is a 10% per annum interest charge on the overdues, therefore the longer Jackson leaves the bill unpaid the worse it will get.
Jackson attempted to countersue Ayscough & Marar in August 2006, alleging that one of the firm's lawyers threatened to expose confidential information about him to the media. The case was dismissed as it lacked merit.
Quite how long Jackson can continue to "function" without honouring his debts and commitments is difficult to predict. However, it is clear that these problems will not go away and that there will be a reckoning.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Prince Sues King
Prince Abdulla Al-Khalifa of Bahrain is suing the "king of pop", Michael Jackson in London for $7M plus damages.
Prince Abdulla, according to Fox, claims that he as an agreement with Jackson that obligates Jackson to record two albums, write and produce a live Broadway kind of show with Jackson's music and a cast album, and to write and publish an autobiography.
Unfortunately, it appears that despite the Prince bankrolling Jackson for a year in Baharain after the child molestation trial and advancing him $7M, Jackson has not honoured his obligations and left Bahrain (seemingly for good) in June 2006.
A very silly way to behave to someone who has helped you out.
Prince Abdulla, according to Fox, claims that he as an agreement with Jackson that obligates Jackson to record two albums, write and produce a live Broadway kind of show with Jackson's music and a cast album, and to write and publish an autobiography.
Unfortunately, it appears that despite the Prince bankrolling Jackson for a year in Baharain after the child molestation trial and advancing him $7M, Jackson has not honoured his obligations and left Bahrain (seemingly for good) in June 2006.
A very silly way to behave to someone who has helped you out.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Jackson Has Lupus
Following on from recent reports that Michael Jackson's nanny, Grace Rwaramba, has lupus. Fox reports that this story is utter fantasy, and that it is Jackson himself that has the disease.
I wonder what new twist will be added to this story in the coming days?
I wonder what new twist will be added to this story in the coming days?
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Jackson Writes To Fans
Michael Jackson has written a letter to his European fanclub, in which some claim he hints that he might be releasing an album.
Quote:
"Soon, I will be sharing exciting and surprising news with you from my other efforts."
The full text of the letter can be seen here.
It is interesting to note that one of the comments posted on the forum shows that at least one person is not convinced that Jackson actually wrote the letter.
Quote:
"Soon, I will be sharing exciting and surprising news with you from my other efforts."
The full text of the letter can be seen here.
It is interesting to note that one of the comments posted on the forum shows that at least one person is not convinced that Jackson actually wrote the letter.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Spin and Counter Spin
The recent story that Michael Jackson had married his childrens' nanny, Grace Rwaramba, was vehemently disputed at the time by Jackson's spokesperson Raymone Bain.
However, as with many Jackson related stories, this has cropped up again with a new twist.
It is now reported in the New York Daily News that Grace Rwaramba is ill with lupus, and has been left to fight the disease on her own without any effective support (eg offers of help, or enquiries as to her health) from Jackson.
Rayomne Bain has been quick to deny this story as well, calling it an "hilarious rumour".
Quote:
"I can guarantee she is not very ill. I've spoken to her in the last two hours."
The National Enquirer reported that the marriage story was a PR stunt designed to shore up Jackson's image as a stable family man.
In a further twist, The New York Daily News reported that Jackson's lawyers had in fact made inquiries into Rwaramba's ability to get married (she remains legally married to her first husband, Stacey Adair).
As with all matters related to Jackson, nothing is ever quite as straightforward as it first appears.
However, as with many Jackson related stories, this has cropped up again with a new twist.
It is now reported in the New York Daily News that Grace Rwaramba is ill with lupus, and has been left to fight the disease on her own without any effective support (eg offers of help, or enquiries as to her health) from Jackson.
Rayomne Bain has been quick to deny this story as well, calling it an "hilarious rumour".
Quote:
"I can guarantee she is not very ill. I've spoken to her in the last two hours."
The National Enquirer reported that the marriage story was a PR stunt designed to shore up Jackson's image as a stable family man.
In a further twist, The New York Daily News reported that Jackson's lawyers had in fact made inquiries into Rwaramba's ability to get married (she remains legally married to her first husband, Stacey Adair).
As with all matters related to Jackson, nothing is ever quite as straightforward as it first appears.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Jackson on The X-Factor
ITV and Simon Cowell have signed up Michael Jackson to appear on the British version of X-Factor. On the assumption that all goes to plan, Jackson's first appearance will be in early December. He will be a mentor to the show's contestants.
An anonymous source is quoted in the UK newspaper, The Sun, saying:
"We've got some huge names but Michael Jackson really is a sensational signing. He is a truly global, worldwide superstar. And this will be his first TV appearance in Britain since the Martin Bashir interview. Given his background with ITV, it's even more astonishing that he agreed to do it."
The question is, will this really happen?
An anonymous source is quoted in the UK newspaper, The Sun, saying:
"We've got some huge names but Michael Jackson really is a sensational signing. He is a truly global, worldwide superstar. And this will be his first TV appearance in Britain since the Martin Bashir interview. Given his background with ITV, it's even more astonishing that he agreed to do it."
The question is, will this really happen?
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