Mark Lester promises to be there for Michael Jackson’s kids

August 28th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's skin doctor is refusing to take a DNA test to establish if he fathered the star's two oldest kids, admitting he's "well aware" he could be the dad. Dr. Arnold Klein fuelled rumours he's the biological father of Prince,12, and Paris, 11, when he appeared on TV in the aftermath of Jackson's 25 June (09) death, and claimed he wasn't their dad "to the best of my knowledge".

August 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson did receive sperm from former child star Mark Lester as he tried of a second child, the British doctor that the late King of Pop tried to hire as his personal physician has confirmed. Dr. Susan Etok, a long-time consultant to Jackson, backs 'Oliver!' star Lester's claim that he could be the biological father of Jackson's daughter Paris.

August 17th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Mark Lester's ex-wife has rubbished claims that he could have fathered Michael Jackson's daughter Paris because he was rarely in contact with the King Of Pop. The Oliver star had earlier revealed that he could be the 11-year-old girl's biological dad because he donated sperm to Jackson in 1996, following a request from the superstar.

August 11th, 2009 LONDON - After late Michael Jackson's friend Mark Lester claimed that he could be the father of the singer's daughter Paris, the Jackson family's lawyer Brian Oxman has revealed that it might be a little difficult for him to prove it, as under California law it is forbidden. Lester, 51, who is godfather to Jacko's three children Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, admitted to having donated sperm to Jackson in 1996, while the singer was married to ex-wife Debbie Rowe.

August 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Mark Lester is not the father of Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, according to sources. They said that Jackson's long-time friend Lester is not the father of Jackson's daughter, nor is he claiming paternity as reported by the tabloids.

August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family lawyer has rubbished claims that child star Mark Lester might have fathered Paris Jackson. Lester, 51, was a close friend of the late pop superstar and godfather to Paris, 11, and Jackson's two other children, 12-year-old Prince, and Prince Michael II, the seven-year-old nicknamed Blanket.

August 9th, 2009 Report: Jackson kids' godfather claims paternityLONDON —A British tabloid reported Saturday that the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children claims to be the father of the singer's daughter Paris. The News of the World quotes Jackson's longtime friend Mark Lester as saying that he "gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids — and I believe Paris is my daughter." The newspaper also quotes Lester, is a 51-year-old former child star known for his lead role in the 1968 movie version of the state show "Oliver!" as saying he's willing to take a paternity test.

August 9th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's long-term friend Mark Lester has claimed that he is the real father of the star's daughter Paris. Lester, a former child actor, said he secretly donated sperm to help King of Pop become a father and that the strong likeness between Paris, 11, and his own daughter Harriet, 15, had left him convinced the former was a part of him.

August 9th, 2009 JACKSON family lawyer BRIAN OXMAN has backed MARK LESTER after the former child star opened up about the possibility he fathered MICHAEL JACKSON's daughter PARIS. The Oliver star stunned the world this weekend (08-09Aug09) by revealing he could be the 11 year old's biological dad because he donated sperm to Jackson in 1996, following a request from the superstar.

July 16th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's daughter Paris made her first public appearance after being unveiled at the King of Pop's memorial service. The 11-year-old along with her brothers Prince Michael, 12, and Blanket, seven, went to a Jehovah's Witness service in Los Angeles with Jacko's oldest sister Rebbie, 59, reports The Sun.

July 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Mark Lester has cast doubt on the allegation that Michael Jackson was addicted to drugs, insisting the King of Pop hated needles. Rumours are abuzz that the 'Thriller' hitmaker was hooked on prescription pills, and had regular shots of super-strength painkiller Demerol.

July 10th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop legend Michael Jackson's close family friend Mark Lester has revealed that the singer was conned into spending thousands of dollars on plastic surgery throughout his lifetime. Lester, who is also godfather to Jackson's children - Paris, Prince Michael Jackson I and Prince Michael Jackson 'Blanket' II, says they never discussed the star's surgery but is convinced that his friend was tricked into undergoing expensive procedures by practitioners who were after his cash, reports IANS-WENN.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's daughter Paris believes that her father has "gone to live with the angels", the singer's pal has revealed. Two days after Jackson died, Mark Lester spoke to the 11-year-old.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's friend Mark Lester has said that one of the reasons the icon had planned to perform 'This Is It' concerts was that he wanted his children to see him live on stage. "He wanted his children to see daddy do what daddy does best, " The Scotsman quoted him as saying.

June 30th, 2009 Jackson kids' godfather never saw him take drugsCHELTENHAM, England — The godfather of Michael Jackson's three children says the circumstances surrounding the singer's death "don't add up" because he never saw him take drugs. Former child star Mark Lester, known for his lead role in the 1968 movie version of the stage show "Oliver!," told The Associated Press in an interview Monday that Jackson was in excellent shape when he visited London in March to announce his comeback concerts.