Jackson ‘bequeathed 200 unpublished songs for kids’

October 11th, 2009 LONDON - Late singer Michael Jackson's kids are likely to inherit more money than their father ever had in the bank, say analysts from America's Forbes magazine. With the fan frenzy following the 'Thriller' hitmaker's death, Jackson's three kids Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7, have hit a jackpot of 5 billion dollars.

September 23rd, 2009 New Michael Jackson song to be releasedNEW YORK — The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, "This Is It," is scheduled for Oct. 12. Sony Music Entertainment offered few details about the song, except to say it includes backing vocals by Jackson's brothers.

August 24th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's three children, who were taught at home until the King Of Pop's death, may soon join school, it has emerged. The kids' guardian, grandmother Katherine Jackson is reportedly "seriously considering" getting them admitted into an elite private school in Los Angeles.

August 14th, 2009 LONDON - The unpublished lyrics of late 'Beatle' John Lennon, believed to have been written about 40 years ago, have gone on display for the first time. The lyrics, written on a postcard, form part of an exhibition at The Beatles Story in Liverpool, put together by his first wife, Cynthia, and son, Julian.

August 13th, 2009 Late songwriter leaves songs to country museumNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The late Texas songwriter Cindy Walker has left an unusual and generous gift to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Her catalog of about 500 songs, many of them pop and country classics.

July 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's father, Joe, has denied beating the singer as a child. Joe Jackson has long been accused of ruling the famous clan with an iron fist during his time as the Jackson 5's manager.

July 19th, 2009 LONDON - A close pal of Michael Jackson has said that a new deal over custody of the late singer's kids by Debbie Rowe will be struck within days. Debbie is the mother of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11.

July 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's father, Joe, is reportedly willing to step aside to help his wife, Katherine, win the custody of their son's three young children. "Joe is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure Katherine gets those kids, even if it means stepping aside," People magazine quoted a source close to the Jackson family as saying.

July 17th, 2009 TMZ reports about a Michael Jackson's unreleased song - "A Place with No Name". It sounds similar to the song "A Horse with No Name" released by the group America back in 1971.

July 16th, 2009 LONDON - American singer and late King of Pop Michael Jackson's brother Tito Jackson has insisted that the 'Thriller' star fathered all three of his own children. Tito Jackson, 55, said all one needs to do is look into the eyes of the children and see the likeness of Jacko there, especially his youngest son Blanket's.

July 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's father, Joe, has denied beating the singer as a child. Joe Jackson has long been accused of ruling the famous clan with an iron fist during his time as the Jackson 5's manager.

July 7th, 2009 Jackson memorial ends with star's kids on stageLOS ANGELES — An emotional public memorial for Michael Jackson has concluded in Los Angeles. The ceremony attended by thousands in the downtown Staples Center and watched by millions around the world had a spiritual tone punctuated by performances and remembrances.

June 30th, 2009 NEW YORK - Late singer Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has been given temporary custody of his kids. The 79-year-old won the temporary guardianship of his three children Prince 12, Paris, 11 and Blanket 7.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was writing a new song with the help of his three young kids, it has emerged. The King of Pop started writing the number - titled River Ripple - after spending a day playing traditional games with son Prince Michael, 12, daughter Paris, 11, and six-year-old Prince Michael II - nicknamed Blanket.

June 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson, who hasn't been seen without a veil in the recent past, let his guard down to allow the world a rare glimpse of him and his kids. Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris, 11, were seen without their customary masks on Thursday, reports thesun.co.uk.