Jacko ‘was a billion dollar beggar’

October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has been signed to be a judge on the BBC's 'Move Like Jacko' talent show. On the show, the Jackson Five star will be searching for wannabes in UK who can dance like the late King of Pop.

August 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian movie stars, on average, help gross 1 in every 10 dollars at the US box office annually, suggests a study. According to the study commissioned for The Daily Telegraph, Australian-origin celebrities helped rope in more than 1 billion US dollars.

July 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kate Moss has reportedly joined hands with TV mogul Simon Cowell to launch 1-billion-dollar global entertainment company. Apart from the two known celebrities, British businessman Sir Philip Green is also in the team.

July 12th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was murdered for his 1-billion-pound fortune, according to his heartbroken sister La Toya. In an exclusive interview, the former Playboy model, 53, said that she and the family are convinced her brother's apparent drugs overdose was "foul play" by a shadowy group out to get their hands on his 1-billion-pound fortune.

July 12th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's elder sister La Toya has claimed that the singer was murdered by people conspiring to lay their hands on his $1.6 billion assets. "Michael was murdered, and we don't think just one person was involved.

July 12th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was murdered for his 1-billion-pound fortune, according to his heartbroken sister La Toya. In an exclusive interview, the former Playboy model, 53, said that she and the family are convinced her brother's apparent drugs overdose was "foul play" by a shadowy group out to get their hands on his 1-billion-pound fortune.

July 4th, 2009 LONDON - In what could be called as an overnight transformation, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch has been restored to its former glory, thanks to his brother Jermaine's efforts. It is believed that the 2,500-acre estate, which used to be the late King of Pop's spiritual home, could even become a Jacko Disneyland for his adoring fans.

July 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna is all set to pay tribute to late King of Pop Michael Jackson, and that too at the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The Queen of Pop has prepared a special part of her concert at O2 arena today (July 4), reports Fox News.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Israeli/British magician Uri Geller has revealed that he once had to scream at late Michael Jackson to wake him up during a trip to the UK, as the singer was heavily sedated. Geller, 62, said that he was very worried about the star when he did not wake for the private London Zoo visit his aides had fixed up, and though he tried his best, the visit had to be cancelled as Jacko was in no shape to go.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rebuffing speculations about Michael Jackson's ill-health, his trainer and actor Lou Ferrigno has said that the King of Pop was in great shape. "I'd never seen him look better," the Sun quoted him as saying.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper William J. Adams a.k.a.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was splashing out 30,000-pound a month on prescription drugs, it has emerged. According to reports, the ailing Thriller hitmaker consumed "mountains of medication" as he battled numerous disorders in the year leading up to his death.

June 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has roped in a personal trainer in a bid to get in shape for his comeback tour in London. The King of Pop has roped in actor Lou Ferrigno, the TV superhero, as his personal trainer.

May 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson may have to scrap more of his concerts in the UK due to his treatment for skin cancer. The King of Pop, who was diagnosed with skin cancer last month, might have to undergo gruelling radiotherapy to beat the disease.

May 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The actress in Michael Jackson's smash hit 'Thriller' video is suing the popstar over unpaid royalties. Ola Ray, a former Playboy Playmate, is suing the King of Pop and his production company alleging breach of contract.