Jacko's mother no longer administrator of his estateJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katharine has lost control over the King of Pop's estate. She was named temporary administrator of her son's assets on June 29.
Jacko's exclusion of father from will is not snub, says Jermaine JacksonJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's exclusion of his father from his will has not been seen as a snub by the singer's brother Jermaine, who insists Joe will also benefit from the estate. Jacko had drawn up a will in 2002 in which he left his entire estate to a family trust, comprising of his mother Katherine and his three children.
Jacko's long-time friend denies being his son's biological fatherJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's long-time friend has dismissed rumours that he is the biological father of Prince Michael II, also called 'Blanket'. Al Malnik, who also happens to be Blanket's godfather, has denied that he served as a sperm donor for the child, who was delivered by an unknown surrogate.
Jacko's ex-wife yet to decide on kids' custody, says attorneyJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe is yet to make a decision over the custody of kids, says her attorney. Earlier, in an interview to NBC Los Angeles, Rowe said that she wanted her kids back.
Jacko's will names Diana Ross kids' guardianJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Soul legend Diana Ross has been named the guardian of Michael Jackson's children, if the late King of Pop's mother is not able to look after them. According to Jackson's five-page will registered in Los Angeles County Superior Court, his 303 million pound estate was to be left in a trust for his kids, Prince Michael I, 12; Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven.
Did 'Jacko's dermatologist father kids Prince and Paris?July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's skin doctor is said to be the father of king of pop's kids Paris and Prince, say reports. The late King of Pop's ex-wife Debbie Rowe had revealed it recently that the late 'Thriller' hitmaker was not the biological father of the two kids, and that she conceived them through sperm donation.
Jacko's ex-wife fumes over British newspaper's 'fabricated' paternity slurJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has slammed a British newspaper alleging the pop star was not the father of his two eldest children. Britain's News of the World quoted Rowe saying that she was artificially inseminated by an anonymous donor during their marriage and that she had no interest in obtaining custody of 'Prince' Michael Jr, 12, and 11-year-old Paris.
Jacko's dad not ready to release funeral informationJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's father Joe has said that information regarding the funeral of his legendary son will be provided only after the result of the second autopsy is out. "We aren't ready for [releasing information on the funeral].
Jacko's controversial doc 'has 6 kids by 5 mums'June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's controversial doctor, who is suspected of giving the star a shot of Demerol before he collapsed, has fathered six kids by five different women, it has emerged. According to reports, Dr Conrad Murray, who was quizzed by LA investigators about the King of Pop's death, has also failed to pay child support.
Janet Jackson may be named executor of Michael Jackson's estateJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's sister, Janet, may be named executor of his estate, if reports are to be believed. "She's in charge, she has the documents, she has control of his stuff," the Daily Star quoted a relative as saying.
Jacksons left "speechless and devastated" by Michael Jackson's deathJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family has said that the loss of the King of Pop has left them "speechless and devastated". The legend's father Joe Jackson has come out with a statement describing days following the death as " one of the darkest moments of our lives", Sky News reports.
Mark Lester promises to be there for Michael Jackson's kidsJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former child star Mark Lester has promised to live up to the title of godfather to Michael Jackson's kids. The King of pop passed away at the age of 50 last night after he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack due to drug overdose.
I'm heartbroken, says Michael Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie PresleyJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Lisa Marie Presley is heartbroken after learning about ex-husband Michael Jackson's death following an apparent heart attack. The 41-year-old songtress married the king of pop in August 1994 but split 20 months later.
Jacko's kids unmasked for the first timeJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's children came under the scanner as they reportedly stepped out in public without their masks for the first time. Prince Michael I, eldest amongst the three, was seen walking with his father through the parking lot at a Los Angeles recording studio.
Akon to become father for the 6th time. How greedy! May 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - R 'n' B star Akon has reportedly impregnated a Uganda woman during his tour in the country. Akon aka Aliaune Thiam allegedly enjoyed an intimate relationship with a Uganda woman named Susan Owori during his Africa visit, reports Contactmusic. Susan, who is the younger sister of fashion designer Sylvie Owori, has named Akon as the father of her unborn child.