MJ had secret hitlist of 'enemies'September 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Michael Jackson maintained a secret list of enemies, which only his closest associates were aware of. The King of Pop's former manager Dieter Wiesner has revealed that Jackson had a secret hit list of the people who he wanted to be kept away from him at all times.
MJ's 'secret' novel sparks bidding war between publishersSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A secret novel penned by Michael Jackson has reportedly sparked a bidding war for its rights between New York publishers. The King of Pop is said to have based the untitled book on a rock star's struggle with money and fame at the pinnacle of stardom.
MJ death probe: Police raid his regular Beverly Hills pharmacyAugust 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Cops have raided a pharmacy in Beverly Hills, where Michael Jackson was a regular, searching for any evidence of "improper dispensing of controlled substances". Jackson is believed to have received Demerol from Mickey Fine pharmacy, reports The Sun.
MJ's tests for O2 gigs must have been on Nasa astronaut's body, joke insurersAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - The insurers of late Michael Jackson's planned 50 O2 concerts, entangled in a multi-million pound row with the shows' promoters, thought that the medical examination declaring the singer fit for his comeback tour might have been conducted on "the body of a Nasa astronaut". London-based insurers Robertson Taylor claimed that the singer's medical examination results did not mention his widely-known medical troubles, including a singed scalp, plastic surgery or broken leg.
Michael Jackson secret son? Omer Bhatti PicturesJuly 23rd, 2009 Michael Jackson's secret son 25 years Omar Bhatti Norwegian rapper (mother Pia Bhatti) is no secret now, you will found him in most of the recent family photos. Even couple of weeks ago Omar Bhatti was allowed to sat in the front row circled by the Jackson family at the Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Los Angeles.
Jolie honoured at Arab Children's Congress for charity workJuly 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has been honoured for her charity work by the Arab Children's Congress. The Tomb Raider star flew out to Amman, Jordan, with her seven-year-old son Maddox on July 21 to appear as a guest of honour as a U.N.
Jacko's sensational O2 rehearsal video shows him in good formJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's final rehearsal video for his O2 gigs shows that he was in a very highly energetic form. Jacko could be seen doing a sensational routine, leaping across the stage as he performed his hit 'They Don't Care About Us'.
Jacksons to take over London shows?July 1st, 2009 LONDON - The boss of the firm promoting Michael Jackson's 50 London shows has opened the door to the possibility of former Jackson 5 members reforming for gigs at the O2 venue. Randy Phillips, president of AEG Live, said that he would like the King of Pop's family members to take his place as a tribute to the late singer.
Janet Jackson 'to fill in bro Michael's shoes for O2 gigs'June 30th, 2009 LONDON - If sources are to be believed, Janet Jackson will be filling in the shoes of her late brother and icon Michael in some of the O2 gigs he was supposed perform.Janet has been sounded out about fronting some of the shows," The Sun quoted a source as saying. "A number of discussions have taken place and things are looking hopeful," the source added.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy to be performedJune 27th, 2009 Rev. Jesse Jackson says family wants 2nd autopsyLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy following the pop star's sudden death at age 50.
Makeshift memorial outside Harlem theater where Michael Jackson performed as a childJune 26th, 2009 Michael Jackson mourned outside Harlem theaterNEW YORK — People heading to work were stopping at a makeshift memorial outside Harlem's Apollo Theater, where Michael Jackson performed as a child. The tributes were being written Friday on pieces of cardboard, and on newspapers bearing his photo.
Jackson to lip sync during comeback gigs, fans upsetMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - American R&B star Akon says that pop legend Michael Jackson won't be singing live during his comeback concerts. The news has disappointed his fans who splurged on tickets to attend his shows.
Jacko postpones opening gigs of London comeback tourMay 21st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has postponed the first four concerts of his comeback tour This Is It UK in London. The King of Pop, who was due to kick off a much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8, said he needed more time for rehearsals to ensure the shows were perfect.
Michael Jackson to undergo painful skin-shaving surgeryMay 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson, who is suffering from skin cancer, will undergo a painful skin-shaving surgery Thursday in a bid to rid his flesh of potentially lethal growths. Layers on his chest and nose will be removed.
Jacko picks final 12 backing dancers for O2 gigsMay 19th, 2009 LONDON - American pop star Michael Jackson has finally selected the 12 dancers who would be backing him during his O2 arena gigs. The backing dancers were picked after an X-Factor style competition to discover the most talented movers in the world.