MJ's Neverland patent bid 'dropped'September 12th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family may heave a sigh of relief since the application to trademark the name "Neverland" has reportedly been withdrawn. Jackson's father Joe previously lashed out at proprietors of his son's Neverland Ranch for applying for a patent for the property without seeking the family's approval.
Jermaine Jackson wants MJ to be reburied at NeverlandSeptember 11th, 2009 LONDON - Late singer Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine wants the King of Pop to be reburied at Neverland. In an interview to German broadcaster ZDF, Jackson said that he was "not very happy about his last resting place."
"I always felt he should be buried in Neverland," the Mirror quoted him as saying.
MJ's dad hits out at Neverland proprietors' trademark applicationSeptember 11th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson has lashed out at proprietors of his son's Neverland Ranch for applying for a trademark for the property without seeking the family's approval. The Sycamore Valley Ranch Company, founded by the King of Pop and private equity firm Colony Capital, has filed in papers to get four names patented for a public museum planned at the Ranch.owever, Jackson senior is unhappy about the company's moves.
Joe Jackson Angry At Neverland Owners' Trademark ApplicationSeptember 10th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's father has hit out at the owners of the King of Pop's Neverland Ranch for failing to ask the family for permission before applying to trademark potential property names should it be turned into a public museum. Bosses at Sycamore Valley Ranch Company, which was founded by the late superstar and executives at private equity firm Colony Capital, have filed paperwork with the U.S.
Neverland Patent Bid DroppedSeptember 10th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's family finally has something to cheer about - an application to trademark the name "Neverland" has been dropped. The King of Pop's father Joe hit out on Thursday (10Sep09) after it emerged executives at private equity firm Colony Capital had filed paperwork with the U.S.
Jermaine Jackson Leading Talks For Neverland Museum - ReportsSeptember 10th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's brother JERMAINE is leading talks with the owners of the King of Pop's famed Neverland Ranch to reopen the sprawling estate as an amusement park and public museum by next year (10), according to U.S. reports. Bosses at private equity firm Colony Capital have agreed to trademark the 2,676-acre estate, according to the New York Post.
Jermaine Jackson 'determined to bury MJ in Neverland'July 21st, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has reportedly said that he will continue his fight to bury his late brother at his favourite Neverland ranch. He revealed that members inside the Jackson family had different opinions about where to bury the King of Pop, the Sun reports.
MJ's siblings raided Neverland over drug addiction reportsJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Tito has revealed that he and his siblings once raided the late star's Neverland ranch to confront the singer over his drug addiction reports. Tito said that the King of Pop tried his best to keep his use of painkillers from his family, and even ordered his bodyguards to stop his siblings from entering the ranch.
French fashion tycoon to buy Jackson's Neverland ranchJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - French fashion tycoon Christian Audigier is set to buy Michael Jackson's Neverland home. "I have decided to buy that house," the Mirror quoted him as telling French TV.
French designer to buy Jackson's Neverland ranchJuly 11th, 2009 LONDON - French fashion tycoon Christian Audigier is set to buy late pop legend Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch. The US based designer, known for his Von Dutch and Ed Hardy collections, plans to create a Jacko-themed complex similar to Elvis Presley's Graceland and allow online tours, reported mirror.co.uk.
Jacko's manager wants to display star's personal memorabiliaJuly 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's physician/manager has revealed that he would like the star's personal memorabilia collection to go on display to the public. Dr. Tohme Tohme, who acted as Jackson's business manager and spokesman in the months before his death, wants the items to be displayed at Neverland ranch.
Michael Jackson's brain taken out for tests before burialJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson, whose funeral is slated for Tuesday morning, will be buried without his brain. The singer's brain has been taken out for neurological tests.
Jacko's Neverland Ranch returns to former gloryJuly 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.
Jackson's will names Diana Ross as backup guardianJuly 2nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Late singer Michael Jackson named fellow music great Diana Ross as the backup guardian of his three children in the event that his mother Katherine, 79, was unable to fulfil that role, according to his 2002 will, which was revealed Wednesday. According to the will, dated July 7, 2002, all of Jackson's assets have been left to the Michael Jackson Family Trust.
Jacko to make last journey to Neverland ranchJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson is all set to make his final journey to his former home Neverland ranch, where his body will lie in state so that thousands of grieving fans can say their goodbyes. His coffin will be driven through Los Angeles, and will make a 130-mile journey to Neverland-the site of the superstar's former fantasy home.