MJ's mother wins will rulingSeptember 19th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine can challenge the administrators of the singer's estate without any threat to her 40 per cent stake, a judge has ruled. The 79-year-old's legal team said that she wants to have more say over the manner in which the 400 million dollar estate is handled.
MJ's kids in '£750k protection plan'September 14th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's children are reportedly under the shield of a team of bodyguards costing 750,000 pounds a year. The youngsters, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, a.k.a Blanket,were placed under protection after fears they might be targeted by kidnappers or stalkers following the death of their father.
MJ's mum seeks information on estate from current executorsJuly 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is seeking information on her late son's property. The 79-year-old's legal team was said to have requested a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge for the authority to subpoena John Branca and John McClain, the current executors of the estate.
Tito Jackson: MJ's kids are 100pc hisJuly 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.
MJ's ex-wife denies £2.5M deal to give up parental rightsJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has rubbished claims that she has struck a 2.5million pounds deal with her former mother-in-law to give up her parental rights. Rowe's legal team has dismissed the report on the alleged deal, published in the New York Post, insisting that it is "completely false".
New pics of Jacko enjoying Christmas with kids at Neverland surfaceJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - New pictures of Michael Jackson celebrating Christmas with his children at his Neverland Ranch have surfaced. The King of Pop, who left his estate in a trust for his kids, Prince Michael I, 12; Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven, in his will, can apparently be seen as a doting dad in the touching footage.
Jacko had talked about adopting children from age 12July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson had reportedly revealed his desire to adopt children from around the world at the tender age of 12. The Thriller hitmaker had been interviewed by Lisa Robinson, a reporter, on many occasions ever since the Jackson 5 rose to fame in the 1960s, and she remembers him having a sense of responsibility even at such a young age.
Jacko 'was set to perform with his oldest son during London shows'July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's 12-year-old son Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. also known as 'Prince' was set to make his stage debut with his father during the tour, it has emerged.
Michael Jackson is not the real father of Prince and Paris, says ex-wife RoweJune 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has revealed that the late King of Pop is not the actual father of Prince and Paris. Rowe made headlines 13 years ago when Jackson had announced that she would be the mother of his first child, Prince, now 12.
Michael Jackson was working on new song with his kidsJune 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.
Michael Jackson is not the real father of Prince and Paris, I was his throughbred - ex-wife Debbie RoweJune 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has revealed that the late King of Pop is not the actual father of Prince and Paris. Rowe made headlines 13 years ago when Jackson had announced that she would be the mother of his first child, Prince, now 12.
Jacko to turn UK pad into child-friendly replica of Neverland RanchJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has ordered his comeback tour bosses to turn his new UK abode into a replica of his former residence-Neverland Ranch-which he vacated in 2005. The King Of Pop is renting the historic Foxbury Manor in Chislehurst, Kent, throughout his record-breaking 50-night residency at the O2 in London.
Michael Jackson, kids let veils downJune 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.
Jacko doing UK tour 'to build trust fund for his kids'June 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson decided to step out for his London tour after a 13-year gap to set up a trust fund for his kids, according to the organiser of his forthcoming gigs. The King of Pop, who last toured in 1996, was due to kick start his much-awaited 50-show run at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on July 8.
Jacko preparing a Moonwalk-beating dance move for O2 showsMay 13th, 2009 LONDON - Pop sensation Michael Jackson is trying his best to ensure that fans watching his O2 shows leave with the desperation to copy his dance moves, for he has hired world-famous choreographer Kenny Ortega to come up with a fresh move that will beat the singer's signature Moonwalk. Kenny has already worked with Jacko on his Dangerous and History world tours.