Joe Jackson turns to Presleys for Neverland transformation

October 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - French designer Christian Audigier has rubbished reports that he has bought late King of Pop Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch home. The owner of popular Ed Hardy clothing line is said to have paid 90 million dollars for his friend's former home, but he insists he would never have bought a place that only held bad memories for the Thriller hitmaker.

October 4th, 2009 LONDON - French fashion designer Christian Audigier has refuted claims that he has purchased Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch home in Santa Barbara County, California. However, the creator of fashion line Ed Hardy has bought the LA home the King of Pop passed away in.

September 22nd, 2009 LONDON - London's O2 Arena where late singer Michael Jackson was supposed to make his comeback will soon adopt the shine of his Neverland home when the pop legend's memorabilia will be put up for display, sources say. The King of Pop's prized items will be shipped from America to the English capital for a special treat for his fans.

September 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.

September 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.

September 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's family and proprietors of his Neverland ranch plan to turn it into a Graceland-like amusement park, it has emerged. It is believed the ranch could be opened to the public by Christmas this year.

July 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson was dreaming of shifting to a Neverland-style mansion in Las Vegas before his sudden death last month. Zar Zanganeh, a realtor in LA, has claimed that the Late King of Pop immediately fell in love with a 25 million dollar 10-bedroom estate, which he first saw in 2007.

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.

July 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.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late Michael Jackson's beloved Neverland ranch is not going to become a grieving mecca for his fans, reveals an insider. The real estate firm overseeing the 2,700-acre ranch has already received bids from several billionaires, and even turned down a 65million pounds offer to develop the property.

July 4th, 2009 LONDON - A jumper from the days when late King of Pop Michael Jackson used to be a part of 'Jackson 5' has fetched a whopping 36,000 pounds on eBay. Fans have been flocking the online auction site to bid for exclusive Jacko memorabilia.

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 2nd, 2009 Jermaine Jackson: 'I wish it was me'NEW YORK — Jermaine Jackson says he would like to see Neverland Ranch as his brother Michael's final resting place. In an interview broadcast Thursday on NBC's "Today" show, Jermaine Jackson also said he wishes he had died instead of his younger brother, and that Michael was "a gift from Allah." "He went too soon.

July 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.

June 28th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson wanted Neverland to be his final resting place, his pal has revealed. Michael was forced to abandon Neverland after facing child abuse claims.