Christian Audigier hasn't bought MJ's NeverlandOctober 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.
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Jackson's family may heave a sigh of relief since the application to trademark the name "Neverland" has reportedly been withdrawn.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.
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.
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 Neverland ranch to be turned into Graceland-like amusement park'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.
MJ's neighbours oppose plans to convert Neverland into tourist spotJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Neighbours of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch are opposing plans to turn the King of Pop's former home into a tourist attraction. The residents in the rural Santa Ynez Valley area of Santa Barbara, California, have formed a group called Never! in a bid to prevent the property from being turned into a noisy, crowded commercial venture.
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.
Joe Jackson turns to Presleys for Neverland transformationJuly 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Michael Jackson's father, Joe, has sought out the help of Priscilla Presley and her daughter Lisa Marie Presley, Jacko's ex-wife, to turn Neverland into something like Elvis Presley's former home Graceland. Joe Jackson, 79, is keen to turn the 'Thriller' singer's former home into an attraction for fans, and he believes that Neverland could be as successful as Graceland.
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.
Neverland won't become a grieving place for Jacko fansJuly 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.
Christian Audigier questions Posh's sense of styleJuly 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - French clothing guru Christian Audigier doesn't find Victoria Beckham's clothing line impressive. In an interview to Bang Showbiz, Audigier said that Posh was in a difficult position as she had no formal training.
Peter Andre becomes model for Jacko designerJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Peter Andre has signed a 500,000-pound deal to become the face of Michael Jackson's favourite designer Christian Audigier' s hip range, Ed Hardy. The 'Mysterious Girl' singer was the star at a plush bash for the French designer on Wednesday at Movida in London's Mayfair before heading off to dinner with old pal Dani Behr at swanky eatery Nobu.
Michael Jackson's brothers visit Neverland ranch, while future of property remains unclearJune 29th, 2009 Michael Jackson's brothers visit Neverland ranchLOS ANGELES — Three of the brothers who sang and danced beside Michael Jackson in the Jackson 5 made a private visit to the pop star's Neverland Ranch, where they walked the manicured grounds and reminisced about his life. Jackie, Jermaine and Tito Jackson were joined for lunch Saturday at the estate by billionaire investor Thomas Barrack, who previously set up a joint venture with Michael Jackson that took control of the ranch after the singer nearly lost it to foreclosure last year.
Neverland 'to be turned into theme park, shrine to Michael Jackson'June 28th, 2009 LONDON - Neverland, the fantasy home that almost destroyed Michael Jackson, is to be turned into a theme park and shrine to the singer, it has emerged. The 80million-pound, 2,800-acre ranch, now owned by Capital Colony LLC, could be opened for public as early as next year, reports The Daily Express.