Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ collaborators, former manager seek payments for unpaid debts

October 24th, 2009 The administrators of MICHAEL JACKSON's estate are facing another creditor's claim - from an accounting firm demanding $56,582 (£37,720) in outstanding payments. Bosses at Cannon and Company accuse Jackson of failing to pay the sum for services rendered earlier this year (09), reports TMZ.com.

October 11th, 2009 LONDON - Late singer Michael Jackson's kids are likely to inherit more money than their father ever had in the bank, say analysts from America's Forbes magazine. With the fan frenzy following the 'Thriller' hitmaker's death, Jackson's three kids Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7, have hit a jackpot of 5 billion dollars.

September 25th, 2009 Hollywood pin-up PAMELA ANDERSON is facing bankruptcy after racking up a series of unpaid debts, according to U.S. reports. The Baywatch star is being chased by a construction company who completed renovation work on her Malibu, California home in 2008.

August 26th, 2009 TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY star ROBERT PATRICK has fired his business manager after discovering he owes thousands in unpaid taxes. The actor was fuming last month (Jul09) after learning he has racked up debts of more than $176,000 (£118,000) with both the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax officials in California.

August 25th, 2009 'Thriller' co-star becomes Jackson creditorLOS ANGELES — Court records show Michael Jackson's love interest in the "Thriller" video, Ola Ray, is now a creditor to the King of Pop's estate. Ray's attorney filed paperwork in Los Angeles last week stating she is a creditor to the singer's estate and is owed an undetermined amount of money.

August 19th, 2009 Mexican fans to try for 'Thriller' dance recordMEXICO CITY — Led by a Michael Jackson impersonator in sunglasses, a sequined black jacket and white glove, dozens of the singer's Mexican fans are practicing the steps in his "Thriller" video to attempt a new world record. The organizer, Carlos Contreras, says more than 10,000 people have signed up to take part in the dance routine Aug.

August 6th, 2009 Korean paper seeks millions from Jackson estateLOS ANGELES — Court records show a South Korean newspaper is seeking nearly $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estate for an unpaid judgment entered against his parents and brother. The Segye Times filed court records on Monday in Los Angeles seeking priority for repayment of a $4 million judgment entered against Katherine and Joe Jackson and their son, Jermaine in 1994 that seeks payment for canceled concert dates and interest payments.

July 23rd, 2009 Jackson estate lawyers seek allowance for childrenLOS ANGELES — Attorneys handling Michael Jackson's estate say they have asked a judge to approve an allowance for the singer's three children and his mother. The request came Thursday morning from attorneys for two men who are serving as temporary executors of Jackson's estate.

July 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's father, Joe, has denied beating the singer as a child. Joe Jackson has long been accused of ruling the famous clan with an iron fist during his time as the Jackson 5's manager.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother has reportedly turned his teenage bedroom into a memorial. Katherine was reportedly suggested to "build a sanctuary" to help her cope with the tragic loss of her son.

July 2nd, 2009 Report: Jackson's ex to seek custody of older kidsLOS ANGELES — A TV station says the mother of Michael Jackson's two eldest children wants custody of them. KNBC in Los Angeles says in a report Thursday that Debbie Rowe intends to seek custody of 12-year-old Prince Michael and 11-year-old Paris Michael Katherine.

June 30th, 2009 'Thriller' viewed 8.5 million times since ThursdayNEW YORK — People are clamoring to see Michael Jackson's old videos in the wake of his death — especially "Thriller." On Tuesday, Internet video research firm Visible Measures, said Jackson's most famous music video has been watched more than 8.5 million times online since his death Thursday. Visible Measures, which counts Internet-wide video traffic, also factored in other versions of "Thriller," including the dance video produced by Filipino prisoners.

June 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singer Adnan Sami is crestfallen following Michael Jackson's death not only because the world has lost its King of Pop but also because he was working with the superstar and his sister Janet Jackson on an album. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson.

May 8th, 2009 Jackson's publicist sues for $44 millionWASHINGTON — Michael Jackson's publicist and general manager has filed a $44 million lawsuit against the pop star claiming he has not paid her for deals she's made. Raymone Bain of Washington has been Jackson's spokeswoman for more than five years, speaking on his behalf in all sorts of matters including his child molestation trial.

May 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The actress in Michael Jackson's smash hit 'Thriller' video is suing the popstar over unpaid royalties. Ola Ray, a former Playboy Playmate, is suing the King of Pop and his production company alleging breach of contract.