Jackson’s daughter Paris pays tearful tribute at memorial service
Mental health specialists say Jackson’s kids face challenges to dealing with his sudden deathCHICAGO — No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson’s children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent. ‘Diana Ross was indebted to Jacko’WASHINGTON - Late Michael Jackson named Diana Ross as the guardian of his three kids because she owed him a “favour”, says Jacko’s longtime pal John Randy Taraborrelli. Jacko’s exclusion of father from will is not snub, says Jermaine JacksonWASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s exclusion of his father from his will has not been seen as a snub by the singer’s brother Jermaine, who insists Joe will also benefit from the estate. AEG chief says hours of Jackson’s last rehearsal may end up being a motion pictureLOS ANGELES — A 30-second snippet of Michael Jackson rehearsing two days before his death was released Thursday, part of more than 100 hours of footage that could be turned into live albums, a movie and a pay-per-view special, the promoter said. Report: Michael 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. Michael Jackson’s will cuts out ex-wife Debbie RoweLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust and cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. Michael Jackson not biological father of his kids: ReportLOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson is not the biological father of his three children, according to celebrity website TMZ.com. Person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says his mother gets custody; assets in trustLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s will gives guardianship over his children to the singer’s mother and leaves all his assets in a trust fund, a person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says singer’s mom gets custody of kidsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s will gives guardianship over his children to the singer’s mother and leaves all his assets in a trust fund, a person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The word came just a day after the family said in court documents it believed the entertainer had died without a valid will and moved to take control over his estate. AP Exclusive: Michael Jackson claimed net worth of $236.6 million in 2007
Lawyer for the family of Michael Jackson says will by the late pop star has been presentedLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson’s family said Tuesday a will by the late pop star has been presented. The word came just a day after the family said in court documents it believed the entertainer had died without a valid will. “My clients are now aware after filings that a will has been presented ,” said L. Londell McMillan. “His various advisers are looking for additional documents.” Jackson family: Michael Jackson had a will; filing couldLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson’s family said Tuesday a will by the late pop star has been presented. AP Exclusive: Michael Jackson claimed net worth of $236 million in 2007NEW YORK — Michael Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236 million as of March 31, 2007, according to financial documents obtained by The Associated Press that shed light on the late pop star’s murky finances and prodigious borrowing. Jacko wanted to perform O2 gigs for his kids, says friendLONDON - Michael Jackson’s friend Mark Lester has said that one of the reasons the icon had planned to perform ‘This Is It’ concerts was that he wanted his children to see him live on stage. Michael Jackson’s parents seek to take charge of his estate, custody of his kidsLOS ANGELES — The Jackson family is determined to move on in order to protect Michael Jackson’s legacy and make sure his three children are well, family friend Al Sharpton said Tuesday. Jacko’s mother gets temporary custody of his kidsNEW YORK - Late singer Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine has been given temporary custody of his kids. Judge grants mother Katherine Jackson limited power over Michael Jackson propertyLOS ANGELES — A judge has granted Katherine Jackson limited control over some property in her son Michael Jackson’s estate after she expressed concerns about the control of his business deals and bank accounts. AP Interview: Godfather of Michael Jackson’s children never saw singer take drugsCHELTENHAM, England — The godfather of Michael Jackson’s three children says the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death “don’t add up” because he never saw him take drugs. Jackson’s parents file for kids’ guardianshipLOS ANGELES/LONDON - The parents of Michael Jackson filed for guardianship of his three children Monday, celebrity website TMZ.com reported. Source: Michael Jackson’s mother seeks control of estateLOS ANGELES — A person close to the proceedings says Michael Jackson’s mother has moved to take control of her son’s estate, filing a second court action shortly after petitioning for custody of the singer’s three children. Michael Jackson’s mother to look after his childrenLONDON - Michael Jackson’s children are going to stay with their grandmother Katherine Jackson as reports have come that the legend’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe will not fight for their custody if she is allowed more access to them. Obama sends condolences to Jackson family, spokeswoman says doctor not a suspectLOS ANGELES — The cardiologist who was with Michael Jackson during the pop star’s final moments sat down with investigators for three hours to explain his actions, and his spokeswoman says he is not a suspect. King of Pop’s doctor sits down with detectives on eve of star-studded tribute in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — The cardiologist who was with Michael Jackson during the pop star’s final moments sat down with investigators for three hours to explain his actions, and his spokeswoman says he is not a suspect. Spokeswoman for Michael Jackson cardiologist: Police do not consider doctor a suspectLOS ANGELES — The cardiologist who was with Michael Jackson when he collapsed is “in no way a suspect” in the pop singer’s death, a spokeswoman for the doctor said Saturday after a three-hour interview with detectives. AP Source: Michael Jackson’s mother selects late singer’s lawyer to represent family interestsLOS ANGELES — The mother of Michael Jackson has chosen one of his longtime lawyers to represent the family’s legal interests, a person close to the situation said Saturday. Deepak Chopra says he had drug concerns about Michael Jackson since 2005LOS ANGELES — Spiritual teacher and medical doctor Deepak Chopra said Saturday he had been concerned since 2005 that Michael Jackson was abusing prescription painkillers and most recently spoke to the pop star about suspected drug use six months ago. Janet Jackson arrives at Michael Jackson’s LA home; moving vans also at the houseLOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson arrived at her brother Michael Jackson’s Holmby Hills estate Saturday, where moving vans arrived earlier in the day. Janet Jackson “devastated” by brother Michael’s sudden deathNEW DELHI - Janet Jackson is “devastated” by the sudden death of brother Michael, who died at the age of 50 on Thursday. Who will get Michael Jackson’s estate?WASHINGTON - King of Pop Michael Jackson’s sudden death at a rented Los Angeles home on Thursday has left those close to him wondering what will happen to his estate. Money to be made: Michael Jackson, like Elvis, ‘may be worth more dead than alive’LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson spent the last years of his life buried in debt. But the King of Pop’s death is likely to yield a financial bonanza more lucrative than any comeback tour ever could, as fans snap up his music and memorabilia and perhaps one day get the chance to tour his Neverland home. Police focus on medical treatment in Michael Jackson death amid world outpouring of griefLOS ANGELES — Police investigating Michael Jackson’s death looked into his medical treatment Friday, seeking to interview one of the pop king’s doctors and seizing a car that they said may contain drugs or other evidence. Lawyer: Debbie Rowe, mother of 2 of Michael Jackson’s children, is inconsolableLOS ANGELES — A lawyer who represented Debbie Rowe in a custody matter says the mother of two of Michael Jackson’s three children is inconsolable. Police tow doctor’s car from Michael Jackson home, say it could offer evidence in pop star’s deathLOS ANGELES — Police towed the car of a doctor from Michael Jackson’s home Friday and said it could contain drugs or other evidence offering clues in the pop star’s death. Autopsy planned as authorities seek to clear up mystery surrounding Michael Jackson’s deathLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, defined in equal parts as the world’s greatest entertainer and perhaps its most enigmatic figure, was about to attempt one of the greatest comebacks of all time. Then his life was cut shockingly — and so far, mysteriously — short. |
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LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris, made her first public statement as she paid tribute to the superstar by calling him “the best father I could imagine” at his memorial service in Los Angeles.
NEW YORK — It’s one of the biggest mysteries in the Michael Jackson saga: How much was the lavish-spending, massively debt-ridden pop icon really worth? In the most detailed account yet of the singer’s tangled financial empire, documents obtained by The Associated Press show Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236.6 million as of March 31, 2007. But less than $700,000 of that amount was in cash — a relatively paltry sum given his opulent lifestyle, prodigious borrowing and seven-figure shopping sprees.
