Judge says Katherine Jackson can challenge administrators of son's estateSeptember 18th, 2009 Judge allows Jackson estate challengeLOS ANGELES — A judge says Michael Jackson's mother can challenge the men currently administering her son's estate without losing her stake. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff's ruling was released Friday in Los Angeles.
Video of Michael Jackson's 1984 Pepsi burn accident surfaces, shows his head in flamesJuly 16th, 2009 Video of Jackson 1984 Pepsi burn accident surfacesNEW YORK — Us Weekly magazine has obtained video it says shows never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson's head catching on fire during filming of his 1984 Pepsi commercial. Jackson suffered severe burns after a pyrotechnics mishap caused his hair and scalp to catch afire.
Hold that knife! Iowa State Fair polling public about planned Michael Jackson butter sculptureJuly 8th, 2009 Iowa State Fair rethinks Jackson butter sculptureDES MOINES, Iowa — Plans for a Michael Jackson statue made of butter are churning up so many comments that Iowa State Fair organizers are putting the proposal to a vote. Organizers announced days after Jackson's death that they would display a sculpture of the King of Pop along with the annual butter cow, a popular fair attraction.
Bill Clinton on Haiti trip recalls how 'immensely gifted' Michael Jackson helped DemocratsJuly 7th, 2009 Bill Clinton on Haiti trip praises Michael JacksonGONAIVES, Haiti — Bill Clinton paused during an aid mission to Haiti on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson for helping the Democratic Party raise cash at a crucial time. The former U.S.
Memorial tributes spring up nearly anywhere there's a Michael Jackson fanJuly 2nd, 2009 Tributes to Jackson spring up in unlikely localesPITTSBURGH — Michael Jackson permeated popular culture so thoroughly that people and towns nationwide with no connection to him are holding services in his honor. A funeral director in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood is holding a memorial service Thursday night and was flooded with reservations.
Iowa State Fair to honor Michael Jackson with butter statue of the pop iconJune 30th, 2009 Iowa fair to have butter statue of Michael JacksonDES MOINES, Iowa — Michael Jackson is getting a new tribute. And it's in butter.
White House's delay in recognizing Jacko's death draws flakJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The White House's delay in issuing a statement on Michael Jackson's death, and President Barrack Obama indifference towards the musical legend's family, has raised many eyebrows. Some 19 hours after the death of Jackson was officially confirmed, Obama recognized, through White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, the passing of the musical legend while also alluding to his personal difficulties.
R.I.P. Jacko June 26th, 2009 If this is the first thing you are reading in the morning or wherever with a stern disbelieving look in your eyes, I must sigh and say its true. Across the country, a wave of emotional outburst was recorded as word spread that Michael Jackson had collapsed and died on Thursday.
Lionel Richie to Jacko: Focus on singing, not dancingMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar winner Lionel Richie has advised King of Pop Michael Jackson to focus more on singing rather than dancing during his comeback tour. The 59-year-old popstar insists that dancing will be harder on Jackson as he's 50 years old now, and has therefore urged him to concentrate more on his vocals.
Michael Jackson re-learning Moonwalk!March 29th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has embarked on a rigorous training programme to ensure he will be fit and agile enough to perform his signature moonwalk during his London concerts this summer. The Daily Mail online reports, it has been eight years since he even attempted a public Moonwalk, in which he appears to glide backwards while walking forwards, but the singer, 50, is determined not to disappoint fans.
Michael Jackson upset with BBCMarch 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has reportedly demanded an apology from the BBC after two of its comedians compared him to the Irish Republican Army (IRA). British funnymen Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis likened the singer to the organisation on BBC Radio 4s 'The Now Show' March 13 saying, '(We) can't believe which 80s celebrities (we) want back less - Michael Jackson or the IRA?'
Jackson is now furious at the comment, contactmusic.com reports.
'Frail' Jacko sparks fears for London gigs with man-in-mask mysteryMarch 21st, 2009 LONDON - King of pop Michael Jackson has sparked fears for his comeback tour after he was spotted wearing a surgeon's mask and cap. The 50-year-old singer fuelled health concerns after he was seen behind a surgeon's mask and cap as he came out of his doctor's office in Los Angeles.
Peaches Geldof was 'stroked' by Michael JacksonMarch 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches has revealed that she was "stroked" by pop star Michael Jackson when she was just eight years old. In an interview on U.K.
Jackson rents Stewart's mansionMarch 11th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson is renting rock star Rod Stewart's mansion in Essex as he stages a 10-show comeback at the O2 Arena in July. According to thesun.co.uk, the mansion is three and a half miles outside Greater London.
Michael Jackson to perform in LondonFebruary 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson, who is on the verge of bankruptcy, is planning a 30-day comeback performance at London's O2 arena this summer. Jackson, 50, has been living in anonymity for the past few years despite being cleared of child molestation charges.