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.
Michael Jackson memorabilia tour approved despite mother's objectionsAugust 22nd, 2009 Michael Jackson memorabilia tour approvedLOS ANGELES — A judge on Friday firmly approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate and a concert promoter to exhibit the King of Pop's memorabilia, praising the arrangement that the singer's mother had fought in court over her concerns that it could harm the singer's legacy and wasn't competitively bid. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved the deal that's expected to earn Jackson's estate up to $6 million, saying after four hours of mostly closed-door testimony that there was "no question in my mind this agreement is in the best interest of the estate."
Beckloff noted the lack of a reasonable alternative presented by Katherine Jackson's attorneys, alluding to a mention made of a company starting up in the Middle East that might be able to handle the exhibitions.
Family patriarch Joe Jackson doesn't plan to help raise Michael Jackson's childrenAugust 5th, 2009 Joe Jackson won't help raise son's childrenLOS ANGELES — Joe Jackson doesn't plan to help raise Michael Jackson's three children. The Jackson family patriarch lives in Las Vegas and wrote in a statement filed in a Los Angeles court on Monday that he only occasionally visits the family home in the San Fernando Valley, north of downtown Los Angeles.
Judge grants Katherine Jackson a monthly allowance from her son's estateAugust 3rd, 2009 Judge grants Katherine Jackson monthly allowanceLOS ANGELES — A judge has granted Katherine Jackson a monthly allowance from her son's estate. The amount of the stipend wasn't disclosed and may be sealed by the court.
Judge names Katherine Jackson permanent guardian of her son's 3 childrenAugust 3rd, 2009 Judge names Katherine Jackson permanent guardianLOS ANGELES — A judge says Michael Jackson's mother should raise the King of Pop's children. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff appointed Katherine Jackson as the permanent guardian of the singer's three children during a court hearing in Los Angeles on Monday.
Jackson's mother to retain guardianship of 3 kids; Debbie Rowe gets visitationJuly 30th, 2009 Jackson's mom to keep kids; Rowe gets visitationLOS ANGELES — Katherine Jackson will raise her son's children under an agreement with the King of Pop's ex-wife, who will have visitation rights under the supervision of a child psychologist, attorneys said Thursday. The agreement calls for Michael Jackson's mother to remain guardian of the pop icon's three children, who range in ages from 7 to 12, in accordance with wishes spelled out in the singer's 2002 will.
A look at who wins and loses in the will of Michael JacksonJuly 2nd, 2009 Jackson's will: Who wins and loses?A look at who wins and loses in Michael Jackson's 2002 will, which aims to move all of his estimated $500 million-plus assets into a private family trust. SHUT OUT: Ex-wife Debbie Rowe; Jackson's father Joe Jackson.
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.
Arizona puts Conor Jackson on 15-day DL with illnessMay 13th, 2009 Arizona puts Jackson on DL with illnessPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed slumping outfielder Conor Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with a "general illness."
Jackson has had a prolonged fever and cough, and the club plans to put him through a battery of tests, manager A.J. Hinch said before the Diamondbacks played Cincinnati on Tuesday night.
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson agrees to contract extensionMay 13th, 2009 Bills' RB Jackson agrees to contract extensionORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills backup running back Fred Jackson has agreed to a contract extension.
Michael Jackson delays Britain trip amid swine fluMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson has reportedly scrapped a house-hunting trip to Britain in the wake of the swine flu outbreak. The 'Thriller' hit maker was set to visit Britain later this month to find a place to stay as he takes up residency at London's O2 arena from July for a string of comeback shows.
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.
Jackson in great health, says palMarch 8th, 2009 LONDON - Pop superstar Michael Jackson 'couldn't be in better shape', according to a friend and business manager - rubbishing reports the singer's health is deteriorating. Tohme Tohme blasted claims the 'Thriller' star is dogged by respiratory problems and had been struck by deadly superbug MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus).
Michael Jackson forced to undergo 50 health testsMarch 6th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has undergone a series of 50 health checks to prove his fitness to perform a series of his upcoming London concerts, it has been revealed. Doubts about the 50-year-old star's fitness prompted promoters to seek undertakings on his well-being, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Samuel L. Jackson signs 10-movie deal with MarvelFebruary 27th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson has been signed up for a 10-movie deal with Marvel.
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