Michael Jackson's glove, Elvis' guitar, Indy's whip sold at memorabilia auction in Los AngelesOctober 10th, 2009 Jackson's glove, Elvis' guitar sold at auctionLOS ANGELES — An illuminating glove worn by Michael Jackson during the 1984 Victory Tour has brought in $70,800 at an auction of entertainment memorabilia. A bidder paid $106,200 for a Martin D-28 guitar played by Elvis Presley during his final Las Vegas peformance.
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.
NJ man tells police Michael Jackson memorabilia stolen from North Las Vegas storage facilityAugust 13th, 2009 NJ man says Jackson memorabilia stolen in NevadaLAS VEGAS — A New Jersey businessman alleges part of his collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia was stolen from a southern Nevada storage facility and auctioned without his knowledge. North Las Vegas police said Thursday they are investigating after Henry Vaccaro filed a police report July 31 alleging his storage facility was burglarized and valuable Jackson items were missing.
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.
Jacko's property's sale finally cancelledApril 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - The sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia has finally been cancelled, hours after an extensive collection of the pop star's belongings went on view for a public auction. Julien's Auctions and Jackson made an announcement in this regard on Tuesday.
Jacko fan Mika plans to bid for his iconic diamante glovesApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - British singer-songwriter Mika is such a fan of Michael Jackson that he is planning to bid for some of the items during the Neverland auction. He has revealed that he would like to buy Jackson's iconic diamante gloves and his Zoltar The Fortune Teller fairground machine.
Singer Mika wants to buy Michael Jackson's gloveApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Mika is planning to buy a diamante glove and Zoltar The Fortune Teller fairground machine of pop star Michael Jackson in an auction. Mika wants to buy them at the Neverland auction that starts on April 22.
Jacko memorabilia auction given go-ahead by courtApril 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's lawyer have failed to obtain a court order to stop the auction of his Neverland Ranch belongings, scheduled for April 22-25. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brett Klein has given the green light to Julien's Auction House of Los Angeles to sell Jackson memorabilia.
Jacko's rep threatens harm from Nation of Islam over memorabilia auctionMarch 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - King of pop Michael Jackson's associate is said to have threatened auctioneer Darren Julien with harm from the Nation of Islam if they did not stop the auction of the singer's memorabilia. Julien and his partner Martin Nolan entered affidavits into Los Angeles Superior Court regarding the threat about the auction, which is to take place in Los Angeles next month.
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.
Jacko's lawyers give go-ahead to his personal property's auctionMarch 14th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson's lawyers have given the green light for an auction of the singer's personal property, just weeks after they moved the court to stop the sale. They sued Julien's Auction House earlier this month, claiming that it was not "entitled to retain possession of Michael Jackson's personal property".
Michael Jackson to perform 50 shows at O2March 13th, 2009 LONDON - King of pop Michael Jackson will be performing 50 shows at the London's O2 arena, continuing his 'last ever' gigs well into 2010. The 50-year-old star has added new shows throughout the first two months of the year, ending February 24.
Jacko's personal items catalogued for public viewingMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Five separate catalogues of Michael Jackson's personal items have been published and for the first time will be viewed by the public as they go for auction. The auction begins on April 21, 2009 in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, reports Fox News.
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 suing company trying to auction his belongingsMarch 5th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson is suing the company that is trying to auction off things owned by him. Some of the items on sale include the hands from the movie 'Edward Scissorhands', rhinestone gloves and socks, a robe and the gates from his ranch, reports TMZ.com.