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"Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons" - Michael Jackson
Date: July 04, 2009 The Untold Stry Of Neverland realised on DVD
Michael Jackson: The Untold Story of Neverland is a new documentary produced by Larry Nimmer, who worked as a filmmaker for the Jackson defense team during Jackson's 2005 child molestation trial. During that time, Nimmer had unprecedented access to the Neverland Ranch estate and now for the first time, the public will see footage shot for the jury's virtual Neverland Tour. The documentary shows what happened at Neverland and how his accusers fabricated their allegations. The DVD also includes Michael Jackson's accusers speaking on the record, the Sheriff's raid of Neverland, the accuser making his accusations on camera during a police interview, outtakes of Michael Jackson from the Martin Bashir documentary Living with Michael Jackson, Jackson career highlights and a new ending showing fans mourning the death of Michael Jackson.
More clips from the documentary will be posted on this site(nimmer.net) in the coming weeks as well as scenes of Michael Jackson memorials.
Extras include:
* Michael Jackson speaks from Bashir Outtakes
* Neverland Tour Outtakes with Larry Nimmer Commentary
* Neverland Sheriff's Raid Outtakes
* Aborted Rebuttal Video by Arvizo's Outtakes
* Tom Mesereau and Aphrodite Jones Discuss Trial
* Michael Jackson Trial Victory Party in Las Vegas
* Messages to Michael from his Fans
* Michael's fans mourn his passing in L.A. & Neverland
Date: July 03, 2009 Jackson memorial service will be aried
Free tickets to Jackson's memorial service can be obtained by registering at Staplescenter.com. There will be 11,000 tickets for seats inside Staples Center and 6,500 for seats in the adjacent Nokia Theatre, where fans can watch a simulcast. There also will be a free worldwide video feed.
AP is informing that in Jackson's house wasfound a painkiler called Diprivan.
The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday.
It's still not known what caused Jackson's death at age 50. The pop star went into cardiac arrest in his bedroom and his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, performed CPR while an ambulance was called, according to Murray's lawyers. Murray has spoken to police and authorities say he is not a suspect.
An autopsy was conducted but results are not expected for several weeks. The Jackson family had a second autopsy performed and those results also are pending.
Source: AP / CNN / GeniusMJ
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Date: July 02, 2009 Jackson on rehearsal to "This is it"
AEG has shared with us a short video of rehearsal of "This is it" show. The rehearsal was on June 23, two days before death of Michael:
Michael Jackson's memorial service will take place Tuesday morning in the Staples Center, the 20,000-seat coliseum in downtown Los Angeles where Jackson rehearsed his show the night before he died, according to a person who has been briefed by a representative of the family.
Michael Jackson was rehearsing at Los Angeles' Staples Center. His memorial will now be there.
No other details about the service, set to begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, have been revealed.
The news comes amid the frenzy of information - some conflicting - that has followed the death of Jackson.
Thursday, CNN learned the family trust created by Jackson to receive all of his assets includes his mother, his children and a list of charities, according to a person with direct knowledge to the contents of the trust.
Katherine Jackson's 40 percent share would go to Michael Jackson's three children after her death, the source said.
The children - ages 7, 11 and 12 - will also share 40 percent of the estate's assets and the remaining 20 percent will benefits charities designated by the executors of the will, the source said.
Wednesday, a federal law enforcement official said Wednesday night that the Drug Enforcement Administration had joined Jackson's death investigation.
Earlier in the day, the Jackson family said they would not hold a public or private viewing of his body at Neverland Ranch, as had been reported.
And though Jackson's will, made public Wednesday, placed his entire estate in a family trust, the document that described the trust was not filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Date: June 30, 2009 Michael Jackson public viewing set for Friday
Michael Jackson's body will be taken to his Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning for a public viewing Friday, CNN has learned.
A private memorial service is scheduled for Sunday at Neverland.
Also, a Jackson will written in 2002 has been found, according to family lawyer Londell McMillan.
Planning is under way for a 30-car motorcade carrying Jackson's remains to leave the Los Angeles area at 10 a.m. for Santa Barbara County, California, on Thursday, a source said.
The question of where Jackson will be buried remains unanswered.
Date: June 29, 2009 Reported Jackson Autopsy - A Fake
We've learned the story making the rounds detailing the terrible condition of Michael Jackson's body is a fake.
A report in The Sun gave harrowing details of the body, but we've learned the "autopsy report" was fabricated and completely false.
UPDATE: The Los Angeles County coroner just released the following statement:
"The report that is being published did not come from this office. I don't know where the information came from, or who that information came from. It is not accurate. Some of it is totally false."
Source: Los Angeles coroner office / TMZ.com / GeniusMJ
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Date: June 28, 2009 Preparing to MIchael's funeral begins
The Jackson family has officially begun to plan funeral arrangements for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Tito Jackson spoke exclusively to TMZ.com and confirmed that the family was together to begin making initial funeral arrangements early Saturday afternoon around 1:30 p.m.
According to Tito, the family is discussing the possibility of a public service in addition to a private one. And while the family mourns the loss of their jewel, a second autopsy is being performed somewhere in Los Angeles, reports TMZ. Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office held a press conference after the first autopsy was performed, saying there was "no indication of foul play." The coroner's office stated that it will take four to six weeks before an official cause of death could be determined.
As far as Michael's estate, Randy Jackson will take control with the help of MJ's former manager, Leonard Rowe. At the time of his death, Michael was living in a rented Holmby Hills mansion with his three children. Today, his father Joe Jackson ordered his belongings removed from the house and placed in storage. TMZ has a photograph of a moving truck on the property.
Though the international community is still in shock over his death, the media has already begun to discuss the outcome of what will happen to Michael's most cherished belongings, his kids. Michael Joseph, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine, and Prince "Blanket" Michael II are rumored to have requested to stay with their grandmother Katherine Jackson. The three kids have been with Michael all their lives and are said to have no relationship with their biological mother, Debbie Rowe. If the children are able to stay with their grandparents, they will have at the Jackson family's Encino home. The Jackson family is expected to fight for custody of Michael's children.
Date: June 27, 2009 EXCLUSIVE: Concert Magician Recalls Michael Jackson's Final Hours
The day before Michael Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest and died, the King of Pop seemed completely fine, a magician working on his upcoming tour tells Usmagazine.com exclusively.
Ed Alonzo -- who also worked as a concert magician on Britney Spear's Circus tour -- was hired by the late singer to help design some of the magical illusions for Jackson's London shows.
"Michael was on stage performing the numbers, singing and dancing with the cast," Alonzo told Us about seeing Jackson Wednesday evening at rehearsals. "It was a privilege to be able to watch the concert that no one will see now."
He said Jackson -- wearing a white shirt and pants -- arrived at the Staples Center in L.A. around 6:30 p.m.
"By the time that Michael came in, all we had to do was just show [the plan] to him. He was such a quick learner," he said. "He would learn this stuff in seconds. And jump right into it! The choreography, all of it... He looked fantastic."
When it was time to sing, Alonzo said Jackson mentioned a seemingly minor ailment.
"He claimed that he felt he had a little bit of laryngitis. He said 'I'm not going to sing this full-out because I have this laryngitis.' But he looked great and these pop-locking moves that he was doing on stage with the crew were just breathtaking... He didn't seem tired. He went from one move to the next. It was an unbelievable experience to be with him and to see it all come together."
Mentally, Jackson seemed completely fine.
"He was joking with the crew on stage," he said. "There was a cameraman on stage ... that was a foot away from him that was kind of crouched down and Michael said some kind of funny gesture like, ‘Oh you're very close, look how close you are.' And he reached down and touched the cameraman on the top of the head in a joking manner. You could see on the screen how big Michael's image was on these projection screens. He was playful and light-hearted."
Alonzo spent the rest of the evening watching him perform.
"I just thought, 'Wow, he still has it,'" he told Us. "When he did 'Thriller,' I was just in awe. I stayed for a while, probably until about midnight. And then they started to rehearse the 'Thriller' number with a gigantic spider on stage and I thought, 'Well, it's getting late...' Had I known, I would have stayed another half hour and watched more."
He said that Jackson, who appeared to weigh only 120 pounds despite his over-6-foot-tall frame, rehearsed with the dancers until 1 a.m.
At rehearsals the following day, none of the crew knew anything was wrong until media reports began circulating the following afternoon.
"I wasn't sure what was happening," he said. "People were just looking at their phones and looking at websites and texts that they were getting. I think the news was now coming out. [Show producer Kenny] Ortega was on and off the phone probably five or six different times. And the news was slowly coming in, but it was not definitive. And Kenny finally looked at us and said, 'We need to call a group meeting.'"
Alonzo added: "He said, 'Michael Jackson was taken to the hospital. We're not sure at this point what has happened, but Michael Jackson has passed away.’ And then there was just this gasp. It was the words we didn't want to hear."
With the collected group of dancers and crew members in shock, Alonzo said Ortega got choked up as he told them all that they would "wrap for now."
Michael Jackson's body was moved from a Los Angeles, California, coroner's office to a mortuary Friday evening, a coroner said.
Michael Jackson's body was taken to an undisclosed mortuary late Friday.
The body was moved in a van about 9:30 p.m. PT (12:30 a.m. Saturday ET), but Jackson's family asked that the location not be made public, said Ed Winter, assistant chief coroner of the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office.
"We ask that you respect the family wishes," Winter told reporters. "They are all grieving in their different ways."
Earlier on Friday, Craig Harvey, a spokesman for the coroner's office, said Jackson's autopsy was completed, but more testing was needed to pinpoint the cause of death. Harvey said the tests would take four to six weeks.
Harvey did say there were no signs of foul play or trauma.
Michael Jackson may have led a very private life. But for those who were close to him, he was anything but guarded.
One of those people who got to know the King of Pop over the years was Frank Dileo, Michael's longtime manager and a member of Jackson's inner circle, who was at the hospital when the singer died on Thursday, along with family, friends and Jackson's children.
"His three children were there. They were in a separate room while the doctors worked on Michael," Dileo told the "Today" show’s Meredith Vieira on Friday.
"I'm very sad for his children, his mother, his father, his brothers and sisters. It was a very rough day yesterday for everybody."
In fact, it was Dileo who had to tell Jackson’s three children — Prince Michael Jackson, 12; Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11; and Prince Michael Jackson II, 7 – that their father had died after doctors worked for over an hour to resuscitate the star.
"We had to tell the children. I didn't go in alone. I went in with a doctor and a social worker. The nanny was in there and Dr. Murray – Michael's personal physician. It was, as you would think," a visibly emotional Dileo continued.
"I can't even begin to tell you the emotion that flowed out of those children.”
As someone very close to Jackson over the years, Dileo got to see a side of the pop star that few others did – as a father.
"Michael was a very dedicated parent, a single parent, who took that responsibility very seriously. His whole life surrounded around those children and they around him," Dileo added.
So where are the children now following their father's death?
"They are with their grandmother. They are with Mrs. Jackson,” Dileo said, referring to Michael's mother, Katherine. "Right now, I would think that's where they would stay."
And while custody of the children has yet to be determined, Dileo said he also must focus on Jackson's financial matters, which was something that the pop star worried about for his kids.
"There’s so much speculation as to a will – there is a will. A team of lawyers are gathering today and we'll sort through all the stuff for the children," Dileo explained. "[Michael] talked about making sure that his finances were taken care of – to clean up this mess so his children would be protected, so that's what I'm going to do... That's what was important to Michael."
And while Jackson’s death at the age of 50 on Thursday came as a shock to fans worldwide, it was equally surprising to those who were closest to the King of Pop.
In fact, Dileo said Jackson had been in good spirits in the days leading up to his death.
"I was with Michael everyday going to rehearsals – Wednesday and Thursday he was the happiest," the manager recalled. "On Wednesday, he put his arm around me at the end [of the day] and he said, 'Frank, I've never been happier. We're going to make this work… It’s our time again Frank. We're going to do this!'"
Besides being happy, Dileo also said Jackson seemed to be in top physical shape.
"He seemed in great health. He was working out everyday," he added.
Source: Accsess Hollywood / MJJC / GeniusMJ
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Date: June 26, 2009 Michael is DEAD.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A fire department official tells the Los Angeles Times that Michael Jackson has been rushed to the hospital.
Steve Ruda (ROO'-dah) told the newspaper Thursday that Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m.
The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda told the paper.
L. Londell McMillan, a lawyer for Jackson, did not have any information. Messages left for other Jackson associates were not immediately returned.
The hospitalization was first reported by the Web site TMZ.
Michael isDEAD COMA. Michael's brother says, he "collapsed at home"
The Outside Organisation has released the following details regarding Michael Jackson's partnership with Swarovski and more tickets to go on sale!
Excitement is building and the tension is palpable as fans wait with baited breath for the kick off of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" tour. History will be made as Michael Jackson takes his first steps on the O2 arena stage on July 13th sparkling with Swarovski crystals.
Great news for fans! As the staging details are being finalised for the hottest show of the decade a limited amount of seats will be released this Wednesday, June 24th at 8am to registered fans.
"Since we put tickets on sale prior to designing the show, we were quite conservative in holding back seats to accommodate the footprint of this massive and technologically advanced production. Now that Michael Jackson and Kenny Ortega are very advanced in the creative process, our production team is prepared to open up those "holds" to the general public. This is a great opportunity for some lucky fans to experience entertainment history" said Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live
The iconic costumes and spectacular sets of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" tour will be encrusted with over 300,000 CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements, featuring 53 different shapes, 40 different sizes and 27 different colours!
"Swarovski is thrilled to partner with Michael Jackson and his creative team for the stage and costumes. As the King of Pop, it is only natural for him to be crowned in crystal." Nadja Swarovski, Vice President Swarovski Crystal Business.
Kenny Ortega, Michael's directorial partner and creative collaborator said, "Swarovski and their team have been incredible partners throughout the development of This Is It! It has been an exciting collaboration, as their support, ideas and world class products have inspired our fashion and scenic elements to a new state of the art!"
Source: The Outside Organisation / Maximum Jackson / GeniusMJ
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Date: June 19, 2009 New Michael Jackson Waxwork
Madame Tussauds has announced that they are currently creating a new Michael Jackson wax figure. The figure is being created in celebration of Michael Jackson's 40 year career and return to the stage in July 2009.
From Madame Tussauds:
Affirming Michael Jackson’s mega superstar status, we are celebrating the King of Pop’s 'This is It' comeback with a brand new figure of the music legend. It will be the tenth time we have portrayed Jackson, making him the most featured star ever, with only The Queen having been portrayed more often.
'It is extremely unusual for a personality to have been portrayed so many times', comments Liz Edwards, PR Manager at Madame Tussauds London. 'But Michael Jackson is totally unique and his iconic status makes him one of the most popular stars here. He has 'appeared' at Madame Tussauds as Thriller Jackson, Dangerous Jackson and with the huge excitement and buzz around his upcoming return to the stage we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate his amazing 40 year career and present the 'This is It' Jackson for the 21st century.'
The new figure recreates the classic Jackson pose of the new tour poster – arms outstretched, pelvis thrusting and tip toed with his trade-mark trilby angled forward – and will be revealed before the eagerly anticipated tour kicks off in July.
Source: Madame Tussauds / Maximum Jackson / GeniusMJ
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Date: June 14, 2009 AllGood Entertainment Sues Michael Jackson For Breach of Contract
NJ promoter sues Michael Jackson, alleging breach.
A New Jersey concert promoter has sued Michael Jackson for $40 million for allegedly breaching a contract to play a reunion concert with other family members.
In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan, Allgood Entertainment claims it made a deal with Jackson's then-manager to produce a reunion concert with the Jackson family this summer and possibly a pay-per-view Jackson family reunion event.
The deal called for Jackson not to perform elsewhere before the event or for at least three months after it. The lawsuit says Jackson, manager Frank DiLeo and event promoter AEG broke the contract by signing to do a series of concerts in London this summer, which may also include a pay-per-view event.
According to the lawsuit, AEG knew of the agreement between AllGood, Dileo and Jackson, "but due to their dominance and power in the live performance industry, coerced and/or induced Dileo and Jackson to disregard the agreements with AllGood and to work with it instead."
"We've given Michael Jackson and AEG every opportunity, publicly and privately, to resolve this matter and to date we have not heard from anyone," said Patrick Allocco, Allgood managing partner.
Allocco said the last contact with either camp was May 22 in Beverly Hills.
Representatives for Jackson and AEG could not immediately be reached Wednesday.
Allgood attorney Ira Meyerowitz said the company isn't looking to stop Jackson from performing.
"What were looking for," Meyerowitz said, "is for our clients to be involved in the London concerts or be compensated for agreements they entered into."
To read the official court documents, please click Doc.1, Doc.2.
Source: AllGood Entertainment / AP / MJJC News / GeniusMJ
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Date: June 04, 2009 AEG President: No Truth To The Rumor
"This is not true; Michael Jackson was thrilled at selling 50 shows. The size and scale of this show would not be possible without an extended run, which Michael has been fully on board with from the very beginning. He has not agreed to a world tour at this point, however, he can at any time," said Randy Phillips, president & CEO, AEG Live in a statement.
It was the Sun that reported that Jackson told fans outside his L.A rehearsal space that he wanted to play 10 O2 shows and then go to tour.
These comments have now been rejected by AEG Live's CEO, Randy Phillips.
Robin Leech Clears Up Rumors About Michael Jackson
After the King of Pop Michael Jackson postponed his first five opening shows of the This Is It run of 50 concerts in London’s 02 Arena, the tawdry tabloid tales and rumors have gotten out of control. They escalate and get worse every day.
To clear up all the craziness, I went inside the Jackson camp and got answers to some sensational scoops claimed by British reporters:
Rumor: Michael is dying from cancer!
Fact: Totally untrue, and the top titans producing his show said he’s had another clean bill of health from the insurance company. He’s ready to go!
Rumor: He’s on a hunger strike and angry about doing 50 shows instead of the original 10 that were planned.
Fact: He is not starving himself to beat cancer or protest the rehearsals schedule. He’s getting himself into shape, and both Michael and the AEG producers scheduled the additional 40 shows on the 02 Arena booking calendar if the original 10 shows sold out faster than expected!
Rumor: Michael is worried he’s not strong enough to perform every other night for 50 shows for 1 million fans and has skipped rehearsals.
Fact: He’s attended all of the preparations and rehearsals, and my insiders report that everything is on schedule. Michael, director Kenny Ortega, dancers and choreographers will relocate from Center Staging Studios in Burbank, Calif., to London in the next two weeks to prepare the final elements.
Rumor: Michael will open a $3 billion Thriller casino on the Strip.
Fact: Untrue because nobody believes the Nevada Gaming Commission would give Michael a gaming license. The hope is that part of Michael’s memorabilia and Thriller successes could be used inside a casino as an entertainment attraction
I was told that the shows will be “truly spectacular” and unlike anything ever seen. Michael has wrapped the video sequences for the giant projection screens being used in the staging. R&B singer Akon made British headlines, too, saying the King of Pop wouldn’t be singing live. Again, another exaggerated story, my insiders say. “Michael will perform, he will dance, he will sing,” I was told. “You can’t do all three at once live, so of course there will be some pre-recorded tracks. But the fans won’t have a second to be disappointed about what they will see and hear! Akon has promised to be in the front row of the July 16 premiere concert.
I am reliably told that the only reason Michael’s original July 9 comeback premiere was delayed to July 16 was because of the time needed for the load-in and construction of his giant stage and special effects. “It was the only reason,” my top insider told me. “Nothing else. It was just logistics.”
Madonna ends a two-night run at the 02 Arena on July 5, and Michael’s production people take over July 6.
“We are totally confident Michael will be onstage, healthy, strong and well. The insurance is in place for exactly that, and his doctors have given the green light. It will be the best ever show ever seen anywhere in the world,” my top insider told me.
Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.
No Word Yet From Michael Jackson in Contract Dispute
With the first court date in the civil suit between Michael Jackson and his former publicist, Raymone Bain, set for next week, the pop star has yet to officially name his lawyer or make any contact with the court. Bain’s attorneys from Cahn & Samuels have asked Judge James Robertson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for a default judgment. That would leave the singer on the hook for $44 million.
In court documents filed last week, Bain’s lawyers said they did not know who Jackson’s lawyers were and that the lawsuit itself was served to a security guard at Jackson’s Los Angeles home. A hearing is scheduled for Monday on whether the judge should grant Bain an injunction that would freeze some of Jackson’s assets.
Date: May 26, 2009 New official MJ calendar for year 2010
MJPublishing company announced about new calendar for year 2010. The calendar will be realised soon. First in U.S.A. and Japan, but few months before end of the year in Europe.
Date: May 20, 2009 4 dates for "This is it" are rescheduled
Official "This Is It" shows website has informed that 4 dates of the shows are rescheduled, it means:
Date:
Jul 8, 2009 Rescheduled to Jul 13, 2009
Jul 10, 2009 Rescheduled to Mar 1, 2010
Jul 12, 2009 Rescheduled to Mar 3, 2010
Jul 14, 2009 Rescheduled to Mar 6, 2010
As the anticipation mounts for the most eagerly awaited comeback of all time, more details about the scale of the Michael Jackson O2 shows were released this week.
Due to the sheer magnitude of the "This Is It" concerts at The O2 arena promoters and producers AEG Live and Kenny Ortega, Michael's directorial partner and creative collaborator have elected to move back a few of the opening shows in order to meet the challenges presented by such a massive and technically complex show. Organizers are determined that all Michael's legions of fans attending the opening nights get to experience the same high quality staging that is planned for all of the spectacular shows. In order to deliver a phenomenal and unprecedented show - the first show on the 8th July will take place on 13th July 2009. The subsequent shows on 10th July will be moved to 1st March 2010, 12th July will be moved to 3rd March 2010, and the show on the 14th July will be moved to 6th March 2010.
Randy Phillips, President and CEO, AEG Live added, "Kenny and Michael are, at the same time, both creative pioneers and perfectionists. This show has grown in size and scope, thereby, necessitating more lead time for manufacture of the set, programming the content for the massive video elements, and, most importantly, more time for full production and dress rehearsals in the world's busiest arena, The O2. As much as we agonized over this change in the original schedule, we are sure the fans will understand when they experience the level of entertainment Michael Jackson intends to deliver while also ensuring the safety of the musicians, cast and crew and the crisp execution of the production. It is AEG Live's sincere hope that those lucky enough to have purchased tickets will have enough time to change their personal schedules and travel plans if they are coming from outside of London. We do not want anyone to miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Michael, who is directly involved with all aspects of the styling/choreography/band selection and rehearsals, is working around the clock to ensure this is the show to end all shows!
Kenny Ortega, Michael's directorial partner and creative collaborator said, "After directing the Dangerous and HIStory tours, I know what the fans expect and myself and the team want to deliver a flawless production. We apologize to all disappointed Michael Jackson fans and remain extremely dedicated and focused on creating an exceptional live music experience."
AEG Live stressed that anybody who cannot make the rescheduled dates for any reason will get a full refund of the ticket and booking fee. Fans can log on www.MichaelJacksonLive.com for further information and call the 24hr hotline 0844 277 9982 or email MichaelJackson@ticketmaster.co.uk.
Any ticket holder that has purchased tickets from viagogo will receive details of its policy directly from viagogo.
All tickets will be issued with the new date printed on them.
The Hits is a 2 CD greatest hits album covering Michael Jackson's entire musical career. The album will be released on 6th July to coincide with his tour dates at the O2 in London. Take a look at the album page to see the full track listing.
Keep checking the official website for more news about Michael Jackson's upcoming appearances at the O2.
The Jacksons Deny Any Involvement With Planned Jackson 5 Reunion Show in Texas With Brother Michael & Sister Janet
Beverly Hills, CA, May 15, 2009 — In an official statement issued today The Jacksons (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy Jackson) have denied they were in any way involved with a proposed Jackson 5 reunion concert in Texas on July 3rd claimed this week by New Jersey concert promoters AllGood Entertainment.
According to The Jackson’s manager, Danny O’Donovan, the original members of the Jackson 5, and younger brother, Randy, who later joined Michael and his older brothers performing as The Jacksons, were never approached about participating in the purported Texas concert event with Michael and sister, Janet.
The Jacksons have said they will support Michael in fighting any legal action brought by AllGood Entertainment with regard to the promoter’s claim about a July 3rd concert in Texas Stadium. O’Donovan said "There is absolutely no merit in this claim, and we had no knowledge of any contract with anyone, for a so-called family tour reunion. In fact, The Jacksons were never even approached about it and no offer was ever made to them."
All of the Jackson brothers are thrilled that Michael is returning to the live stage this summer and are totally in support of his historic 50 concert run at London’s O2 Arena. They eagerly look forward to seeing and enjoying his “This Is It!” concert event.
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Date: May 13, 2009 Michael Jackson rehearses near Burbank airport
Four mornings a week, an SUV with darkened windows bears Michael Jackson through the gates outside a nondescript building near the Burbank airport. He spends the next six hours on a soundstage in the company of 10 dancers and pop music's best-known choreographer.
The details of rehearsals for Jackson's upcoming concerts in London are closely held secrets, but what's at stake for him is not. The ambitious schedule of 50 sold-out shows could turn out to be the final, sad chapter of Jackson's storied career -- or one of pop music's all-time greatest comeback stories.
When - or if, in the view of many industry skeptics - Jackson takes the stage at the O2 Arena July 8, it will be his first extended concert run in 12 years. Doubters cite his long hiatus from performing, health problems, a onetime prescription pill addiction, age -- he is 50 -- and his reputation for flaking out on performances and business deals.
But the concert promoter, Los Angeles-based AEG Live, insists that Jackson is prepared mentally and physically and that the show, called "This Is It," will break new ground in both artistry and sheer cost. The production budget is "north of $20 million," a price tag that will include as many as 22 different sets, said Randy Phillips, the company's chief executive.
"It's going to be the biggest, most technologically advanced arena show - and the most expensive -- ever mounted," Phillips said.
Jackson is taking a hands-on role in coming up with routines, according to Ortega and Phillips. The singer is developing a move that he hopes will be as distinctive as the moonwalk, Phillips said. "He's working on it," he said, refusing to say more: "I'm sworn to secrecy."
Beyond denying the last report -- "No animals. No animals!" Phillips said -- producers are tight-lipped about what the 20,000 fans in the arena will see. Jackson will perform between 18 and 22 songs. Some choreography will feature aerial dancing similar to routines by Cirque du Soleil, he said.
AEG's Phillips said Jackson had "filled out" by last November, when discussions about the London concerts began. He said a four-hour physical with an independent physician this spring found no medical problems. In preparation for the shows, Jackson is doing aerobics with a personal trainer and has had no difficulty keeping up with dancers half his age during rehearsals in Burbank, Phillips said.
The concert preparation has not been spared the lawsuits and threats of suits that seem to be a given in any dealings with Jackson. Last week, he was sued by his former guru and the actress who co-starred in the 1983 "Thriller" video. On Monday, a New Jersey concert promoter sent a cease and desist letter, alleging the London appearances violated terms of an agreement to play a Jackson Five reunion concert.
Phillips said the claim was "meritless" and had not affected rehearsals
Source: LA Times / MJJCommunity News
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Date: May 12, 2009 Official Rehearsal Photo and Press Release
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May 12th, 2009 – The streets of Hollywood are buzzing; Michael Jackson mania is in full swing 5,500 miles away from The O2 arena – the home of his historic 50 concerts this summer. Kenny Ortega, the renowned Director, Producer, Choreographer and creative talent is hard at work collaborating with Michael Jackson in the overall design and direction for the upcoming "This Is It" concert shows.
Ortega previously worked on Michael Jackson's Dangerous and HIStory tours, some of the most spectacular shows ever staged. Last week, thousands of dancers flew in from every corner of the globe including Japan, Australia, South America and Europe to audition for Jackson and Ortega – all of them were chasing their dream of winning a spot to perform on stage with their idol Michael Jackson. Even after the selection process narrowed the competition from thousands of submissions to over five hundred top international dancers, there was still no dance space large enough in Los Angeles or New York to house the auditions.
The producers ended up booking LA's Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, part of the site where the Grammy Awards are held each year, to handle the unprecedented numbers of performers who flocked to these auditions.
Source: Outside Organation / Maximum Jackson
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Michael Jackson concerts may face legal challenge
A music promoter plans to sue Michael Jackson from performing in London this year, it is claimed that a contract was signed by Michael, which would prevent him from giving a concert until July 2010, the head of the promotion company said on Monday.
AllGood Entertainment Inc said it signed an agreement in November with Jackson's manager, Frank DeLeio, committing Michael to perform in July 2010 along with his brothers and sister Janet.
Under that agreement Michael Jackson cannot give another concert until the Jackson Family reunion show.
AllGood Entertainment sent a cease and desist letter to Jackson in March warning him not to perform a series of 50 shows in London's 02 Arena with concert promoter AEG that are scheduled to begin in July, Allocco said.
Allocco said his company's plans to sue in federal court come after failed attempts to negotiate with Jackson and reach a deal to allow the London shows to go ahead.
"As of right now we've gotten zero cooperation from anyone, Frank DeLeo refuses to honor our agreement and that's why we're filing a lawsuit by week's end," Allocco said.
AllGood Entertainment said this one time concert is to be set in Irving, Texas on July 3, 2009.
Michael Jackson could make up to $30 million dollars for the show.
Thirty million for one show is unheard of, that's why we're so frustrated," he said. "Frank DeLeo is standing in our way. AEG has been constantly frustrating our ability to get this show."
Jackson's series of concerts in London also have been touted as unprecedented. AEG has said that, all together, the shows will gather the biggest audience ever to see an artist in one city.
Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live, the company putting on Jackson’s London shows released a statement to Access calling the claims "meritless."
"We are aware of the allegations which we believe are completely meritless," Phillips said in the statement. "Rehearsals have been uninterrupted and continue on schedule."
Source: Access Hollywood / MJJCommunity
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Date: May 07, 2009 Raymone K. Bain sues Michael Jackson
Now the King Of Pop’s longtime spokesperson Raymone Bain is suing him. Raymone just filed a lawsuit in Washington D.C. saying she wants Michael to pay up. In a statement Raymone tells RadarOnline.com:
"It is with deep regret that I find myself at this place, having to file a lawsuit against my longtime employer, and someone whom I have greatly admired and respected, Michael Jackson.
"Mr. Jackson and I have had a long, productive and mutually beneficial business relationship.
"Unfortunately, Mr. Jackson has elected not to honor the financial obligations of our contractual relationship, despite my numerous attempts to amicably resolve this matter. I am sincerely disappointed in Mr. Jackson’s failure to honor his obligations.
"This lawsuit will result in some discussion about the relationship between Mr. Jackson and me. Hypothetical theories, accusations and rumors, if gauging from the past, will be many. However, all of these will be replaced in court with the truth.
In 2005, Bain was fired by Michael’s brother Randy just days before the singer’s acquittal on child molestation charges. But, in 2006 she was made General Manager of the Michael Jackson Company.
Date: April 16, 2009 Michael Jackson Successfully Stops Auction
Official Press release from MJJproductions and Dr. Tohme R Tohme:
"Dr. Tohme R. Tohme and Darren Julien are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached today(04/16/09) that allows Michael Jackson to retain ownership of the Collection of Michael Jackson. There was so much interest from so many of Jackson’s fans that instead of putting the items in the hands of private collectors, Dr. Tohme and Julien Auctions have made arrangements that will allow the collection to be shared with and enjoyed by Jackson’s fans for many years to come.
The public exhibition of this wonderful collection belonging to the King of Pop will continue through April 25th in Beverly Hills adjacent to the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
"Dr. Tohme and Julien’s Auction are also pleased to announce that MJJ Productions and Julien’s Auction will each be making a substantial donation to MusiCares to benefit artists in need."
Source: MJJProductions & Dr Tohme / Maximum Jackson / MJJCommunity
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Date: April 04, 2009 Judge denies effort to halt Jackson auction
A judge has denied an effort to stop the auction of items from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brett Klein denied efforts by Jackson's production company to have the items returned before the sale, which starts April 22.
Auctioneer Darren Julien and his attorney claimed victory after Friday's hearing, saying they do not expect other motions to stop the sale to succeed.
The lawyer for Jackson's company, Alan Gutman, said the ruling won't affect an upcoming motion seeking an injunction to stop the sale.
That motion will be heard by a different judge on April 15.
Source: AP / MJJC
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Date: March 29, 2009 Michael Jackson Appoints New Management
Leonard Rowe, legendary promoter, to steer singer's latest comeback
Beverly Hills, CA (March 27, 2009) - Michael Jackson, universally acclaimed as the King of Pop,
today named Leonard Rowe, the legendary concert promoter from Atlanta, as his new Manager.
Rowe succeeds Dr. Tohme Tohme.
"I am very pleased that Leonard has accepted my offer to manage my business affairs during this
important period in my career," stated Jackson. He added, "Leonard Rowe has been a long-time
friend and business associate whose judgment I have come to trust.”
Rowe has worked closely with Michael and the Jackson Family since promoting the family's "Off the
Wall Tour" in March 1979. "For the past 30 years, I have had a great feeling of admiration for
Michael and his family," said Rowe. "We worked hard together and made history on the 'Off the
Wall Tour.' I am grateful to Michael for this opportunity and look forward to once again working
with my friend to ensure a successful and historic comeback," stated an enthusiastic Rowe.
Rowe has been a staunch advocate for African-American rights in the concert promotion industry for
the past 35 years. His landmark antitrust and civil rights litigation against nearly every concert
promoter and agency in the music industry won the promoter a no-nonsense reputation for challenging the status quo.
Renowned Civil Rights leader Dr. Joseph Lowery recently said, "Rowe has fought
hard to preserve the rights of both African-American promoters and artists in the music industry
against rampant industry discriminatory practices."
Rowe has dedicated his career to successfully promoting and touring hundreds of acts, including the Jacksons, Prince,R. Kelly and the late Marvin Gaye.
Michael Jackson: The Untold Story of Neverland" - Pro-MJ documentary soon to be released
Filmmaker Larry Nimmer will be releasing a documentary entitled “Michael Jackson: The Untold Story of Neverland”. During the 2005 trial, Mr. Nimmer’s footage helped show the jury exactly who Michael Jackson is, contradicting the images portrayed by the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s department.
The documentary goes behind the scenes of the accuser and his family, showing that they were not the perfect family that they claimed to be, examines the extreme media sensation and the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s office’s actions.
The film is currently under consideration for broadcasting with several cable stations.
Date: March 23, 2009 Michael Jackson wants Chinese market if tour extends
According th reports from Malaysian media, an official from AEG Live said China is Michael Jackson's most desirable destination if his farewell tour extends to Asia.
Millions of fans missed the past two tours in the 1990's, which missed Chinese destinations.
AEG now has offers from promoters from all over Asian regions, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
If "This Is It" tour does extend, Jackson may come to Asia in the second half of 2010 and hold two concerts in each country. Japan will probably be the first destination to kick off Jackson's Asian tour.
Michael Jackson wants an apology from the BBC after two comics compared his comeback to the IRA.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, both comedians, speaking days after three murders by IRA splinter groups, saying both Jackson and the terrorists were “80s celebrities”.
"I can’t believe which 80s celebrities I want back less. Michael Jackson or the IRA," they said on Radio 4’s The Now Show.
The BBC website compounded the insult by saying on their website:
"Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis discuss the return to from Michael Jackson to the IRA."
Jackson was horrified when he heard about the joke.
"Michael was told about the comments and was appalled. It was a disgusting slur. To compare him to cold-blooded murderers is not funny, it is highly offensive," according to a source.
Jackson has complained to AEG Live, the promoters who are behind his 50-night UK comeback.
They are deciding whether to lodge an official complaint with the BBC.
It also received complaints from listeners about the comments on last Friday’s show, broadcast six days after the Real IRA murdered two soldiers in Northern Ireland.
Date: March 16, 2009 "This is it" all tickets sold out
Michael Jackson's "This Is It" shows, starting in July 2009 have now completely sold out!
Fans queued for up to two days at the o2 box office for the general sale, which started at 7am GMT 13th March. Within a few hours, tickets to all 50 shows had sold out. AEG live have said that tickets sold at an astonishing rate of 40,000 per hour or 11 per second!
Managing director of Ticketmaster, Chris Edmonds said, "We often talk about unprecedented demand, but this week we have witnessed a live entertainment phenomenon. We have seen a truly amazing level of interest and demand for tickets from fans from across the world for the Michael Jackson shows at The O2 over the last 3 days. The success of the general on-sale today has led to Michael Jackson and AEG Live adding even more dates, taking the total amount of performances to 50. Today, we saw well over 250,000 fans hitting the Ticketmaster site at 7am for the general sale tickets. Whilst queues were long we were selling tickets at an exceptional rate. This was undoubtedly the busiest demand for tickets for an event which we have ever experienced."
Randy Phillips of AEG Live added, "The last week has been the most astonishing I have seen in my career in the entertainment business. I, for one, am counting the days, minutes and seconds until that first show. I just cannot wait."
"This is it" shows is:
* The biggest audience ever to see an artist in one city.
* The most amount of people to attend a series of arena shows.
* The fastest ticket sales in history.
Source: AEG Live / michaeljackson.com / Maximum Jackson
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Date: March 14, 2009 "There are 50 shows now"
Michael Jackson has added more concerts to his "This Is It" run at the o2 arena!
There are now 50 shows in total, with 30 shows between July and September 2009, and 20 shows in January and February 2010.
The pre-sale allotment for the first 45 shows have now sold out, and the general sale for all 50 shows starts Friday 13th March at 7am GMT.
Randy Phillips of AEG Live says, "We stopped it at 45 in the pre-sale to save shows for the public on sale, which is tomorrow". Phillips says Michael could do 100 shows in London if he wanted to, but that he has other goals such as film and recording. Phillips also says that the demand for tickets has been a "shot of adrenaline" for Michael. "He feels great. He feels reborn. He's been gone for 12 years, so there was trepidation there."
The show dates for Michael's "This Is It" concerts are as follows:
July 8, 2009
July 10, 2009
July 12, 2009
July 14, 2009
July 16, 2009
July 18, 2009
July 22, 2009
July 24, 2009
July 26, 2009
July 28, 2009
July 30, 2009
August 1, 2009
August 3, 2009
August 10, 2009
August 12, 2009
August 17, 2009
August 19, 2009
August 24, 2009
August 26, 2009
August 28, 2009
August 30, 2009
September 1, 2009
September 3, 2009
September 6, 2009
September 8, 2009
September 10, 2009
September 21, 2009
September 23, 2009
September 27, 2009
September 29, 2009
January 7, 2010
January 9, 2010
January 12, 2010
January 14, 2010
January 16, 2010
January 18, 2010
January 23, 2010
January 25, 2010
January 27, 2010
January 29, 2010
February 1, 2010
February 3, 2010
February 8, 2010
February 10, 2010
February 12, 2010
February 16, 2010
February 18, 2010
February 20, 2010
February 22, 2010
February 24, 2010
Source: The Outside Organisation / Billboard / Maximum Jackson
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Date: March 12, 2009 Jackson's Albums Soar High After American Idol Special!
After the two hour special of the Michael Jackson themed American Idol on Tuesday Michael Jackson's albums soared quickly in sales. As the next 24-48 hours approach the sales figures are expected to climb even higher. On Amazon,
Michael Jackson's albums have made it to the top movers and shakers list. Less than five hours after the American Idol broadcast,The Essential Michael Jackson" has increased its sales by 2,377% and went from rank 8,001 to 323 of all music sold on Amazon.
"Thriller 25" has seen an increase of 411% (ranked 171), "Number Ones" increased by 384%, and "Off the Wall" by 260%. Each of the previously mentioned albums are already within the top 25 largest increased music sales on Amazon.
Since Amazon's figures are calculated based on 24-hour trends, the total impact of sales may not be realized for another day or so. Sales on iTunes are also increasing, with "The Essential Michael Jackson" showcased at the top of the home page, on a special sale in connection to American Idol.
Other Jackson albums are climbing the iTunes Pop charts as well.
Date: March 09, 2009 Michael Jackson - "The Time Has Come"
There is a new message from Michael Jackson on his official new website!
Michael says:
"The Time Has Come
It is now I see and feel that calling once again,
To be part of a music that will not just connect but,
Make all feel one, one in joy, one in pain
One in love, one in service and in consciousness"
Date: March 06, 2009 Michael Jackson sues auction house for sale plans
Michael Jackson has filed a law suit over the auction that will take place in April according to papers filed by MJJ Productionson Wednesday.
The suit claims that many items are "priceless and irreplaceable" and describes the attempt to sell them as "malicious, fraudulent, extreme, outrageous and without any legal justification whatsoever."
Julien (auction house Michael is suing) was out of the country and couldn't be reached fo comment.
MJJ Productions authorized the auction house to remove the items from Jackson's Neverland Ranch, according to court documents, but not to sell them without Jackson's permission.
Source: AP / MJJC / Maxium-Jackson
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Date: March 05, 2009 (Update!) Press conference: THIS IS IT
Late of more than 1 hour press conference, Michael spoke for three minutes: "Thank you all. This is it. This is it! This is it! I just want to say that these will be my final show performances in London. This will be it. This is it. When I say "this is it," it really means this is it. I’ll be performing the songs my fans want to hear. This is it. I mean, this is really it. This is the finally curtain call. I’ll see you in July. I love you. I really do, you have to realize that, I love you so much. Really, from the bottom of my heart. This is it, see you in July! ".
Michael will be performing 10 shows, with songs that fans wants him to perform.Tickets go on sale to the public at 7am Friday, March 13th and will be available through http://www.michaeljacksonlive.com. Tickets prices: Ticket price 75 / 65 / 50 GBP, with booking fees.
First show will be July 08, 2009. More than that,an exclusive new Michael Jackson video showcasing his electric performances over the years will make a record breaking debut on Sunday, March 8th at 9:30pm on ITV.
The Announcement will be made at O2 Arena 1600 GMT Thursday in the British capital according to Mr. Jackson's spokeswoman.
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Speaking with Hollywood.tv, Christian Audigier revealed that Michael Jackson will be going on tour. He said that Michael would be traveling to London to give a press conference later in the week.
While shopping on Rodeo Drive on 27th of February, Michael Jackson spoke to E! News. He said that he is "constantly" making music, but refused to elaborate or reveal a title.
Date: March 01, 2009 Michael Jackson: "greatest album ever"
MTV (UK) has launched a competition to determine which album is to be considered to be the "greatest album ever" by music fans. VH1 has named Michael Jackson's "Thriller and "Bad" albums as contenders in the top 100 (MTV Base nominated "Thriller" as well), and "Thriller" has made it to the public voting shortlist. A special will air on April 10, 2009 announcing the winning album as the "greatest album ever." Top 100 countdown specials will air Feb 28th (MTV BASE, TMF) and March 1st (MTV, TWO, VH1).
Fans are encouraged to vote online for the album that they consider to be the greatest ever (from the list of 27 selected albums, that is). As a huge incentive, one lucky voter will win 243 of the top nominated albums and a "Nokia Comes with Music" handset. Three other runner-ups will also receive the handset. No registration is necessary and voting can be done online, although you will need to provide contact details to be eligible for the prize giveaways. Because the countdown and winning announcement specials are set to air across a multitude of worldwide music networks, there is potential for a lot of positive publicity for the winning album.
Source: MTV (UK), MJJC
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Date: February 15, 2009 Michael Jackson: HIStyle
The Grammy Museum has announced that they would be showing a "one-of-a-kind exhibit" that "will feature a selection of the elaborate clothing that has come to define the 'King of Pop’s' uniquely personal style."
The exhibition will show "jackets worn on the Victory tour, at Jackson’s 1984 American Music Awards appearance, and at the dedication of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame." There will be two of the Michael's famous dazzling gloves on display as well.
Michael Jackson: HIStyle runs from February 7 until mid- April 2009. Visit www.grammymuseum.org for more info of this and other exhibits.
Source: Examiner / Maximum Jackson
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Date: January 30, 2009 Jackson sued by Thriller director
MICHAEL JACKSON is being sued by the director of his music video for Thriller.
Hollywood legend John Landis has accused the singer of not paying him profits from the video for the last four years.
Landis, well known for directing Eddie Murphy in Coming To America and Trading Places, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles claiming he was entitled to 50 per cent of all profits made.
He also clamed that he was owed royalty payments from a behind-the-scenes documentary he directed.
Landis's solicitor said: "I can't understand what they are doing to John Landis's company.
"It is such a straight ahead thing. It makes no sense at all to me."
A representative of Jackson had no comment to make about the allegations.
The video for Jacko's 'Thriller', released in 1983, is widely regarded as one of the greatest music videos of all time which is believed to have cost $500,000 (?350,000) to make – about ten times the cost of a normal music video at the time.
Date: January 27, 2009 Michael Jackson's "Thriller" planned for the stage
Producer James L. Nederlander says he has acquired the rights for a stage version of Michael Jackson's music video, "Thriller." The show will include songs from two of the king of pop's best-selling albums,"Thriller" and "Off the Wall."
"The Nederlanders and Michael Jackson represent live theater and musical excellence, so let the music begin," Thome, a spokesman for Michael Jackson, said Monday in a statement.
"This musical will be the exclusive Michael Jackson authorized version of 'Thriller' and Jackson will participate in every aspect of the creative process," the organization said in a news release.
"I love the idea of making "Thriller" a musical. Girl meets boy, they fall in love, boy has big secret , now what?" said Nederlander, head of the company that owns nine Broadway theaters.
Date: January 12, 2009 Jackson's new album closer and closer
It looks for Jackson's new album is going to apper in shops soon, now is in a final part of production. According to people of KOP forum, who were close to him during his visit in bookstore, Michael said that "he was on a selection of the tracks."
More than that Jackson Jingle is reporting that also several days ago Michael said "people will be "really surprised" by the change in direction in his new album, due out early next year."
Date: January 07, 2009 Michael Jackson leases Bel Air Home
It is now confirmed that Michael Jackson has moved to Los Angeles in which he has been seen around in the last few months.
Michael Jackson's spokesman confirmed to Los Angeles Times that he has leased a mansion in Bel Air.
Jackson reportedly wanted the property so he could be “where all the action is,” his manager told the paper.
Built in 2002, the home is a French chateau-style estate with seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a theatre, wine cellar and tasting room and 12 fireplaces, according to the Times.
Jackson is paying $100,000 a month for the lease, which has been signed for one year, the paper reported. But don’t expect Jackson to stay in the Bel Air home forever.
Source: Los Angeles Times/ MSNBC/MJJC News
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