Friday 30 July 2010

Michael Jackson Seven doctors escape criminal charges


Michael Jackson seven doctors who treated but he will not face criminal charges.
They were investigated by California officials following the King of Pop's death in June last year, aged 51.

The Califonia Medical Board one is said to have been referred.
A lawyer for Jacko's dad Joe said: "I am very disappointed. Misuse of medications by Michael was excessive."
The star's personal doctor Conrad Murray, who is accused of giving him a lethal dose of anaesthetic, was not involved in the state probe.

Tuesday 27 July 2010

Michael Jackson New Album Rodney "Dark Child" Jerkins


Michael Jackson left producer Rodney "Dark Child" Jerkins with a lot of unreleased material when he unexpectedly passed back in June of 2009. Rodney Jerkins was a long time producer for Michael Jackson and the two had a strong personal relationship as well. Now, Rodney Jerkins is compiling a new Michael Jackson album using the unreleased tracks of new material that he produced with Michael Jackson. In a current interview, Rodney Jerkins spoke about the project and the politics involved in releasing it. “You know there is a lot of red tape, but it's definitely going to happen.” Dark Child also discussed the different sides of Michael Jackson in the interview. Not very many people got full insight into the business mind of Michael Jackson as well as experience his personal side. “Michael was quiet with people he didn't know,” Jerkins said. “But Michael and I used to kick it in Miami and we kicked it in New York all the time...I knew a little about publishing when I came into the game at 16, but when I started working with Michael I was 20 and he taught me about buying publishing and acquiring a catalog at a young age."

Sunday 25 July 2010

Nazi Flick Fan Michael Jackson


Ideal double feature to Michael Jackson an Adolf Hitler documentary with a Judy Garland chaser ... that's according to a video distributor who claims to have provided Jackson plenty of both. Norman Scherer tells the NY Post that MJ had a penchant for collecting Nazi documentaries. Scherer, who owns a videotape distribution company, says Jackson had a "really good collection" which included, "Nazis Of Pure Blood," "Oasis of the Zombies" and "Hitler's Children."Scherer also claims Jackson enjoyed Judy Garland's TV specials and dramas depicting troubled boys in dysfunctional families.

Thursday 22 July 2010

Michael Jackson’s Kids Keen On Films


Michael Jackson’s children are obsessed with movie making. The legendary singer died in June last year aged 50. His official cause of death was acute Propofol intoxication by intravenous injection of another, and his personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray has been charged with his manslaughter.
Michael is survived by three children, Prince Michael, 13, Paris, 12, and eight year old Prince Michael II, known as ‘Blanket’. The kids are now looked after by the star’s mother Katherine Jackson, and his brother Jermaine says they are thriving.
“My mother raised nine kids, so she definitely knows how to raise them,” he explained. “They love the film business, and they love being behind the scenes. Blanket loves to dance and sing. Prince and Paris love movies. They can tell you about directors and producers and all that stuff.”
Jermaine explained the whole family are pulling together to care for the children, and help them cope with their grief. Regular dinners are set up so the kids see all their aunts and uncles, and they also get taken on lots of holidays. The trio spent the first anniversary of Michael’s death, on June 25, in Hawaii.
Prince, Paris and Blanket love being with their cousins, and relax by playing video games and going to look animated films.
Jermaine was speaking at a dinner celebrating the fifth annual Children Uniting Nations conference in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, and his brother Randy was also there. Randy echoed Jermaine’s sentiment that Katherine is looking after the kids well.
“I feel Michael everywhere,” he told People magazine. “I know Michael's spirit is so much alive. He's guiding me ... us to just keep things going and keep things the way they're supposed to be.”

Saturday 17 July 2010

Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson's Home To Become Open To Public


If you're a Michael Jackson fan you might be in luck his former home aka Neverland Ranch might become a state park which means you may be able to visit his home. According to reports, plans have been made to make the land, which is co owned by the Jackson family and a private equity firm Colony Capital, available to the public. Residents have previously protested against making the site a tourist attraction, but if all the plans go ahead fans will be able to visit the King of Pop's former residence. California assemblyman, Mike Davis, told Associated Press: "Given that we have an economic shortfall... I suspect it would be difficult for the State Parks Department to purchase the property alone... I am committed to finding out all details possible to make this a good proposal". Although it was his home, Jacko did move out of the house in 2005 after it was raided for evidence after his 2003 arrest for child molestation charges.

Wednesday 14 July 2010

Michael Jackson: Neverland To Become A State Park


Michael Jackson’s former famed residence Neverland may become California’s newest state park.
A resolution is in the works that has state park officials examining whether the 2,600 plus acre estate could in fact be converted in to an attraction, that could result in profitable revenue for the cash strapped state.
The plan to convert the property is being rallied by California Assemblyman Mike Davis and the state’s NAACP. Davis firmly believes that the Santa Barbara County estate would draw millions of visitors from around the globe. California’s NAACP President Alice Huffman, who is also on the board of the state’s parks commission, says, “I think Michael’s history is world history, and I think it would become the No. 1 attraction for the state parks if we could pull it off.”
Huffman also thinks that in addition to celebrating Jackson’s musical and cultural contributions, Neverland could join the ranks of state parks, which would honor African Americans like Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park in Earlimart, Calif.

Sunday 11 July 2010

Michael Jackson: Wanted His Monkey to Talk!


MICHAEL Jackson wanted his pet chimp Bubbles to talk — according to the tragic singer’s sister, LaToya.
LaToya claims the Thriller hitmaker — who died last year after suffering a heart attack following an accident drugs overdose — spent a fortune trying to get leading throat specialists to implant vocal chords into his furry friend.
Michael always wanted to know how to make Bubbles speak and talk,” she told Britain’s News of The World.
“They definitely communicated. One morning Michael called me said ‘You got to see this — he mimics everything I do’. So Michael starts brushing his teeth and Bubbles looks up and gets a tooth brush and starts brushing his teeth too.
“Then he wanted to give him vocal chords and asked doctors ‘Can I give him an operation so that I can know what his thoughts are’.”
Michael had to let Bubbles move out of the family home in Encino, California, when he got too big in 1988.
“The trainers who came to the house felt the situation wasn’t normal and he shouldn’t be there,” said La Toya.
“Bubbles became extremely strong. When he was younger he would slap you and it would not hurt. But now they could knock you out. Sometimes he would swing on a chandelier and fly onto a table, and Michael would scream ‘no, no’.”

Thursday 8 July 2010

Michael Jackson games released in November


Michael Jackson games Ubisoft has detailed its line. Titled Michael Jackson: The Experience, the console releases will feature dancing and singing elements for a variety of tracks from the singer's back catalogue. It will utilise motion controllers, with support for Xbox 360's Kinect, PS3's Move controller and the Nintendo Wii.Kinect will offer full body motion tracking and will project players on screen using the 'Player Projection' technology offered in Your Shape: Fitness Evolved. Both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will feature karaoke modes to sing along to tracks, along with an auto pitch correction for incorrect notes. The systems will allow four users to play at the same time, while the Wii version will support eight players through passing the controller. Confirmed tracks include 'Beat It' and 'Billie Jean', with Jackson himself featuring as a dance coach. Also announced were DS and PSP editions with rhythm based gameplay and unlockable trivia and mini games. All versions will be released in November.

Thursday 1 July 2010

Katherine Jackson To Release Michael Jackson Movie


Katherine Jackson is reportedly working with Howard Mann on a film about her late son Michael Jackson's life.
Michael Jackson's mother is to produce a film about her late son.
Katherine Jackson is reportedly working with Howard Mann - the co-author of her coffee table book 'Never Can Say Goodbye' - on a movie which will focus on the pop superstar's life from childhood to his untimely death on June 25 2009.
According to gossip website TMZ, Katherine is making hundreds of hours of home videos available to Howard, including footage of when the Jackson family moved from Gary, Indiana, to Los Angeles after The Jackson 5 signed with Motown records.
It is also believed Howard has paid an eight figure sum to the 'Black or White' singer's former business partner Marc Schaffel for 26 hours of video picture of Michael.
The plans are for Howard and Katherine - who is the legal guardian of Michael's three children, Prince Michael I, Paris and Prince Michael II, also known as 'Blanket' - to release a series of films about Michael.
Since his passing, the documentary 'This Is It' showing Michael rehearsing for his never-to-take-place 50-date London concert residency has been released.