After spending a hefty $1M, Lady Gaga is now the proud owner of MANY, and I mean MANY, Michael Jackson memorabilia items auctioned over the weekend during Julien’s “Icons & Idols” event held in Beverly Hills, CA. Though we do not know the exact items acquired, we do know that they include many iconic performance costumes of the late King of Pop.
Michael Jackson‘s number 1 fan, his daughter Paris Jackson, has a bedside shrine in honor of the late King of Pop.
Paris Tweeted this photo of her bedroom wall with the caption, “A whole wall of his pics is the LEAST I could do.” Continue reading
The statement alleges that MJ’s will executors are causing harm by damaging “fundamental family relationships” and isolating Katherine Jackson “from anyone questioning the validity of Michael’s will.” Continue reading
Radar Online reports that Michael Jackson‘s mother Katherine Jackson has lost custody of MJ’s three children, Prince Michael, Paris, and Blanket. It’s also reported that her grandson and Tito Jackson’s son, TJ, was granted his request for guardianship of the three kids, at least on a temporary basis. Continue reading
Michael Jackson wrote an eerie [yet sweet] letter to his former wife Lisa Marie Presley, complaining of what appears to be a case of insomnia. That letter, seen above, was set for sale at an auction until Lisa Marie stepped in and put a stop to it. Continue reading
Pepsi wants to boost its brand dazzle, so, of course it’s going to revert back to its golden days when Michael Jackson was promoting the soft drink.
Pepsi announced that it has struck an exclusive deal with the late King of Pop’s estate, allowing it to use the music legend’s image for its new global marketing push. The campaign will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the late performer’s multi-platinum Bad album and tour. Continue reading
Michael Jackson‘s 13-year-old daughter Paris Jackson will make her first solo TV appearance today and it will be on the Ellen Degeneres Show which was taped yesterday.
During the interview, Paris opened up to Ellen about her brand new acting career and her dad’s acting advice, and revealed what it felt like having to wear a mask as a child. Continue reading
Weeks after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray has been sentenced to the maximum of four years in prison.
Before sentencing, Brian Panish, an attorney and friend of the Jackson family, was allowed to read a statement on behalf of the family:
The family asked the judge to give Murray a sentence which “reminds physicians they cannot sell their services to the highest bidder. As we all know from this tragedy, doing so can have fatal results.”
David Walgren said on behalf of the prosecution:
Walgren continued:
“At the point where Dr. Murray knew his actions caused the death of Michael Jackson, he didn’t, as one would hope a doctor would do, immediately begin to cure the situation…he looked out for himself.”
About Murray, the defense stated: “If we’re going to start with four years of prosecution, does any of that matter? For 58 years, Dr. Murray, he was born in Grenada. Illegitimate mother. He didn’t know his dad. They weren’t just poor, they were literally dirt poor…but he took that impossible situation…he made his way to the United States, a poor unsupported Black man from the Caribbean. He put himself through college, three years Magna Cum Lade. Put himself through medical school. University of Arizona after that. Does any of that matter that that’s exactly what we want our neighbors and citizens to aspire to? Does any of that matter to the court at all?”
After hearing all the parties, Judge Pastor declared his sentence, saying:
“There are those who feel Dr. Murray is a saint. There are those who feel he’s the devil. He is neither. He’s a human being…The court declines to grant probation in this case…he unquestionably violated the trust and confidence of his patient, Michael Jackson, on a repeated nightly basis.”
Fully understanding their First Amendment right to air almost anything they want, La Toya Jackson is chastising MSNBC nonetheless for planning to air a documentary on Conrad Murray, the doctor who was just convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her brother, Michael Jackson.
“I feel it morally reprehensible to cloak a murderer and convicted felon with celebrity status, which the airing of Dr. Murray’s views will undoubtedly accomplish,” La Toya wrote in a letter to MSNBC president Phil Griffin.
She continued, “This becomes even more egregious since Michael is sadly and obviously unable to defend himself against whatever allegations may be made.”
“I understand that legally MSNBC is protected by the first amendment. I ask at the very least MSNBC permit my family to view the tape amongst ourselves in advance of its airing to the public.” La Toya then pleads with the MSNBC president, “Mr. Griffin, take a moment to put yourself in our shoes and appreciate our suffering for the past two years.”
After a six week trial and less than two days of deliberations, the jury in the Dr. Conrad Murray manslaughter trial has returned a verdict: Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 death of Michael Jackson.