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TMZ Articles / DR. ARNIE KLEIN MICHAEL JACKSON'S PHYSICIAN & FRIEND DIES

« on: October 22, 2015, 10:35:00 PM »

Dr Arnie Klein
Michael Jackson's
Physician And Friend Dies
10/23/2015 5:35AM  PDT by TMZ Staff



Michael Jackson's  longtime physician and close friend Dr. Arnold Klein died Thursday night in Palm Springs ... TMZ has learned.

Dr. Klein was admitted to a hospital in Palm Springs 4 days ago ... according to law enforcement sources. We're told he was suffering severe abdominal pains, and remained in the hospital until he died Thursday evening. He was pronounced dead, of natural causes, at 7:50 PM.

Klein, a renowned Beverly Hills dermatologist, had an astonishing fall from grace in the wake of Michael's death. He was the go-to dermatologist  for scores of celebrities, including Elizabeth Taylor, Dolly Parton, Goldie Hawn, Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone and Cher.

Klein was also a Botox pioneer ... in fact he was called, "The father of Botox."

MJ and Klein were the best of friends, often vacationing and spending holidays together. But MJ used their friendship to help fuel his drug addiction.



 Everything unraveled for Klein when Michael died. TMZ broke the story, Klein had injected Jackson with Demerol 51 times in the 3 months prior to his death.

And Klein also took Jackson to various surgery centers to put him under with Propofol, the drug that killed the singer. On one occasion, Klein took Jackson to the gynecologist next door to his office and put him under with anesthesia which one doctor said was Propofol under the pretext it was for an acne treatment. Klein denied it was Propofol.

Klein gave Jackson prescriptions for various narcotic drugs including Demerol under a variety of aliases, including Omar Arnold, Fernand Diaz, Peter Madonie and Josephine Baker.

Klein's life went into a tailspin and he ended up in financial ruin, declaring bankruptcy.




In the weeks before Jackson's death ... TMZ shot video of Michael at Klein's office almost daily.

Klein was also rumored to be the biological father of Michael's son, Prince Jackson -- and coincidentally, Prince addressed the rumor just yesterday ... essentially saying he knew Michael was not his biological dad, but it didn't matter to him.

As TMZ reported ... Dr. Klein was not Prince's father either, even though Klein once posted a young driver's license photo of himself that stoked the rumors.

Dr. Klein was 70.




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Dr. Conrad Murray / Conrad Murray says Star Was Still Alive On Arrival At UCLA

« on: July 26, 2016, 08:25:00 PM »

July 27, 2016  3.25AM by Matt Young, news.com.au



THE man convicted of the manslaughter of Michael Jackson has blamed paramedics for the pop star’s death, describing them as “buffoons” for their mishandling of the singer in the crucial minutes after his overdose.
Conrad Murray claims Jackson was still alive when he was pronounced dead on arrival at UCLA hospital, despite ER doctors claiming he was “clinically dead” at the time.
“How could I forget those [final] hours? It was a night of trouble and frustration,” Mr Murray told news.com.au about Jackson’s 2009 death.
Since the singer’s death, Murray has claimed he had been treating Jackson for insomnia during rehearsals for his comeback tour, which was due to begin in London the following month.
Murray would wait for Jackson at his rented LA mansion every night after his rehearsals and would administer his “milk”, as Jackson called Propofol, along with other sedatives.
“I thought, ‘Can this guy get some sleep? Because I know his future relies on it.’ Michael would cry and complain and beg and remind me of what he had at stake,” Murray said.
“He was penniless, he was burnt, extremely sad. My losses have been colossal but that doesn’t stop me from loving him, but it doesn’t also stop me telling the story of him that is honest.”
Jackson died shortly after midday on June 25, 2009, of acute Propofol toxicity, a powerful anaesthetic that Murray had been giving Jackson in the months prior to his death. Two other barbiturates, also administered by Murray, were also in his system.
Found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after injecting the singer with the overdose, Murray spent nearly two years in jail.

But honesty is the crux of the public’s dismissal of Conrad Murray.
Despite cardiologists and anaesthesiologists testifying that Murray had committed numerous egregious acts of negligence while caring for Jackson — including lacking the proper heart and respiratory monitoring equipment, failing to keep records of the drugs he administered and, most inexplicably, waiting more than 20 minutes to call for an ambulance after Jackson had stopped breathing — Murray has consistently claimed his innocence, and claims a bigger conspiracy is at play here.
“[At the time of Jackson’s overdose, I] was in a room with a bunch of paramedics who were so sluggish they were buffoons. they were buffoons,” he said.
“They basically did nothing for Michael, as soon as they arrived, for 25 minutes they made mistakes, and because of the mistakes they made ... well ...
“I met Michael lifeless, he had no pulse, no blood pressure.”
Yet despite the emergency room doctor pronouncing Jackson dead on arrival at UCLA hospital, according to Murray, “he was not dead. He was alive”.
“The book will tell you how we know that.”

Murray pleaded not guilty but was convicted and sent to prison for four years, for which he served two.
The book, This Is It!: The Secret lives of Dr. Conrad Murray and Michael Jackson, chronicles Murray’s untold secret life with Jackson. It’s one he describes as a “cruel” accounting of the pop star, which after revelations Jackson dressed up as a clown to meet random women, might come as no surprise.
“There are many things more than that about Michael Jackson that have never been told,” Mr Murray told news.com.au.
“There’s much more. He walked around for years having a life loaded with misery. Unfortunately his confessions and regurgitations through me left me with this load, a heavy load.
“Trust me, the problems he encountered within his lifetime were full of misery. There’s so much more.
“I want people to really get to know Michael Jackson, they don’t know him, they’ve only made these references from afar. I’m not here to protect Michael. Neither am I here to give you an impression of him that is absolutely false.
“It is a raw, nitty gritty, raw and cruel accounting of both he and myself. When my mother reads this book, I can only imagine the sorrow that she will take on me, because she’s going to read some stuff about me that’s never been told. I have been very explicit.”






It includes details about why Murray was sceptical at the moment Jackson approached him to become the pop star’s exclusive personal physician on his comeback tour.
It was 2009, and while Murray had met Jackson three years earlier after treating one of his children in Las Vegas in 2006, things didn’t quite sit right. He couldn’t help but wonder if there was an ulterior motive.
“When I chose to accept the personal physician role for the This Is It concert, it was very tough, it was a very huge decision for me to make, but he [Michael] kept urging me, egging me on,” Murray told news.com.au.
“Michael said: ‘Dr Conrad, I’ve been watching you for a long time, for years, and I know, my children know, you are the one, you are the one we want to be with us. You are a member of our family’.
“When Michael Jackson told me that he was watching me for years, that does not make me feel comfortable.
“Why are you watching me? Was he dissecting me? Analysing me? Looking to see if there were strengths and weaknesses? And could he have taken advantage of situations?
“I don’t know, but it’s not a common statement. If I said that statement to you, you yourself would have some pause and think about what it really means.”

‘I DID NOT KILL MICHAEL JACKSON’
Seven years since his death, Murray believes he knows why he was wise to be so sceptical.
“I did not kill Michael Jackson. He was a drug addict,” Murray said after his release from prison in October 2013.
“Michael Jackson accidentally killed Michael Jackson.”
It is that defence Murray has used ever since he was charged with manslaughter in February 2010. Jackson did it when Murray’s back was turned; a desperate drug addict who needed his hit.
“I am a very good doctor, highly respected, practised more than 20 years in the most litigious place in the country where I never had a public reprimand, never had a medical malpractice lawsuit, anything. Completely clean. Impeccable.
“And there it is. You’re dealing with a person who has to give you their history, and he hid things from me, which in retrospect would have changed my entire relationship with Michael.
“He hid his entire drug abuse history.
“I have an aversion, my aversion has always been drugs. I don’t understand it, I don’t understand where it came from. I’ve seen some of my friends been destroyed by that damn thing.
The way Murray explains it is almost conspiratorial, as if there was a secret plan to undermine his medical profession, despite the judge who found him guilty citing Jackson died “because of a totality of circumstances which are directly attributable to Dr Murray”.
“It isn’t the Propofol that was his problem, it was what he was hiding for me, by hiding his opioid abuse,” Murray said.
He described his “ordeal” since his initial meeting with Jackson as “horrific”. Particularly, he says, the trial.
“Imagine standing up in court, being read a verdict like that, to get the verdict and then to be called a danger to society and be reprimanded immediately into custody ... it was extremely harsh and unnecessary.
“The fact that I had charges and a trial brought about me unjustly, incarcerating an innocent man just like that, made my time spent in jail exponentially severe compared to other guys who committed a crime.
“It was harsh. The mental pain of it all, the physical impact.
“I must say all of that helped me because I am one man, I have faced this entire world alone. I had to stand up to the allegations that came from everywhere and every language, as the scapegoat.
“I faced the whole world alone, but I’m here to tell Michael’s story, and my story, that Michael wanted the world to know.”

Conrad Murray’s new book, This Is It!: The Secret lives of Dr Conrad Murray and Michael Jackson, is available online at booktopia.com.
 
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TMZ Articles / Re: Conrad.....I Didn't Kill MJ

« on: July 25, 2016, 07:08:05 PM »

We know you didn't kill him Conrad.
I am having trouble posting the accompanying video.

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TMZ Articles / Conrad Murray I DIDN'T KILL MJ Blame His OTHER Docs

« on: July 25, 2016, 07:08:00 PM »

Conrad Murray I DIDN'T KILL MJ Blame His OTHER Docs
7/26/2016  2:08PM  PDT by TMZ Staff.




Conrad Murray still insists he didn't have a hand in Michael Jackson's death -- despite his guilty conviction and 2 years in jail -- and even believes he wasn't the worst doctor in MJ's life.

Murray was on "TMZ Live" to talk about the new book he wrote about Michael, who was his patient and friend. But Murray claims Jackson concealed details about other drugs he was on -- besides the Propofol administered by Murray.

Watch the clip ... Murray refused to own up to having any role in Michael's homicide -- instead he backed up the bus over the late Dr. Arnold Klein.
By the way, Murray's claims about getting railroaded by the coroner and Propofol not being in Michael's system? Read the report ... he's got it wrong.

You can see the rest of the interview on Tuesday's "TMZ Live."

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TMZ Articles / MJ's So Dead He Can't Give Mom The House

« on: May 06, 2016, 02:52:00 AM »

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5/6/2016    9.52AM  PDT  by TMZ Staff



The estate of Michael Jackson could not be clearer -- the deed that was recorded giving Katherine Jackson ownership of the family's Encino estate is bogus to the core.
Attorney Howard Weitzman is scoffing at the deed TMZ first told you about ... filed by Katherine which gives her 25% ownership in the home, and each of MJ's 3 kids 25% as well.
Weitzman says it's laughable that the person on the deed changing the title is Michael Jackson ... who is utterly incapable of giving anything to anyone anymore. Weitzman says, "Michael's estate owns the property for the benefit of his children and Mrs. Jackson has no ownership interest."
As we reported, although Katherine signed a document attached to the deed, she may not be the mastermind, but Weitzman vows to hunt down the culprit.

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Michael Jackson News / Sony to Buy Out MJ Estate's Half Of Music Publishing

« on: March 14, 2016, 08:00:00 AM »

Sony to buy out Michael Jackson Estate's Half of Sony / ATV Music Publishing
3/14/2016 by Ed Christman



The Sony Corp. has agreed to buy out the Michael Jackson estate's 50 percent interest in Sony/ATV, giving it complete control of the music publishing company.

According to the announcement, Sony has signed a memorandum of understanding to pay the Jackson estate $750 million for the 50 percent interest it has in the publishing company that began as a joint venture between Sony and Michael Jackson 21 years ago. A definitive agreement is expected by March 31, with the deal closure expected to come in late 2016 or early 2017. The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions as well as regulatory approval.


With the deal's closure, the Jackson estate will retain the 10 percent interest it holds in EMI Music Publishing, as well as Mijac Music, the publishing company that owns the songs written by Michael Jackson as well as songs written by other writers, plus Jackson's master recordings.

"This transaction further allows us to continue our efforts of maximizing the value of Michael's Estate for the benefit of his children," Jackson estate co-executors John Branca and John McClain said in a statement. "It also further validates Michael's foresight and genius in investing in music publishing. His ATV catalogue, purchased in 1985 for a net acquisition cost of $41.5 million, was the cornerstone of the joint venture and, as evidenced by the value of this transaction, is considered one of the smartest investments in music history."

The deal culminates a buy-sell provision activation that began in September. At the time Sony triggered the provision, the Jackson estate was in a no-lose situation. The executors would either deliver the estate a trophy property through its acquisition or, as it turns out, a big pay day.


A portion of the proceeds will be used to finish the pay-down of $500 million in debt that the estate held seven years ago, leaving it completely debt-free and with cash on hand, according to a source. After taxes, fees and expenses, the balance will be transferred to a trust for the benefit of Michael's beneficiaries: his three children.

For Sony, the acquisition ends what has been termed "a complicated ownership structure," giving the company sole control of the publishing operation, which will enhance its position in the marketplace. In addition to Sony/ATV, Sony owns 29 percent of EMI Music publishing and serves as its administrator. Martin Bandier, who recently signed to a three-year contract, oversees a publishing company that generates more than $1.2 billion in revenue between Sony/ATV and EMI Music publishing.

"This acquisition will enable Sony to more quickly adapt to changes in the music publishing business, while at the same time continuing to be an unparalleled leader in the industry and a treasured home for artists and writers," Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton said in a statement.  "All of us at Sony look forward to continuing to work with the Estate to further Michael Jackson's legacy in many different ways."

On the Jackson estate side of the deal, it was assisted by Branca’s law firm, Ziffren Brittenham LLP, Shot Tower Capital, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump [member=15679][/member] Aldisert LLP, Venable LLP and Rob Wiesenthal, former CFO for Sony Corp. of America, according to a source.

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Twitter ~ Not verified but (probably) real / Re: Joe Jackson tweets

« on: March 17, 2015, 09:49:45 AM »

There is a photo floating around  twitter with Angel and Pearl Junior together.
Not going to post the link to Pearl's twitter pic, If anyone wants to see it just google them both.

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Twitter ~ Not verified but (probably) real / Re: Joe Jackson tweets

« on: March 16, 2015, 09:45:02 AM »

This is doing the rounds on twitter now. Damage control?

JOE JACKSONS PR, ONE THAT CLAIMS SHE IS ALSO PR FOR JACKSON FAMILY IS SOOO BUSY SUCKING UP TO ANYONE ON TWITTER,, SO SHE CAN BRING IN PLENTY OF $$$$$$,, AND SHE DONT DRAW THE LINE ,, SHES USING JOE JACKSONS TWITTER ACCOUNT TO PROMOTE MICHAEL JACKSON IS ALIVE,,, PLEASE DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING THAT IS TWEETED FROM THAT ACCOUNT AS JOE JACKSONS "WORD, THOUGHTS, FEELING" I HAVE KNOWN JOE PERSONALLY FOR MANY YEARS AND KNOW FOR A FACT HE WOULD NEVER CLAIM SOME OF THE THINGS THAT ARE CLAIMED ON EITHER HIS WEBSITE OR TWITTER A/C..

I wonder who this PR lady is?

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TMZ Articles / Re: NEW CHILD MOLESTATION CLAIM By Wade Robson

« on: March 09, 2015, 08:44:28 AM »

A link worth sharing.
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Introduce yourself / Re: Hello

« on: March 08, 2015, 07:21:42 PM »

Hello  and welcome back.
I think most of us here have gotten on with regular everyday life to some extent, which is as it should be. I guess I was obsessed in the beginning, and many things in my every day life were neglected or done as quickly as possible to enable me to spend as much spare time on the hoax as I could.
 Life is way more balanced these days, but I do always keep one eye on the MJ situation cause you know.....you just never know. But the intoxication and excitement of those early days was something I wouldn't have missed for the world.
It is great to have you on board.

.

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Other Odd Things / Re: mjfanforeverandaday---- Her New Theory of What Happened

« on: March 08, 2015, 06:19:27 AM »

RK, can you elaborate more on the Peter Midani and Jackson Empire fiasco that you mentioned? This is the first I have heard of it. I agree, I did enjoy her earlier videos, but now I think she is just grasping at straws.....  :Pulling_hair:

I don't know very much about it, but I do know she was an active member and  posting on that board last year before it went kaboom.  I don't recall how I came upon that site, prolly the result of a google search and I remember seeing her posts at the time.  That's all I have on that. And the obvious info that Peter Midani was a fake poser pretending to be the man himself. 

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Other Odd Things / Re: mjfanforeverandaday---- Her New Theory of What Happened

« on: March 07, 2015, 05:07:18 PM »

She has always been a volatile personality and we have some of that fallout documented way back in our earliest archives. Having said that, I did like her early videos.
Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't she very involved with the Peter Midani and Jackson Empire fiasco?

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Other Odd Things / Re: Is this MJ voice in video?

« on: March 07, 2015, 04:59:26 PM »

Sounds like Michael's voice to me.

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Dangerous / Re: Who is it

« on: March 05, 2015, 10:19:33 AM »

From 4.37

Body
Don't bother me
Da Da Da Da
Me here with nothin brother
In this stage I'm lonely
Hee Hee
Da Da Da Da
Don't be Don't be Don't be judgin'
Don't you Don't you
She take it cause I'm lonely
Don't bother me
This won't do it
Da Da
Means ? nothin' brother
Don't be judgin'
Don't be Don't be
Can ? really feel I'm lonely
Hee Hee
She don't She don't phone me
She don't She don't   did it
She don't She don't want it
Is it my brother
Don't bother me
You just did it
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Hee Hee
She take it cause I'm lonely.

I hear a different word every time I replay the line..........
me here with nothin' brother
means simply nothin' brother
name of another brother

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Dangerous / Re: Who is it

« on: March 05, 2015, 08:10:32 AM »

I've missed your posts around here Souza. You crack me up.
 I'll help decoding ol' mumbles with you.