Hi 2good2betrue - your posting got me thinking and I was doing some researching/cruising the net to see about time lines and I came across a blog called the Michael Jackson Trial 2005 and there are blogs/news stories that go back to 2004. What is interesting is that there are story lines that are coming out now that were already in the press back in 2006/2007 etc. Is the press just re-hashing some of old stories and trying to make it sound like they are new, or is something else brewing (i.e. - is "someone" using these stories to make a point :shock: ). For instance, the Mickey Fine Pharmacy story - it says that MJ owes them $100,000.00 and this was posted back in January 15, 2007??? It was again in the news recently after MJ "passed" away.
So this blogger obviously kept a good blog as to what was going on in MJ's "press" life for a long time. I am just wondering
why these stories are being re-told, re-used in some sort of format for the present time. These stories seem very familiar. Thoughts anyone?
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LoginHere are some interesting snippets I copied and pasted which I thought were interesting because some of these stories have been told through the press again? What gives?, but you can take a look at all the blog posts which have been archived....interesting read indeed.
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Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's brother, gave an interview on CNN's "Larry King Live" in which he hinted that Jackson might leave the USA.
When asked as to whether Jackson might leave, Jermaine said rather cryptically:
"We've always had a love for other places outside the US."
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It seems that Tom Mesereau has won the power struggle, reported on this site a few days ago, as to who should be the official voice of Michael Jackson during the jury deliberation phase.
Raymone Bain, on Friday, issued a short statement to reporters that denied rumours that she had been fired. However, Jackson's MJJ Productions later put out a statement on its Web site saying she had been fired.
Even Jesse Jackson has been quiet for the last few days.
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Michael Jackson's father, Joe, has again told the media that he is worried about Michael's health.
He claims, in an article in New York Daily News, that Michael has stopped eating and barely sleeps as a result of the trial.
Joe Jackson says that the accusations have devastated the Jackson family.
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"It's the worst experience I've ever had,".
Adding:
"We always mention to him about it, but he says, 'I'm going to eat. I'll eat some.' But he doesn't eat enough. He takes a couple of bites,".
I can appreciate that the family may well be concerned. However, Joe had already aired these concerns last week.
It seems to me that there may be more than a hint of media manipulation going on here, just a day before the jury hears the closing arguments.
Too much "pulling of the heart strings" for my taste.
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Michael Jackson's fans seem to be shunning him in the aftermath of his trial.
His latest greatest hits album "The Essential Michael Jackson" has sold only 8,000 copies in the US, in its first week of release, and has reached number 128 in the chart.
However, the album went straight to number two in the UK.
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British public relations expert Max Clifford has revealed that he turned down a request to represent Jackson after his trial.
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"He came to me a month ago and I turned him down. It would be the hardest job in PR after Saddam Hussein and I would be astounded if he could turn things around. People were extremely offended by even some of the things he admitted in court. The final judgement is with the record buying public and they have made their verdict clear."
Jackson's attorney, Tom Mesereau said Jackson had been informed of the charges.
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"I have always maintained that the case against Michael Jackson was a fraud and a disgrace and these charges confirm that. We brought this information to District Attorney Sneddon early on in the case hoping that he would dismiss the charges against Michael Jackson. Unfortunately he was stubborn and denied our request."
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
A Nice Little Earner
Michael Jackson is reported to be about to announce plans for a one month residency in London's O2 Arena.
On the assumption that the reports turn out to be correct, it is estimated that he will earn a much needed $30M ($1M per night) from this deal.
We shall see.
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Friday, January 18, 2008
Depp Wants To Play Jackson
Johnny Depp is reportedly hoping to play Michael Jackson, in a film about the life of Jackson.
Depp is quoted:
"There is still time to play him."
What does that mean?
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Jackson 5 Reunion?
Rumours about a possible Jackson 5 reunion continue, with Janet Jackson discussing the issue with AFP.
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"I hope so. I really hope so because I'll be the first in line to buy a ticket.
I do know that my brothers want to and I know it's been kind of tough for Mike. He's kind of on the fence, from what I know about it."
She added:
"Maybe he just wants to continue to be a solo artist and if that's what he wants then you have to respect his wishes. But what an impact it would have on the world and he has to see that because everyone else does.
I think he'd have to be blind not to see that."
Michaal Jackson in recent years though has never missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Crazy Suit Dismissed
A lawsuit filed against Michael Jackson by Daniel Kapon has been dismissed after Kapon failed to show up for the commencement of the trial.
Kapon filed a lawsuit against Jackson which alleged that Jackson had molested and sexually assaulted him for 12 years.
Thomas C. Mundell, Jackson's lawyer, said:
"I think the judge realised how crazy the lawsuit was."
Kapon accused Jackson of child molestation, assault, battery, false imprisonment, plagiarism and fraud.
He said that Jackson had started molesting him when he was 2 years old and sexually assaulted him for over the next 12 years.
Kapon claimed that Jackson forced him into drugs and alcohol and subjected him to unnecessary cosmetic surgery, burned, tortured and beating.
He also accused Jackson of stealing his song ideas.
In his deposition, Kapon said that Jackson had him ejaculate into a jar and later used his semen to impregnate ex-wife Debbie Rowe.
"He was obsessed with geniuses and blood lines and he told me that he wanted to continue my blood line, which he believed to be related to the Rothschilds."
Jackson's lawyer was dismissive, saying:
"These are not good-faith deposition answers. They are the ravings of an unbalanced celebrity stalker."
Kapon's attorney, Barry Fischer, has filed a missing person report against Kapon.
Nowt so strange as folk!
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Don't Believe The Hype
There is much chatter in the media over the issue of whether Michael Jackson will make an appearnce at the Grammy's, on the 10th of February.
Needless to say neither the organisers (CBS) nor Jackson have issued any confirmation or denial.
For why?
Simple, the ongoing speculation gives both the Grammy's and Jackson the oxygen of publicity which they both crave.
A definitive answer, one way or another, would kill off the speculation and the publicity.
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Monday, January 28, 2008
Thriller Remake
The Daily Mirror reports that Michael Jackson intends to remake Thriller.
Jackson appeared by video at the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, where he was awarded some form of medal, and said:
"I'm coming back. And I've got a very special treat for all of my fans.
I have been recording Thriller: 25th Anniversary, with a lot of surprise guests."
The Jackson camp claim that he will hold a European comeback at the O2 Arena in London in summer.
Time will tell.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Grammy's No Show
Those of you who have a remote interest as to why Michael Jackson did not attend the Grammy's the other week, despite all the hype from both the Jackson and the Grammy's camp about his possible attendance, may be interested to know why.
Seemingly, if reports are to believed, Jackson made a few too many demands:
-He wanted a special honouree to introduce him on stage.
-He demanded a special award, something that no one had or would ever receive again.
-He wanted the entire event dedicated to his career, with no less than 30 mentions referring to him as the "King of Pop".
Unsurprisingly, the organisers of the Grammy's said no.
However, both Jackson and the Grammy's did receive a very large amount of free publicity in the run up to the awards, as the media speculated as to whether he would attend or not.
Both Jackson and the Grammy's did very well out of it.
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Friday, February 23, 2007
Intervention Blocked
Nona Paris Lola Jackson, a British woman who claims that she is the mother of Michael Jackson's three children, has been blocked from intervening in Michael Jackson's settlement with his ex-wife.
Nona Paris Lola Jackson had filed a motion in October demanding a role in the custody settlement between Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe. Superior Court Judge Robert Schnider denied the motion in November, and then again this Wednesday.
He noted that she had failed to properly notify Jackson and Rowe of her claims, and that the woman hadn't provided "credible evidence" that she was the children's birth mother.
It is possible that the motion could be brought again, if Jackson and Rowe were served properly.
Nona Jackson's court papers stated:
"Michael and I are a sexually active couple and have been this way from the beginning."
She also claims to have written more than 3,000 songs for him.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
The Jackson Auction
A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia will be auctioned at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel and Casino tomorrow, May 30th.
The event is being billed as the largest Jackson auction ever. There will be over 1,000 original Michael Jackson costumes for sale.
Universal bought the items from the New Jersey businessman Henry Vaccaro, who bought them in 2002 from a bankruptcy court auction. Universal claim they have spent another $2 million just to transport the goods from New Jersey to Las Vegas.
Jackson tried to halt the auction, but two weeks ago reached a confidential settlement and dropped the opposition.
Some of the most popular items that will be offered at the casino auction are:
Bill Whitten-designed militaristic red coat with gold rope, that belonged to Michael Jackson
The 1987 contract detailing his $30M purchase of the California ranch now known as the "Neverland."
A worn telegram from July 6, 1984, from Marlon Brando encouraging Michael Jackson before a show.
Also many paintings, personal clothing of Michael and Janet Jackson, lyrics of the pop-singer and more.
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Monday, January 15, 2007
The $100K Pharmacy Bill
Michael Jackson likes to do things big. Therefore it should come as no surprise to hear that he has allegedly racked up a $100K pharmacy bill.
Unfortunately, the payment of this bill has been in dispute.
The owners of Mickey Fine Pharmacy sued Jackson last Wednesday, for reneging on an oral bill-paying agreement. They stated that Jackson owed over $100K from prescriptions dating back to 2005.
Jackson has now amicably settled the dispute, according to Jackson's spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain.
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"(Mickey) Fine Pharmacy has been paid."
However, it is unclear as to whether Mickey Fine agrees with this statement.
