Furious Jackson demands magazine's withdrawal over photo spoof
Mood:  blue
Topic: Main News
LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2006 (AFP) - Furious pop icon Michael Jackson on Friday demanded that top US magazine GQ apologize for publishing a spoof photo of a lookalike wearing Bedouin garb and also withdraw the issue from newsstands.

Jackson's spokeswoman Raymone Bain issued a statement saying that the exiled singer was outraged over the photos in the May issue of the monthly which she insisted were not "authentic."

"Mr Jackson has neither posed for, or provided photographs of himself to GQ Magazine. The person in these photographs is an imposter," she said.

"Mr Jackson is furious that his image has been used in such a misleading way, and is demanding an apology from the editors of GQ, and its publisher, Conde Nast," Bain added in a statement received by AFP.

In addition to an apology for the photo, which shows a figure resembling Jackson standing atop a sand dune wearing one white glove and with his head covered as if he were a Middle Eastern woman, Jackson is demanding that GQ pull the May issue from newsstands.

But GQ defended itself vigorously against the angry outburst, saying the person in the photo that accompanied an article entitled "Where's Michael?" and told of the writer's attempts to track down Jackson in the Middle East, was clearly a Jackson lookalike.

"It is very clear that the pictures in the story 'Where's Michael?' in the May GQ are satirical, whether it is a picture of a Michael Jackson imitator sitting in a Bahraini cinema or an image of The Gloved One standing flamboyantly in the desert," said GQ editor-in-chief Jim Nelson.

"Mr Jackson may feel that the person in the photographs is an 'imposter,' but he is merely an imitator."

The 1980s superstar left the United States shortly after his acquittal on child sex charges last June following a gruelling four and a half month trial and went into self-imposed exile in the Gulf state of Bahrain.

Since then Jackson, 47, has been plagued by a rash of news stories about his allegedly unusual antics, including one account -- which he denied -- that he had been spotted in women's clothes in the Middle East.


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"We Celebrate Justice"
Mood:  party time!
Topic: Main News
All Fan Members and Supporters.

Thank you for all your help, and all your participation in making this project a very positive one, and surely a united one.

We have all came up with a slogan for our design to be displayed for the Vindication Anniversary Project For Michael.

The title of our project will be:

Michael Jackson
"We Celebrate Justice" June 2005

The Designed was created by Designer; J-World - Celeste (Fan of the Month of April)
The picture chosen, shows a image of Michael Jackson, defeating our adversary with a 'strong force.'

This is the Design that all of us, will use to display/show our unity as a whole. Please do not alter or change this design because the message that we are striving to send is, massive Unity between all fans-supporters of Michael Jackson, Worldwide.

Poster, Banner, Stickers, Tee Shirts, Etc. should all be the same design.

Monday, June 05, 2006 will be the date, we start to display are unity, by putting up our posters in the yard, on our vehicles, and even wearing it, showing much activity up to the faithful day of; June 13, 2006.

I love all the fans of Michael so much. You all express and have a certain essence about yourselves, that makes each and every one of you unique. I thank you from my heart. I hope that this activity, will brighten your days and make you feel the love, that you all deserve for your constant devotion, time, energy, spent on your favorite Star, Michael Jackson.

The Design will be available here for download:
http://www.pv4mjj.com/wecelebratejustice.jpg

Also check our website to get the image as well at:
http://www.pv4mjj.com/wecelebratejustice.html


Save the picture to your computer, disc, or whatever you may use to print out for the items listed
above. This way, its not that expensive for us, we can pretty much spend what we wish on doing this ourselves. Wonderful right?

Afterwards, if 'anyone' have pictures of how they put up a banner./poster/etc of "We Celebrate Justice" posters and more.. please please email them to me: positivevoices4mjj@yahoo.com
I will strive to put them all on our website to show... please send only "One File" per person, so it won't be to large to upload, to be seen on the internet.

I wish everyone well on what you do, to show our Unity, the oneness, that many have doubted since the trial. This is our time, to speak out, and be heard in volumes. This is our Voices Over The Sea!

Our Positive Voices 4 MJJ.

Thanks All Participating Fan Club Members from:
Positive Voices 4 MJJ (PV4MJJ)
Fanship Turns to Friendship
MJ-Upbeat
Dangerous
MJ Soldiers Of Love
MJJForum
MJNO
Loyal To Michael Jackson
Heal 4 Michael
Heal The World 4 MJ
I Believe Michael
Devoted To Prince And Paris
True MJ Fans
Sexy Michael Jackson and More.......
(anyone that wishes for your fanclub/site/page to be mentioned, please email me)
To see the entire list, check our website June 01, 2006.

Check back, periodically for changes -- updates on our project together. Let's have fun, and feel the united love for Michael, and "One Another"



~Major Love~
Eve - The Music Lady (President of PV4MJJ)

Statement From Raymone Bain
Mood:  on fire
Topic: Breaking News
I have issued no recent statements regarding Mr. Michael Jackson's Katrina Relief record. The statement is a FRAUD!

I am respectfully requesting that this statement be pulled immediately.

Whoever believes that he/she can take the liberty to distribute false and erroneous statements under my name should know that if I find out the identity, I will contact the FBI, and make sure that they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you.
Raymone K. Bain
Spokesperson for Mr. Michael Jackson

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From Gail at MJJF:

"I was told about this from another board, I called Raymone and she said she has NOT sent out any press release or Email Re: The Charity Release song.

Source:
Raymone Bain"

Michael Jackson Is Working on New Album
Mood:  lyrical
Topic: Main News

Wed Apr 19, 9:00 AM ET

Michael Jackson has returned to the studio and plans to release a new album next year for a record label owned by the son of Bahrain's king.

2 Seas Records, which is owned by Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, said Tuesday it had signed an exclusive recording agreement with Jackson, and the new album was tentatively scheduled for release in late 2007.

Jackson, 47, moved to the Gulf state soon after being acquitted of child molestation charges in California last year. The 33-island archipelago is about the size of Rhode Island.

"I am incredibly excited about my new venture and I am enjoying being back in the studio making music," Jackson said in a statement released in London on behalf of the Bahrain-based record label.

The label — which is due to release Jackson's long-promised Hurricane Katrina benefit single, "I Have This Dream" — said British music executive Guy Holmes had been named chief executive of the company. It said Holmes would oversee the making of the new album "and the management of Michael's other business interests."
Jackson has been plagued by financial problems since his trial.

Last month, he closed the house on his 2,600-acre Neverland Ranch estate in California, laying off most of the staff after agreeing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages to avoid a lawsuit by state labor officials.
Last week, he agreed to restructure his finances in a deal with Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news)., which shares ownership with Jackson of a valuable music catalog that includes the Beatles.

No details of that agreement were released, but earlier published reports said Jackson was negotiating a debt refinancing plan that would save him from bankruptcy but take away part of his share of the catalog.

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Michael Jackson reaches refinancing deal
Mood:  happy
Topic: Main News
Creditors to refinance more than $200 million in loans

Reuters
Updated: 9:15 p.m. ET April 13, 2006

NEW YORK - Pop star Michael Jackson, in a bid to stave off insolvency, said Thursday he has reached a deal with creditors to refinance more than $200 million in loans secured by his prized stake in the Beatles’ song catalog.

The loans, which formally came due in December 2005, are held by the Fortress Investment Group, a New York private equity fund that stood to gain Jackson’s 50 percent interest in Beatles publishing rights, valued at some $500 million, in the event of a default.

A statement issued from Jackson’s representatives in the Persian Gulf state of Bahrain, where he currently resides, said the singer has “restructured his finances” with help from Sony Corp. , which jointly owns the collection of more than 200 Beatles tunes through Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

It also said Citigroup bank “structured the transaction for the parties.”

But terms of the new financing deal were not disclosed, and it was not immediately clear whether Jackson was forced to give up any of his stake in the song catalog.
People with knowledge of the deal, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters Jackson had agreed to provide Sony with an option to buy about 25 percent of the catalog, or half of his stake, at a set price. One source said Jackson also negotiated a lower interest rate on his debt.

Sony’s interest in keeping Jackson solvent stems from its desire to avoid a default that would allow his stake in the publishing venture to go up for auction, and the possibility of another company bidding on it. Sony representatives were not immediately available for comment.

According to prosecution testimony during his trial on sex abuse charges last year, Jackson had borrowed heavily against his assets, including more than $200 million secured by his share in Sony/ATV. Those loans, first provided by Bank of America Corp., were later sold to Fortress.

Jackson was acquitted by a jury last June of all charges stemming from accusations made by a teen-age boy that he had been molested by Jackson at his Neverland Valley Ranch in central California.

Rights to the Beatles music passed to the conglomerate ATV through its purchase of the band’s publishing company, Northern Songs, in 1969.

Jackson in turn acquired the 4,000-song catalog, including the Beatles titles, when he bought ATV from the late Australian tycoon Robert Holmes a Court in August 1985. Ten years later, Jackson cut his stake in the catalog to 50 percent after merging ATV with Sony’s publishing. Jackson also kept a 50 percent stage in new songs added to the collection.
The Sony/ATV catalog also includes songs like Bob Dylan’s classic “Blowin’ in the Wind” and the works of such artists as Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks. But the Beatles’ rights account for an estimated two-thirds of the collection’s value.
Industry experts say the catalog is one of the most treasured in the world, especially since the recent explosion in music licensing ranging from movies and television ads to cell phone ringtones and video games.

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Michael Jackson reaches refinancing deal
Creditors to refinance more than $200 million in loans
Reuters
Updated: 9:15 p.m. ET April 13, 2006

NEW YORK - Pop star Michael Jackson, in a bid to stave off insolvency, said Thursday he has reached a deal with creditors to refinance more than $200 million in loans secured by his prized stake in the Beatles’ song catalog.

The loans, which formally came due in December 2005, are held by the Fortress Investment Group, a New York private equity fund that stood to gain Jackson’s 50 percent interest in Beatles publishing rights, valued at some $500 million, in the event of a default.
A statement issued from Jackson’s representatives in the Persian Gulf state of Bahrain, where he currently resides, said the singer has “restructured his finances” with help from Sony Corp. , which jointly owns the collection of more than 200 Beatles tunes through Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

It also said Citigroup bank “structured the transaction for the parties.”

But terms of the new financing deal were not disclosed, and it was not immediately clear whether Jackson was forced to give up any of his stake in the song catalog.
People with knowledge of the deal, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters Jackson had agreed to provide Sony with an option to buy about 25 percent of the catalog, or half of his stake, at a set price. One source said Jackson also negotiated a lower interest rate on his debt.

Sony’s interest in keeping Jackson solvent stems from its desire to avoid a default that would allow his stake in the publishing venture to go up for auction, and the possibility of another company bidding on it. Sony representatives were not immediately available for comment.

According to prosecution testimony during his trial on sex abuse charges last year, Jackson had borrowed heavily against his assets, including more than $200 million secured by his share in Sony/ATV. Those loans, first provided by Bank of America Corp., were later sold to Fortress.

Jackson was acquitted by a jury last June of all charges stemming from accusations made by a teen-age boy that he had been molested by Jackson at his Neverland Valley Ranch in central California.

Rights to the Beatles music passed to the conglomerate ATV through its purchase of the band’s publishing company, Northern Songs, in 1969.

Jackson in turn acquired the 4,000-song catalog, including the Beatles titles, when he bought ATV from the late Australian tycoon Robert Holmes a Court in August 1985. Ten years later, Jackson cut his stake in the catalog to 50 percent after merging ATV with Sony’s publishing. Jackson also kept a 50 percent stage in new songs added to the collection.
The Sony/ATV catalog also includes songs like Bob Dylan’s classic “Blowin’ in the Wind” and the works of such artists as Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks. But the Beatles’ rights account for an estimated two-thirds of the collection’s value.
Industry experts say the catalog is one of the most treasured in the world, especially since the recent explosion in music licensing ranging from movies and television ads to cell phone ringtones and video games.

Copyright 2006 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.

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The King Of Pop Interviews Pharrell Williams July 18, 2003
Mood:  happy
Topic: MJ's Side Segments
Please all read this.. and you can get the feel of just how much Michael loves God/Music/Creating -- thru his own joy of interviewing someone else.

The King Of Pop Interviews Pharrell Williams July 18, 2003 For once, Michael Jackson gets to ask the questions in the August edition of "Interview" magazine where he quizzes Pharrell Williams in a phone conversation. "Interview" magazine is published in the USA.

Michael Jackson: Hello?

Pharrell Williams: Hello! How are you man?

MJ: You must forgive me, but Gregory Peck, who just died yesterday, was a very dear friend of mine, and I've been helping his wife prepare the memorial and all those things. So please forgive me for being late with this call.

PW: No, listen, man, I can't believe I'm on the phone with you.

MJ: Oh, God bless you.

PW: Thank you, sir. You too.

MJ: Thank you. So, I'm interviewing you, right? And I think it's seven questions, or something lime that?

PW: Sure. Whatever you like.

MJ: Okay. What would you say inspires you in your music? What is it that inspires you to create your music.
PW: It's a feeling. You treat the air as a canvas and the paint is the chords that come through your fingers, out of the keyboard. So when I'm playing, I'm sort of painting a feeling in the air. I know that might sound corny, but -

MJ: - No. No, that's a perfect analogy.

PW: And when you know it's done, you know it's done. It's like painting or sculpting. When you let it go it's because you know that it's finished. It's completed. And vice versa-it tells you, "Hey, I'm done."

MJ: Yeah. And it refuses to let you sleep until it's finished.

PW: That's right.

MJ: Yeah, I go through the same thing. [laughs] And what do you think of the music today - are you into the new sounds that are being created and the direction that music is going?

PW: Well, personally, I kind of feel like I'm taking notes from people like yourself and Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, and just sort of doing what feels right.

MJ: Right.

PW: You know, like when everyone was going one way, you went "Off The Wall".

MJ: Right. [laughs]

PW: And when everyone else was going another way, you went "Thriller". You just did it your way. And I'm taking notes from people like yourself, like not being afraid to listen to your feelings and turn your aspirations and ambitions into material. Making it happen, making it materialize.

MJ: That's beautiful. That's lovely. You said that very well. I wanted to ask you - do you feel, the way I do, that it's almost like pregnancy, giving birth? Writing a song is like having a child, and once the song is finished, it's like letting the child into the world. Do you ever feel like that, like it's hard to let go?

PW: You know what? I did an interview the other day to present a video, and I was afraid to let it go. That was for a video, but the video to me is like the second part of the song because it is the interpretation given in a visual perspective. So, yes, I completely feel that way. And it's like sometimes if you play something to people and they don't get it, it's like your child who's done something and everyone is pointing fingers and you're like, "Wait! This is my kid!" Now, I'm not a father, but I imagine that's the way it would be - at least that's how I feel about my songs.

MJ: Right. Now the different forms of music/popular-culture music/that the black race has been responsible for bringing in, ushering in, from jazz to pop to rock-n-roll to hip hop, you name it, what do you think all that is about? Is it given from God?

PW: I think all music is a gift from God. And - [a fan interrupts] Michael, can you hold on for one second? [Williams talks to a fan for a few seconds, then resumes talking to Jackson] - Sorry.

MJ: [laughs] Blues, rock-n-roll, all the different forms of popular music like rock-n-roll was invented by Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino.

PW: Absolutely.

MJ: Even the dances from the cakewalk to the Charleston, the popping, the breaking, the locking. Don't you think they're a gift from God?

PW: Absolutely. God gave us that gift when he gave us the gift of interpretation. I mean, when you write your lyrics, you're writing to someone, or to the world. When you're playing, you're playing something for the world to hear. When you're dancing, you're dancing for people to see. It's just a form of expression. And the there are times when you might be a little more introverted about it, when you're dancing, writing, or playing for yourself, and you have no idea how amazing what you're doing looks, sounds, or feels, until somebody else tells you, or until you record it and go back and look at it.

MJ: That's right. Who are some of the older artists - not the artists on the radio today - who inspired you when you were younger? Like the artists your father listened to, did you learn anything from those artists?

PW: Absolutely. The "Isley Brothers".

MJ: Yeah, me too. I love the "Isley Brothers". And I love Sly & the "Family Stone".

PW: Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder...

MJ: You like all the people I like. [laughs]

PW: Those chord changes. They take you away.

MJ: Beautiful, beautiful. Okay, well where are you? In New York?

PW: I'm in Virginia Beach, Virginia, sir.

MJ: Virginia! Oh, beautiful. Will you give my love to Virginia?

PW: Yes. Thank you.

MJ: And your mother and your parents? Because God has blessed you with special gifts.

PW: Thank you, sir. And I just wanted to say something, and I don't know if you want to hear this, but I have to say it because it's on my heart. But people bother you -

MJ: - Yeah.

PW: - Because they love you. That's the only reason why. When you do something that people don't necessarily understand, they're going to make it into a bigger problem than they would for anybody else because one of the most amazing talents that's ever lived. You've accomplished and achieved more in this century than most other men.

MJ: Well, thank you very much. That's very kind of you.

PW: What you do is so amazing. When you are 100 years old, and they're still making up things about what you've done to this and what you've done to that on your body - please believe me, if you decided you wanted to dip your whole body in chrome, you are so amazing that the world, no matter what they say, is going to be right there to see it. And that is because of what you have achieved in the music world, and in changing people's lives. People are having children to your songs. You've affected the world.

MJ: Thank you very much. It's like the bigger the star, the bigger the target. You know when you're - and I'm not being a braggadocio or anything like that - but you know you're on top when they start throwing arrows at you. Even Jesus was crucified. People who bring light into the world, from Mahatma Gandhi to Martin Luther King to Jesus Christ, even myself. And my motto has been "Heal The World", "We Are The World", "Earth Song", "Save Our Children", "Help Our Planet". And people want to persecute me for it, but it never hurts, because the fan base becomes stronger. I'm resilient. I have rhinoceros skin. Nothing can hurt me. Nothing.

PW: Well, that's precisely my point. I just want to let you know you're amazing, man. What you do to music, from
"Billie Jean" to "That's What You Get (For Being Polite)" - [sings "That's what you get for being polite"].

MJ: Oh, you know that one? [laughs]

PW: [sings "Jack Still Sits All Alone"]

MJ: Boy, you know all those ones.

PW: When you do that, you do that to the world. [resumes singing "Jack Still Sits All Alone"]

MJ: [hums a guitar riff]

PW: If I never work with you, just know that you are unstoppable. That's why I said, when you're 100 years old and you decide to dip your entire body in chrome, as much as they say things - and I don't care what they say about you, sir - they're going to be right there to see it.

MJ: There's a lot of jealousy there. I love all races, I love all people, but sometimes there's a devil in people, and they get jealous. Every time there's a luminary that goes beyond the heights of his field of endeavor, people tend to get jealous and try to bring him down. But they can't with me because I'm very, very, very, strong. [laughs] They don't know that, though.

PW: They know! Please believe me, they know!

MJ: Anyone else would've cracked by now; they can't crack me. I'm very strong.

PW: Of course. They couldn't crack you when you were 10, because you were destroying grown men doing what you did with your voice and your talent. And when you were 20, you were outdoing people that had been doing it for 20 or 30 years. And nowadays they're still waiting to see where you're at. They want to see your kids, they want to see your world. You're amazing, and I just wanted to tell you that, man. And I hope that this all gets printed because it's very important to me. I hope I can be half as dope as you one day.

MJ: Oh, God bless you. You're wonderful, too. Thank you so much.

PW: Thank you, man.

MJ: Have a lovely day.

PW: You too, sir.

MJ: Thank you. Bye.

PW: Bye.

[Source: http://www11.brinkster.com/turgay/PharrellWilliams.htm "Interview" magazine, Jackson Dailynews]

Raymone Statement Regarding "I Have This Dream" Release
Mood:  surprised
Topic: Main News
MJJF eNews #781 - Monday Apr 3, 2006

Raymone Statement Regarding "I Have This Dream" Release

Raymone Bain has sent MJJForum the following correspondence about the rumored release date of "I Have This Dream," a charity single that is currently being recorded by Michael Jackson and other various artists:

I get my information DIRECTLY from Mr. Jackson and Prince Abdulla. There is no April 25, 2006 release date. When the record is released, it will be done consistent w/ all of Mr. Jackson's releases and not only to a station in Indianapolis."

Source: Raymone Bain/MJJF

Judge Wants Papers in Jackson-Rowe Divorce
Mood:  blue
Topic: Main News

The missing documents must be submitted within 30 days, he said, and may be filed under seal. A hearing has been set for May 24.

Jackson, 47, and his children moved to the Middle Eastern kingdom of Bahrain soon after a jury acquitted him of child molestation charges last year.

He recently closed the house on his 2,600-acre Neverland Ranch estate in Santa Barbara County and has reduced his staff there to a skeleton crew.

DJ Whoo Kid Spends An Evening In Bahrain 'Chillin' ' With Michael Jackson
Mood:  cool
Topic: Main News
03.24.2006 7:57 PM EST

DJ says M.J. is a Kanye fan and may want to collaborate with 50.

If DJ Whoo Kid could pull off a collaboration between 50 Cent and the deceased Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac, why couldn't he unite 50 and Michael Jackson on wax?

According to the DJ, who recently spent several hours with the King of Pop in Bahrain, it's a very real possibility.

Whoo Kid just came back from spending some time in the Persian Gulf nation with its ruler, Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the Sheikh's son, John Legend, model Tyson Beckford and Jackson. Whoo Kid said he and Mike became so tight on the trip that he's trying to orchestrate a collaboration between 50 and M.J.

"I [saw] Michael Jackson sitting by the pool sippin' lemonade," Whoo Kid recalled of the beginning of his day with the royal family and others in Bahrain. "They didn't tell me he was going to be there — I didn't even expect Michael to be in the country. So I'm like 'F---ing Michael Jackson is here, sippin' lemonade!'

"I said 'What's up?' to him and acted like I wasn't groupie-sized. I gave him respect for all the sh-- he did, but in my head I was going crazy. He said, 'I'm just chillin' ' — he actually said 'chillin'!' F---ed my head up, so I walked away from him. Everybody gave him his respectful space."

Whoo Kid said he originally connected with Bahrain's royal family after he was recommended to DJ their parties by mutual contacts, including the Prince of Monaco and Seif Khadafy, son of Libyan dictator Moammar ("They're huge G-Unit fans," the DJ said).

During his trip, Whoo Kid also found himself invited to dinner with the sheik, Legend and Jackson. Apparently people were giving Jackson too much space at dinner — there was an empty seat next to him, which other guests were evidently too intimidated to fill. Finally Jackson, who'd laughed at some of Whoo Kid's jokes earlier in the day, called the DJ over to sit with him.

"Mike was like, 'Whoo Kid, come sit over here,' the DJ said in a high-pitched voice, mimicking Jackson. "I was like poinng! He was supposed to be there for like 45 minutes; he stayed for five hours. We was talking about Eminem. He was like, 'Is Eminem really retired?' I forgot that Eminem totally cremated him in one video ['Lose It'], but [Michael] didn't even bring it up. Then he started talking about 50."

Whoo Kid said that Jackson expressed some interest not only in working with 50 but also Kanye West on a new album. Whoo Kid arranged a phone conversation between Fif and M.J. awhile later.

As for the dinner itself, Whoo Kid said he was acting as a dietary and fashion consultant to Jackson.

"They had a whole lamb they brought to the table and Mike was eating some weird vegetables," Whoo Kid said. "I told Mike, 'You better get up on some of this lamb.' I said, 'Let me get some of this lamb ass.' The Sheikh was dying [laughing] because I kept saying 'lamb ass.'

"You can't talk to Mike all fluffy like everyone does," he continued. "I got him to curse — he said 'sh--.' I told him he needs to cut his hair, get some million-dollar earrings, get a million-dollar watch and take all them spaceship clothes off. He said, 'I have to change my whole outlook.' He said he was trying to work out."

When his schedule permits, Whoo Kid says he plans to go back to Bahrain and hopefully record with Jackson for one of his mixtapes — a 50/ Michael Jackson collaboration is tops on his wish list. In the meantime, Whoo Kid has a slew of mixtapes dropping soon: There's one with Freeway coming (the prince is said to be making an appearance on that one), Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent and new CDs from Mase and Mobb Deep.

Whoo Kid said the next job he wants is to be musical ambassador of Bahrain.

— Shaheem Reid

Michael Jackson shares dinner with Bahraini family
Mood:  happy
Topic: Main News
Mar 27, 2006, 14:21 GMT


Dubai - An offer by Michael Jackson to buy a Bahraini businessman's house ended up with the 'King of Pop' sharing dinner with his family and making new friends but not buying the prized property, sources in Bahrain told the local newspaper Gulf News.

'Michael was being chauffeured in the Saar area (in Manama) when he spotted a house he liked. He did not hesitate to call on the family and ask them if they were willing to sell their house,' the source told the Dubai-based Gulf News.

'The family, astonished by the unexpected appearance of the superstar and amused by the offer, told him the house was not for sale, but that he was welcome to share their dinner,' added the source saying that Jackson's visit lasted about four hours.

Jackson, who has lived in Bahrain since June following his acquittal on child molestation charges in California wants to settle permanently in the kingdom. He is staying in a large villa but wants to buy a mansion, said the paper.

'He is in much better shape now and has been going out more. Last week, he visited several malls in Manama,' the sources said.

The 47-year-old star watched the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 12 from the VIP tower and was quoted as saying that he liked the race, the first he has ever seen live in his life.

His sister La Toya on Saturday said that 'he is doing really well and he is happy with where he is.'

She also confirmed he did not intend to return to his fantasy Californian estate Neverland.

Since his arrival in Bahrain, the pop-star has been seen several times in shopping malls in Bahrain and neighbouring Dubai.


? 2006 dpa - Deutsche Presse-Agentur

STATEMENT REGARDING NEVERLAND RANCH
Mood:  blue
Topic: Main News
Washington, D.C./1:30 AM EST. It is public knowledge that Mr. Jackson currently resides in the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain. He therefore decided to close his house and reduce his workforce. This is a common practice when a residence is vacant for an extended period of time.

Reports indicating that Neverland has been closed or shut down for good are inaccurate.



There will be no further comments regarding this matter.

Raymone Bain
(Thank you Gail Felix for the Information)

Statement From Jermaine Jackson Lawyer
Mood:  happy
Topic: Main News

Statement from attorney Vicki Roberts regarding alleged false allegations purportedly made by former collaborator Stacy Brown in the New York Daily News concerning Jermaine Jackson's upcoming book about the Jackson Family:

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 16, 2006 -- "Mr. Jackson contends that the proposal for the book does not state what Mr. Brown now allegedly claims it states. While his motives are unknown, Mr. Brown's alleged false and malicious fabrications about the proposal or the alleged use of a doctored, false, and unauthorized proposal serve only to expose him to potential liability for making untrue statements. Regardless of Mr. Brown's alleged attempts to sabotage the sale of the manuscript, Jermaine Jackson looks forward to the future publication of his book, which is an exciting and fascinating chronicle of the Jackson family saga." -- Vicki Roberts, Attorney for Jermaine Jackson

Source: Gail Felix

What They Don't Want You to Know About Michael Jackson!!
Mood:  energetic
Topic: MJ's Side Segments
What They Don't Want You to Know About Michael Jackson!!


January 5, 2006

By Christopher Hamilton

What do you think of when you hear the name, Michael Jackson? Wacko? Criminal? Great Entertainer? Businessman? Whatever you think of MJ, throw all your thoughts out of the window and let's examine some facts.

For years the media has labeled him "Wacko Jacko." What happened to MJ? Wasn't he the biggest thing in music at one point? When did he go crazy?

All anyone has to do is look when Michael started being portrayed as "Crazy." It wasn't during the "Thriller" years. It's cool being a song and dance man. That's what they want. DON'T DARE BECOME A THINKING BUSINESSMAN. DON'T DARE BUY THE BEATLES CATALOG. DON'T DARE MARRY ELVIS' DAUGHTER. DON'T DARE BEAT THE RECORD INDUSTRY AT THEIR OWN GAME. Michael started being labeled crazy when he began making business moves that no one had been successful at doing.

Michael took two cultural icons and shattered them to pieces. All our lives, we've been bombarded with 2 facts. The Beatles were the greatest group of all time and Elvis was the King of Rock and Roll. Michael bought the Beatles and married the King's daughter. (if that ain't literally sticking it to the man) If I wasn't a cynic, I'd say Michael did the Lisa Marie thing just to stick it to the people who consider Elvis the King.

The Beatles were great, but they weren't great enough to maintain publishing rights over their own songs.

Elvis was great, but he didn't write his songs. His manager, Col Tom Parker, was the mastermind behind Elvis ... keeping him drugged with fresh subscription pills and doing all the paperwork.

Michael could do no wrong as an entertainer. "Off the Wall," first solo artist with 4 top ten singles. "Thriller," the biggest selling album of all time, with a then record 7 top ten singles. "Bad," the first album to spawn 5 number one songs (even Thriller only had 2 number one songs). All this is cool. But that is all you better do. SING AND DANCE. Michael wanted to be greater. He bought the legendary Sly and the Family Stone catalog and no one really cared. When he bought the Beatles, people noticed. The Sony merger took the cake. Sony, in their eagerness to have a part of the Beatles catalog, agreed to a 50/50 merger with Jackson, thus forming Sony/ATV music publishing. Now, Michael co-owns half of the entire publishing of all of Sony artists. Check out the complete lists of songs at sonyatv.com. A sampling of the songs he owns the publishing rights to are over 900 country songs by artists such as Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Alabama. All Babyface written songs. Latin songs by Selena and Enrique Iglesias. Roberta Flack songs, Mariah Carey songs, Destiny's Child's songs. 2pac, Biggie and Fleetwood Mac songs. In essence over 100,000 songs. "What is this man doing?" None of the greats did this. Not Bono, Springsteen, Sinatra. "Who does he think he is? Get whatever you can on him."

To "get" someone, you have to attack what they love the most. I'll say no more on that.

The only man who even approaches MJ in taking on the industry is Prince and to a lesser extent, George Michael. They went after poor George Michael, publicly outing the man as a homosexual. Prince fought hard and made his point, but nevertheless still had to resort to using a major company to distribute his materials. There is nothing wrong with that. Prince would get the lion's share, but the result were years of being labeled crazy and difficult.

The greatest moment for them was the Sneddon press conference. "We got him." Never was such glee so evident. Who cares if we have evidence?

Michael was acquitted, did not celebrate, went home and left the USA. Best move ever. Now what is there left for the haters to do? He's gone. "Gone, what do you mean he moved to Bahrain? Well, how the hell can we get him if he's not here? Quick, get that columnist to write a series of articles on how MJ's teetering on the brink of destruction. Oh we did that? Well, what can we do?"

On the outer surface, it appears Michael is not doing anything to make money. Don't even count the weekly sales of his CDs. 15,000 CDs a week is nothing for Michael. The Sony/ATV catalog is money for Michael Jackson every time he breathes. Serious money. The fact that no one reports on the actual amount is proof of that. They would rather you believe he is broke than tell you the truth. Neverland is still owned by MJ. The family home in Encino is still owned by MJ. Michael still owns the Beatles songs through the merger with Sony as well as full ownership of his own songs. But, hey, that's our little secret.

Michael Jackson is literally walking in the shoes that no Black person has ever walked in before. If he ever writes an autobiography, it will be one of the most interesting ever. A Black man with no real formal education becomes the most powerful man in the industry, DESPITE hatred, racism, enemies in his own camps and a media willing to be bought to the highest bidder.

If Sony had any sense, right now they should offer to continue the partnership. That's the only way they will make future money off of Michael's catalogue. Tommy Mattola did not lose his job with Sony because he was a bad label head. It was a casualty of war. MJ exposed him and Sony had to cut their losses. Companies do it all the time. Notice no one at Sony nor did Matolla himself ever sue MJ for slander. Michael always was loyal to his bosses at Epic/Sony. Back at the 1984 Grammys, he even brought then label head Walter Yetnikoff on stage with him at one point. He's always thanked Dave Glew, Mattola and others at Sony in his acceptance speeches.

Sony can still do right by Michael, but it may be too late. However, they still should make a goodwill gesture, but how many times do businesses do that? If I were them, I'd still want MJ as an ally, not as an enemy. It is/was a mutally profitable merger.

I'd be scared as hell if I was an enemy of MJ while he is with the multi-billionaires overseas. Believe me, they aren't just over there discussing designer clothing. A conglomerate is in the making.

One last note, these facts that I write here should not be the only times you hear this, but the sad fact is it probably is. I was worried that Michael would go down because of the uncertainty of the jury. That's playing unfair. If I'm presenting these facts here at EURweb, YOU CAN BELIEVE THE MEDIA KNOWS IT ALREADY AS WELL. They aren't salivating over everything MJ related just because he made "Thriller." They know what's up. Think about it. That's why I laugh when I see shows like BET's "The Ultimate Hustler." We all know who that is. (How can Damon Dash know who the ultimate hustler is anyway? He lost Roc-a-fella to Jay-Z)

In the end, Michael won't be known for being an alleged child molester. He won't be known for "Thriller." He will be known as the man that fought the record industry and won and lived to tell the tale. That is a book worth buying.

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Workers barred from Neverland Ranch
Mood:  blue
Topic: Main News
Insurance for 69 employees lapsed in January

Updated: 9:23 p.m. ET March 9, 2006

LOS OLIVOS, Calif. - The state barred workers from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch on Thursday and fined the singer $69,000 because the estate’s workers compensation insurance policy had lapsed.
The “stop order” was issued after a worker reported Tuesday that a co-worker who had been injured did not have the state-required health coverage, said Dean Fryer, spokesman for the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Regulators determined coverage for 69 employees at the Santa Barbara County ranch lapsed Jan. 10, Fryer said.“In effect, it shuts them down,” Fryer said.

Jackson, 47, has lived in the Persian Gulf nation of Bahrain since being acquitted of child molestation charges last year. A call to his spokeswoman seeking comment was not immediately returned Thursday.
The 2,600-acre ranch boasts amusement park rides and has been home to elephants, giraffes, snakes, orangutans, tigers and a crocodile. Fryer said local animal welfare agencies were notified of the shutdown so they could make arrangements to feed and care for the animals.

The ranch operators have five days to appeal the order and fine, Fryer said. If workers violate the order by returning to the ranch, the department can seek criminal charges or file a lawsuit.

The shutdown was prompted by the latest in a slew of complaints against the ranch by workers, 47 of whom have complained this year that they haven’t been paid, Fryer said.

On Tuesday, the department sent a letter to an accounting firm that handles Jackson’s business, demanding payment of $306,000 in wages, and an investigation into the complaints is continuing, Fryer said.

A call to a Los Angeles office of the accounting firm Bernstein, Fox, Whitman, Goldman & Sloan LLP was not immediately returned Thursday.

Fryer noted that the department has not heard directly from the worker who was said to be injured, but the report was enough to get the investigation moving. The department hopes to hear from that worker, he said.

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Pair convicted for Illegally taping Michael Jackson on X-tra Jet......
Mood:  celebratory
Topic: Main News
Mar. 6, 6:50PM ET) -- TMZ was in Federal court today as Jeffrey Borer and Arvel "Jett" Reeves pled guilty Monday afternoon to conspiracy for illegally taping Michael Jackson as he flew from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara in 2003.


Jackson, who flew on a Gulfstream jet with his attorney, Mark Geragos, was arrested when he landed in Santa Barbara and taken to the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department where he was booked on charges of child molestation. Jackson was acquitted of those charges last year.


Borer was the owner of XtraJet, a charter jet company that operated the Gulfstream and Reeves owned the company that serviced the XtraJet fleet. The pair installed a videotape (with audio) and intercepted private conversations between Garagos and Jackson.


Borer and Reeves were both charged with conspiracy, endeavoring to intercept oral communications and witness tampering. In exchange for their conspiracy plea, prosecutors dropped the other two counts.


Judge Howard Matz's bailiff kicked our TMZ producer out of the hearing, telling us it was "closed." The producer subsequently went back in and watched the proceeding. Sentencing is set for July 12.



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Gail Felix

Letter For A Friend
Mood:  hug me
Topic: Open Letters
Dear Michael

I'm trying to comprehend what is going on right now. Except my mind is fuzz to what is happening. In the past 24 hours I keep going back to Jehovah for guidance. So I can let all these hateful feelings leave me. So my heart can be strong enough to fight this injustice with you once again. I knew after your Vindication that this fight would still continue, but I never expected this.

Some of your fan community seems like they are confused to what is going on. Not knowing who to believe or what to believe. It seems the evil is taking over some of their thoughts and that scares me. Mostly I try to stay away from it, as I am trying to heal my mind from the evil. I (we) your Positive Voices are trying to do what we think you would do, and show them somehow out of the evil. But in these times…this is very hard to do.

So now, I use my knowledge of you, and help out my fan family keeping as strong as I can. So if they may fall back, I am here to soften their landing. I go to these different fan communities and see the belief in the way they speak. Believing the media, believing the lies, yet for most, I can see the terror in their words. Wondering, searching everywhere for truth. Right now, I'm not in the state of mind to help the unwanted…Michael, it's their loss, and I will not sit around and listen to the tabloid garbage.

Mostly right now, I am worried about you. Knowing you are holding onto your children tight, gathering your strength from them. But…I keep asking myself how much more of this terror you can handle. You have been so strong in these past 3 years, and continue to display so much strength. But a person can only handle so much…Michael Jackson or not. After the fame and fortune is dimmed at the end of your day, you are simply a human being, simply a man, simply Michael Jackson.

I am praying for you Michael. Praying with Jehovah with everything I am. Praying to take down this evil that is surrounding your aurora. This evil that is clouding your family, and its name. I know he is around all of you. I feel that he is around you, watching, looking over…all of your beings.

This brings me some comfort, and please know that your Positive Voices are here with you…as we always have been…Praying, for your family, and your safety. In all that you do.

And Michael please know, that I too, am with you…in prayer, faith, and unconditional love.

When it rAiNs, may you feel I am near.

We love you

Your Positive Voices
And Laura
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MR. JOSEPH JACKON RELEASES STATEMENT THROUGH FAMILY SPOKESPERSON ANGEL HOWANSKY
Mood:  bright
Topic: Main News
Los Angeles____ Family Patriarch of the Jackson Family releases the following statement:

"Our family has been manipulated and taken advantage of for a very long time and its time that this destructive maligning of our character stop."


The Jackson Family will no longer stand still and be a punching bag for the press to hit below the belt!

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many fans around the world for their love and support of my family. Your loyalty does not go unnoticed and is appreciated.

Contact:
Angel Howanksy Family Spokesperson
Gail Felix Assistant

For All Fan Clubs/Fan Forums/Supportive Outlets
Mood:  happy
Topic: Main News
Hello:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you so very much for your quick response in advising the fans that I have not made any statements
whatsoever regarding the alleged book proposal.

As I indicated to you, I demanded that the reporter, Emily Smith, and the editor of the Sun, pull the false quote attributed to me from their article.
And, they have.

This is the second time in one week that my name has been used recklessly by members of the London media, and a false quote has been made up under my name.

I truly hope that this is the last time I will have to deal this kind of issue.

Again, thank you for your cooperation and kindness!

Best.
Raymone K. Bain

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Statement of Thomas A. Mesereau RE:, Mr. Michael Jackson
Mood:  on fire
Topic: Main News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2006

Attorney Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr., issues the following statement regarding Mr. Michael Jackson:

I am very disturbed by the false, erroneous, and self-serving reports about the relationship between Michael Jackson, my law partner, Susan Yu, and me.

At the conclusion of the criminal trial in Santa Maria, CA., Michael Jackson was acquitted 14 times. The jury acquitted him of 10 felonies and 4 lesser-included misdemeanors. Michael Jackson was completely vindicated and exonerated by these verdicts.

Shortly thereafter, Michael Jackson, and his beautiful children, moved to the Middle East. Attorney Susan Yu and I were asked to help him during this difficult period of transition. Michael and his children were exhausted by the terrible, unjust prosecution, and needed to start a new chapter in their lives.

Because Michael Jackson was our client, and is our friend, Attorney Susan Yu and I agreed to help him, and his family, during this time of transition.

For approximately seven months, we assisted Michael Jackson in this effort.

We never intended to assume these obligations on a permanent basis. For example, my love is Criminal defense. I will be in trial in the State of Alabama during April and June, in two Capital murder cases, in which I am representing the client free of charge. I am also assisting in the development of a free legal clinic for the poor at a prominent African American church in Los Angeles. Attorney Susan Yu has other clients that she needs to attend to as well.

We are still in communications with Michael Jackson, and his assistants, and remain close friends. Mr. Jackson completely understands the situation and is grateful to us for helping him with the transition. The speculation that surrounds this situation is nothing but shallow tabloid reporting.

People should leave Mr. Jackson and his family alone.

Source: Raymone K Bain


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The King Of Style!!
Mood:  flirty
Topic: MJ's Side Segments
Since the early days of the Jackson Five, Michael Jackson has set himself apart from every other musical artist with his tremendous talent, but also utterly unique sense of style. From his bell-bottoms and Afro as a child star to his current military inspired suits, his fashion statements are etched permanently into our memory banks. Regardless of your particular opinion of Michael Jackson, it is undeniable that he has driven fashion and style to a whole new level. In these times of political correctness in unrecognizable styles of celebrities it is popular to bash the fashion sense of Michael Jackson. But, those that look without prejudice were excited to see his unique fashion picks on that famous trial. For those who wish to draw from the Michael Jackson’s ever-changing looks, each decade of his career provides a host of incredibly creative design elements.

Michael Jackson burst upon the pop scene in the early 1970’s wearing fringed shirts, platform heels, and wide bell-bottom pants. With a “Huggy Bear” inspired hat to top off his look, he delighted crowds with his astonishingly polished stage presence. If you are attracted to this era of Michael Jackson, try paisley shirts, and suede vests.

As Jackson reached early adulthood, the album “Off The Wall” introduced a new sleeker look. With tuxedo jackets, pegged pants, black shoes, and stark white socks, his iconoclastic style was beginning to take shape. From all of the different fashion eras in Jackson’s career, this look is probably the most sophisticated and easily emulated. For this retro look, try a simple black suit with an open collared white dress shirt. Add black loafers, and a fedora hat, and you’ll be ready to impress everyone with your “moonwalk”.

What most of us think of as the “Michael Jackson” style came to fruition when the album “Thriller” shot to the top of the billboard charts. His signature red leather jacket with its zippered details, tight fitting parachute pants, and a single white sequined glove encompassed the look of the 1980’s. His hair was styled in collar length, Jerry curls and he was frequently seen in mirrored aviator sunglasses. While most of us would probably avoid wearing all elements of this look these days, a nod to Michael Jackson’s style can be achieved by donning a cool pair of aviator specs and a custom leather jacket. Who doesn’t want to look a little like “Jacko” when they are belting out Billie Jean at the local karaoke bar?

When thinking of Michael’s fashion in 90s, what usually come to mind are his edgy, theatrical costumes he wore on performances. Forgotten are his fine, sophisticated suits and ensembles he was wearing those years. He always strived to look neat and sophisticated. Michael was never caught by the trends and popular fads of the moment. His fashion sense was composed of classic styles, with addition of his own touches like his trademark armbands and other military inspired accessories.

In the last several years, Jackson’s cutting edge fashion has taken a backseat to his drastic plastic surgery and his controversial lifestyle. While defending himself against charges of child molestation, crowds of reporters and fans gathered at the court house to capture a glimpse of what Michael was wearing each day. And they had what to see. Michael Jackson never wore the same thing twice for his courtroom appearances and clothes were made each day, his designers have revealed. He tended to favor an unusual array of greatly tailored suits with pinned brass medals, and brightly colored vests leaving a very strong impression. Once again he declined to “fit in”. Instead he was sticking to himself - superstar he really is. He even appeared before the judge one day wearing pajamas.

After being acquitted of all charges last year, he is living in Bahrain, planning an anticipated comeback. Michael Jackson now has an opportunity to recreate his image once again. Fashion will certainly play an important role. Who knows if he will remain commercially viable after such a long hiatus? What we know for sure: he won’t fashion what everyone else does. And that’s an important style lesson to be learnt from Michael Jackson.

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