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Jackson Auction Canceled
 Jackson Auction Canceled 
Apr 14, 2009 6:24 PM CDT

Jackson Auction Canceled

(Newser) - Sorry, Jacko fans, you'll have to make your own studded glove. A scheduled auction of Michael Jackson memorabilia—everything from that famous glove he wore in the "Billy Jean" video to the gates of Neverland Ranch—is now off, reports E! Online. Jackson reached a settlement today with the...

Neverland Auction: Weirdest Yardsale Ever

(Newser) - A big, plastic motorized baby lies in its cradle, waving its limbs. Its fingers are missing. “That is just creepy,” remarks an onlooker, one of many milling about this abandoned Beverly Hills mall. Decked out with red carpets like an award show, it’s currently exhibiting a host...

Yes, You Want to See Jacko's Show
 Yes, You Want 
 to See Jacko's Show 
OPINION
Apr 9, 2009 11:15 AM CDT

Yes, You Want to See Jacko's Show

Forget the weirdness, it's all about nostalgia

(Newser) - You might not let Michael Jackson babysit your kid, but should that stop you from indulging in the “sweet elixir of nostalgia” of his concerts this summer? Not according to Matt Stewart, whose reaction to Jacko’s concert announcement was “pure, liquid joy,” he writes for the...

Celebs Feel Pinch of Recession

Jacko, LiLo among high-profilers with tight finances

(Newser) - We already know the recession has hit celebs like Michael Jackson, forced to auction off his belongings and stage 50 concerts in London to earn cash. But what other stars are feeling the pinch? ABC News reports on a few:
  • Nicolas Cage sold one—yes, just one—of his castles
...

Jacko Adds Elephant to Concert Cast

Plus, auction moves forward, glove on display

(Newser) - Yesterday it was a riverboat, today it’s an elephant. Michael Jackson wants to take the stage at his London concerts atop a magnificent jungle beast, the Daily Mirror reports. And that’s not all: Jacko also wants “panthers led on gold chains," said an insider. "...

Jacko Invites Harry Potter Kids Backstage

Also, singer will arrive at shows via boat

(Newser) - In what might not be the best PR move, Michael Jackson invited the young stars of the Harry Potter films backstage for the opener of his London summer concerts, the Sun reports. “He was utterly enchanted by the magic of JK Rowling’s novels,” a source says. “...

King of Pop Wants to Adopt
 King of Pop Wants to Adopt 
Mar 23, 2009 9:48 AM CDT

King of Pop Wants to Adopt

Michael Jackson hopes to adopt

(Newser) - Michael Jackson wants to adopt another child during his UK concert stint, the Daily Express reports, with sources saying Jackson feels he could be an “ideal” parent. Jackson, 50, already has three kids—Prince Michael I, 12, daughter Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7. “He has not...

Jacko Wants Apology for IRA Joke

Singer wants apology for 'disgusting slur'

(Newser) - Michael Jackson was “appalled” after BBC comedians compared him to the IRA, and he wants an apology, the Mirror reports. Just days after three IRA-related murders, the comedians noted that both Jacko and the terrorist organization are “80s celebrities” making a surprise comeback. “To compare him to...

Jacko Plans More Plastic Surgery

Author claims he is preparing for concerts

(Newser) - Though his face is probably ready to cry uncle, Michael Jackson is planning more plastic surgery before his London concerts, the Sun reports. A journalist and Jacko biographer claims Michael is intent on revamping his image, and “has consulted some of the world’s best cosmetologists and surgeons in...

Jacko Cooking Up 'New Moonwalk'

King of Pop preps surprise for summer shows

(Newser) - Michael Jackson will debut a new dance move for his upcoming London tour dates, his manager tells the Telegraph. It will be "something like the Moonwalk, but different," vowed Randy Phillips, the marketing genius behind the reclusive pop star's return to the stage. No insurer has agreed to...

Jacko Has Boyish Taste in Art
 Jacko Has Boyish Taste in Art 
Mar 13, 2009 9:07 AM CDT

Jacko Has Boyish Taste in Art

Neverland property loaded with sculptures of boys

(Newser) - Michael Jackson is fighting to keep his possessions off the auction block, and now we know why. TMZ has a list of everything on his Neverland ranch property, and it includes lots of creepy-sounding art. Among the pieces: "boy with accordion," "boy sitting on bricks," "...

Rejoice! Jacko Is Backo
 Rejoice! Jacko Is Backo 
OPINION
Mar 6, 2009 11:13 AM CST

Rejoice! Jacko Is Backo

And at least one writer is overjoyed

(Newser) - Just admit it: You’re thrilled the King of Pop is touring again—if not, Dan Abramson thinks you should be, and cops to his own unbridled excitement in the Huffington Post. So Michael Jackson is a weirdo—who cares? The man regularly causes people to pass out: “MJ...

London Stand Will Be Jackson's 'Final Curtain Call'

(Newser) - Michael Jackson announced today that his 10-night July stand in London will be the last time he gives concerts in that city, the Times reports. In a brief appearance at the O2 arena, Jacko told screaming fans,“this is the final curtain call.” It was unclear, though, whether...

Jacko Plans Summer Comeback
 Jacko Plans Summer Comeback 
Mar 3, 2009 4:46 PM CST

Jacko Plans Summer Comeback

Singer plans string of concerts at London venue

(Newser) - Michael Jackson isn't done yet. It looks like the King of Pop has signed on for a series of summer concerts in London, the BBC reports. Jackson has scheduled a press conference Thursday to announce the deal with the 02 arena. Beset by all sorts of financial and legal problems,...

Jackson in Talks for Live Shows

King of Pop planning a pop revival to stem financial troubles

(Newser) - Michael Jackson is staging a concert comeback, the New York Daily News reports. The pop star is in talks to headline up to 30 live shows in London or Las Vegas this year. “It will be the greatest comeback in the history of pop,” one source says. The...

Jacko's Neverland Treasures Up for Auction

Suits of armor and a fedora from 'Billie Jean' video among items up for sale

(Newser) - A portrait of King of Odd Michael Jackson dressed as an Elizabethan monarch, a red velvet throne, and a fedora from the Billie Jean video are a few of the unique treasures from the singer's Neverland ranch being assembled for an upcoming auction in Los Angeles, reports the Guardian, which...

Jacko May Have Flesh-Eating Bug

King of Pop said to suffer from MRSA-style infection

(Newser) - Michael Jackson is suffering from a flesh-eating infection similar to MRSA, sources tell the Sun. In the past week Jackson has made two visits to a clinic in Beverly Hills, covering his face with a mask and his hair with a surgical cap. Doctors speculate that he may have contracted...

Jacko Plans Broadway Thriller

(Newser) - The Gloved One is planning a comeback on Broadway, E! Online reports. After years of promising a return to showbiz, Michael Jackson has agreed to stage a musical based on his smash record, Thriller. He will supervise "every aspect of the creative process," a rep says, allowing producers...

Jacko 'Has 6 Months to Live'
 Jacko 'Has 6 Months to Live' 
Jan 8, 2009 1:36 AM CST

Jacko 'Has 6 Months to Live'

Enquirer says singer terminally ill

(Newser) - Michael Jackson is terminally ill and has only 6 months to live, claims the National Enquirer. The supermarket tabloid reports Jackson is suffering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, as well as emphysema caused by a rare genetic condition made worse by the singer’s longtime addiction to painkillers. Anonymous sources say his...

Jacko Back in LA, in Rented Mansion

Wants to be 'where all the action is'

(Newser) - Michael Jackson has a new pad, and it's costing him $100,000. A month. The Bel-Air mansion—seven bedroom, 13 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces—was one of the priciest houses on the market in LA before Jacko signed his lease, the LA Times reports. A rep said Jackson is considering various...

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