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Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris rushed to hospital after possible suicide attempt

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris was rushed to a California hospital early Wednesday after a possible suicide attempt, celebrity news website TMZ reported. A sheriff’s spokesman told AFP officers had responded to a home in Calabasas near Los Angeles, where Jackson lives, over a “medical situation,” but refused to confirm the…

Australian dancer contradicts testimony, says Michael Jackson sexually abused him

An Australian choreographer alleged Thursday that Michael Jackson sexually abused him for seven years as a child, a claim the late singer’s estate described as “outrageous and sad.” Wade Robson — who testified at Jackson’s infamous 2005 molestation trial that the star never touched him — told a TV interviewer…

Michael Jackson’s make-up artist: ‘Everybody was lying after he died’

Michael Jackson’s make-up artist warned in the 1990s that the star could die due to his drug addiction, she testified Friday, adding that people were initially lying after his 2009 death. Karen Faye, who worked for the self-styled King of Pop for 27 years, said she voiced concern to a…

Michael Jackson estate blasts child sex ‘monster’ lawsuit

Lawyers for Michael Jackson’s estate have slammed a new lawsuit filed in Los Angeles claiming that the late King of Pop, who died in 2009, was a “monster” and child molester. Australian choreographer Wade Robson has filed a claim alleging “childhood sexual abuse,” despite testifying at a 2005 molestation trial…

Michael Jackson’s doctor sings bizarre jailhouse serenade to Anderson Cooper

In what could charitably be termed an unusual PR move, Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson’s former personal physician, sang a song to CNN’s Anderson Cooper during a telephone interview Tuesday. Murray, who is currently serving a five year sentence on manslaughter charges stemming from Jackson’s death, introduced the song by…

Michael Jackson’s son got gig as Entertainment Tonight reporter

The late King of Pop’s eldest child, “Prince” Michael Jackson, has started work as a television showbiz reporter, the show employing him announced Tuesday. The 16-year-old landed the job — or the show’s producers landed him — for Entertainment Tonight, starting by interviewing stars of an upcoming remake of “The…

Lady Gaga shoe and Michael Jackson hat up for auction in Paris

A silver platform shoe tossed to the audience by Lady Gaga and a felt hat custom-made for Michael Jackson are among the items of celebrity memorabilia up for sale in Paris, an auction house said Wednesday. The February 11 sale at the Drouot auction house also features a leather ecritoire,…

Elizabeth Taylor becomes highest earning deceased celebrity

Film actor’s estate earned $210m last year after record-setting jewellery and art auction From beyond the grave Elizabeth Taylor has overtaken her close friend Michael Jackson to become the top earning dead celebrity. The estate of the actor, who died last year, earned $210m (£130m) in the past 12 months…

Music Fridays: Bad Edition

Twenty-fifth anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Bad! Some of the songs on the record are total filler, but the record—which has been remastered and can be bought in a box set—has some serious classics. So come celebrate in the Panda Party! This anniversary is, obviously, a lot easier on fans because…

Spike Lee’s Michael Jackson documentary rocks Venice film festival

US director Spike Lee brings together Michael Jackson’s old studio hands and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage for adocumentary that premiered Friday at the Venice film festival. “Bad 25″ deliberately leaves out the scandals surrounding the late pop legend in favour of an in-depth look at the making of “Bad” — 25 years after the release…

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