Archive for the ‘Michael Jackson’ Category
Jacksons Showcase Their Reality
Friday, November 6th, 2009
The hardest-working has-beens in show business are back with—what else?—a reality series. The Hollywood Reporter has announced that the A&E miniseries “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” will debut Dec. 13.
The six-part series features brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon preparing for a concert tour, minus anyone named Jackson that people would actually pay to see. The official press release says the show “chronicles their lives as they cope with Michael’s drug-induced death in June,” which really means “they look for new ways to grab more of Michael’s money.”
A&E had originally planned this as a documentary special called “The Jacksons,” back when they had hopes of roping the still-living Michael into it. Now they’re making chicken salad out of chicken you-know-what, since most of the surviving Jacksons are behind in their child support. Jermaine is behind about 20 years.
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Hangin’ With Papa Joe Will Cost Ya
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
If there’s anyone out there who’s always dreamed of spending an evening with the patriarch of the Jackson clan, here’s your big chance!
For only $3,000, you can purchase a “Platinum VIP” package from Fashion Designer Bian Variani, in collaboration with LVH magazine, Brenden Theatres and Seven&Company. What do you get for three grand?
Hits Daily Double reports this deal includes “private dinner with Mr. Joseph Jackson,” the opportunity to pose for photos, autographed copies of his book, “Joseph Jackson: Man in the Mirror, Father of the First Family of Music” and a screening of “This Is It” in Vegas on Oct. 27. Oh, and they throw in an invite to the opening night party at Palms Casino Resort’s Moon nightclub and a night in the hotel.
Who could resist this fabulous occasion, and the chance to spend time with an icon like Joe Jackson? Yeah, I’m being sarcastic, but you know some wacko Jacko fan with more money than sense will spring for it.
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Two Jackson Docs In Trouble
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Two doctors who treated Michael Jackson are facing legal charges relating to the superstar’s death—and soon.
An L.A. law enforcement source has revealed to FoxNews.com that Dr. Conrad Murray could be arrested for manslaughter as soon as next week. Investigators are still probing the case, and are expected to execute one more search warrant, probably at a Los Angeles pharmacy.
Reportedly, Murray has admitted he gave Jackson an injection of intravenous anesthetic propofol just hours before his death. Propofol was at least a contributing factor in the 50-year-old entertainer’s death.
Also looking at future trouble is Jackson’s dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein, who is going to be charged with medical malpractice. Klein has admitted giving the singer the painkiller Demerol. It’s certainly a positive thing that these doctors are being forced to answer for their actions, but as long as there are star-struck physicians and addicted celebs, this won’t be the last story to end this way.
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Jackson To Be Buried On Birthday
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
More than two months after his sudden death, Michael Jackson will finally be laid to rest.
Jackson family spokesperson Ken Sunshine told Access Hollywood the King of Pop will be buried at a private ceremony on the Holly Terrace of the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn-Glendale on August 29, which would have been the day he turned 51. This location is separate from the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn where the singer’s body was taken after his death.
Fans of the singer will be disappointed to learn that the Great Mausoleum is private and they will not be able to deliver flowers to Jackson’s final resting place.
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Papa Joe Won’t Play Grandpa
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
This has to be considered good news, but I wonder how true it will be in the long run. The AP reports that Joe Jackson will not interfere with the raising of his late son Michael’s kids.
The elder Jackson statement filed a statement in a Los Angeles court claiming that he now lives in Las Vegas and only occasionally visits the family compound in Encino, CA. Joe Jackson calls estranged wife Katherine, who was granted custody of Michael’s three children, “a wonderful caretaker and guardian.”
This sounds like great PR on old Joe’s part, but I have to wonder how long he’ll stay out of the grandkids’ lives when there’s money involved.
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