Off The Record: Michael Jackson’s new track is online at MySpace

Off the record: David Smyth By David Smyth, Evening Standard 23.02.07 Returning from exile: Michael Jackson’s new track is online at MySpace

MJEOL NOTE: Raymone Bain released a statement on behalf of Jackson saying that this isn’t a “new” song. Read here

… A new track, No Friend of Mine (Gangsta), has appeared online at the MySpace home of a producer called Tempamental. It’s unclear whether the track is meant for Jackson’s first album since 2001’s … Invincible, or the new album by former Fugee Pras Michel, who also raps on it, but either way it’s not half bad. It’s concise at just over three minutes, and sounds current with staccato piano, hip hop beats and squalling horns.

LA judge says London woman can’t intervene in Jackson custody

[b]LA judge says London woman can’t intervene in Jackson custody[/b] Feb 21 2007 Associated Press LOS ANGELES – A London woman who claims she is the real mother of Michael Jackson’s three children cannot intervene in the pop star’s custody settlement with his ex-wife, a judge ruled Wednesday. Nona Paris Lola Jackson, 36, filed a motion in October demanding a role in the custody settlement between the singer and Deborah Rowe. Superior Court Judge Robert Schnider denied the motion in November and again on Wednesday, saying she had failed to properly notify Jackson and Rowe of her claims.

Michael Jackson takes kids to Magic Finale

[b]MICHAEL JACKSON TAKES KIDS TO MAGIC FINALE[/b] Michael Jackson can’t get enough magic. Jackson, accompanied by his children and two bodyguards, slipped into the World Magic Seminar Show today at the Orleans Showroom. It was the final day for the seminar which featured a two-hour show and awards ceremony.

UPDATE: Rolling Stone’s Hateful Jab at Jackson is Pathetic – MiniBullet #29

Rolling Stone’s Hateful Jab at Jackson is Pathetic – MiniBullet #29 FEB 20 2007 – The vapid and irrelevant music mag Rolling Stone reportedly has an ad with a picture of a kid holding onto a sequined-gloved hand along with the subtitle “Rolling Stone. Where music and sex coexist.” It’s an obvious and rather hackneyed jab at Michael Jackson. After I threw up in my mouth a little, I realized how pathetic the ad was. A few losers may find it “cute” and “hip”, but many find it tasteless and simply ridiculous. According to [url=http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/rolling_stone_magazine_music]Adsoftheworld’s website[/url], the ad was part of a campaign created by DDB Brazil, an agency in São Paulo, Brazil. The once-useful magazine didn’t use the iconic image of any other music star that was actually guilty, and found to be guilty, of such illegal behavior in a court of law. Exactly how desperate for ideas does one have to be in order to use innuendo about sex with kids for an ad?

Setting the Record Straight About Michael Jackson and ‘American Idol’

[b]Setting the Record Straight About Michael Jackson and ‘American Idol'[/b] Posted Feb 16th 2007 11:50AM by Robin Leach Filed under: Celebrity, Luxe Life, Breaking News New York newspapers this morning are reporting that Michael Jackson left it too late to get front-row celebrity seats for Sunday’s All-Star NBA game. Michael hasn’t confirmed the story, but we can tell you that court side on Sunday you will see singers Christina Aguilera, Jay-Z, Nelly and actors Penny Marshall, Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler. Michael Jackson and Simon Fuller apparently not talking about While on the subject of Michael, I must set the record straight. Reality TV Magazine totally misquoted and mis-represented my recent LUXE LIFE Michael Jackson story about his dinner with ‘American Idol’ creator Simon Fuller.

Robin Leach Luxlife: Michael Jackson in Las Vegas

LuxLife: Robin Leach Posted Feb 16th 2007 6:00AM by Robin Leach Filed under: Nightlife, Celebrity, Luxe Life, Sports & Rec Michael Jackson in Las Vegas Ever since our LUXE LIFE exclusive interview with Michael Jackson, the King of Pop has begun to appear more and more often as he gets comfortable in his new home here in Las Vegas. This week, proving his love for Asian culinary delicacies, he hit two of our famous dining spots.

Jackson Not Idol-bound Despite Rumors – MiniBullet #28

[b]Jackson Not Idol-bound Despite Rumors – MiniBullet #28[/b] Feb 16 2007 – Despite the currently circulating rumors, Michael Jackson has confirmed that he will not appear on this season’s American Idol. According to [url=https://site2.mjeol.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=2202]Access Hollywood[/url], Raymone Bain says, “There is absolutely no truth to the rumor that Michael Jackson is going to appear on ‘American Idol.” Bain goes on to say, “He has signed no agreements with anyone.” What is it about an unconfirmed Jackson story that certain segments of the media can’t seem to ignore until it’s been verified? Without any confirmation of this story to begin with, Countdown’s ‘too-cool-for-school’ local smart-ass Keith Olbermann took the opportunity during [url=http://community.mjeol.com/showthread.php?t=9365]his show yesterday (Feb 14 2007)[/url] to rag on Jackson’s rumored involvement.

Michael Jackson Addresses ‘Idol’ Rumors

[b]Michael Jackson Addresses ‘Idol’ Rumors[/b] LOS ANGELES (February 15, 2007) — Simon, Randy and Paula have had some big names in the “Idol” guest judge chair over the years. But it looks like the King of Pop won’t be sitting in to rate wannabe singers anytime soon.

Jackson Shopping with Kids in Vegas Sparks Smart-ass reporting – MiniBullet #27

Jackson Shopping with Kids in Vegas Sparks Smart-ass reporting – MiniBullet #27 Feb 14 2007 – Michael Jackson and his children were spotted shopping in Vegas at Caesar’s Palace yesterday (Feb 13). Despite the rather benign news, another celeb-addicted online website (tmz) again took the news as an opportunity to insult Jackson and his young family. The outing, possibly to celebrate the 10th birthday of Prince Michael Jackson, was the spark for the hateful write-up at the site which included a childish insult about Jackson’s face.

Fired Santa Barbara News-Press Staffers Plan Continued Protests

[b]Fired Santa Barbara Staffers Plan Continued Protests[/b] By Joe Strupp Published: February 12, 2007 10:55 AM ET NEW YORK It appears that last week’s string of firings at the Santa Barbara News-Press has not stopped ongoing protests of the embattled paper as the six fired employees, and others, announce plans to continue their campaign against the daily with regular protests this week. After losing their jobs for placing a protest banner over a freeway that urged a boycott of the paper, the six employees, along with two others fired earlier in the months-long dispute, say they will hold daily protests in front of the paper and at other locations around the city this week, with the first set for early this morning.