KOB Albuquerque reports that a local a–hole DJ pulled a prank claiming that the King of Pop had died of a drug overdose.
Their news station was then inundated with calls from people trying to find out about the non-incident. Some calls were from those upset the news station wasn’t reporting about such a major event.
When contacted by KOB, the radio station confirmed the ‘news’ was a prank.
Representatives of Michael Jackson have denied that the controversial pop star is in failing health and needs a lung transplant, calling the claim a "complete fabrication".
Author Ian Halperin, who is writing an unauthorised biography on Jackson, said the 50-year-old is suffering from the rare genetic illness, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, as well as emphysema and gastrointestinal bleeding.
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But a spokesman for Jackson said the story was wrong.
Sony has decided to intro its new MicroVault Click USB drives by preloading them with some of the most popular music and movies including Michael Jackson’s Thriller: 25th Anniversary edition album.
The Thriller 25th Anniversary edition can be found on the 2GB version of the MicroVault and is priced as a reasonable $20 bucks.
While Michael Jackson shopped Friday in Beverly Hills, he told onlookers he wasn’t giving his children anything for Christmas — at their request.
Apparently his son Prince Michael came up with the idea to donate toys and clothes to shelters around the country, after seeing reports about people struggling with the tough economy.
Akon is making a name for himself among big names. but the hip-hopper has learned a valuable lesson while working with Michael Jackson: the perils of persecution.
Jackson is used to defending himself against the world. And — between his criminal past, suggestive moves on stage and throwing fans off stage — Akon is no stranger to danger.
"There’s so many misconceptions around Michael Jackson, but when you meet him he’s the most humble, coolest, down-to-earth person," Akon says.
Michael Jackson will travel to London to testify in a lawsuit which has been brought against him by a Bahrain Sheik, reports Reuters.
The popstar’s lawyer argued earlier this week that Jackson was unwell and should not travel. However, the High Court in London heard today that he is now preparing to fly in to the capital from the US. He is expected to take the witness stand on Monday.
In one of the funniest and most honest smackdowns I’ve ever seen, comedian Eddie Griffin channels the anger of every Michael Jackson fan in the world, and totally goes off on a Jackson-jock-chasing "reporter".
A new joint corporation owned by Michael Jackson and Colony Capital LLC now holds the grant deed to Neverland Ranch, according to sources who spoke to the Associated Press (AP).
Sycamore Valley Ranch Co. filed with the state in June.
From the AP report:
Sources close to the transaction tell Action News Sycamore Valley Ranch Company is a "joint venture" between the King of Pop and Los Angeles based Colony Capital. That source also says Jackson and Colony Capital will continue business projects together.
Jackson hasn’t lived at Neverland Ranch since being acquitted on false allegations of molestation in 2005.
Michael Jackson Issues Statement Regarding Participation in a Jackson 5 Reunion
Last update: 7:39 p.m. EDT Oct. 30, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Oct 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Michael Jackson’s spokesperson, Dr. Tohme, in response to recent rumors regarding Michael’s participation in a Jackson 5 reunion, has issued the following statement from Michael Jackson: