EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Michael Jackson's Will Fake, Says His Former Advisor
Posted on Jun 21, 2010 @ 06:45AM - 1 comment
Janet Jackson hosted a two-hour meeting of her famous family during which private investigators presented explosive evidence to claim Michael's will and trust is a fake, according to one of the King of Pop's former advisors.
Leonard Rowe told RadarOnline.com that investigators — commissioned by Michael’s younger brother Randy — proved a 2002 will the singer wrote is not valid because of a string of errors and a question over his whereabouts the date it was signed.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson Murdered For Music Catalogue, Claims Former Advisor
Posted on Jun 15, 2010 @ 07:03AM - 21 comments
Michael Jackson was murdered for the one billion dollar music catalogue he owned, claims his former advisor Leonard Rowe.
In an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com, the King of Pop’s longtime friend and sometime financial advisor made the explosive claim, recalling that Jackson once told him: “They want my catalogue Rowe -- and they will kill me for it.”
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Rowe did not name who he is suggesting “murdered” Jackson, who had lethal doses of the powerful anesthetic Propofol in his body when he died.
While Jackson died with cash flow problems after blowing the profits from sales of $750 million records on extravagances, the superstar made one brilliant financial move.
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Conrad Murray - "We're Going To Trial"
Posted on Jun 14, 2010 @ 06:49AM - Add a comment
The lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has admitted there will be no plea bargain in his client's involuntary manslaughter case.
"It simply won't happen," lawyer Ed Chernoff told RadarOnline.com, before a scheduled hearing Monday on a motion to suspend Dr. Murray's medical license, in addition to the criminal charges he faces in the death of Jackson.
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"We are going to trial because Dr. Murray is not guilty."
Michael Jackson's Death Was Mother's Fault? 'Preposterous,' Says Lawyer
Posted on Jun 14, 2010 @ 05:10AM - 3 comments
Joe Jackson’s bizarre suggestion that son Michael’s death was a result of his wife Katherine’s inaction is “preposterous,” according to the attorney with control over the King of Pop’s assets.
In a statement to RadarOnline.com, lawyer Howard Weitzman said: “The inference by Joe Jackson that Mrs. Jackson was in any way responsible for Michael’s death is preposterous.
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“Katherine Jackson was a supportive and loving mother throughout Michael’s life.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Michael Jackson Advisor's Tell-All Book Not A Thriller Says Ex-Publicist
Posted on May 19, 2010 @ 05:59PM - 7 comments
Michael Jackson's former friend and supposed financial advisor Leonard Rowe is planning a tell-all book about the King of Pop.
But even before the book is released, Rowe's former publicist has poured scorn on the exposé, accusing the music manager of being less than loyal to Jackson and his family.
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"Rowe had been working on this book before Michael passed away and it was not going to be favorable," Cataunya Ransom told RadarOnline.com, in an exclusive interview.
"Rowe wanted to expose Michael... he had no good intentions and just wanted to ride off Michael's name."
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Rowe's one-time advisor added: "The original plan Rowe had was to use Michael's name and have a bombshell book to gain for himself. Now his book can't be all bad stuff about Michael because if it's bad he'll burn his relationship with the Jackson's and he can't afford to do that."
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Rowe, who is no relation to Michael's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, remains a close confidant with family patriarch Joe Jackson.
Ransom said it was Joe who hatched the plan for Rowe to represent Michael.
"I don't believe that Rowe was ever Michael's financial advisor like he says he was," Ransom said.
"Joe Jackson and Rowe faxed out a release saying that Rowe would be representing Michael."
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But as RadarOnline.com has previously reported, Michael fired Rowe via a written letter, stating: "This is to inform you that you do not represent me and I do not wish to have any oral or written communications with you regarding the handling of my business and/or personal matters."
EXCLUSIVE LETTER: Michael Jackson Fired Rowe In Writing
Rowe spent time in federal prison in the early 90's after being convicted of wire fraud for his role in the cashing of a fraudulent insurance check and also has multiple arrests for writing bad checks.
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Rowe has also been successfully sued by artists R. Kelly and Ne-Yo.
Kelly was awarded over three million dollars that was formally settled on April 9, 2009. Ne-Yo sued him for over $700K and the case was settled in September 2008.
"He has a very unfavorable past," Ransom said of Rowe. "Was Rowe a loyal friend to Michael? No, he wasn't. He's driven by greed."
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"I don't know why the Jackson's trust him [Rowe] so much. He used to tell me all the time how weird he thought Michael was.
"Before he died, Michael wasn't even talking to his family. When they went to trial Michael would just go in his room afterwards and not talk to any of them. It's unfortunate.
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"Michael was good to his family though. When he'd perform with his brothers he always took the same salary as they did even though he was the headliner. He wanted everything split among him and his brothers equally.
"After Michael would perform he was always, always reading the Bible. He was extremely religious."
Ransom told RadarOnline.com that Rowe wished to remain in good graces with the Jackson family so he can profit off of them.
"The Jackson's have big plans. They want to do concerts in Las Vegas and re-create Michael through holograms to be on stage with them," Ransom said.
"Rowe wants in on the opportunity to brand Michael."
Joe Jackson Requests Allowance From Jackson Estate
Posted on Nov 06, 2009 @ 04:20PM - 35 comments
Joe Jackson is jumping on the Michael Jackson money bandwagon, becoming the latest in a line of many to file a claim against his late son’s estate.
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Joe filed papers Friday with the LA County Superior court asking the judge to grant him a monthly allowance.
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In the documents Michael Jackson’s former manager, Leonard Rowe, claims Michael used to grant his mother Katherine $60,000 per month to live on and that she was instructed to give Joe half of that.
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Joe says that his monthly expenses total $15, 425, including $2,500 dining expenses, $2,000 air travel, $3,000 hotel bills, $1,000 groceries, $1,200 rent and $50 charitable contributions.
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Joe claims the estate has netted more than $100 million in the first seven weeks following his son’s death and that it is”well able to afford a family allowance for Joe Jackson”.
Howard Weitzman, one of the attorneys for John Branca and John McClain the Special Administrators for Michael Jackson's Estate in response to Joe Jackson's request for an allowance stated, "The Special Administrators have been made aware that Joe Jackson filed papers asking to be paid a family allowance from the Estate. It was quite surprising to learn of the request. Mr. Jackson's petition will be considered as are all requests for money from Michael's Estate."
Michael Jackson's Brother To Testify Against Proposed Nostalgia Tour
Posted on Aug 21, 2009 @ 08:47AM - 3 comments
Michael Jackson's younger brother Randy is on the witness list and could possibly testify Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court against a proposal by concert promoter AEG Live for a 3-city memorabilia tour that would begin this October, according to the Associated Press. The tour will coincidence with the release of a feature film using footage from Jackson's final rehearsals.
EXCLUSIVE LETTER: Michael Jackson Fired Rowe In Writing
Posted on Jul 21, 2009 @ 07:17PM - 4 comments
Leonard Rowe, a former business associate who has appeared as recently as Monday on Larry King Live claiming strong ties to the singer, was fired by Michael Jackson in May.
Click here to see the signed letter from Jackson to Rowe!
RadarOnline.com has exclusively obtained a letter written by Jackson, removing Lowe from all business dealings surrounding his scheduled 02 Arena engagement in London.
"I have decided to streamline my business operations at this time," Jackson wrote.
"Accordingly, this is to inform you that you do not represent me and I do not wish to have any oral or written communications with you regarding the handling of my business and/or personal matters."
Rowe has been making rounds on talk shows, making various accusations about concert promoter AEG.
Rowe spent time in federal prison in the early 90's for being convicted of wire fraud for his role in the cashing of a fraudulent insurance check. He has had multiple arrests for writing bad checks.
Rowe has been successfully sued by R. Kelly and Ne-Yo. Kelly was awarded over three million dollars that was formally settled on April 9th of this year. Ne-Yo sued him for over $700k and that case was settled in September 2008.
Click here and here for documents related to R. Kelly and Ne-Yo's suits.
