NBC Universal Paid $300k For Dr. Conrad Murray Documentary
Posted on Nov 09, 2011 @ 06:05PM - 10 comments
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Michael Jackson Estate Blasts MSNBC Over Dr. Murray Documentary: Do Not Air It!
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EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS: Katherine Jackson Slams Executors Of Michael's Estate -- Read Her Declaration
Posted on Apr 12, 2011 @ 08:35AM - 6 comments
Katherine Jackson is making some very shocking claims in a sworn declaration in connection with a lawsuit involving a charity that her superstar son Michael had been involved with prior to his death, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
Michael Jackson's Estate Files Papers To Kick Jermaine's Baby Mama Out Of Home
Posted on Jan 07, 2011 @ 04:15AM - 1 comment
Jermaine Jackson's baby mama, Alejandra, is wanted out of the Jackson family homestead in Encino, California -- and now the estate of his late brother is joining the fight.
In court papers filed in Los Angeles, the estate asks a judge to remove Alejandra, along with Jaafar, Jermajesty, Genevieve, Donte and Randy Jr., from the home -- citing that they're not beneficiaries of the King of Pop's will.
Heal The World Organization Ordered To Stop Exploiting Michael Jackson's Name
Posted on Apr 27, 2010 @ 07:44AM - Add a comment
The executors of Michael Jackson's estate, John Branca and John McClain, went to federal court recently to stop a group, Heal The World, from exploiting Michael Jackson's name.
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United States District Court Judge Dolly M. Gee granted the request on April 23rd for a preliminary injunction enjoining Heal The World Foundation from further exploiting Michael Jackson's image, name and likeness and also from using any Michael Jackson trademarks.
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The injunction is the result from a lawsuit filed on September 29, 2009 in the United States District Court in Los Angeles.
The lawsuit targeted Melissa Johnson of the Palm Springs area who had been using the Heal The World name.
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Michael Jackson did have a Heal the World Foundation, it had been inactive for many years prior to his death on June 25th.
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Judge Gee wrote in her order that Johnson's entities "convey to consumers a false affiliation with Michael Jackson and have in fact, misled consumers into believing that Defendants are are associated with Michael Jackson or Jackson's foundations.
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"Michael had no ties to this Heal the World Foundation," Vincent Chieffo, attorney for the estate tells RadarOnline.com. "We believe the court made the correct decision to protect Michael's fans from being misled into believing they are either contributing to either an official Michael Jackson charity or one of his causes."
Michael Jackson's Family "Thrilled" About Cirque Du Soleil Show
Posted on Apr 20, 2010 @ 06:40AM - 1 comment
Michael Jackson's estate has made a deal with Cirque du Soleil to develop projects based on the late pop singer's music and choreography - the deal encompasses touring and permanent shows .
The first of these projects will feature an arena-touring show in which fans will experience a re-creation of a Michael Jackson concert, and this is expected to debut in the fall of 2011. It's anticipated that show will have an extended run in Las Vegas in conjunction with longtime Cirque du Soleil partner in Sin City, MGM Mirage.
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The permanent show, which will also be in partnership with the MGM Mirage, is expected to debut in late 2012.
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Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson says, "Our family is thrilled that Cirque du Soleil will pay tribute to my son in such an important way."
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John Branca, Co-executor of the estate that brokered the deal told RadarOnline.com, "This will not just be a tribute to Michael's musical genius, but a live entertainment experience that uses the most advanced technology to push every creative boundary as Michael always did. Having attended Cirque du Soleil performances with Michael, I know he was a huge fan. We are excited to be partners with Cirque du Soleil to give Michael's fans a truly unique way to hear, see and feel Michael's music
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Michael Jackson's estate will own 50% of the project and Cirque du Soleil will have the other half. The estate will equally share in casting, developing, building and producing the projects. The estate will also receive royalty payments on various aspects of intellectual property used in the Michael Jackson projects.
Michael Jackson Still Making Money In Death: $200 Million Deal Inked
Posted on Mar 16, 2010 @ 06:48AM - 6 comments
Sony Music Entertainment has inked Michael Jackson's estate to the largest recording contact in history, which guarantees the late King of Pop's estate at least $200 million for 10 projects over the next seven years, RadarOnline.com has learned.
The agreement will formally be announced Tuesday. Projects in the works include an album of never-released songs slated for release this fall; a re-release of Jackson's 1979 hit album Off The Wall, with bonus tracks; and a DVD featuring all of Jackson's videos.
Michael Jackson Estate Hopes Justice Will Be Done
Posted on Feb 08, 2010 @ 03:30PM - 2 comments
Howard Weitzman, the attorney representing John Branca and John McClain, Special Administrators for the Estate of the late superstar Michael Jackson, released a statement Monday following Dr. Conrad Murray’s appearance in court.
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“Sadly, today’s events are a painful reminder of Michael’s untimely passing last June 25 and the deep personal loss we continue to share with his fans, his friends, and especially his family and children,” the statement says. “We hope justice will be done. During the years the world was blessed to have known him, Michael chose to use his gifts and artistry to give people hope, to comfort those in need and to spread messages of unity and peace. Because of that legacy he left behind, we believe that in years to come Michael will be remembered far more for the remarkable things he did with his life than for the tragedy of his death.”
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Judge Schwartz also placed limitations on Murray's medical practice, ruling that he can't use or prescribe any anesthetic or Propofol. He also barred Murray from giving any heavy sedation meds. Murray can prescribe anxiety medications. The limitations are in place anywhere Murray is licensed to practice.
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As RadarOnline.com previously reported Murray was arraigned Monday at LAX Court in Los Angeles and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the the death of his former patient. Murray pleaded not guilty and was released on $75,000 bail.
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Following the DA’s concerns that Murray may be a flight risk, Judge Keith Schwartz ruled that Murray's passport must be turned over, but didn't place travel restrictions within the US.
Judge Schwartz also placed limitations on Murray's medical practice, ruling that he can't use or prescribe any anesthetic, including Propofol. He also barred Murray from giving any heavy sedation meds. The limitations are in place anywhere Murray is licensed to practice.
Murray is ordered to next appear in court on April 5th.
Michael Jacksons Estate Administrators Ask For Cut Of The Profits
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 @ 02:45PM - 3 comments
Michael Jackson’s estate administrators are asking for ten percent of the profits earned by the entertainer’s work.
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John Branca and John McCalin filed a document on Friday with the Los Angeles Superior Court asking for compensation which excludes the profits from the This Is It documentary (which is supposed to pay a debt owed to AEG), non-entertainment related investments and the interest from Jackson’s Sony/ATV music catalogue.
“The Special Administrators propose that they be compensated for their services in operating the MJJ Business in a total amount equal to 10% of the gross entertainment industry-related income received by the Estate, including its entities,” the papers read. “This compensation will also cover and include general entertainment legal services performed by the Ziffren Firm, excluding trademark, copyright, litigation, finance,
corporate, real estate, production legal work for film and tv production, guild/union/labor work bankruptcy and tax matters (which services will be performed by counsel other than the Ziffren Firm).”
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To bolster their case, Branca and McClain pointed out that other administrators of estates comparable to Jackson’s (like the estats of Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jim Morrison of the Doors) and have received profits ranging from fifteen to twenty-five percent.
The two also filed documents this week opposing Jackson’s father Joe’s request to receive an allowance from the estate.
Joe Jackson Files Appeal
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 @ 06:15PM - 8 comments
Joe Jackson isn’t giving up the fight against his late son’s estate.
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Joe has filed legal papers challenging the decision to throw out his earlier challenge to Michael’s will.
Joe Jackson Has “No Standing” To Contest Michael Jackson Estate
Joe claims Michael’s name was forged on the will and also wants John Branca and John McClain removed as executors.
