It’s been nearly a week since the King of Pop passed away from cardiac arrest, and perhaps the most intriguingly warped thing we’ve read about Michael Jackson so far is that Diana Ross could take guardianship of his three children.
As specifics are coming forth about Jackson’s drug use (who gave it to him?), how much he was in debt ($400 million), and what his schedule London shows would have looked like, a spotlight has been put forth on the future of Jackon’s kids: Prince, Paris, and Blanket. In Jackson’s will, which was revealed this morning and written in 2002, details on who will acquire the children as well as divisions of his assets and wealth were made public. Jackon’s mother, Katherine, has been granted custody of the kid trio, but what also is fun to digest is that in the event she is no longer to care for them, diva and Jackson friend Diana Ross will overtake custody rights. This , on top of news that Jackson and former personal dermatologist Debbie Rowe are not biological parents ...
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Jackson's 2002 Will Names Diana Ross as Backup Guardian
livesteez.com 7/2/2009 — Michael Jackson's 2002 will, which was released Wednesday, has named Diana Ross as the backup guardian to his three children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11 and Blanket, 7. Currently, Michael's mother, Katherine Jackson, has been named the primary caregiver, but the will states that if Katherine ...
Michael Jackson Funeral to Charge $25 and Sell T-Shirts
allieiswired.com 7/2/2009 —
Michael Jackson will soon be laid to rest. His funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles . The Nokia Theater, located directly next door, will also be used along with gigantic screens outside for the expected thousands of fans who will not be able to ...
EXCLUSIVE: $25 Charge To Attend Michael Jackson Memorial
radaronline.com 7/2/2009 — Fans who wish to attend Michael Jackson's star-studded memorial service at Staples Center will have to shell out $25 to sit in the stands, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. Family, friends and VIPS will have seats on the main floor for The ...
Michael Jackson Will Revealed!
popcrunch.com 7/2/2009 —
Michael Jackson’s will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust and cutting out his father, Joe Jackson, and former wife Debbie Rowe.
The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that time ...
Michael Jackson Still Dead, Funeral Plans Underway
yeeeah.com 7/2/2009 —
Everyone’s speculating about when and where Michael Jackson’s funeral will be held, but one thing’s for sure — it’s not going to be at Neverland. TMZ says
The Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland. ...
Michael Jackson Remains A Global Phenomenon —
Billboard.com 7/2/2009
Michael Jackson went from being Gary, Ind.'s most talented kid to one of the most recognizable human beings on the planet. And while his worldwide album sales were astounding, that wasn't the sole reason for his fame. his ascendancy went far beyond ...