Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Michael Jackson To Sell Valuable Memorabilia


Michael Jackson must be broke, deciding to sell all his stuff out of no where:

The singer’s most treasured possessions are going under the hammer - in the hope of raising up to £2million for the cash-strapped King of Pop.

Items such as Jacko’s iconic glittery glove - unveiled in the 1983 video for his smash hit Billie Jean - famous stage costumes, flash pieces of jewellery, his luxurious tour bus and many of his paintings, sculptures, awards and arcade games are being auctioned off. The glove - completely covered in clear Swarovski crystals - is expected to fetch up to £10,000 alone.

The gilt and iron gates to Jackson’s Neverland ranch are also up for grabs - with a price tag of between £15,000-£20,000. The sparkly black jacket he wore for his 1984 Hollywood Walk Of Fame star dedication ceremony is also going for a mere £15,000.

But the priciest item by a mile is Jackson’s custom-made 1999 Rolls Royce, which comes with an estimate of £100,000-£112,000. The extravaganza - to be held at a Beverly Hilton Hotel - starts on April 22 and will spread over four days. Organisers say it is bound to give the public a rare glimpse into the private world of the controversial singer.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Rihanna & Michael Jackson Facing Lawsuit!



Michael Jackson and Rihanna are getting sued by singer Soul Makossa’ singer, Manu Dibango:

African singer MANU DIBANGO has filed suit against MICHAEL JACKSON and RIHANNA, accusing the pair of stealing a hook from one of his songs.

The 75-year-old singer, who hails from the Republic of Cameroon, claims his 1972 song Soul Makossa was used by Jackson for his hit track Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ from his 1982 album Thriller. Jackson had reportedly reached a financial settlement with Dibango after accepting he used parts of the song, reports the Associated Press.

But the issue was revisited when pop singer Rihanna obtained Jackson’s permission to use the melody on her Grammy-nominated single Please Don’t Stop the Music - failing to contact Dibango too. According to court documents filed in Paris, France on Tuesday (03Feb09), Dibango is seeking $650,330 (500,000 Euros/£464,520) in damages.

His lawyers have also asked the courts to block record labels Sony BMG, EMI and Warner from receiving any income from the songs until courts settle the issue. French judges will decide on 17 February (09) if Dibango’s case will be heard.