Michael Jackson Gets Butlered
Now this is funny ....
Gerard Butler in London. Michael Jackson would pee his pants if he saw this.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Michael Jackson, Gerard Butler
Jackson Investigation Mystery Date
Big clue in the Michael Jackson investigation -- the LAPD detective leading the probe indicated January 18, 2010 may be a significant date.
Detective Orlando Martinez asked a Las Vegas judge this AM to keep search warrant documents related to Applied Pharmacy secret until January 18. Law enforcement sources told us previously cops didn't want the warrant made public until the investigation was completed.
As we first reported, the LAPD believes Applied Pharmacy supplied Dr. Conrad Murray with the Propofol that ultimately killed Michael Jackson. They are on the hunt to make sure other pharmacies didn't supply Propofol.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Janet Jackson -- Family Interventions Failed
According to Janet Jackson, her family had tried several times to stage interventions before Michael died of a drug overdose -- but, obviously, they "weren't very successful."
In an interview with Robin Roberts, Janet talked about their attempts to get Michael clean, and though she says he understood "that it was out of love," she added "people tend to be in denial."
As we previously reported, Janet holds Dr. Murray responsible for killing her brother.
Filed under: Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson
AEG to Murray: Go Pound Sand
AEG will not pay Michael Jackson's troubled doctor a penny, sources tell TMZ. 
As we first reported, Dr. Conrad Murray may sue AEG for $300,000 -- the money he claims he's entitled to under a contract he signed with AEG to provide MJ with medical services. But sources connected with AEG tell TMZ the contract was never signed.
We're told a contract was drafted but it required three signatures -- AEG, Michael Jackson and Dr. Conrad Murray. Sources say Dr. Murray signed the contract and sent it to AEG but neither AEG nor MJ ever signed it.
The contract, we're told, also said it expressly hinged on Jackson signing.
Sources say AEG is drawing a hard line. They will not pay Murray a penny.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
MJ Estate Pounded by New Creditor's Claim
Get your currency converters out -- the law firm that filed the latest creditor's claim against Michael Jackson's estate wants to get paid in pounds.
The firm of Arnold & Porter -- which has an office in London -- just filed papers in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming MJ owes them for legal services rendered between February and June of '09.
The total bill: £103,179.10.
And this is interesting: In the docs, it shows Michael initially hired the firm in connection with a "dispute with Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa" -- the son of the King of Bahrain.
The sheikh sued Michael in 2008 for $7 million -- after Michael allegedly accepted a bunch of money and perks from the sheikh in exchange for two new albums.
The case was settled shortly after.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Lawyer for MJ's Mom: I Knocked Oxman Out!
Katherine Jackson's lawyer, Adam Streisand, has really come out swinging today. He's scoffing at Joe Jackson's lawyer, Brian Oxman, who filed legal papers last week attempting to get back into court to challenge Michael Jackson's will. Streisand says, "It was a first round knockout and there's no getting up from it."
Oxman claimed the will was a forgery and the executors were unfit. The judge in the estate case begged to differ so Oxman is going to the Court of Appeal. To that, Streisand says, "Oxman is going to need more than smelling salts and a new panel of judges to resuscitate his client's surprise attack."
Here's his best line: "As far as I've been told, '2012' is just a fantasy."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
MJ's Mom 'Seriously Considering' Suing Murray
Katherine Jackson's attorney tells TMZ Michael Jackson's mom is "seriously considering" filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray.
Adam Streisand, who scored a victory for Katherine last week in the estate case, tells TMZ the case would be filed on behalf of Katherine and Michael's three children. But Streisand adds, the biggest factor against filing suit is that Murray is asset-challenged -- i.e., he can't even pay his child support.
Streisand said he's actually rooting for Dr. Murray to file a claim for wages against AEG, adding "At least then we'd have some money to take from him."
As we first reported, Murray may sue AEG for $300,000 for the two months he "treated" MJ.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Janet Jackson -- Don't Let Murray Kill Again
Janet Jackson doesn't want Dr. Conrad Murray to continue practicing medicine -- because she doesn't want the man she holds "responsible" for her brother's death to strike again on "someone else."
In an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, Janet also said she doesn't know if Murray was the only doctor hooking Michael up with drugs -- but added "the truth always prevails."
Filed under: TV, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson
Dr. Murray Gunning for AEG
Dr. Conrad Murray is setting the stage for a lawsuit against AEG for the medical services he rendered to Michael Jackson ... according to Dr. Murray's rep.
AEG owes Dr. Murray $300,000, according to Miranda Sevcik, publicist for Dr. Murray's lawyer, Ed Chernoff. Sevcik claims AEG has been "dragging its feet," even though the Dr. has requested payment for 2 months of services.
Sevcik says Dr. Murray has not been paid a penny for his services, in spite of the fact that the doctor claims to have signed a binding deal with AEG before giving up his medical practice.
Sevcik says Dr. Murray will not file a creditor's claim against Jackson's estate. She says, "Dr. Murray needs the money and he's entitled to the money based on the contract he signed with AEG."
AEG could not immediately be reached for comment.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Joe Jackson Appeals -- The Fight Isn't Over!
Joe Jackson will ask the California Court of Appeal to teach the Superior Court judge in the Michael Jackson estate case a thing or two .... We've learned Joe has filed legal papers setting the stage to challenge the decision throwing out his challenge to Michael's will.
Joe claims Michael's name was forged on the will ... and he wants John Branca and John McClain booted as executors.
Stay tuned ...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
MJ's Kids -- We're Just Like Peter Pan
With crowds gawking in the background, Michael Jackson's kids -- Prince Michael and Paris -- got airborne while enjoying the iFly simulated skydiving ride at Universal CityWalk this weekend.
Captain EO would be proud.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Michael Jackson
Dr. Murray -- Silent ... But Deadly?
Just moments ago, Dr. Conrad Murray walked into a Las Vegas courthouse -- where he remained completely silent as reporters hammered him with questions about his role in the death of Michael Jackson.
Murray is in court today asking a judge to let him off the hook in his child support.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Dr. Murray to Appear in Court Today
UPDATE 10:43 AM PT: Dr. Murray has arrived at court.
Dr. Conrad Murray will appear in court today ... asking a judge to let him off the hook in his child support mess. His excuse -- he's broke ... so TMZ has learned.
Dr. Murray is on the hot seat in Las Vegas for not paying child support in California ... he's more than $13,000 behind in support. Authorities in California went to Nevada -- where Murray lives -- asking to enforce the judgment.
The Nevada judge ordered Dr. Murray to pay and scheduled a court hearing for today.
We're told Dr. Murray, along with his lawyer, Chris Aaron, will show at 11:30 AM PT. Dr. Murray will ask the judge to allow him to pay a minimal amount -- $100. Aaron tells TMZ Murray has not been able to get a job since Michael Jackson died and has no money. Aaron says Dr. Murray is not running from his obligation -- he has full intention of paying.
We will live stream the hearing.
Stay tuned ...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
