Jason Pfeiffer, who worked for Michael Jackson’s plastic surgeon Arnold Klein, has claimed to be the lover of the late King of Pop. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ joked about Jason’s interview with ‘Extra’ and his weight, and how he looks a bit like Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe. They also played a Tiger Woods inspired voice message Michael left Jason.
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The Estate of Michael Jackson, represented by Executors John Branca and John McLain, and Cirque du Soleil are teaming forces for the creation, development, production and promotion of Michael Jackson projects, featuring touring and permanent shows, based on the music and songs of Michael Jackson. Special lifestyle projects, including a nightclub to open with the Las Vegas production, will also be developed.
The first of these projects will be an arena-touring show in which fans will experience the excitement of a Michael Jackson concert, expected to debut in late Fall 2011. That arena show is anticipated to enjoy an extended run in Las Vegas in conjunction with longtime Cirque du Soleil partner MGM Mirage. The Las Vegas permanent show, also in partnership with MGM Mirage, is expected to open in late 2012. MGM Mirage will announce the location and plans for the permanent theatrical venue at a later date.
Michael Jackson’s ex-wives will be called to testify in Dr. Murray’s homicide case as the man attending to the King of Pop after he overdosed on Propofol aims to prove how difficult it was to tell whether the singer was asleep last June since he slept with his eyes open. “We are going to call the significant others in Jackson’s life to talk about his long-term drug use and behavior,” a defense source told News of the World. “We’ve found he would appear dopey and sleep with his eyes open when he had taken meds. We want the women closest to him to verify this.”
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Michael Jackson fan gathered outside the Los Angeles courthouse where the late singer’s doctor had a hearing. Watch a report from ITN about the proceedings below.
Meanwhile, Popeater hears that the King of Pop’s kids may be forced to testify in the case against Dr. Murray. “The Jackson family wants to do what’s best for Michael’s children and understand how traumatic it would be for them to take the stand. However, they honestly believe that Dr. Murray is to be blamed for the Michael’s death, and they believe that what the children saw the day he died will prove it,” an insider revealed. Read more.
Rodney Jerkins spoke with In Touch magazine about teaming up with Lady Gaga on the song ‘Telephone’, the idea to add Beyonce to the song, what he thought about its video, and how Gaga reminds him of the late King of Pop. “We haven’t seen an artist like Gaga in a long time — we haven’t seen an artist that really has no fear,” Jerkins explained. “I remember Michael Jackson used to tell me he was crucified for doing ‘Thriller’, but he had to do what he felt was needed at that time. I’m just happy to be part of history. The ‘Telephone’ video broke records from getting so many views so fast. I’ve always wanted to leave my stamp on music, and to be able to say that I worked with Michael Jackson [on 'You Rock My World'] and now I’m working with Lady Gaga, who’ll probably go down in history as one of the best female entertainers of all time — it’s amazing!” Read more.
Alberto Alvarez, Michael Jackson’s logistics director, offered his account of the King of Pop’s final living moments last June after he was summoned to singer’s side as he was dying. In addition to claiming Dr. Conrad Murray tried to hide Propofol and other sedatives in a bag while tending to Jackson, Alvarez says that after the star was declared dead at a nearby hospital, Murray said he had to return to the mansion to get cream that Jackson had “so the world wouldn’t find out about it.” Despite claims by Jackson he suffered from vitiligo, it has been widely speculated he used skin lightening cream. Read more.
Michael Jackson’s estate has agreed a record breaking $200 million deal with Sony Music, nine months after the King of Pop’s death. The deal with Sony Music calls for the release of nine albums over the next seven years. Watch a report from ITN about the news below.
Michael Jackson’s close friend and collaborator Kenny Ortega spoke with ITN about whether he thinks the King of Pop’s children will follow in his footsteps and become performers. “Oh I have no idea,” Kenny said. “They’re young, and they’re bright and they’re getting great education. They’re lovely smart kids and I had a chance to come to know them a little.” Watch the segment via YouTube below.
News of the World hears that Michael Jackson was full of praise for Dr. Conrad Murray during preparations for a dress rehearsal at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 23, 2009, two days before the cardiologist administered the King of Pop a lethal dose of Propofol.
“My doctor is the best in the world,” Jackson told his assistants. “I feel completely comfortable with him. I trust this guy with my life. He’s an incredible guy and understands what I need. He is a friend to me and my family. He makes me feel good about myself, and young again. Without him I wouldn’t be able to function. I need him to make my body – this machine – work the way it does.”
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‘The Early Show’ co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez spoke with former Michael Jackson attorney Tom Mesereau about the then possible manslaughter or murder charges against Dr. Conrad Murray in the King of Pop’s death. Hours later, Dr. Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter. Watch the segment, aired Monday (February 8), via CBSNews.com below.