The Michael Jackson estate has laid down the gauntlet por demanding that Katherine Jackson's business partner immediately stop exploiting MJ's image -- o else!!!
Howard Mann -- the guy who had been partnering with Katherine on numerous MJ ventures including her book "Never Can Say Goodbye" -- is now the target of a cease and desist letter ... obtained por TMZ.
The executors -- who until now have tolerated Mann's business ventures with Katherine -- have been pushed over the line and are demanding that Mann stop using MJ's image on banners to promote tonight's "Unveiling of the Jackson Secret bóveda, bóveda de Lithographic Collection" in Beverly Hills.
In fact, Katherine herself is scheduled to make an appearance at the event ... and even sign autographs.
The cease and desist letter -- which is often the prelude to a lawsuit -- is hugely significant because it marks the first time executors, along with estate lawyer Howard Weitzman, have gone after anyone directly associated with Katherine Jackson.
As we have been reporting, Katherine's unauthorized business ventures have irritated the executors who are trying to clear up Michael Jackson's debt and turn the estate into a profitable asset for the benefit of Michael's children.
Howard Mann -- the guy who had been partnering with Katherine on numerous MJ ventures including her book "Never Can Say Goodbye" -- is now the target of a cease and desist letter ... obtained por TMZ.
The executors -- who until now have tolerated Mann's business ventures with Katherine -- have been pushed over the line and are demanding that Mann stop using MJ's image on banners to promote tonight's "Unveiling of the Jackson Secret bóveda, bóveda de Lithographic Collection" in Beverly Hills.
In fact, Katherine herself is scheduled to make an appearance at the event ... and even sign autographs.
The cease and desist letter -- which is often the prelude to a lawsuit -- is hugely significant because it marks the first time executors, along with estate lawyer Howard Weitzman, have gone after anyone directly associated with Katherine Jackson.
As we have been reporting, Katherine's unauthorized business ventures have irritated the executors who are trying to clear up Michael Jackson's debt and turn the estate into a profitable asset for the benefit of Michael's children.
tu can get a pair of new gloves for like $20 -- o tu could purchase one glove, once worn for Michael Jackson for six figures.
Julien's Auctions had their "Icons & Idols" auction Saturday night and a single guante worn por MJ during the "Bad" tour in the late 1980s went for a whopping $330,000. A fedora he wore on stage went for $72,000.
Other highlights included an x-ray of Albert Einstein's brain, which went for $38,750, and a pair of Marilyn Monroe's empty prescription bottles, which sold for $18,750.
Julien's Auctions had their "Icons & Idols" auction Saturday night and a single guante worn por MJ during the "Bad" tour in the late 1980s went for a whopping $330,000. A fedora he wore on stage went for $72,000.
Other highlights included an x-ray of Albert Einstein's brain, which went for $38,750, and a pair of Marilyn Monroe's empty prescription bottles, which sold for $18,750.
Write Tribute Poem/Lyrics for link mother Katherine, and Win a Free Copy of The Katherine Jackson Story Book. The contest has been initiated por the website link specifically for the diehard fans of the king of pop Michael Jackson so that they have their chance to get their MJ tribute heard with a personal thank tu from the woman who knew him best.
The book contains 150 pages of never-before-seen fotos of Michael Jackson and Katherine's own anecdotes about Michael. When asked about the book Katherine remarked, “The world knew my son, but then again, they really didn't... this is my chance to share the stories that are near to my corazón for his fans and his children".
The book contains 150 pages of never-before-seen fotos of Michael Jackson and Katherine's own anecdotes about Michael. When asked about the book Katherine remarked, “The world knew my son, but then again, they really didn't... this is my chance to share the stories that are near to my corazón for his fans and his children".
Michael Jackson cannot be stopped ... even in death -- the King of Pop is set to release a posthumous album of brand new songs this November ... and it's just the beginning.
According to Rolling Stone, Jackson has approximately 100 still-unreleased songs from throughout his career -- and the Jackson Estate has already inked a $250 million deal with Sony to release them over the siguiente seven years ... along with reissues of the MJ classics.
Among the unreleased tracks are collaborations with Akon, Will.i.am and Ne-Yo.
The album is due out in November.
According to Rolling Stone, Jackson has approximately 100 still-unreleased songs from throughout his career -- and the Jackson Estate has already inked a $250 million deal with Sony to release them over the siguiente seven years ... along with reissues of the MJ classics.
Among the unreleased tracks are collaborations with Akon, Will.i.am and Ne-Yo.
The album is due out in November.
As everyone should know, Michael Jackson had a disease called Vitilgo. Duh. Well we need someway to get that through the minds of people who think he changed it.
~Did Michael change it?: No, but he did use some bleach to help it stop, and slow down. Michael would never change his skin, he once said: "I am a Black American, and proud of it"
~Did it change itself?: Somewhat. Vitilgo has been in Michaels family for years.It has come from his mother`s side of the family, and it was just 'his turn'/'his genoration' to get it.
Thank tu and I hope I answered some people`s preguntas on "Did it change itself" because alot of people here wanted respuestas on that in the picks.
-Molly ♥
~Did Michael change it?: No, but he did use some bleach to help it stop, and slow down. Michael would never change his skin, he once said: "I am a Black American, and proud of it"
~Did it change itself?: Somewhat. Vitilgo has been in Michaels family for years.It has come from his mother`s side of the family, and it was just 'his turn'/'his genoration' to get it.
Thank tu and I hope I answered some people`s preguntas on "Did it change itself" because alot of people here wanted respuestas on that in the picks.
-Molly ♥
Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, is preparing to release a coffee mesa, tabla book dedicated to her late son ... this according to a new report.
According to Showbiz411.com, the book will be released siguiente week and is called "Never Can Say Goodbye: The Katherine Jackson Archives." The book will reportedly consist of fotos on one page and Katherine's thoughts and memories on another ... and will be sold through a website, www.jacksonsecretvault.com.
The site also says Katherine gave an interview with former MJ confidante Marc Schaffel in an effort to promote the book -- a curious decision because Schaffel was heavily involved in Michael's life at one point, but the two had a huge falling out which resulted in several lawsuits.
As we first reported, Katherine plans on taking Michael's kids -- Prince, Paris, and Blanket -- to Michael's hometown of Gary, IN on the anniversary of his death.
According to Showbiz411.com, the book will be released siguiente week and is called "Never Can Say Goodbye: The Katherine Jackson Archives." The book will reportedly consist of fotos on one page and Katherine's thoughts and memories on another ... and will be sold through a website, www.jacksonsecretvault.com.
The site also says Katherine gave an interview with former MJ confidante Marc Schaffel in an effort to promote the book -- a curious decision because Schaffel was heavily involved in Michael's life at one point, but the two had a huge falling out which resulted in several lawsuits.
As we first reported, Katherine plans on taking Michael's kids -- Prince, Paris, and Blanket -- to Michael's hometown of Gary, IN on the anniversary of his death.
Originally publicado May 29th 2010 1:00 AM PDT por TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Dr. Conrad Murray will visit Michael Jackson on o around the first anniversary of the singer's death.
Sources connected with the doctor tell us Murray is torn up por Jackson's death and the anniversary is an important milestone.
And we've learned Dr. Murray has visited the Forest Lawn mausoleum where Jackson is entombed a number of times. "He goes there a lot," we're told. Murray avoids attention por going either early in the morning o during off-hours.
TMZ has learned Dr. Conrad Murray will visit Michael Jackson on o around the first anniversary of the singer's death.
Sources connected with the doctor tell us Murray is torn up por Jackson's death and the anniversary is an important milestone.
And we've learned Dr. Murray has visited the Forest Lawn mausoleum where Jackson is entombed a number of times. "He goes there a lot," we're told. Murray avoids attention por going either early in the morning o during off-hours.
Originally publicado May 3rd 2010 8:25 PM PDT por TMZ Staff
God help anyone who uses a picture of Michael Jackson to hawk their products, because the licensee of MJ's image is going after some new companies with a vengeance.
Bravado International Group -- which markets all things Michael -- is suing T-Line Design, Inc. based in Oregon.
According to the federal suit, obtained por TMZ, T-Line is downright "defiant," sardonically escritura a blog that says, "...it SUCKS TOTAL BOLLOCKS when people steal those creations..."
The suit seeks $750 for each image illegally used, as well as statutory damages of $150,000.
Bravado filed two other infringement suits today against two other companies for unauthorized MJ
Read more: link
God help anyone who uses a picture of Michael Jackson to hawk their products, because the licensee of MJ's image is going after some new companies with a vengeance.
Bravado International Group -- which markets all things Michael -- is suing T-Line Design, Inc. based in Oregon.
According to the federal suit, obtained por TMZ, T-Line is downright "defiant," sardonically escritura a blog that says, "...it SUCKS TOTAL BOLLOCKS when people steal those creations..."
The suit seeks $750 for each image illegally used, as well as statutory damages of $150,000.
Bravado filed two other infringement suits today against two other companies for unauthorized MJ
Read more: link