http://x17online.com/news/ en Copyright 2009 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:21:19 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Michael Jackson's older brother Jermaine told The Today Show's Matt Lauer this morning that Paris, Prince, and Prince II saw their father's dead body recently as part of the grieving process. Lauer ventured to Neverland Ranch for the first interview with any Jackson family member since the death of Michael Jackson. Jermaine talked about his mother Katherine's reaction the news of her son's death last week: "She was crying, saying he was dead. And Matt, to hear my mother say, 'Michael is dead,' to feel and hear the tone in her voice to say her child is dead, is nothing that anyone can ever imagine... He went too soon. I wish that it was me. I've always felt that I was his backbone, someone to be there for him. I was there and he was sort of like Moses. The things he couldn't say, I would say them." The elder Jackson also talked about the grieving process for the children, saying that a hospital therapist thought it best that Prince, Paris and "Blanket" see their father's dead body so they could understand what had happened. "I know it's tough, but I think it was the best thing to do. At first I was against it, but what do you say if you don't show them?" CLICK HERE to see The Today Show interview CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/07/jermaine_jackson_says_michaels.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/07/jermaine_jackson_says_michaels.php Michael Jackson Jermaine Jackson Matt Lauer Michael Jackson The Today Show Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:21:19 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Footballer David Beckham and his posh wife Victoria's new ad for Emporio Armani underwear has been unveiled, as the sexy campaign continues to heat up. The pair are under contract with the Italian clothier until 2012 and have already done numerous campaigns for the company, though only one previous shoot featured the couple together; Victoria and David have appeared separately in several more shoots. CLICK HERE to see the latest Beckham Armani campaign CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Victoria Beckham photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Victoria Beckham stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's David Beckham stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Victoria Beckham videos CLICK HERE to see all of X17's David Beckham videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/07/the_beckhams_unvieil_new_arman.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/07/the_beckhams_unvieil_new_arman.php David Beckham Victoria Beckham Armani David Beckham Emporio Armani sexy underwear Victoria Beckham Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:03:44 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - An effort to bury Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch has fallen through, and it appears more likely that a funeral and burial will take place in Los Angeles, according to an Associated Press report. Authorities in Santa Barbara County had been preparing for tens of thousands of fans to show up to the 2,500-acre ranch for a public viewing on Friday, but a source close to the family has revealed that "nothing is planned for Neverland at least through Friday." The source added, "The family is aware a Neverland burial is not possible. They are expected to make decisions about whatever funeral and memorial service." A private memorial service for family and friends could take place at the ranch, but the source said that Thomas Barrack, the co-owner of Neverland, sought an exemption to bury the singer at the ranch, which further complicates matters. In order to bury Jackson on the property, the family would need to get permission from local land-use officials and submit an application and paperwork with the state Cemetery and Funeral Bureau. The state application would then need to be approved by the funeral board, a process that could take anywhere from seven to 30 days. CLICK HERE to see the photo gallery of the white horse and carriage believed to be scheduled as part of Jackson's LA funeral CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Britney Spears stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/07/michael_jackson_neverland_memo.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/07/michael_jackson_neverland_memo.php Michael Jackson funeral memorial service Michael Jackson Neverland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:59:40 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Debbie Rowe is fighting back against rumors that she has no genetic relationship to the two children she carried for Michael Jackson. In an interview with Radaronline.com Rowe's attorney Marta Almli says "without a doubt" her client is the biological mother of Michael Jackson, Jr. and Paris Michael Katherine Jackson. "Particularly hurtful and insidious is the most recent rumor -- which is entirely false -- concerning the maternity of the children," the attorney said. "Ms. Rowe is the biological mother of the two oldest children." The attorney went on to say Rowe would not be commenting further about the allegations but added, "the vast majority of what is out there is untrue." ]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/debbie_rowe_is_biological_moth.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/debbie_rowe_is_biological_moth.php Michael Jackson Biological Mom Debbie Rowe Kids Michael Jackson Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:13 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Michael Jackson's body will return to Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning for a public viewing on Friday, reports CNN. TMZ reports that a 30 car motorcade will escort the late singer from Los Angeles to his Santa Barbara estate at 10am PST. A private memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, but the location of Michael's final resting place is still unknown. CLICK HERE TO SEE MICHAEL'S FAMILY PHOTOS CLICK HERE to see X17online's tribute gallery to Michael Jackson CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/public_viewing_for_michael_jac.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/public_viewing_for_michael_jac.php Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch Public Viewing Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:45:08 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - X17online has learned that OK Magazine paid $500,000 for the last known pic of Jackson, a harrowing photo from inside the ambulance that they're featuring prominently on the cover. Some critics say using the photo, which shows Jackson's lifeless body with a tube in his mouth, is insensitive. However officials with the magazine's parent company told the UK's Guardian using the photos were justified because they constituted a major celebrity news story. Jackson's death has sparked a huge surge in entertainment news magazine sales with readers eager for the latest information on what is one of the biggest stories of all time. While magazine's have faced difficult economic times recently, the large price paid for the photo shows readers desire for celebrity news is strong. Add to that the ongoing questions surrounding Jackson's death makes a story that has the potential to make headlines for weeks to come. CLICK HERE TO SEE MICHAEL'S FAMILY PHOTOS CLICK HERE to see X17online's tribute gallery to Michael Jackson CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/final_picture_of_michael_jacks.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/final_picture_of_michael_jacks.php Michael Jackson Last Photo Michael Jackson OK Magazine Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:32 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - The children of Michael Jackson were never formally adopted by him, despite new reports he is not the biological father of the children. This bombshell is being reported by TMZ.com who've uncovered evidence that neither Jackson nor Debbie Rowe are biologically related to Prince Michael Jackson Jr, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, or Prince Michael Jackson, II. The children were reportedly all conceived using donated sperm and eggs. Several online reports say Beverly Hills Dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein may be the children's biological father. It's not clear why Jackson never legally secured his parental rights to the children he's raised since they were born. It is believed Jackson may have thought other legal arrangement would prevent any claims or custody challenges. It's not clear how this revelation will affect Michael's mother Katherine in her attempts win custody of the Jackson's children. CLICK HERE TO SEE MICHAEL'S FAMILY PHOTOS CLICK HERE to see X17online's tribute gallery to Michael Jackson CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/michael_jacksons_kids_not_biol_1.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/michael_jacksons_kids_not_biol_1.php Michael Jackson Debbie Rowe Kids Michael Jackson Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:30:32 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - According to Michael Jackson's will prepared in 2002, the singer's estate is to be divided among his mother and three children. Jackson's father Joe was purposefully left out of the will. It has been reported that Jackson's parents believed the singer died without a will. The 2002 will has not yet been filed with the court. That is expected to happen sometime this week in Los Angeles. At stake is Jackson's fortune valued by some at as much as a billion dollars. However the singer is also believed to have debts of at least half that much. Jackson's rocky relationship with his father is well documented. Jackson has alleged that his father often beat him as a child and that he would become physically ill in his presence. CLICK HERE to see X17online's tribute gallery to Michael Jackson CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/joe_jackson_reportedly_cut_out.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/joe_jackson_reportedly_cut_out.php Michael Jackson Joe Jackson Michael Jackson Will Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:47 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Organizers of Michael Jackson's "This is It," shows in London are reportedly considering a special performance of the planned stage show with various performers substituting for Jackson. The plan was apparently hatched at a memorial service held for the tour's cast and crew. According to tour organizers, high-profile performers including Madonna and Justin Timberlake would perform on the stage Jackson had planned to use. The special one time performance would likely take place in Los Angeles. So far, there is no confirmation of the plan from concert organizers or the rumored performers. CLICK HERE to see X17online's tribute gallery to Michael Jackson CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/jacksons_tour_could_become_tri.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/jacksons_tour_could_become_tri.php Michael Jackson Justin Timberlake London Concerts Madonna Michael Jackson Tribute Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:30:49 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - On Wednesday night, Michael Jackson was at Los Angeles' Staples Center rehearsing for his planned 50-concert run in London. And video cameras were rolling. AEG, the company producing the concerts, filmed all of Jackson's rehearsals, including the one on the night before his death. The tapes, reportedly more than 100 hours of footage, could offer clues into Jackson's health in the days and weeks leading up to his death. Investigators will study the tapes carefully to see if any sign of the singer's impending doom are evident. Those backing him financially claim that the singer was fit and energetic, while many of his close friends contend that the 50-year-old was frail and out of shape. Fans may someday get a chance to see the videos. It's reported that there is enough material for two live albums of Jackson performing his most well known hits. CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/video_of_michaels_last_perform.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/video_of_michaels_last_perform.php Michael Jackson Death London Michael Jackson Staples Center Tour Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:00:26 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Several detectives from the LAPD as well as an officer from the Los Angeles Coroner's Department spent the day at Michael Jackson's rented mansion in Holmby Hills. An X17online reporter at the scene said it was difficult to tell just what the investigators were looking for. "The detectives arrived at around 11a.m.," a witness tells X17online. "They spent a lot of time inside the house, but all they brought out was a plain manilla envelope." Online reports say they may have been collecting additional medications taken by Jackson in the days leading up to his death on Thursday. While the Jackson family remains at their home in Encino, a large group of media and a steady stream of fans continued to file past the large Mediterranean house Jackson was leasing for a reported $100,000 a month. a href="http://x17online.com/gallery/index.php?tab=by_celebrity&celebrity=michael+jackson" target="blank">CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/detectives_coroners_return_to.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/detectives_coroners_return_to.php Michael Jackson Detectives Holmby Hills Mansion Michael Jackson Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:11:30 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Despite rumors that Michael Jackson died without a will, new reports say a former attorney intends to file a will prepared several years ago in the next 30 days. Also today, Katherine Jackson filed a petition with the court asking to be named executor of the estate, however her filing makes no mention of a will. Meantime, this morning Joe Jackson held a news conference with Al Sharpton. The elder Jackson announced that his wife Katherine is now the temporary legal guardian of Michael's three children. "We're the parents. This is where they belong. We're going to take care of them and give them the education they're supposed to have." "Debbie Rowe has nothing to do with what we're doing," Jackson added, referring to the biological mother of two of Jackson's children. Jackson also dismissed rumors that Michael will be buried at Neverland Ranch. However, the burial is not expected to take place until after a second autopsy is performed. "We're searching to see what happened to Michael. I want to see how this autopsy is coming out, the second autopsy. I'm expecting to hear about it real soon," said Jackson. CLICK HERE TO SEE A GALLERY OF JACKSON'S KIDS CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/michael_jackson_will_surfaces.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/michael_jackson_will_surfaces.php Michael Jackson Al Sharpton Joe Jackson Katherine Jackson Michael Jackson Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:35:52 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Now that she's wrapped up the first part of her 'Circus' Tour Britney Spears is back home in Los Angeles and making some changes - specifically her hair. Britney and rumored fiance Jason Trawick were spotted this weekend with new hair colors. Gone is Britney's trademark blonde locks which have been replaced by a chestnut brown color. Jason's prematurely gray hair has been bleached blond. Is not clear, why Britney decided to change her hair color or if she'll be going back to her usual blonde when she resumes her tour. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PICS OF BRITNEY AND JASON'S MAKE OVERS CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Britney Spears photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Britney Spears stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Britney Spears videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/britney_says_goodbye_to_blonde.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/britney_says_goodbye_to_blonde.php Britney Spears Britney Spears Hair Jason Trawick Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:30:50 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Katherine Jackson has filed a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minors with the Los Angeles Superior Court, X17online has learned. The petition asks that Katherine be appointed guardian of Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson, II. The petition states the children have "no relationship with their biological mother," Debbie Rowe. No mother is listed for Jackson's youngest son, Prince a.k.a "Blanket." "Minor children are currently residing with paterna grandmother. They have a long-established relationship with paternal grandmother and are comfortable in her care," the petition says. CLICK HERE TO SEE A GALLERY OF JACKSON'S KIDS CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/jacksons_mother_asks_court_for.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/jacksons_mother_asks_court_for.php Michael Jackson Katherine Jackson Michael Jackson Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:45:39 -0800 LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Janet Jackson bravely took the stage at the BET Awards to pay tribute to her brother Michael. "I would just like to say that to you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family, and he will forever live in all of our hearts," a tearful Janet said. On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all your love; thank you for all your support. We miss him so much." Meantime, Joe Jackson walked the red carpet and talked to numerous media about his son. The elder Jackson expressed concerns about the death of his son Michael, but wasn't specific. "I don't like what happened," Jackson told CNN. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO OF JANET'S TRIBUTE TO HER BROTHER MICHAEL CLICK HERE TO SEE A SPECIAL MICHAEL JACKSON PHOTO GALLERY CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson photo galleries CLICK HERE to see all of X17online's Michael Jackson stories CLICK HERE to see all of X17's Michael Jackson videos]]> http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/janet_jackson_pays_tribute_to.php http://x17online.com/news/2009/06/janet_jackson_pays_tribute_to.php Michael Jackson BET Awards Janet Jackson Michael Jackson Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:30:02 -0800