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Not to sound like a total prude, but I just found it sad. I hear what you're saying Wendi. I really just follow Michael too but still -- gees

I think I'm in love with Natasha's new kitten! So cute!!!!! :blowkiss: :blowkiss:

Oh Nemo no fair! Gotta know! Why are you annoyed? Do tell!

Hey Josh -- thanks again for straightening all of that out. The "visual" and "text" are certainly straightforward and I think will calm a lot of confusion. You're the best! Nancy

Welcome! You'll love it here! Enjoy!

You'll love it here! It's just like a family! Enjoy

Excellent thread -- thanks for posting

Nope you're not reading this wrong. They're saying (now guys-- I'M not saying this -- the columnists are ) that Raymone's press release was incorrect. Check out the Friedman column that's posted and you'll see the same thing.

Is that Serena Williams or her sister? (sorry I don't follow any sports but the woman looks like one of them). Thanks for posting! Nice shot

Always my pleasure -- Robin Leach -- gee, everytime I think of him I can just think of his old show "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." Weird he's got this column now but whatever.....

I never heard this before. That's really interesting - but they were so close, it makes sense.

His children -- As far as material things -- likely his awards. I've read he had a special locked room for them at Neverland.

Thanks for posting Josh -- I was just getting on to do that. As far as it being so old (the case) my guess it was all tied up in court. N.

From Roger Friedman, Fox News Michael Jackson got a new business partner yesterday, and his flack put out a crazy set of statements that he probably didn't even authorize. First the news: Martin Bandier, one of the most respected guys in the music business, is coming to Sony/ATV Music as president. Jackson still owns 50 percent of the company, and Sony has an option to buy out half of that stake at any time depending on Michael's level of financial desperation. Bandier was head of EMI Music and turned it into the most successful of the music publishing companies. He's investing his own money into the venture, making him Michael's partner. There's an irony here: Bandier was once partners, and remains friendly, with Charles Koppelman, who for three years helped run Jackson's roller coaster financial world. Bandier knows Jackson better than he probably knows himself. He's considered an angel in a bad business, but he's no fool. Bandier will likely be less compassionate toward Jackson than the business people who were previously running Sony/ATV. Meanwhile, Jackson's publicist Raymone Bain didn't like the fact that his siblings got past her and elicited a promise to tour with them. I'm not surprised she issued a denial about it yesterday. But it did happen. And as far as the single with Pras playing on MySpace: It's not new, it's from 1995. I liked Bain's statement that Jackson is "weighing offers" in Las Vegas. Jackson has no offers. If he did, he would have announced one. Michael Jackson, to quote a heavyweight in the casino business, is "radioactive." If he wants to work again or make money instead of spending it, he would best wake up. I'm told that Jackson's been making desperate calls around to former backers, hoping someone will save him from having to work. Good luck.

Don't kill the messenger guys From Robin Leach, Luxe Life, Celebrity News The prince of pop Michael Jackson, who now calls Vegas home, is becoming increasingly visible as he gets more and more comfortable here. Recently he even took his children back to his favorite Wing Lei Chinese restaurant at the Wynn to show them Chinese New Year celebrations. Then it was a return visit to the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace before watching the near two-hour magic show which was the highlight ending of the World Magic Seminar at the Orleans. Siegfried & Roy actually spotted him and told the other magicians at the convention. LUXE LIFE readers will know from our exclusive Michael Jackson interview a month ago that he is absolutely fascinated with illusions and magic tricks. Today, Michael is in meetings with movie theater executives for business discussions as he still plots and plans the next steps of his major show business return. His dad, Joe Jackson, who has now become involved again in Michael's future, is helping set up exploratory business negotiations and developments. Two respected sources in recent days have indicated that Joe's return validates rumors of a "family summit" held a week ago to jump start plans for a new world tour with both Janet and Michael singing separately, then in duets and closing the show together with all the Jackson siblings! My NYC pal, Fox News gossip guru Roger Friedman reported that Atlanta concert promoter Leonard Rowe, who worked with the family during its heyday, wanted a new Jackson family tour with all its members -- Janet, Rebbie, Jermaine, Randy, Marion and Tito -- and Michael apparently agreed to it. LUXE LIFE readers will again remember that the Jackson patriarch was reunited with his daughter at the Venetian's TAO Nightclub during last fall's birthday celebrations, as seen in the right photo above. Insiders have already polled selected worldwide promoters who have given the plan an enthusiastic thumbs up, saying it could start overseas where their fan base is still incredibly loyal and strong and then returning as heroes to the U.S., winding back up on the Strip where, ironically in the '70s, the Jackson Five were regular headliners! Fox News gossip reported that Michael recently refinanced new mortgages on his parent's home and Neverland Ranch and that if everything came together with the tour would help pay down all of the family's current financial obligations. Michael is also "reviewing and evaluating," several offers for Vegas productions, according to his spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain. She's even issued a statement to refute rumors that he can't find work in Las Vegas and that he will appear or perform on 'American Idol.' "Mr. Jackson has been presented numerous proposals -- proposals which he has not solicited, but were presented to him, several of which include performing in Las Vegas," Bain said in her press statement. "Mr. Jackson is currently reviewing and evaluating each proposal. He does not believe that he is under any time constraint for making his decisions." And for the first time she explained why Michael decided to move to Vegas last Christmas Eve: "Mr. Jackson did not move to Las Vegas to shop a Vegas show. Mr. Jackson is in Las Vegas because he likes the city and found it a convenient location to record with the artists, songwriters and producers who are working with him in the studio."

excellent -- and BTW Michael BABY -- I love your avitar! Wow -- N.

It was in a couple books -- Randy T. and stuff -- He's a perfectionist and that's one of the signs, you know? Again, we'll ask him! LOL

Totally cool of her -- woo hoo!

Hey man -- want my autograph? I can just write my brother's name ifyou want -- GEES

I know just what you mean Sara. Such a disappointment! N.

My pleasure sis

Aren't they cool ??? Glad you guys like them -- N.

Of course I have to be different and vote for the Come Together outfit -- sorry -- I'm obsessed

Yeah but we're still here to talk about the rumors and stuff. I mean, that's what sets this board apart! Anyway, big sigh of relief on this. I noticed, BTW that they didn't mention the religious thing -- hmmmm

Oh YEAH! We were supposed to call him -- Darn! Forgot