Jackson Will Filed, Leaves All To Trust
Michael Jackson's will has been filed with a Los Angeles court. The five-page document leaves everything to the Michael Jackson Family Trust and excludes Jackson's former wife, Deborah Rowe. It names Jackson's mother Katherine as guardian of his three children and nominates singer Diana Ross as an alternate if Jackson's mother is unable to serve in the role. A petition filed with the will states Jackson's estate is worth more than 500-million dollars. The document says most of the estate consists of "non-cash, non-liquid assets," mentioning Jackson's interest in a music catalogue. Former Jackson attorney John Branca, music executive John McClain and accountant Barry Siegel were named as co-executors. Siegel resigned from his role in 2003.
Woman Files Petition To Claim Michael Jackson's Assets, Children
A woman who claims she was secretly married to Michael Jackson is filing a petition to access to all of the pop star's assets. TMZ.com says the London-based woman, identified as Nona Paris Lola Ankhesenamun Jackson, is demanding that all of her "husband's" "properties, monies and assets" be transferred to her immediately and that her "husband's" body be returned to coroner or mortuary immediately. In the petition, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Nona also claims that she is the mother of all of Michael Jackson's children and that she did not give authorization for them to live with Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson. There is no evidence that the woman has any connection to Jackson. TMZ says, however, that she has had an active court case since December of last year, claiming she was married to the pop star.
No Neverland Viewing For Michael Jackson
Contrary to earlier reports, there will not be a public viewing of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch on Friday after all. The family has issued a statement saying so. The statement says plans for a public memorial for the King of Pop will be announced soon. Any notion of a Neverland Ranch burial for Jackson has also been ruled out. The "Los Angeles Times" cites a source close to the situation that says Santa Barbara County officials couldn't find a way to get around legal restrictions on burials at private residences. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly offered to help work around state regulations. The "Times" source said, quote, "everybody in Santa Barbara feels bad about it." There had been concerns about large numbers of cars driving on a narrow mountain road to reach the late pop star's retreat.
Report: Fashion Designer To Move Into Mansion Where Michael Jackson Died
French fashion designer Christian Audigier (aw-di-zhay) is reportedly next in line to lease the Holmby Hills, California home where Michael Jackson died last Thursday. The Ed Hardy clothing founder tells TMZ.com that he will relocate his company there in December. According to TMZ, Audigier, who was a close friend of the pop star's will be leasing the mansion from Ed Hardy CEO Hubert Guez, who owns the estate. Jackson was reportedly renting the home at the time of his death. He moved out from his famed Neverland Ranch in 2005 during his trial on child molestation charges. Jackson vowed never to return to Neverland after authorities conducted a search of the property. He said the estate that he had called home for more than 15 years, no longer felt like home.
Oscar Winning Actor Karl Malden Dies At 97
Oscar winning actor Karl Malden has died. The "Los Angeles Times" cites Malden's daughter Mila Doerner who says the actor died of natural causes at his home in Brentwood, California yesterday. He was 97-years-old. Malden won an Oscar for his role as Mitch in the movie "A Streetcar Named Desire." He also received recognition for his work in the 1970s TV series "The Streets of San Francisco." But for all of his film and TV work over the years, it was for a series of American Express traveler's check commercials that perhaps gave Malden his most recognition. He will forever be remembered for his catchphrase "don't leave home without it." In a statement, Malden's "Streets of San Francisco" co-star Michael Douglas said the veteran actor was a man he admired and loved deeply. Douglas recently paid tribute to Malden at the American Film Institute, crediting him for helping him grow as an actor.
Kevin Jonas Pops The Big Question To Longtime Girlfriend
The oldest member of pop-trio the Jonas Brothers is taking himself off the market. Twenty-one-year-old Kevin Jonas tells "People" magazine he has asked his girlfriend of two years to marry him. The pop star showed up on the New Jersey doorstep of 22-year-old Danielle Deleasa on Wednesday morning and got down on one knee. Jonas said, quote, "She said yes, yes, yes like 500 times super fast in a row." Jonas presented the bride-to-be with a Jacob & Co diamond ring he designed himself. Deleasa said, quote, "It still feels like a dream." The couple met in 2007 while vacationing with their families in the Bahamas. Deleasa says Jonas eagerly pursued her after spotting her walking on the beach with a flower in her hair.
Kellie Pickler's Publicist Denying Kid Rock Rumors
Kellie Pickler and Kid Rock are not an item. While numerous tabloids have been reporting that the singers are romantically linked, CountryMusicTattleTale.com says Pickler's publicist is denying the rumors, saying, quote, "There is no truth to the story." Pickler is said to be dating songwriter Kyle Jacobs. Evidence of their continued involvement is showing up through her Twittering. Over the last few weeks, Pickler has sent Jacobs Tweets saying she misses him, and on on his birthday last Friday she Tweeted, quote, "Happy Birthday Love."
Hilary Duff Gets On Board With "Gossip Girl"
Singer and actress Hilary Duff is joining the CW teen drama "Gossip Girl." "Entertainment Weekly" reports the former star of Disney's "Lizzie McGuire" has signed onto the hit CW show for new episodes beginning this fall. Duff will play the role of Olivia Burke, a film star who is looking for a normal college experience. Burke will attend New York University, the same school where some of the show's main characters Blair, Dan and Vanessa will attend. Duff joins Leighton Meester, Blake Lively and Ed Westwick who also star in "Gossip Girl." The new season premieres September 14th on the CW at 9 p.m. Eastern. Duff's first episode will air on October 5th.
"Big Brother" Announces Cast For Upcoming Season
CBS is introducing viewers to the new cast moving into the "Big Brother" house for the upcoming season. The 12 guests, ranging from a professional surfer to a bikini model, will find out on next week's premiere episode of the reality show that they'll be playing the game "high school style." Each house guest will be placed into either the popular, athletic, brainiac or off-beat clique as they battle through each week to try and remain safe from elimination. Along with the high-school style of the game, the show will also introduce a mysterious 13th houseguest to join one of the cliques. "Big Brother's" eleventh season kicks off on CBS, Thursday, July 9th at 8 p.m. Eastern. Beginning Sunday July 12th, the show will be broadcast three nights a week with a live eviction episode airing on Thursdays.
Anticipation Growing For New "Harry Potter" Film
There's a lot of excitement brewing for the new "Harry Potter" movie. Fandango.com says "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is accounting for 28-percent of tickets sold through the site, and the movie doesn't open for another two weeks. A Fandango survey shows that "Harry Potter" fans are devoted. Of the nearly two-thousand respondents planning to see the film, 83-percent note they've seen all the other "Harry Potter" movies on the big screen and 86-percent have read all seven "Harry Potter" books. The postponement of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which was originally slated to hit theaters last November, also hasn't soured fans on the flick. While 56-percent note the change hasn't affected their interest in the film, 32-percent say they're more eager to see it now than they were last fall. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" will open in theaters on July 15th.
BET Awards '09 Sets Records
BET's last-minute tribute to Michael Jackson at Sunday night's BET Awards is paying off in record numbers. According to Nielsen Media Research, the live premiere of the 2009 BET Awards drew ten-point-seven million viewers to make the ceremony the most-watched show on cable so far this year, and the biggest audience ever for the nine-year-old awards show. That edges out the basic cable record of ten-point-six-million set by the June 23rd breakup episode of TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8." BET Chairman Debra L. Lee said in a statement that the number of viewers who tuned in to see the BET Awards '09 is quote, "a testament to Michael Jackson's far-reach and long-lasting influence and legacy." BET will re-air the BET Awards '09 tonight at 8:00 pm Eastern.
Today's Birthdays:
Former Phillipine First Lady Imelda Marcos is 80.
Jazz musician Ahmad Jamal is 79.
Actor Robert Ito is 78. His credits include the TV shows "Quincy" and "Kung Fu."
Actress Polly Holliday is 72. Her credits include the movies "Gremlins" and the remake of "The Parent Trap" and the TV sitcoms "Alice" and "Flo."
Auto racing great Richard Petty is 72. In his career he won 200 Winston Cup races, and is a seven-time winner of the Daytona 500.
Former Mexican President Vincente Fox is 67.
Tony Award-winning actor Ron Silver is 63. He took the Tony for his work in the Broadway production of "Speed the Plow." His other credits include the TV series "The West Wing," "Chicago Hope," and "Rhoda" and the movie "Ali."
Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Larry David is 62. He won his Emmy for his work on the TV series "Seinfeld." His other credits include the TV series "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Keyboardist Roy Bittan is 60. He's a member of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Model Jerry Hall is 53. She's the ex-wife of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger.
Former baseball star Jose Canseco is 45.
Actress Yancy Butler is 39. Her credits include the TV series "Witchblade" and "Brooklyn South."
Singer-songwriter Michelle Branch is 26. She's in the country duo The Wreckers.
Actress Lindsay Lohan is 23. Her credits include the movies "I Know Who Killed Me," "Georgia Rule," "A Prairie Home Companion," "Just My Luck," "Herbie: Fully Loaded," "Mean Girls," "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen," and the remakes of "The Parent Trap" and "Freaky Friday."
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