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Jacko Needed $350K 'Mind Guru'

Bahraini prince paid consultant to help juice singer's creative process

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 19, 2008 12:19 PM CST
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(Newser) – The sheikh who is suing Michael Jackson says he spent nearly $350,000 on a brain guru for the star, the New York Daily News reports. Mind-mapping and motivational guru Tony Buzan spent one week with the King of Pop in an effort to unlock his creativity, thus allowing him to write the agreed-upon album, autobiography, and musical for the Bahraini prince.

The prince’s lawyer said, “My client felt a considerable amount of personal betrayal by someone he had regarded as a close friend” after Jackson failed to produce.

Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa arrives at the High Court in London yesterday; he is suing Michael Jackson over millions in advances he says the singer never delivered on.
Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa arrives at the High Court in London yesterday; he is suing Michael Jackson over millions in advances he says the singer never delivered on.   (AP Photo)
Michael Jackson is being sued by a Bahraini prince in UK court for alleged breach of contract.
Michael Jackson is being sued by a Bahraini prince in UK court for alleged breach of contract.   (Getty Images)
Singer Michael Jackson receives the Legend Award during the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium on May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.
Singer Michael Jackson receives the Legend Award during the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium on May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.   (Getty Images)
Tony Buzan discusses the bankruptcy of thought in this video clip. The mind-mapping and motivational guru spent a week with pop star Michael Jackson in Bahrain.
Tony Buzan discusses "the bankruptcy of thought" in this video clip. The mind-mapping and motivational guru spent a week with pop star Michael Jackson in Bahrain.   (ernestoverdugo)
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Newser001
Nov 19, 2008 2:07 AM CST
Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa fails to realize, he invested in Michael Jackson to make a profit. He should have firsthand knowledge Jackson has serious emotional problems. Look at it as investing in a failing business, you are taking serious risks and one should accept that risk when investing in anything.

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