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NEWS ABOUT: Neverland Ranch

Neverland Ranch stories: 17 news summaries

(Newser) - Michael Jackson's estate is bigger and healthier than it's ever been, the New York Times reports. A little over six weeks after his death, the late singer has raked in $100 million through merchandising and movie deals, and will likely earn another $100 million more before the end of the... More »

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Elvis Presley • singer • Michael Jackson • estate • Neverland Ranch • celebrity death

Jermaine's Old Book Pitch: Michael Hated Jews

Jackson bro hoped to pen shockingly candid tell-all

Aug 12, 09 4:36 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jermaine Jackson circulated a tell-all book proposal that got no takers in 2003, writes Roger Friedman for Showbiz411. He lays out some salacious excerpts:
  • "My brother purchased children. It is like a sanctioned black market. He is very powerful; he picked the sperm donor by using information provided
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DreamWorks • Michael Jackson • Neverland • Jermaine Jackson • Jackson Five • Neverland Ranch • Joe Jackson

(Newser) - One of Michael Jackson's doctors prescribed him a drug to curb his apparent desire for young boys, the Daily Mirror reports. Seeing Jackson enjoy wine and sleepovers with children at Neverland Ranch between 2001 and 2003, Dr. Alimorad Farshchian gave him Depo Provera, a birth control drug that limits testosterone.... More »

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drugs • doctor • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch • pedophilia

(Newser) - Michael Jackson's family held a quiet vigil beside his casket last night before the singer is interred today, reports the Times of London. Jackson's sister La Toya, brother Randy and daughter Paris were spotted at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park soon after Jackson's casket was transported there for a private... More »

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California • police • Los Angeles • death • funeral • Michael Jackson • Neverland • memorial service • cemetery • Neverland Ranch • La Toya Jackson

JACKSON ROUNDUP


 Stress, Debt 
 Killed Jacko: 
 Trainer 

But his ghost lives on

Jul 6, 09 10:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - Add Lou Ferrigno to the list of people who believe stress killed Michael Jackson. The Incredible Hulk star—and Jackson’s friend and trainer for his 50-show tour—tells the Mirror, “He was under tremendous stress, so much I think it killed him. He was $400 million in debt.... More »

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entertainment • Al Sharpton • celebrity • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch • celebrity death

Twitchy Jacko Denies He Molested Boys in 1996 Video

1996 tape shows an uncomfortable Michael

Jul 5, 09 1:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - A 1996 video of Michael Jackson being interviewed by lawyers has surfaced, the News of the World reports. The tape shows the star squirming and groaning in annoyance throughout a barrage of questions from lawyers representing several Neverland employees who sued Jackson after being fired. At one point, the King... More »

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child molestation • video • lawyer • Michael Jackson • interview • accusation • Neverland Ranch

No Jackson Memorial Friday: Family Source

King of Pop can't be buried at Neverland due to legal restrictions

Jul 1, 09 12:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - There will be no public memorial for Michael Jackson at the Neverland Ranch this week, the AP reports. Previous reports had said that a viewing would be held Friday at the Santa Barbara estate, but a source close to the family says nothing is planned. Instead, there will likely be... More »

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memorial services • memorial • funeral • Michael Jackson • memorial service • burial • Neverland Ranch

(Newser) - As recently as 2007, Michael Jackson had a net worth of $236.6 million, the AP reports. But his finances weren’t that simple. Most of his $567.6 million in assets were tied up in property and rights—he had just $668,215 in cash—and his debt totaled... More »

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entertainment • business • debt • accountants • Beatles • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch • assets • net worth • Sony/ATV • music publishing

(Newser) - Michael Jackson’s body will be taken to his Neverland Ranch on Thursday for a public viewing the next day at the California site, CNN reports. A private memorial service will follow Sunday. Where the singer will be buried remains unknown, though the mayor of Jackson’s hometown of Gary,... More »

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Indiana • will • memorial • Michael Jackson • burial • Neverland Ranch • Gary • Rudy Clay

(AP) - Michael Jackson's father, Joe, says planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. Joe Jackson told reporters outside the family's Southern California compound at midday today that the second autopsy is under way, and he expects results soon. The county coroner conducted an autopsy Friday... More »

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entertainment • music • Al Sharpton • autopsy • funeral • Michael Jackson • coroner • Neverland Ranch • Joe Jackson

Jackson Finance Mess
Will Take Years to Untangle 

Singer left behind perplexing jumble of assets and debts

Jun 27, 09 6:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Jackson's death has left Sony execs groaning over the jumbled state of the singer's finances, the New York Times reports. Jackson was a shrewd investor and negotiator but was prone to wild spending sprees, according to some of the many financial advisers he hired and fired. Sorting out the... More »

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finances • Sony • will • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch

 Investors Begin 
 to De-Jackson Neverland 

Abandoned ranch spruced up in hopes of a sale

Jun 13, 09 7:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Jackson's virtually abandoned ranch is being given a makeover as part of an effort to get the singer's finances back on track, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investment firm that co-owns Neverland has begun sprucing up the grounds and removing many traces of Jackson, who vowed never to... More »

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celebrity • Michael Jackson • Neverland • Neverland Ranch

 Jackson Auction Canceled 


Apr 14, 09 6:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sorry, Jacko fans, you'll have to make your own studded glove. A scheduled auction of Michael Jackson memorabilia—everything from that famous glove he wore in the "Billy Jean" video to the gates of Neverland Ranch—is now off, reports E! Online. Jackson reached a settlement today with the... More »

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auction • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch

(Newser) - A big, plastic motorized baby lies in its cradle, waving its limbs. Its fingers are missing. “That is just creepy,” remarks an onlooker, one of many milling about this abandoned Beverly Hills mall. Decked out with red carpets like an award show, it’s currently exhibiting a host... More »

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auction • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch

 Jacko Has Boyish Taste in Art 

Neverland property loaded with sculptures of boys

Mar 13, 09 9:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Jackson is fighting to keep his possessions off the auction block, and now we know why. TMZ has a list of everything on his Neverland ranch property, and it includes lots of creepy-sounding art. Among the pieces: "boy with accordion," "boy sitting on bricks," "... More »

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art • auction • sculpture • Michael Jackson • boy • Neverland Ranch

 Jacko's 
 Neverland 
 Treasures Up 
 for Auction 

Suits of armor and a fedora from 'Billie Jean' video among items up for sale

Feb 15, 09 7:39 AM CST
(Newser) - A portrait of King of Odd Michael Jackson dressed as an Elizabethan monarch, a red velvet throne, and a fedora from the Billie Jean video are a few of the unique treasures from the singer's Neverland ranch being assembled for an upcoming auction in Los Angeles, reports the Guardian, which... More »

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bankruptcy • pop music • singer • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch

 Jacko Back in LA, 
 in Rented Mansion 

Wants to be 'where all the action is'

Jan 7, 09 10:31 AM CST
(Newser) - Michael Jackson has a new pad, and it's costing him $100,000. A month. The Bel-Air mansion—seven bedroom, 13 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces—was one of the priciest houses on the market in LA before Jacko signed his lease, the LA Times reports. A rep said Jackson is considering various... More »

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Los Angeles • celebrity • Bel Air • Michael Jackson • Neverland Ranch

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