Bizarre in life, Michael Jackson's complex personal affairs are taking even stranger twists in death, with reports on Tuesday questioning the parentage of his children and what caused his untimely demise.
After five days of television replays of Jackson's most famous hits and glowing emotional tributes to his musical genius, attention has turned to the murkier side of the "Thriller" singer.
Celebrity website TMZ.com, which broke the news of Jackson's death, reported the entertainer was not the biological father of his three children and that his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, was not their genetic mother.
Citing multiple but unnamed sources, TMZ said all three children were conceived "in vitro" but that neither Jackson's sperm nor Rowe's eggs were used.
Rowe was quoted as saying in 2004 that Jackson was not the biological father of Michael Jr, 12, and Paris, 11, but she had been assumed to be their mother. The third child, Prince Michael II, was born in 2002 and the identity of his surrogate mother has never been known.
Rowe's lawyers did not return calls for comment.
Celebrity magazine Us said the biological father of Michael Jr and Paris was Jackson's dermatologist, for whom Rowe once worked.
None of the claims could be verified by the parade of managers, lawyers and spokespeople who said they spoke on behalf of Jackson or his family during his career and who have resurfaced since his death on June 25 at the age of 50.
Inheritance
The question of parentage is important because the children stand to inherit a share of what is believed to be the pop star's multimillion-dollar estate. Whoever has guardianship over the three children will control the money.
Jackson's mother Katherine won temporary guardianship of the children and control of his estate on Monday until a July 6 hearing.
Despite his long career, Jackson was largely reclusive off stage. He relied on an ever-changing series of aides to fend off curiosity about his two brief marriages, controversial relationships with young boys and changing physical appearance -- all of which led the British media to dub him "Wacko Jacko" some 15 years ago.
"This is a story that's going to last and develop and get bigger in the next year," TMZ managing editor Harvey Levin said on Tuesday. "You're going to see quite the show here."
Lacking a focal spokesperson, reports on Tuesday of Jackson's funeral arrangements trickled out piecemeal, with conflicting sources speaking of a public viewing at Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch in central California on Friday or Saturday, or possibly both.
A cause of death has not yet been determined. Results of toxicology tests are not expected for about 4-6 weeks but speculation is rife that Jackson's death will be attributed to his prescription drug use.
Media reports have focused on his alleged addiction to painkillers, anti-depressants and anxiety drugs. Police have reportedly removed medical evidence and quantities of medicines from the singer's rented home in Los Angeles.
In one of the more extraordinary claims on Tuesday, Jackson family lawyer Brian Oxman told Life & Style Weekly that the singer "feared somebody wanted to kill him."
"He was even concerned people would kill him to somehow try to take control of the Beatles back catalog," Oxman told the magazine, referring to Jackson's lucrative joint venture.
The existence -- or not -- of a Jackson will was also steeped in mystery.
His family suggested in court papers on Monday that he had died intestate. But other reports said a will written in 2002 had been found that left the bulk of his estate to his children and his mother Katherine.
His father Joe, who Michael accused of beating him and his siblings when they were young, was apparently cut out of that will. Joe Jackson has been the public face of the family this week but enraged many fans by twice using the media spotlight to promote his own music industry projects.
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Michael Jackson Gets More Bizarre After Death
Christine Reyes is FHM Philippines Sexiest Woman for 2009
FHM Philippines revealed its “Tempting 10″ for the 100 Sexiest Women in the World for 2009 and the poll is topped by no other than kapamilya star Cristine Reyes.
Cristine Reyes is FHM’s sexiest this year by receiving a total of 382,819 votes. Last year’s winner, Marian Rivera, received the second highest number of votes with 282,300 followed by Angel Locsin with 266,233.
THE TEMPTING TEN
1. Cristine Reyes - 382,819
2. Megan Fox
3. Marian Rivera - 282,300
4. Angel Locsin - 266,233
5. Katrina Halili - 238,558
6. Iwa Moto - 220,945
7. Ehra Madrigal - 213,287
8. Anne Curtis - 207,825
9. Angelica Panganiban - 198,236
10. Pauleen Luna - 193,197
Since the FHM Philippines staff inserted the global winner Megan Fox at no. 2 in the Philippines list, the 10th highest vote-getter who is Valerie Bangs Garcia, with 179,198 votes, missed the Top 10.
Find out the complete list of 100 Sexiest Women in the World for 2009 by FHM Philippines in the July 2009 issue of FHM.
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Christine Reyes
Christine Reyes (born February 5, 1989, Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, well-known in the Philippines as one of the contestants on the reality talent search show, StarStruck (GMA 7).
Born as Christine Pascual Klenk, she is the sister of actress Ara Mina and a former contract artist of GMA 7, but recently transferred to and now she is on ABS-CBN.
She has since taken part in different ABS-CBN shows, including Kahit Isang Saglit, which starred Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo. Reyes played the eponymous title role in Eva Fonda and received top billing.
She is part of Banana Split: Season 2 which is played every Saturday night in ABS-CBN.
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Lloydie, Ruffa Sighted in Posh Hotel in US?
Despite their repeated denials, rumors about John Lloyd Cruz and Ruffa Gutierrez’s hook up would not die down.
Cruz and Gutierrez flew to California, United States separately last week. Cruz was part of Star Magic’s 17th anniversary concert in the US while Gutierrez had spent her birthday there.
Their trips had triggered speculations that they were planning to meet up there. They did see each other in a party thrown in Los Angeles. Cruz was reportedly among the guests. Also present in the party were Gutierrez’s parents, Eddie Gutierrez and the feisty Annabelle Rama.
Before they left the country, Cruz had to assure Rama over dinner that he was not courting her daughter.
After the Cruz-Rama brouhaha had been settled, another intrigue regarding the real status of Gutierrez and the young actor’s relationship swirled. This time, the speculation is backed with evidence – a photo allegedly of the two entering a posh hotel in Beverly Hills.
In the photo, only the woman and man’s backs can be seen. The woman is wearing a black asymmetrical dress and gladiator sandals while the man in a baseball cap is carrying a backpack and luggage.
Some bloggers were certain that they were Cruz and Gutierrez but the two celebrities have yet to comment on the controversial photo.
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Megan Fox Profile
She was on born May 16, 1986 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is an American actress and model.
Her mother Darlene Tonachio, former Roane County, Tennessee Tourism Director, and Franklin Foxx, who later dropped an "x" from his surname. Megan Fox has one older sister.Her parents divorced when she was young and she and her sister were raised by her mother and her stepfather, Tony Tonachio. She is of Irish, French and Native American ancestry and grew up in Rockwood, Tennessee. She began her training in drama and dance at age five, in Kingston, Tennessee. She attended a dance class at the community center there and was involved in Kingston Elementary School's chorus and the Kingston Clippers swim team. At 10-years-old, after moving to St. Petersburg, Florida, she continued her training.
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Sexier Bea Alonzo in New Movie 'And I Love You So'
Young actress Bea Alonzo said she had to go on a diet and attend yoga sessions to be in good shape for her upcoming movie "And I Love You So" with actors Derek Ramsay and Sam Milby.
Alonzo, who gained weight while taping for the defunct hit series "I Love Betty La Fea," obviously lost weight with a silvery tube-dress she wore during the renewal of her contract with ABS-CBN's movie outfit Star Cinema last Friday, June 19.
The actress said she attended bikram yoga sessions to be in shape, which is a requirement for her role in the upcoming movie.
"This is for the movie. Actually kailangan talaga ng pelikula, and I'm working on for myself again para ibang Bea ang makita ninyo dito," Alonzo said.
The actress said that aside from the yoga sessions, she has been on a no-carb diet, munching on eggs and bananas.
Alonzo said that aside from hard work and determination, it was her film director Laurenti Dyogi who challenged her to be fit again.
The actress said that as a proof of her effective diet, she lost almost 15 pounds in just four month. She said she can now wear the clothes she used in her 2007 hit film "One More Chance."
Even with her sexy body, Alonzo said she's still not yet ready to pose for men's magazines.
"Sa pelikula lang muna... at sa fashion magazine lang siguro," she said.
'And I Love You So'
Giving justice to the character she plays in the film "I Love You So" was Alonzo's motivation to have a perfect body.
Alonzo said she and her leading men are about to finish filming the movie.
"We are happy sa tinakbo. Talagang wow. Nakaka-inspire at alam mo na ang ganda ng tatakbuhin," she said.
She added that she felt comfortable working with sexy leading men, Milby and Ramsay.
"Pareho silang interesting and ang sarap kilalanin. They are really kind and really nice," Alonzo said.
"And I Love You So" is about a young woman (Alonzo) who lost her husband. In her solitude, she will meet a man (Milby) who is a complete opposite of her late husband.
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Bea Admits Undergoing Cosmetic Procedure
Sobrang proud si Bea Alonzo sa kanyang bagong figure dahil sa pinaghirapan niya ito. Sa loob ng tatlo hanggang apat na buwan ay nabawasan siya ng 15 lbs. Bukod sa hindi siya kumakain ng kanin o carbohydrates, nag-intensify rin ang actress ng physical activities gaya ng paga-attend ng yoga classes at mage-enroll pa nga siya sa dance classes.
Sa nakaraang mini-pocket press conference para sa upcoming movie ng former “I Love Betty La Fea” star na ang “And I Love You So,” tinanong siya kung pabor ba siya sa “thank you doc” o resorting to medical process para pumayat.
“If makakatulong sa personality mo, why not?” sang-ayon ni Alonzo.
Kung ito raw ay makapagpapaangat ng self-confidence ay pabor siya rito.
“Kanya-kanya ‘yan. But kung nakukuha naman sa diet it’s better kung natural way,” dagdag pa niya.
Kahit si Alonzo ay umamin na sumailalim siya sa non-surgical procedure upang pumayat ang kanyang braso. Sa “The Buzz” noong June 21, sinabi niya na bukod sa strict diet, ay tinulungan siya ng isang kilalang beauty and medical clinic na mabawasan ang laki ng kanyang mga braso.
Binanggit niya ang Tenor, isang skin tightening treatment na hindi kinakailangan ng operasyon at gumagamit lamang ng radio frequency upang tunawin ang taba sa parte ng katawan.
Sa mga kaibigan niya at kapwa-artista, si Angelica Panganiban ang ginagawang ehemplo ni Alonzo.
“Ang goal ko eight years din akong hindi magra-rice, kagaya ni Angelica (Panganiban). Si Angelica eight years daw siyang hindi nag-rice kaya siya pumayat,” ani Alonzo.
Tatlo o apat na buwan na umanong hindi na kumakain ng kanin si Alonzo na kanyang sinimulan nang patapos na ang “I Love Betty La Fea.”
Malaki rin ang naitulong ng pagpayat ni Alonzo sa kanyang pagkatao. Pag-amin niya, mas tumaas ang kumpiyansa niya sa sarili at dahil walang love life, sa sarili na lamang niya ibinubuhos ang atensyon.
“In love ako sa sarili ko ngayon. Mas love ko na ‘yung sarili ko at pinagtutuunan ko ng pansin. Nakakapagpa-spa na ulit ako every week. Nakakapagpa-salon na ko,” dagdag ng dalaga.
Samantala, umaasa siya na bukod sa kanyang pagpapaseksi sa “And I Love You So” ay magugustuhan ng mga manonood ang ganda ng kuwento nito.
Makakasama niya rito si Derek Ramsay at Sam Milby at ipapalabas sa Agosto.
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Police focus on medical treatment in Jackson death
Police investigating Michael Jackson's death looked into his medical treatment Friday, seeking to interview one of the pop king's doctors and seizing a car that they said may contain drugs or other evidence.
As medical examiners began an autopsy for Jackson, police towed a BMW from rented home "because it may contain medications or other evidence that may assist the coroner in determining the cause of death," police spokeswoman Karen Rayner said.
She said the car belongs to one of Jackson's doctors whom police wanted to interview. Rayner said she did not know the doctor's identity and stressed the doctor was not under criminal investigation.
The autopsy began Friday morning and was expected to last several hours. An official determination on cause of death was not expected for weeks or longer, until more sophisticated tests are completed.
In a 911 call released by fire officials, a caller reports Jackson was on a bed and not breathing or responding to CPR. The unidentified caller said Jackson only was with his personal doctor at the time. The pop star died later Thursday afternoon at UCLA Medical Center.
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The Death of Michael Jackson
On June 25, 2009, he collapsed at his rented mansion at 100 North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. Attempts at resuscitating him by his personal physician were unsuccessful. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics received a 911 call at 12:22 p.m., arriving three minutes later at Jackson's location. He was reportedly not breathing and CPR was performed. Resuscitation efforts continued both en route to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and for an hour further after arriving at approximately 1:13 p.m. He was noted to have been in cardiac arrest by the paramedics who attended him at his house.He was pronounced dead at approximately 2:26 p.m.
At some point during the 1990s, it appears that he became dependent on prescription drugs, mainly painkillers and strong sedatives, and his health deteriorated dramatically. He went into rehab in 1993 with the help of Elizabeth Taylor and Elton John, but the addiction remained.
He is using pethidine (Demerol) surfaced.Propofol (Diprivan), a powerful anesthetic normally used only in hospitals, was also recovered from his home.In addition to pethidine and propofol, he is believed to have used Xanax, Prilosec, Soma, Vicodin, Paxil, Dilaudid, Zoloft, and Oxycontin.
Cherilyn Lee, a nurse who provided nutritional counseling to Jackson, said that he asked her in May 2008 to supply him with propofol for his chronic insomnia. Lee refused, telling him, "Michael, the only problem with you taking this medication ... is you're going to take it and you're not going to wake up." Jackson dismissed the warning, telling her he had been given the drug before, by IV injection, and that his doctor told him it was safe. He did not name the doctor. An overdose of propofol can cause the patient to stop breathing, leading to a buildup of carbon dioxide in the body that can lead to erratic heartbeat and cardiac arrest.
According to Lee, she received a frantic call on June 21, 2009 from an aide on Jackson's staff. The aide reported that Jackson was feeling ill. Lee reported overhearing Jackson complain that one side of his body was hot, the other side cold. She believed that somebody had given him something that affected his central nervous system. She advised the aide to take him to hospital.
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Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 was an American recording artist, entertainer and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut as an entertainer in 1968 as a member of The Jackson 5. He then began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group, and that successful career led to him being dubbed the "King of Pop" in subsequent years. Jackson's 1982 album Thriller remains the world's best-selling album of all time, and four of his other solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).
In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in American popular music and culture. He was the first African American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV, with videos such as "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Thriller—widely credited with transforming the music video from a promotional tool into an art form—bringing fame to the relatively new channel. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV well into the 1990s. Beyond his success on television, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, with his elaborate stage performances. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced many hip hop, pop music and contemporary R&B artists across several generations.
Jackson donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his Heal the World Foundation, charity singles, and support of 39 charities. Other aspects of his personal life, including his changing appearances and behavior, generated significant controversy that damaged his public image. Though he was accused of child sexual abuse in 1993, the criminal investigation was closed due to lack of evidence and Jackson was not charged. The singer had experienced health concerns since the early 1990s along with conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. Jackson married twice and fathered three children, actions which caused further controversy. In 2005, Jackson was tried and acquitted of different sexual abuse allegations and several other charges.
One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and the sales of over 750 million records worldwide. Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, has made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades.
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