LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Pop singer Michael Jackson, a near-recluse since being acquitted of child abuse allegations in 2005, is considering offers to perform in the US gambling capital of Las Vegas, his spokesman said Tuesday. Jackson has been presented with numerous unsolicited proposals, "several of which include performing in Las Vegas," spokeswoman Raymone Bain said. Jackson "is currently reviewing and evaluating each proposal," but he "does not believe that he is under any time constraint for making his decisions." The former 'King of Pop' is currently living in the western city of Las Vegas "because he likes the city," and not "to shop a Vegas show," Bain said. The singer "found it a convenient location to record with the artists, songwriters and producers who are working with him in the studio," she said. Jackson abandoned his sprawling Neverland ranch in California in June 2005 and has been living mainly in the Arab kingdom of Bahrain, though he did make an appearance in December in Augusta, Georgia at a funeral ceremony honoring the late "Godfather of Soul" James Brown. The onetime prodigy is struggling to rebuild his career since his acquittal on child molestation charges, and is reportedly suffering serious financial problems.

So here is another wacky story from our favorite weirdo, Michael Jackson.  In a recent raid on Neverland Ranch there was a signed picture of Macaulay Culkin with a note attached.  According to the New York Post:

"The Post's David K. Li reports that a sheriff's evidence-inventory memo states: "The photograph was signed and had a message written on it. The message stated, 'To Apple Head. Always remember keep Apple Head Club Doo Doo Head Alive.' It was signed 'McCauley Caulkin' [sic] and, in parenthesis, 'Doo Doo Head.' " In Neverland speak, Jackson and his special young male pals were "Doo Doo Heads" and their secret society "the Apple Club."

This is just interesting and whacky.

A New Orleans judge has dismissed allegations of abuse brought against Michael Jackson in a 2004 lawsuit, freeing the fallen pop mega-star from the prospect of facing further sexual abuse charges. 

U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon threw out the suit brought by Joseph Bartucci Jr., who had contended he suffered suffered trauma and injuries in a 1984 incident that caused him to blank out any memory of it until 2003, when a report on t.v. about the singer triggered flashbacks.

Sheik your booty? Last week, Michael Jackson agreed to restructure his finances in a deal with Sony , with whom he shares ownership of a plum music catalog that includes The Beatles. Few details of that agreement were released, but Jacko's sale was reported to be part of a proposed $325 million refinancing package to help pay off his multi-million-dollar debts to New York hedge fund Fortress Investment Group.

Sure Michael has had a few ups and downs in his career. but what super star hasn't.  He still is the greatest dancer ever!

Why did Michael Jackson sell his Neverland Ranch.  He wasnt interested in anything over 15 years old. lol

Why dont you people leave the man alone.  He is forced into selling his home because all of you stupid jackson haters keep taking him to court.  he has run out of money to pay for his lawyer so he sells his home. are you happy now.  didnt you hear that he was found "Not Guilty"? well that should be the end of it.

Mike was someone everyone wanted to be like when he was good-looking. He was sharp, whitty, and man could he perform.  Since the development of plastic surgery, like most if not all stars, it really f-'s up their appearence.  Personal trainers that know there stuff and keep people like Mathew Mcconegey and Penelopi Cruz in shape need to be contacted for wieght and face reasons insead of becoming a living zombie- really.  He was a star now he is a FREAK!

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