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| | Pop singer Michael Jackson maintains that he is the natural father of the two children who Debbie Rowe gave birth to previously. (Jackson actually was married to Rowe for a period of time.) However, Rowe maintains that Jackson's claim that he is a natural father is a lie. She maintains that she was artificially inseminated by donor sperm that was anonymously donated to her. This appears to be a strong argument in her attempts to gain control over the children from Jackson.
Let's recall how Jackson made the news in the recent past:
Blood on the Dancefloor:
Admirers of Michael Jackson waited for whole six years for the release of next album with new songs. However, in 1997, album of dance remixes on tracks from “HIStory” — “Blood on the Dancefloor” appeared in shops. Response to this disc, basically, was positive, and the title composition topped sales charts in many countries, including The Great Britain. Album passed practically unnoticed in the USA and did not reach the first places of charts.
2000s
Invincible
Release of next album was postponed time and again as Jackson strived to make ideally true, faultless recording, which will resurrect his shattered commercial stature. His label “Sony” reluctantly agreed to invest millions of dollars in seemingly infinite process of recording, rerecording and subsequent promotion of album, which finally led to leaving of singer from Epic Records. “Invincible” was released in October 2001 and contained 16 tracks, including a single “You Rock My World”. Legendary Marlon Brando and Chris Tucker acted in the clip of “You Rock My World”. Album pleased admirers of Michael Jackson but was criticized by critics and sales figures were twice modest than of “HIStory”.
Post Invincible
In November 2003, Jackson released collection of greatest hits “Number Ones”. Collection has 18 tracks, of which 16 were previous hits, live performance of song “Ben” and new single “One More Chance”. By the end of 2004, sales of “Number Ones” exceeded 6 million copies worldwide.
On November 16, 2004, Michael Jackson released “Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection ' Box Set”. This magnificent set consisted of 5 discs - containing 57 tracks and 13 unreleased recordings, covering from 1969 to 2004 and unreleased live concert of 1992 on DVD —perhaps showcases complete representation about virtuosity and talent of Michael Jackson in his best years.
On December 18, 2003, police carried out searches in Jackson’s estate “Neverland”. Child abuse accusations and intoxication of child prior to abuse charges were framed against Michael Jackson. In total, seven cases of sexual intercourse with child were discussed. Court proceedings continued against the singer from February till May 2005. More than 2200 mass media organization from all over world have accredited their journalists for covering the scandalous process. Verdict of jurymen was: Jackson is innocent.
Post-court verdict, Michael Jackson secluded from journalists and started recording of charitable single in the memory of victims of hurricane “Katrina” on island Bahrain. Soon, it was found that not all invited musicians wanted to participate in the project, led by Jackson. Though the song “I Have This Dream” was recorded as single but due to unexplainable circumstances, the single was not released.
Michael Jackson released Thriller (25th Anniversary Edition) on CD and DVDs in three versions - Standard CD Edition, Zombie CD Edition (Michael with zombie on cover), Limited Casebook Deluxe Edition (only 20 000 copies were let out).
At present, Michael Jackson is in the process of recording his new solo album, which will appear in the markets in 2008. Soloist of group Black Eyed Peas - will.i.am and also rappers Akon and Kayne West are participating in the recording of album.
Honors and awards of Michael Jackson
2000. Monte Carlo, World Music Awards 2000 ceremony, Best selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium; |
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