Michael Jackson couldn't stand the heat and so he went some place hotter: Bahrain.
After he was found not guilty of child abuse and conspiracy charges in June, Jackson left his Neverland home in Santa Barbara County and went on a little jaunt to the Middle East with the three kiddies as a guest of the Prince of Bahrain. Apparently he liked the dry air and obsequious treatment so much he decided to stay.
Now, amid all kinds of rumors of drug abuse, drug trafficking, conversion to Islam, charges of anti-Semitism, financial uncertainty, a new $64mil lawsuit, a scathing broadside book from Diane Dimond, and a benefit single for Hurricane Katrina victims that doesn't seem to be getting finished, the erstwhile King of Pop bakes in the desert.
We are covering his, um, moves:
Michael Jackson To Be Mixed and Mashed By 50 Cent's G-Unit
It'll be like the video for "Beat It."
Posted to Music by Eric Olsen on April 26, 2006 03:51 PM
Michael Jackson, In Exile, Restructures Finances
Neverland shuttered, deal with Sony reduces former King of Pop's share of the Beatles' publishing catalog.
Posted to Culture by Eric Olsen on April 15, 2006 02:21 PM
Pop Culture Update 3/4/06
Curious and smoking monkeys. Air guitar championships and piano-back dogs. The latest on Michael Jackson and his "wife".
Posted to Culture by Patfish on March 4, 2006 04:51 PM
Single Review: Human Nature Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s Human Nature is the cornerstone of his career.
Posted to Music by Matthew Milam on March 2, 2006 03:12 AM
Michael Jackson Sued for Animal Husbandry Support
Neverland vet sues Jacko for unpaid bills
Posted to Culture by Eric Olsen on January 8, 2006 01:54 PM
Michael Jackson: Converts to Islam, Reportedly Says, Jews Are 'Leeches'
Well, the King of Pop is soon to be a Muslim living in Bahrain. At least that's the story coming out of that small kingdom today.
Posted to Culture by Bird of Paradise on November 26, 2005 01:35 PM
Next Week in the Bookstore: Questions of Love for Michael Jackson, Frank McCourt and Alex Cross
There may be only four new books this week, but there's still plenty to generate excitement.
Posted to Books by DrPat on November 9, 2005 10:15 AM
Article comments
1 - Krasimir [FilmDailies.com]
Haha, nice overview. I suspect Chris Rock reads this site to prep his jokes!
2 - Eric Olsen
as well he should! thanks!
3 - larry
expatriate defines mj very well. there there are lots of expatriates in in the world.most by their own own choice. either to work or or avoid prosecution or or persecution. where does mj fit.
4 - Eric Olsen
I think the U.S. no longer affords him the level of unqualified adoration he requires and this little desert satrapy gives him luxury, literally "royal" treatment, and the level of protection from prying eyes he now requires
5 - Bojangles
Well, Eric, get ready to celebrate. If the National Enquirer is right, by the time you read this Michael Jackson may be dead. If he is, I pray they bury him in Bahrain. The site of you and your fellow Leeches dancing on his grave would be rather unsightly.