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Gerard Butler 'does a Michael Jackson'


Actor Gerard Butler has been getting up to some crazy capers - re-creating the moment when Michael Jackson dangled his baby son from a hotel room window.

The King of Pop landed himself in hot water after he held his youngest son, Blanket out of an open window seven years ago.

Thankfully, cheeky Gerard's "baby" was only a plant pot covered in a towel.

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'No body doubles' in Jacko movie


The producers of the new Michael Jackson movie This Is It are reportedly furious over suggestions that it feaures body doubles.

The movie, which premieres this week, has been hit by claims from some members of Jackson's family that look-a-likes were used for many of the scenes featuring the late singer.

However, a rep from Sony, who co-produced the movie, told TMZ that the rumours were 'pure garbage' and that no doubles are featured.

They added: "Audiences will begin to see the film tomorrow and every time they see The King Of Pop they will know that every frame is unquestionably Michael as he rehearses and prepares for the London concerts that were to have begun this past summer."

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Omer IS Jackson's fourth child, father claims

We're not entirely sure we believe a word he says, but Michael Jackson's father has claimed that Omer Bhatti really IS his son's fourth child.

Speculation rose about Omer's heritage when he was spotted sat front row at Michael's memorial earlier this month. He had previously been photographed with the King of Pop when he was a child.

Now Joe Jackson has said: "Yes, I knew Michael had another son - yes, I did. He looks like a Jackson, he acts like a Jackson, and he can dance like a Jackson."

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Jacko: The top 10 wacko web stories

For someone who could barely get arrested in news terms prior to his death, Michael Jackson has spawned a huge array of bizarre and unlikely stories over the last month. We've rounded up 10 of the wackiest Jacko tales for your perusal...

Ex-Housekeeper Makes Harsh Accusations: People quotes a former housekeeper that claims MJ's young guests were allowed to drink alcohol until they vomited.

Uri Gellar Learns MJ's Innocence... Through Hypnosis:
The Independent reports that the famous spoon-bender hypnotised his friend Michael Jackson to learn once and for all if he was guilty of abusing children - and found him innocent.

Nicole Ritchie to Pay Tribute With Baby's Name:
Reportedly, Nicole Ritchie is considering naming her unborn child after the King of Pop.

Guardian of MJ's Kids... Macaulay Culkin??:
Early rumors suggested that the 'Home Alone' star, as godfather to MJ's elder two children, might gain custody. Our thoughts: not a chance.

Nose Missing After Death:
The Kansas City Star reports that the prosthetic nose worn by Michael Jackson went missing from the morgue.

King of Pop Also King in Africa:
An Ebony cover story from 1992 discusses the in-depth details of Jackson being crowned 'King Sani' in a West African village, where he travelled as an ambassador of peace.

Jackson Told Daughter Paris He Might Die: Biographer Ian Halperin was quoted as saying Jackson was feeling ill months before his death. Allegedly, he had told his 11-year-old daughter Paris he might not make it to Father's Day.

Bought Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind' Win:
In 1999, Jackson set movie memorabilia records when he spent more than $1.5 million dollars to purchase the 1939 Best Picture Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind,' according to a PEOPLE report.

Rumors of Sleeping in Oxygen Tank: The Daily Mail features a photo of Jackson in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Rumor had it he was considering purchasing one to extend his life span, but Jackson settled those rumors when he said he bought it to donate to burns victims.

Michael Merch to Hit Stores:
A posthumous collection of MJ-inspired clothing will hit US stores like Target, Hot Topic, Spencer's Gifts and JC Penney, according to ABC. In a bizarre twist, the line was supposedly designed by Jackson himself to be merchandise for his comeback tour.


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Jackson's son made to watch him die

Michael Jackson's son Prince Michael II was reportedly made to watch his father die.

The King of Pop's family claim Jackson's doctor made Prince Michael watch as the star's doctor tried in vain to resuscitate him.

Speaking on behalf of Michael's mother Katherine, family friend Dr Steven Hoefflin said the scene was "horrific and very traumatic" for the 12-year-old boy.

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Jackson's death 'being treated as homicide'

Michael Jackson's death is being treated as homicide, according to sources within the L.A Police Department.

Website TMZ claims the cause of Michael's death was anaesthetic drug Propofol, which was found at Jackson's house along with a drip stand and an oxygen tank used to administer it.

Nine doctors are reportedly being questioned over the King of Pop's death.

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Elizabeth Taylor 'hospitalised'

Elizabeth Taylor's publicist has denied tabloid reports that she was hospitalised because she is so distraught over the death of Michael Jackson.

The Hollywood legend, 77, was taken from her Hollywood mansion to clinic in L.A on Monday, reports claim.

US gossip columnist and Taylor's friend, Cindy Adams, said: "The source of her condition is simply, the heart's gone out of her."

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Jackson's body hidden from ghoulish fans

Michael Jackson's body has been moved from its secret location after ghoulish fans tried to break into the crypt where it was hidden.

The King of Pop's body had been put inside the tomb belonging to Motown boss Berry Gordon after last week's memorial service.

But the casket has now been moved to the basement of Hollywood's Forest Lawn cemetery where fans can't get to it.

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Book claims Jackson was gay

A sensational new book claims that Michael Jackson had a string of secret gay lovers.

The unauthorized book reports suggests Jackson would sneek out of his home at midnight dressed as a woman to meet his secret male lover.

It claims "virtually everybody" around the superstar knew he was gay.

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Shaheen set to crack America

Britain's Got Talent star Shaheen Jafargholi is set to crack America after wowing agency bosses with his performance at Michael Jackson's memorial.

The 12-year-old has been signed up by the talent agency that also represents Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey.

Disney are just one of the huge US names reportedly interested in getting Shaheen on board.

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Mystery of Michael's missing brain

The mystery of Michael Jackson's burial continues to baffle the world's media.

Despite his memorial being almost 48 hours ago, reports suggest the King of Pop has still not been buried and the Jackson family are STILL arguing over where to lay him to rest.

And bizarre reports suggest Michael's brain was not in the coffin at the memorial, after it was removed for toxicology tests.

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Michael memorial to be 'greatest show on earth'

Michael Jackson's public memorial will now take place at an L.A stadium.

Hollywood's Staples Centre will be the stage for what insiders are predicting will be the 'greatest show on earth' - just as Michael would have wanted it.

Over a million people are expected to turn up to see Jackson lying in a gold coffin and hear tributes from a selection of music legends.

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Diana Ross named in Jackson's will

Even in death, Michael Jackson's life gets more bizarre by the second.

The superstar's will was filed in an L.A court yesterday and it names legendary singer Diana Ross.

Michael wanted the former Supremes singer to become guardian to his three children should anything happen to his own mother, Katharine Jackson.

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Mother of Jackson's children denies surrogacy claims

Michael Jackson's former wife has denied claims she is not the mother of his children.

Debbie Rowe's lawyer Marta Almli insists there is no truth in allegations that Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, were conceived using a donor egg and sperm - with Debbie acting as a surrogate.

Almli said: "Ms. Rowe is the biological mother of the two oldest children.

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Jackson to lie in state at Neverland

Michael Jackson is to lie in state at his Neverland ranch.

The King of Pop's coffin will be driven through Los Angeles in a 130-mile journey to his former fantasy-themed home and final resting place.

His body will go on display on Friday, possibly in a glass coffin, before he is buried on Sunday.

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