January 10 : Statement from the Estate of Michael Jackson
Earlier today certain media ran an item relating to a film included in the lineup of the Sundance Film Festival. The Estate issued the following statement to media reporting the story:
“This is yet another lurid production in an outrageous and pathetic attempt to exploit and cash in on Michael Jackson. Wade Robson and James Safechuck have both testified under oath that Michael never did anything inappropriate toward them. Safechuck and Robson, the latter a self-proclaimed ‘master of deception’, filed lawsuits against Michael’s Estate, asking for millions of dollars. Both lawsuits were dismissed. This so-called ‘documentary’ is just another rehash of dated and discredited allegations. It’s baffling why any credible filmmaker would involve himself with this project.”
Unfortunately, anyone can release a documentary and they do not have to secure permission to do so. The only time the Estate has any potential recourse is when a documentary or other film uses intellectual property such as music or video that is owned by the Estate and is not protected under “fair use” claims, which of course the Estate is monitoring. You may recall the Estate filed litigation against Disney earlier this year for violating its intellectual property rights. As the Estate said, the individuals featured in this documentary have had their claims rejected in court. Furthermore, Michael was declared innocent in the criminal case against him. No documentary can change that.
January 16 : After a one month break from social medias and public exposure Paris writes on Instagram : « I am happy and healthy and feeling better than ever ».
January 21 : Taj Jackson launches a Go Fund Me Page to fight against “Leaving Neverland :
“MJ fam – here we are over 11 years since of my Uncle Michael’s passing. Instead of being able to mourn and properly celebrate and honor Michael Jackson, we are, again, being forced to educate the media and the general public with the evidence-based truth about him.
Once again, we have to defend Michael Jackson’s name and legacy from vicious and calculated lies. We can no longer sit back and wait for the ‘right thing’ to be reported or for someone else to step in and champion our cause. This is on us – fans, friends and family. I know that the unanimous acquittals and the FBI’s on and off 10-year investigation (resulting in my Uncle’s complete exoneration) should have been enough. The worst thing we can do is let this continued slander go unchallenged. Especially since my uncle is not here to defend himself.
I know that when we as a group are united, we are unstoppable.
So I am asking for your help.
This series will uncover the real Michael Jackson. The larger-than-life entertainer grew up in ways no other human could ever imagine. The viewer will have the opportunity to step inside Jackson’s world through the stories and recollections of the people that truly knew him best. Michael was human like the rest of us; flawed and imperfect. He was eccentric, uber talented, philanthropic, sensitive and traumatized. All of these things made Michael who he was. He was not weird, he was unique. He was a man who believed in the message of love, in a world that didn’t appreciate or understand him.
I am the oldest nephew of Michael Jackson. I had the privilege to have grown up extremely close to my uncle and was always a loyal friend and ally to him throughout his entire life. I also had a front seat to what the negative media and allegations put him through. I lived with him during the whole 2005 trial.
As a sexual abuse victim (from my uncle Chuck on my mom’s side of the family), I know what it means to be a survivor. I also know what kind of damage sexual misconduct leaves upon the victims. This unique position makes me even more determined and qualified to make the truth, the whole truth known about my uncle Michael’s false allegations.
My uncle’s last words to me were…
“After this, we’re doing films.”
Never did I think that a decade later necessity would require me to direct a film about his proven innocence.”
January 18 : Diana Ross, Rebbie, Katherine, Yashi, Stacee, London & Taryll attend Evan Ross & Austin’s concert at the Roxy Theater in L.A.
January 25 : The Michael Jackson estate has issued a statement on the film “Leaving Neverland,” which premiered at Sundance on Friday morning (Jan. 25). The documentary was screened at Park City, Utah’s Egyptian Theater. The Estate issued its statement about 12 hours after the film debuted, taking issue with what it calls “the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in life, and now in death.”
Dan Reed’s film follows two accusers, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, as they describe intense and graphic acts they say Jackson committed against them, as well those they say the pop icon coached them to commit on him. Robson met Jackson through a dance competition at age 5, and alleges the sexual abuse began when he was 7. Safechuck was cast in a Pepsi commercial starring Jackson around age 8, and the alleged abuse began after months of close friendship.
Taj & TJ defend MJ on Twitter and plan to make a documentary to end all the lies.
January 26 : Genevieve gets engaged to longtime boyfriend in Atlanta in the presence of Alejandra.
January 28 : The Jackson family releases a statement regarding the “Leaving Neverland” documentary.
January 30 : Jermaine gives an interview to Good Morning Britain to defend Michael in the “Leaving Neverland” controversy. Many friends defend MJ on social medias including Brett Barnes, Frank Cascio, Karen Faye & Talun Zeitoun.
Frank Cascio defends MJ on Twitter : “Pro-a-gan-da information, especially of a biaised or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular point of view. Why didn’t Brett, myself or the thousands of others who had nothing to gain and have opposing views get a call for this “documentary”? @DanReed1000″
LaToya attends the press conference of the show ‘Forever The Best Show About The King of Pop’ at Centro Cultural Teatro 1 in Mexico City, Mexico.
February 3 : Family Day for Superbowl Sunday with Austin, Yashi, Donte, Jaafar & Jermajesty among others.
February 8 : The Estate’s letters to RadarOnline, HBO & Channel 4
The Estate of Michael Jackson has communicated with the fans some of the letters they have been sending to RadarOnline and HBO and also reassure the fans that they are working hard to dismiss the so called “Documentary” “Leaving Neverland”. Fans around the world have been campaigning to bring the truth to the media and to the general public but also trying to cancel this horrible and full of lies (and liars) “Documentary”.
February 10 : Paris attends Republic Records Grammy after party at Spring Place Beverly Hills.
February 11 : Brandi Jackson exposes Wade Robson’s lies in twitter and reveals that she dated him for 7 years and Michael introduced them to each other.
February 13 : Prince celebrates his 22nd birthday.
February 21 : Bigi celebrates his 17th birthday.
Lawsuit filed by the Estate of Michael Jackson
This morning, The Estate of Michael Jackson filed a lawsuit against HBO. HBO is not just a distributor but a co-producer of this so-called documentary Leaving Neverland. As many of you know, in 1992 HBO entered into an agreement for the broadcast of “Live From Bucharest” which became HBO’s highest rated special. As part of that agreement, HBO agreed to non-disparagement provisions which remain in effect. This program is the epitome of disparagement. Therefore, HBO stands in breach of contract. Even though Michael is not here to defend himself and there is no claim for defamation, this is a contractual obligation.
February 24 : Paris attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California.
During a TV interview, LaToya refuses to comment the “Leaving Neverland” controversy : “Let’s keep Michael at peace and where he is. He has given the world so much joy. Let’s not take that away from him”.
February 27 : The Jackson family reacts to “Leaving Neverland”. Brandi Jackson gives a radio interview while Marlon, Tito, Jackie & Taj are guests on CBS This Morning.
March : The MJ Estate lawyers contact Frank Cascio and his family to ask them for support. Despite having a decades-long friendship with Michael Jackson, and after years of passionately defending Michael against false and scurrilous allegations made by third parties, Frank and his family decide to exploit the negative publicity following the release of Leaving Neverland in order to try to profit from making their own specious allegations against Michael. To do so,
Frank’ representative insist on meeting with MJ Estate representatives at the Sunset Marquis Hotel swimming pool wearing only bathing suits so that MJ Estate representatives could not wear a “wire” to record the conversation.
Following this bizarre meeting, Frank’s lawyer informs MJ Estate lawyers that the Cascios intend to repudiate their prior support of Michael and manufacture false and specious allegations against him unless they were paid money, as well as to counter the negative press surrounding the film, MJ Estate sought to make a life rights and consulting deal to acquire content that the Respondents and other parties to the Agreement had accumulated during their decades-long close friendship with Michael, including home movies showing Michael’s warm and happy interactions over the years with his “second family” during
Christmas, holidays, and other occasions. However, Respondents used the negative media frenzy as an opportunity to enrich themselves.
March 3 + 4 : HBO airs two-part HBO documentary Leaving Neverland,
March 4 : HBO and OWN present Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland, a conversation hosted by Oprah featuring Wade Robson and James Safechuck.
March 5-11 : Many family and friends defend MJ on social medias including Karen Faye, Corey Feldman, Brett Barnes, Macauley Culkin, Jermaine, Austin, Yashi, Brandi, the Schleiter Family, Grace Rwaramba etc
Taj flies to London to give interviews (the doc is aired on Channel 4)
Katherine, Rebbie, Janet, LaToya, Randy, Prince & Paris remain silent.
March 12 : Austin has breakfast with Katherine & Rebbie.
March 13 : LaToya attends the show ‘Forever, The Best Show About The King of Pop’ at Centro Cultural Teatro 1 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Paris on Twitter : “there’s nothing i can say that hasn’t already been said in regards to defense. Taj is doing a perfect job on his own. and i support him. but that’s not my role. I’m just tryna get everyone to chill out and go with the flow, be mellow and think about the bigger picture. that’s me.”
March 16 : TMZ reports that Paris was hospitalized last night after a suicide attempt. Paris replies to them on Twitter “fuck you, you fucking liars”.
March 18 : Paris attends the Premiere Of Netflix’s ‘The Dirt’ at ArcLight Hollywood in Hollywood, California.
Statement from the Estate of Michael Jackson
March 23 : Diana Ross supports MJ on Twitter.
The Jackson family provided Billboard with a 24-page working PowerPoint document, titled “Leaving Neverland and the Truth,” that questions the accusers’ memories and the filmmakers’ motives in detail. The estate also attached recent news clips in which the singer’s defense attorney called the accusations “hogwash.” The document goes into detail about the documentary being bias, inconsistent, and notes that the footage that was featured was misused.
The Jackson family gathers to celebrate Genevieve’s engagement party in L.A. Many members attend the party including Katherine, Rebbie, LaToya, Austin, Stacee, Yashi, TJ and Frances, Taj and Thayana, Taryll & Breanna, Alejandra, Randy Jr, Donte, Jaafar, Jermajesty, Autumn, Paris, Steveanna and more…
March 30 : Debbie Rowe attends Paris ‘s first musical gig in a L.A bar.
April 3 : Paris spends her 21st birthday with her boyfriend and with Austin.
April 13 : Sarah Moore, Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn are seen at Coachella on April in Indio, California.
April 21 : Katherine, Rebbie, Taj his wife and daughter Taylor spend Easter sunday together.
May 2 : Paris and Caroline D’Amore attend the Dinner Party to Celebrate Pizza Girl by Caroline D’Amore hosted by Paris Jackson at the Private Residence of the CEO of Absolut Elyx.
May 11 : Prince Jackson goes through commencement ceremonies Saturday at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Many family members attend the graduation ceremony and after party including Katherine, Rebbie, Latoya, Paris, Bigi, Omer and Pia Bhatti, Austin, Brandi, Siggy & 3T.
May 16 : Taj, Prince & Bigi launch their You Tube channel on film reviews.
May 17 : Opening night for Janet’s residency in Vegas. Many family and friends attend the show including Katherine, Rebbie, Austin, Yashi, Jimmy Jam, Yvette Nicole Brown, Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, Eve etc
May 24 : Michael Jackson’s Estate and Tohme Tohme settle lawsuit
The settlement announced Thursday with Tohme Tohme ends one of the last remaining legal fights involving Michael Jackson’s estate. The deal came after five days of the trial had already been held. Terms of the agreement were not released.
June 07 : Paris and Jeremy Scott attend the Moschino Spring/Summer 20 Menswear and Women’s Resort Collection party at Universal Studios Hollywood.
June 24 : It is announced that Paris will make an appearance in the third season of the VH1 television series Scream. Paris also appears in Habit, portraying Jesus Christ.
June 25 : Michael’s family, friends and fans celebrate him on the 10th anniversary of his passing.
August 1 : Paris and her boyfriend Gabriel Glenn attend the LA Special Screening Of Roadside Attractions’ “The Peanut Butter Falcon” at ArcLight Hollywood.
August 16 : Rebbie, Yashi & Austin take Katherine to Diana Ross’s concert the Wynn in Vegas.
August 17 : 18th and final Metamorphosis show at the Park MGM Theater in Vegas. Mary J Blige, Katherine, Rebbie, Yashi, Austin, Taj, Taryll & Jermaine Jr attend the show.
August 27 : Missy Elliott is presented with Michael Jackson Vanguard Award during the MTV Video Music Awards. Janet does not attend but she sends a pre recorded video message to congratulate Missy.
September 20 : Judge Declines HBO’s Request to Throw Out ‘Leaving Neverland’ Lawsuit.
October 10 : Paris and Gabriel Glenn attend the 2019 amfAR Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios.
October 22 : HBO Taking Michael Jackson ‘Leaving Neverland’ Dispute to Appeals Court
October 25 : Prince hosts The Heal LA Foundation’s 4th Annual “Thriller Night” Costume Party at Hayvenhurst with many family members (Bigi, Paris, 3T etc)
LaToya attends the premiere of “Forever” at the Centro Cultural Teatro in Mexico City.
November 7 : Paris attends alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet x FriendsWithYou Launch in Los Angeles.
November 11 : Paris and Prince Jackson attend the Ryan Gordy Foundation “60 Years of Motown” Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills where they see Chris Tucker.
November 18 : LaToya attends the “Forever – King Of Pop” press conference at Verti Music Hall in Berlin, Germany.
November 19 : Lawsuits by Michael Jackson accusers likely to be restored
November 21 : LaToya visits the Jahrhunderthalle in the Höchst district before her tour of Germany. Under the title “Forever – King of Pop” she will appear in 15 German cities in January and February 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King has secured from the Michael Jackson estate the rights to make a film of the complicated pop icon’s life with access to all of his music, sources say. King’s GK Films has retained three-time Oscar-nominated writer John Logan to pen the script. It is not set up at a studio at this point.
December 6 : Katherine, Rebbie, Yashi, Johvonnie and Genevieve attend Steveanna’s very first live performance as Billie Bodega in L.A.
December 22 : A representative employed by attorneys for the Estate flies
to New Jersey to meet with the Cascios, where he read a purported settlement agreement aloud to them. The Cascio siblings sign rhe agreement. Franck is not present.
December 24/25 : Part of the Jackson family spends Christmas in Rome, Italy (Prince, Paris, Bigi, Omer, TJ, Frances, Royal, Dee, Jojo, Rio, Alejandra, Randy Jr, Donte, Jaafar & Jermajesty).
December 31 : Prince, Paris & Bigi fly back home from Rome to spend New Year’s eve in L.A.
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