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Michael Jackson’s Estate Has Earned $2B After His Death
DMX Arrested Before Show For Child Support
DMX
Friday night, fans were left wondering why DMX was sud- denly arrested before a highly publicized show in New York
CityT. he so-proclaimed dog of Hip-Hop was taken in to cus- tody because of alleged child support infractions, according to police.
The rapper allegedly owes over $400,000 in back child support. There were several warrants out for the 44-year- old rapper.
There were also warrants for bail jumping and an alleged robbery in Newark, NJ.
‘Empire’s’ Jamal To Star Alongside His Real Sister In Drama
Jussie Smollett (Jamal on ‘Empire’ and his sister, Jurnee Smollett-Bell.
Jussie Smollett is moving on up! The breakout 'Empire' star landed a guest star appear- ance in an episode of 'Under- ground,' a period drama series on WGN America. Jussie will play alongside his real-life sis- ter and a regular on the show, Jurnee Smollett-Bell (Fri- day Night Lights, Parenthood, True Blood).
Jussie will play the charac- ter Josey, a wild-eyed run- away who doesn’t trust anyone, not even the people stationed along the way who would try to help him. Sister Jurnee plays the series regular role of Ros- alee, a shy house slave with a powerful inner strength and courage.
In the one-hour drama, brav- ery, ingenuity, and power take center stage as slaves band to- gether in the fight of their lives, their families, their future and their freedom.
'Underground' will premiere in 2016.
Chris Brown’s 7th Album
When Michael Jackson passed away, he left behind a booming legacy but his estate was on the brink of bank- ruptcy. In the six years since his death, the estate has grossed nearly $2 billion.
The money comes from the movies “This is It,” the Cirque show “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour,” 50 million albums sold and vari- ous other ventures.
After expenses, that $2 bil- lion gets whittled down to around $800 million; the $800 mil gets significantly cut by taxes ... around $450 mil, according to TMZ.
As for Michael’s kids, there’s a trust where millions gets distributed as they get older.
Sources familiar with the fi- nancials tell TMZ that if the estate were completely liqui- dated today, each kid would get around $100 million.
Last year, Michael Jack- son took the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ list of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities—topping Elvis Presley, Bob Marley and Marilyn Monroe—by bringing in a reported $140 million. That was part of the $700 million that Jackson
MICHAEL JACKSON
made in the first five years since his death, according to Zack Greenburg, author of “Michael Jackson, Inc.,” a book about the music legend’s business empire.
Since his passing, Jackson has sold over 13.2 million al- bums, compared to the 13.1 million he sold from 1996- 2008, per Nielsen as reported by The Wrap.
Jackson also has a huge so- cial media following, with more than 75 million likes on Facebook. His verified Twitter account, @michaeljackson, was started the month follow- ing his death and has since ac- cumulated 1.84 million followers.
No wonder why all of these new Chris Brown songs keep popping up!
Billboard has the scoop: A representative for Breezy tell the publication that the singer plans on releasing his seventh studio album in the fall!
Not only that, but the new song released (June 25), enti- tled " Liquor,” will grace the up- coming LP!
With all the legal drama lead- ing up to the release of his last album, X, in 2014, Brown seems to be popping on all cylinders, as he’s back to work and pumping out new music!
Chris Brown is featured on numerous songs with numer- ous artists. His own EP will drop in the Fall.
To Be Released This Fall
BB King’s Manager Named
Lone Executor Of His Estate
B.B. King’s longtime busi- ness manager was named sole executor of his estate Thurs- day, despite objections from a lawyer for four of the late blues icon’s daughters.
Clark County District Judge Gloria Sturman first re- fused to let prominent na- tional attorneys Benjamin Crump and Jose Baez con- test King’s will on behalf of daughters Karen Williams, Patty King, Rita Washing- ton and Barbara Winfree.
The will, filed in January 2007, puts LaVerne Toney alone in charge of administer- ing King’s assets, his prop- erty and his trust. The trust documents have not been filed publicly.
The judge then rejected ef- forts by Las Vegas attorney
B.B. King’s manager Laverne Toney was named executor of his estate.
Larissa Drohobyczer to cast Toney as having misused her power of attorney while B.B. King was alive to move about $1 million from per- sonal to joint bank accounts to which she had access, and to block relatives from visiting King in his dying days.
Bobbi Kristina Reportedly In Hospice Care; Estate Sues Boyfriend
Shielded by woodland, pa- trolled by security and boast- ing koi ponds, gardens and peaceful piano music - this is the secluded hospice where Bobbi Kristina Brown will spend her final moments.
Bobbi Kristina, 22, was taken off life support earlier this week and transferred to the Peachtree Christian Hos- pice, which describes itself as 'A Loving Place of Rest, Com- fort and Hope'.
The only daughter of Whit- ney Houston and Bobby Brown has clung to life for the past five months but medics anticipate her death in the coming days - or even hours.
Bobby Kristina's aunt Pat, 55, has kept a near-con- stant vigil at her bedside since her arrival at the hospice in Duluth, Georgia.
She declined to speak with reporters Friday after arriving early afternoon clutching what appeared to be an overnight bag.
Bobbi Kristina with her boyfriend, Nick Gordon during happier times. Bobbi Kristina was taken to a Hospice facility after being taken off of life sup- port.
'We thank everyone for their support and prayers,' she said in a short statement Wednes- day.
'She is in God's hands now.' Bobbi Kristina’s dad, Bobby has also visited his ail- ing daughter inside the 16-bed care facility which provides round the clock care and pain relief for the terminally and chronically ill.
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