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Michael Jackson's father Joe, seen here in Germany in September, ...

(DDP/AFP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:58:21 GMT

(DDP/AFP) - Michael Jackson's father Joe, seen here in Germany in September, is seeking money from his late son's estate to help him meet monthly living expenses estimated at more than $15,000, court papers have shown.(DDP/AFP/Joerg Koch)

Joe Jackson, father of the late Michael Jackson, arrives at ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:55:37 GMT

(Reuters) - Joe Jackson, father of the late Michael Jackson, arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

Brothers of Michael Jackson (L-R): Marlon, Jermaine and Tito ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:41:44 GMT

(Reuters) - Brothers of Michael Jackson (L-R): Marlon, Jermaine and Tito serve as pall-bearers during the memorial services for pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles July 7, 2009. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Musician John Mayer performs during memorial services for pop ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:28:37 GMT

(Reuters) - Musician John Mayer performs during memorial services for pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles July 7, 2009. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

FILE - In this Friday Oct. 2, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson's ...

(AP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:34:33 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Friday Oct. 2, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson smiles after leaving a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, file)

A Michael Jackson fan waits next to electronic posters at the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:12:58 GMT

(Reuters) - A Michael Jackson fan waits next to electronic posters at the Australian premiere of the documentary "This Is It", in Sydney October 28, 2009. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz

Tito (L), Marlon (C) and Jackie Jackson pose at the premiere ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:55:14 GMT

(Reuters) - Tito (L), Marlon (C) and Jackie Jackson pose at the premiere of the documentary "This Is It" in Los Angeles October 27, 2009. The documentary includes interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his shows in London and opens in the U.S. on October 28. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

A general view of atmosphere at the "Michael Jackson's ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:16:16 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - A general view of atmosphere at the "Michael Jackson's This Is It" New York premiere at the Regal E-Walk on October 27, in New York City. Michael Jackson delivered a posthumous thriller at the North American box office this weekend as the movie of his aborted comeback "This Is It" took top spot, final figures showed Monday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Stephen Lovekin)

FILE - In this June 23, 2009 file handout photo provided by ...

(AP) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:35:05 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this June 23, 2009 file handout photo provided by AEG, pop star Michael Jackson rehearses at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ Kevin Mazur, AEG/Getty Images, File)

In this film publicity image released by Sony Pictures, the ...

(AP) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:22:52 GMT

(AP) - In this film publicity image released by Sony Pictures, the movie poster for Michael Jackson's 'This is It' film is shown. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures)

Jackson reimagined : Albanian painter Saimir Strati, 43 years-old, ...

(AFP) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:24:29 GMT

(AFP) - Jackson reimagined : Albanian painter Saimir Strati, 43 years-old, works on a mosaic of the late pop legend Michael Jackson, using paint brushes, in Durres. (AFP/Gent Shkullaku)

A Michael Jackson impersonator poses at the UK premier of Michael ...

(AFP) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:57:49 GMT

(AFP) - A Michael Jackson impersonator poses at the UK premier of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" at the Odeon in London's Leicester Square. Michael Jackson delivered a posthumous thriller Tuesday as fans flocked to worldwide premieres of a documentary film billed as the final concert performance of the King of Pop.(AFP/Carl Court)

Fans await the start of the world premiere of the Michael Jackson's ...

(AFP) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:57:49 GMT

(AFP) - Fans await the start of the world premiere of the Michael Jackson's "This is It" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Michael Jackson delivered a posthumous thriller Tuesday as fans flocked to worldwide premieres of a documentary film billed as the final concert performance of the King of Pop.(AFP/Robyn Beck)

Fans pose with a poster prior to the Australian premiere of ...

(AFP) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:57:49 GMT

(AFP) - Fans pose with a poster prior to the Australian premiere of Michael Jackson's "This Is It". Michael Jackson has delivered a posthumous thriller as fans flocked to worldwide premieres of a documentary film billed as the final performance of the King of Pop.(AFP/Greg Wood)

A scene from the Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It". ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:32:21 GMT

(Reuters) - A scene from the Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It". REUTERS/Sony Pictures/Handout

Fans of the late US performer Michael Jackson seen prior to ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:27:09 GMT

(AP) - Fans of the late US performer Michael Jackson seen prior to the screening of the movie 'This Is It' in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Anna Shevelyova)

Heritage Auction Galleries will present a wide selection of ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:04:00 GMT

(AP) - Heritage Auction Galleries will present a wide selection of Michael Jackson Memorabilia at its Nov. 6-7 20th Century Icons Auction, live and online, in Dallas Texas. (PRNewsFoto/Heritage Auctions)

VIDEO: A troupe of Michael Jackson impersonators and moonwalked ...

(afp.com) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:25:40 GMT

(afp.com) - VIDEO: A troupe of Michael Jackson impersonators and moonwalked for screaming fans in Beijing as a documentary of his final concert rehearsals "This Is It" opened here. Duration: 01:16(afp.com)

Fans of the late US performer Michael Jackson, seen prior to ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:06:09 GMT

(AP) - Fans of the late US performer Michael Jackson, seen prior to the screening of the movie 'This Is It' in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

REFILE - REMOVING LAST SENTENCE. PICTURE WAS NOT ROTATED. A ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:13:37 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - REMOVING LAST SENTENCE. PICTURE WAS NOT ROTATED. A fan has the words "Michael J", which stands for Michael Jackson, pasted on her face during the Taiwan premiere of "This Is It" in Taipei October 28, 2009. After months of industry hype, Hollywood on Tuesday rolled out the red carpet for Jackson's movie "This Is It" showing the final performance of the fallen King of Pop. The film has been culled from 80 hours of videotape taken of the pop star's final days of rehearsals for a series of London concerts in July also titled "This Is It". REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN ENTERTAINMENT)

A fan shows up in a Michael Jackson t-shirt at a cinema hall ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:12:22 GMT

(Reuters) - A fan shows up in a Michael Jackson t-shirt at a cinema hall showing documentary "This Is It" in Mumbai October 28, 2009. Michael Jackson fans around the world flocked to screenings of "This Is It" on Wednesday, many dressed as their idol or in costumes from Jackson music videos, as they bid a final farewell to the King of Pop. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

Five-year-old Anna Tanaka poses for photographers before at ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:19:53 GMT

(AP) - Five-year-old Anna Tanaka poses for photographers before at Japan premiere of 'Michael Jackson's This is it' in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and 'Human Nature.' The film was shot as Jackson prepared for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

U.S. singer Lionel Richie arrives at Japan premiere of 'Michael ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:17:14 GMT

(AP) - U.S. singer Lionel Richie arrives at Japan premiere of 'Michael Jackson's This is it' in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and 'Human Nature.' The film was shot as Jackson prepared for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

U.S. singer Lionel Richie signs autographs for fans at Japan ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:16:26 GMT

(AP) - U.S. singer Lionel Richie signs autographs for fans at Japan premiere of 'Michael Jackson's This is it' in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and 'Human Nature.' The film was shot as Jackson prepared for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Japanese Michael Jackson's fans pose for photographers before ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:16:01 GMT

(AP) - Japanese Michael Jackson's fans pose for photographers before Japan premiere of 'Michael Jackson's This is it' in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and 'Human Nature.' The film was shot as Jackson prepared for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Fans queue up to enter the Michael Jackson Exhibition at the ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:13:45 GMT

(AP) - Fans queue up to enter the Michael Jackson Exhibition at the O2 venue in London, Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009. Wednesday was the first day the exhibition opened to the public, with around 250 of the late US performer's personal items on display. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

U.S. singer Lionel Richie waves for fans at Japan premiere of ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:13:32 GMT

(AP) - U.S. singer Lionel Richie waves for fans at Japan premiere of 'Michael Jackson's This is it' in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and 'Human Nature.' The film was shot as Jackson prepared for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

A fan strikes a pose as he queues up to enter the Michael Jackson ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:11:59 GMT

(AP) - A fan strikes a pose as he queues up to enter the Michael Jackson Exhibition, at the O2 venue in London, Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009. Wednesday was the first day the exhibition opened to the public, with around 250 of the late US performer's personal items on display. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

U.S. singer Lionel Richie, right, answers a reporter's question ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:05:26 GMT

(AP) - U.S. singer Lionel Richie, right, answers a reporter's question at Japan premiere of 'Michael Jackson's This is it' in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

A fan in a costume holds a Michael Jackson doll as he poses ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:01:38 GMT

(Reuters) - A fan in a costume holds a Michael Jackson doll as he poses for photographers before the Japan premiere of "This Is It" Michael Jackson documentary in Tokyo October 28, 2009. The documentary includes interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his shows in London.REUTERS/Michael Caronna (JAPAN ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

U.S. singer Lionel Richie signs autographs for fans at Japan ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:01:32 GMT

(AP) - U.S. singer Lionel Richie signs autographs for fans at Japan premiere of 'Michael Jackson's This is it' in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

U.S. singer Lionel Richie signs autographs for fans at Japan ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:01:13 GMT

(AP) - U.S. singer Lionel Richie signs autographs for fans at Japan premiere of 'Michael Jackson's This is it' in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Five-year-old Victor Chupina shows his moves after sleeping ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:32:54 GMT

(AFP/File) - Five-year-old Victor Chupina shows his moves after sleeping outside for a second night to buy tickets to a special pre-screening of the Michael Jackson film "This Is It," at LA Live in Los Angeles, in September. Jackson returned to center stage on Tuesday as a long-awaited documentary charting the tragic pop icon's rehearsals for his doomed comeback hits cinema screens for the first time.(AFP/File/Robyn Beck)

Four months after his death, Jackson tribute movie 'This ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:32:54 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - Four months after his death, Jackson tribute movie 'This Is It' released worldwide. Michael Jackson returns to center stage here Tuesday as a long-awaited documentary charting the tragic pop icon's rehearsals for his doomed comeback hits cinema screens for the first time.(AFP/Graphic)

A troupe of Chinese Michael Jackson impersonators and moonwalked ...

(afp.com) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:32:54 GMT

(afp.com) - A troupe of Chinese Michael Jackson impersonators and moonwalked for screaming fans in Beijing as a documentary of his final concert rehearsals "This Is It" opened here. Duration: 01:16(afp.com)

Five-year-old Anna Tanaka poses for photographers before the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Five-year-old Anna Tanaka poses for photographers before the Japan premiere of "This Is It" Michael Jackson documentary in Tokyo October 28, 2009. The documentary includes interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his shows in London.REUTERS/Michael Caronna (JAPAN ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

5-year old Anna Tanaka poses for photographers before the Japan ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:48:38 GMT

(Reuters) - 5-year old Anna Tanaka poses for photographers before the Japan premiere of "This Is It" Michael Jackson documentary in Tokyo October 28, 2009. The documentary includes interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his shows in London. REUTERS/Michael Caronna (JAPAN ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

A Michael Jackson fan walks next to a poster at the Australian ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:16:17 GMT

(Reuters) - A Michael Jackson fan walks next to a poster at the Australian premiere of the documentary "This Is It", in Sydney October 28, 2009. The documentary includes interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his shows in London. The film opens in Australia on October 29. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Dancers impersonating Michael Jackson perform on the red carpet ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:04:29 GMT

(Reuters) - Dancers impersonating Michael Jackson perform on the red carpet during the Taiwan premiere of "This Is It" in Taipei October 28, 2009. After months of industry hype, Hollywood on Tuesday rolled out the red carpet for Jackson's movie "This Is It" showing the final performance of the fallen King of Pop. The film has been culled from 80 hours of videotape taken of the pop star's final days of rehearsals for a series of London concerts in July also titled "This Is It". The photograph has been rotated 180 degrees. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN ENTERTAINMENT)

Young fans of the late US performer Michael Jackson, seen prior ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:46:04 GMT

(AP) - Young fans of the late US performer Michael Jackson, seen prior to the screening of the movie 'This Is It' in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Fans of the late US performer Michael Jackson, seen prior to ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:43:20 GMT

(AP) - Fans of the late US performer Michael Jackson, seen prior to the screening of the movie 'This Is It' in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

A fan of the late US performer Michael Jackson, seen prior to ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:38:51 GMT

(AP) - A fan of the late US performer Michael Jackson, seen prior to the screening of the movie 'This Is It' in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Michael Jackson impersonators warm up before the world premier ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:10:40 GMT

(AP) - Michael Jackson impersonators warm up before the world premier of 'This is It', Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. 'This is It' is a collection of rehearsal footage from his world tour before his untimely death last june. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

Michael Jackson impersonators dance at the world premier of ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:10:07 GMT

(AP) - Michael Jackson impersonators dance at the world premier of 'This is It', in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. 'This is It' is a collection of rehearsal footage from his world tour before his untimely death last June. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

A young Michael Jackson fan shows off her shirt at the world ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:09:18 GMT

(AP) - A young Michael Jackson fan shows off her shirt at the world premier of 'This is It', in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. 'This is It' is a collection of rehearsal footage from his world tour before his untimely death last June. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

Michael Jackson impersonators dance at the world premier of ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:56:47 GMT

Michael Jackson impersonators dance at the world premier of ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:49:56 GMT

(AP) - Michael Jackson impersonators dance at the world premier of 'This is It', in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and 'Human Nature.' The film was shot as Jackson prepared for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

Michael Jackson fans cheer at the world premier of 'This is ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:48:42 GMT

(AP) - Michael Jackson fans cheer at the world premier of 'This is It', in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. 'This is It' is a collection of rehearsal footage from his world tour before his untimely death on Aug. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

A shadow of a dancer impersonating Michael Jackson is cast on ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:31:44 GMT

(Reuters) - A shadow of a dancer impersonating Michael Jackson is cast on the red carpet during the Taiwan premiere of "This Is It" in Taipei October 28, 2009. After months of industry hype, Hollywood on Tuesday rolled out the red carpet for Jackson's movie "This Is It" showing the final performance of the fallen King of Pop. The film has been culled from 80 hours of videotape taken of the pop star's final days of rehearsals for a series of London concerts in July also titled "This Is It". The photograph has been rotated 180 degrees. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN ENTERTAINMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Michael Jackson impersonators dance at the world premier of ...

(AP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:15:48 GMT

(AP) - Michael Jackson impersonators dance at the world premier of 'This is It', Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and 'Human Nature.' The film was shot as Jackson prepared for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)