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May 23, 2007

Michael Jackson in London

Pop superstar Michael Jackson made a surprise visit to Britain.
Jackson wore black pants, a smart blue-and-white pinstriped shirt and dark sunglasses, and swept through Heathrow Airport with a police escort.
His 3 children, 10-year-old Prince, 9-year-old Paris and five-year-old "Blanket" did not appear to be with him.
The King of Pop waved to fans before being whisked away by minders.
It is believed that Michael Jackson will be meeting with record company executives in London, as well as hooking up with old friend David Gest.
David Gest is currently appearing as a judge on ITV1 show Grease Is The World.
Jackson is becoming a frequent visitor to the UK.
Last time he was in the UK was in March, when he checked into a £3,000-a-night in London's Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel in Knightsbridge. In November he appeared at the World Music Awards to receive a special award, where he also sung a few lines of "We Are The World".
Earlier this week, Jackson's lawyers settled a lawsuit meant to block an auction of the singer's personal belongings. More than 1,000 Jackson family items are going under the hammer at a Las Vegas sale next week, including Jackson's gold disc for his Thriller album.
Part of the confidential settlement was that some of the auction proceeds will now go to charity.

Source: Dotmusic/MJJF/eMJey

May 18, 2007

RE: Michael Jackson/Court Appearance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 17, 2007
RE: Michael Jackson/Court Appearance
Las Vegas, Nevada …… Contrary to published reports, Mr. Michael Jackson will not be personally appearing in court in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, May 18, 2007, regarding the auction items issue.
Thank you.

Source: Raymone Bain

MICHAEL JACKSON AND UNITED EXPRESS REACH SETTLEMENT

AUCTION TO PROCEED AS SCHEDULED

Las Vegas, NV. Michael Jackson and Universal Express are pleased to announce the completion of a confidential resolution to the action disputing title to the items being auctioned at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on May 30 and 31, 2007, or by logging on to liveauctioneers.com.

"Mr. Jackson is satisfied with the negotiated settlement," stated Raymone K. Bain, Jackson spokesperson, "and is pleased that some of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to certain charities. As this is a confidential agreement, we will be making no further comments. "

"Although the road to auction has been long, we look forward to being able to introduce to the world the glory of the Jackson family and take great pride in the five charities that will benefit from the sales proceeds", stated Richard A. Altomare, Chairman and CEO of Universal Express.
Items belonging to Mr. Jackson, included in the auction, will be accompanied by written authentication.

Source: Raymone K. Bain

May 16, 2007

Michael Jackson Ordered to Court, and Publicity for Auction Resumes

Universal Express Inc. (OTC BB:USXP.OB - News) CEO and Chairman Richard Altomare's witnesses and Michael Jackson himself will square off in Court this Friday in Las Vegas to determine ownership of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Jackson memorabilia items.

"In Las Vegas' response to Miami's 'who's the father' or California's question 'does the glove fit,' Michael Jackson and Universal Express' CEO will give testimony to clarify the trail of ownership of thousands of purchased items of the Jackson family (www.usxp.com/jackson), which are scheduled to be auctioned on May 30th and 31st in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Casino," said Richard A. Altomare.

Mr. Altomare continued, "I have instructed our counsel to request cameras in this courtroom to clearly show our long held position of legal ownership."

"Emotions are understandable but actual possession, documentation and previous legal rulings present our case most soundly."

"Mr. Jackson will be questioned by Universal Express attorneys and asked to identify items, as our witnesses and documentation stands ready for exposure. I trust Mr. Jackson is equally prepared," concluded Richard A. Altomare.

Source: Universal Express, Inc./MJJF/eMJey