Michael Jackson's official spokesperson, in response to recent rumors regarding Michael's alleged medical condition, has issued the following statement:

"Concerning this author's allegations, we would hope in the future that legitimate media will not continue to be exploited by such an obvious attempt to promote this unauthorized 'biography.' The writer's wild allegations concerning Mr. Jackson's health are a total fabrication. Mr. Jackson is in fine health, and finalizing negotiations with a major entertainment company & television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances."

Michael Jackson is not suffering from any life threatening diseases. Everyone can relax. Reports of his death have been extremely exaggerated. Reports over the weekend that Jackson has some newly revealed sickness requiring a lung transplant are totally hokum, I can assure you. Yesterday I spoke to one of Jackson's regular insiders who reported that the King of Pop is just fine, playing with his kids, and living large in a house he can't afford in Beverly Hills...

 Source: Foxnews (R.Friedman)  - MJPortal

Michael Jackson is ailing from a rare lung condition and needs to undergo a transplant, according to the author of a new biography on the King of Pop.

Author Ian Halperin said Jackson, 50, suffers from Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, a condition that can be fatal.

" 'He's had it for years, but it's gotten worse,'" Halperin said in an interview In Touch magazine. `"He needs a lung transplant but may be too weak to go through with it. He also has emphysema and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, which his doctors have had a lot of trouble stopping. It's the bleeding that is the most problematic part. It could kill him.'"

Halperin also said Jackson "can barely speak'" and is having trouble seeing: "The vision in his left eye is 95 percent gone.'"

Jackson's spokesperson has not commented on any news since October 2007.

Every month one of our members will be the lucky winner of this very special collectible hat, realized to celebrate the 6th year of MJPortal and the 25th anniversary of the Thriller album, which has sold 104 million copies worldwide!!! To take part to the contest, you just have to register to the website and cross your fingers! The delivery charges (wherever you live) will be completely up to MJPortal. By subscribing, you agree to receive our News Alerts, and that your real name may be published on the site in case of winnings. The contest will end on December 31st, 2008.

Winners 

• March 2008 - Annalisa di Blasio - MILANO -IT
• April 2008 - Richard Lecocq - CERGY - FR
• May 2008 - Mihaela Zamfir - BUCURESTI - RO
• June 2008 - Albert Bida - VOGHERA - IT
• July 2008 - Fernando Hernandez - MORPHETT VALE - SOUTH AUSTRALIA
• August 2008 - Cristiano Parisi - CALTAGIRONE - IT
• September 2008 - Luana Pelone - ROMA - IT
• October 2008 - Branislav Šesták - MICHALOVCE, SK
• November 2008 - Raymone K Ban - Washington, US
• December 2008 - Michael Jackson- ?,? (delivered to PR Office)

We are co-operating with Stuart Backerman and MJFC to do a follow up interview.

All of you who want to ask Stuart questions regarding the past of Michael, the period when he was working with him, or any other curiosity, please send your requests urgently to MJPortal. Dead-line to send any enquiry is Thursday, the 4th of September.

Use the Contact button in the top menu.

Say the name Stuart Backerman in certain circles and most people will probably tell you that he is the guy that acted as Michael Jackson's mouthpiece during one of the most turbulant times in his life. While it is true that Mr. Backerman did serve as Michael's spokesperson and media relations representative, that fact barely scratches the surface of this truly fascinating, "Renaissance Man."

Stuart Backerman is an honors graduate of the State University of New York. He also attended the University of British Columbia's Graduate School of Urban Planning and received his Masters Degree. He is a professional city planner; an award-winning theatrical producer; a media relations expert; and a national television correspondent who, for two seasons, served as Special Correspondent and frequent guest for 'Entertainment Tonight', one of the most popular television network magazines.

During his time working as Michael Jackson's spokesperson, Mr. Backerman developed a very friendly working relationship with Mr. Jackson's many fan clubs. Finally, here was a person we all felt that we could talk to and our feelings and concerns would be properly handled and not ignored.

Click below to read the interview (Thanks to MJFC)

Today Michael Jackson is 50.

The 50 most important years in the history of Pop music. He has devoted more than a half of this period to compose great music and entertain millions of people all over the world with fantastic shows that stirred up incredible emotions in those who were present.

Seven endless years have elapsed since the issue of Michael’s latest album, and despite promises and news about a supposed “return” of Jackson to the world of music, we are not very optimistic...

The team that ought to care about the connection with the fansclubs, all those who have supported him day after day during the period of the trial, have disappeared. Michael, on his side, is spending much of his time choosing odd costumes to move on the red carpet of the music environment: pyjamas, wheelchairs, scarfs and masks, women’s dresses...

This long silence might be the sign of something special, but MJPortal, which has always supported MJ during the worst moments of his career, wishes something more! Maybe a return to the past would be the best thing. Stuart Backerman, the period of HIStory, a lot of videos and technological concerts would surely be the key to solve the Jackson case. In spite of  everything... In spite of all the disillusions...

We want to wish you “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”

In the last few hours, news and pictures regarding the alleged new nose of the "King of Pop" have been circulating in the net. According to many tabloids, in fact, Jackson presented himself a new bulbous nose as a gift for his 50th birthday. Thanks to Holliwood.tv the truth has soon emerged: one of the many impersonators of Michael mocked the photographer and the paparazzi in front of a famous restaurant in L.A., the Madeo. Indeed, the man photographed is NOT Michael Jackson, as you can see from the following video.

R&B sensation Ne-Yo has confirmed he is working on pop legend Michael Jackson's comeback album. The singer, who has written hits for Rihanna and Beyonce Knowles, is now helping both Michael and Janet Jackson prepare new releases.

Ne-Yo, real name Shaffer Smith, reveals working with the hitmaker is one of his most challenging jobs yet. He says, "I'm submitting songs for his new album. He's being very selective; very picky, but he's supposed to be. This is a going to be a really important album."

Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' has been voted the greatest dance record of all time. The 1983 single pipped Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' and James Brown's 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine' into second and third place respectively. BBC Radio 2 listeners were invited to vote for their favourite song from a shortlist of 20 tracks selected by a panel of experts including Norman Jay, Trevor Nelson and Danny Rampling.

Zoe Ball - who unveiled the list on a three-part radio programme, 'The Greatest Dance Records Of All Time' - said: "I'm delighted that 'Billie Jean' has been voted the greatest dance record ever made. This is Jackson at his best. "This track is way up there for me - Jacko's rendition of it at the Motown 25th anniversary show has got to be one of the great live performances of all time. "I can remember hearing this at the Boutique club night in Brighton and the place would go crazy. The bassline is awesome, the production is killer. It's just perfect." Written by Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones, 'Billie Jean' went to the top of the UK charts in 1983 and is taken from 'Thriller', one of the biggest-selling albums of all time. The track won two Grammy awards in 1984, for Best Male R'n'B Vocal Performance and Best New Rhythm and Blues song.

Michael Jackson, who was in a Las Vegas bookshop along with his kids, has been photographed, dressed in pyjamas and slippers and wheeled about by a minder. Looking skinny and fragile, Jacko hid himself behind  a cap, black scarf and surgical mask. "There are constant rumours of a Michael Jackson comeback but it was shocking to see that in reality he is a shadow of his former self," The Sun quoted an onlooker as saying.