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Michael Jackson estate battle: Son Bigi trying to ‘protect’ grandmother from ‘certain’ family members

filed by Bigi, formerly known as Blanket, show that the 93-year-old matriarch is trying to tap into funds from Michael’s estate to challenge a $600 million music catalog deal.Katherine’s side argues that the estate should cover her $500,000 legal fees, while Bigi disagrees.“… it seems clear to [Katherine] that the Executors are holding all of the assets in the Estate in order to keep control over them, and to avoid the more liberal distribution requirements of the Trust,” says a new complaint filed by Katherine’s attorney, according to People.But close family sources say this is not really about Bigi, now 22, trying to deny his grandmother anything.Rather, it’s about trying to wean the extended family off Michael’s legacy.“Bigi isn’t going against his grandmother. Bigi is really trying to protect his grandmother in the same manner that Michael did, which is to protect her from the Jacksons!” a longtime family associate told The Post.“It’s the same s–t,” the associate said, alleging that some relatives get money from the trust via soft-hearted Katherine.
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Paris Jackson dresses casually in brown and white top and blue jeans while riding her Vespa in LA
Paris Jackson looked casual while riding her Vespa in Los Angeles on Friday just days after her father's estate decided to see half his music catalog. The 24-year-old model donned a brown and white tie-dye sweater and a pair of blue jeans. She added dark brown shoes to her ensemble. She pulled a white motorcycle helmet snug over her head as she drove the brown-gray vehicle.Jackson's appearance out came just days after it was revealed her father's estate would sell half of the late singer's music catalog. The estate is reportedly selling half the catalog for between $800-900 million, according to Variety.  Casual: Paris Jackson looked casual while riding her Vespa in Los Angeles on Friday just days after her father's estate decided to see half his music catalogVariety insiders stated claimed Sony and an unknown financial partner are negotiating for 50% of the catalog and other projects such as the MJ: The Musical and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. This would be the largest amount of money ever spent on a music catalog. Speaking of the biopic, Paris' cousin Jaafar Jackson is set to play the King of Pop in an upcoming biopic called Michael, according to Deadline. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael and a member of The Jackson 5.
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Michael Jackson to be played by his NEPHEW Jaafar Jackson in upcoming biopic on the King of Pop
Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson is set to play the King of Pop in an upcoming biopic called Michael, according to Deadline.Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael and a member of The Jackson 5.The 26-year-old has been singing and dancing since the age of 12, following the footsteps of his famous family.Michael died in 2009 at age 50, due to a cocktail of sedatives leading to a cardiac arrest. The biopic, which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua for Lionsgate, will be produced by GK Films and also John Branca and John McClain, who are co-executors of Michael Jackson's estate. Jaafar shared his gratitude at getting the role via his Twitter account, along with a black and white photo of himself dressed like his famous late uncle.  Keeping it in the family: Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson is set to play the King of Pop in an upcoming biopic, according to Deadline  Iconic: Jaafar shared his gratitude at getting the role via his Twitter account, along with a black and white photo of himself dressed like his famous late uncleJaafar wrote: 'I'm humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I'll see you soon.'In the image, Jaafar was wearing an iconic Michael look- striped pants with a white T-shirt and jacket, hat, and shoes in his signature pose.  Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza.Earlier this month, Antoine was announced as director to Lionsgate's upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, which has been approved by the deceased pop star's estate.
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