And finally, some light news. I wasn't even aware that MJ had abandoned the Middle East. It seems like just yesterday he was going into the women's room at the Ibn Battuta Mall "by mistake".
We'll miss you, Michael. Good luck with your insane new theme park endeavors ...
Daily Mirror Wack O'Jacko September 15, 2006
EXCLUSIVE King of pop plans £300m Leprechaun Land theme park in Ireland
MADCAP Michael Jackson wants to build a Disneyland-style theme park in Ireland called Leprechaun Land.
The moonwalking singer would fill the huge complex with terrifying white-knuckle rides and dozens of dwarfs dressed as leprechauns.
He is planning a series of meetings with businessmen in Ireland and America to raise money for the idea. Jacko, 47, has fallen in love with Ireland since moving in to Luggala Castle in Co Wicklow three months ago and is now looking for the ideal location for his big-bucks project. A source revealed: "Michael is deadly serious about this idea. He loves the whole idea of leprechauns and the magic and myths of Ireland.
"It would cost around £300million to do. He's always wanted to open his own theme park and he thinks Ireland is the perfect place and it will have a leprechaun theme."
"Plans for the park include rides based on Irish myths and legends, traditional music and, of course, plenty of Guinness for thirsty adults."
Jacko is also plotting a music comeback and has been working on new songs in Ireland.
Music industry sources said he was in negotiations to stage a year-long run of shows in Las Vegas - his first gig since a Jackson Five reunion in New York in September 2001.
