Top 10 Bizarre MJ Stories on the Web

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In our continuing effort to bring you the multitude of Michael Jackson stories unfolding on the Internet - while still covering the rest of the entertainment world - we have another roundup of the new stories we didn't hit here at PopEater, and these ones are weird.

Ex-Housekeeper Makes Harsh Accusations: People UK quotes a former housekeeper that claims MJ's young guests were allowed to drink alcohol until they vomited.

Uri Gellar Learns MJ's Innocence... Through Hypnosis: The Independent reports that the famous spoon-bender hypnotised his friend Michael Jackson to learn once and for all if he was guilty of abusing children - and found him innocent.

Nicole Ritchie to Pay Tribute With Baby's Name: Reportedly, Nicole Ritchie is considering naming her unborn child after the King of Pop.

Guardian of MJ's Kids... Macaulay Culkin??: Early rumors suggested that the 'Home Alone' star, as godfather to MJ's elder two children, might gain custody. Our thoughts: not a chance.

Nose Missing After Death: The Kansas City Star reports that the prosthetic nose worn by Michael Jackson went missing from the morgue.

King of Pop Also King in Africa: An Ebony cover story from 1992 discusses the in-depth details of Jackson being crowned 'King Sani' in a West African village, where he traveled as an ambassador of peace.

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A Michael Jackson Retrospective

Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital suffering from cardiac arrest. According to reports, he has died at the age of 50. A Retrospective of His Life

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Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson began his life as a child sensation who blossomed into one of the greatest pop stars of all time.

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He was the lead singer for the very popular Jackson 5 that included the his brothers -- Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon. He then morphed into a highly successful recording artist, making his first solo album in 1972.

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Jackson appears in the 1982 music video for 'Thriller,' one of the best-selling albums of all time with at least 27 million copies sold worldwide.

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Over the course of his storied career, Jackson won 13 Grammy awards -- eight of them for 'Thriller' alone.

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His stage presence captured the hearts of millions -- including his signature "moonwalk" dance which he unveiled in 1983 while performing 'Billie Jean.' At 50 years old, he was attempting to make a comeback with several dates scheduled in London.

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Jackson's successes were also marred by personal strife and controversy. In later years, the singer was twice accused of molesting children. In the first, he settled out of court with the accuser, and in the second he was found not guilty.

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Jackson is seen being escorted into court in January of 2004 -- the second time he was charged with child molestation. The first, in 1993, resulted in a settlement reported to be worth about $23 million.

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Jackson is shown here in his 2003 mug shot where he was booked on child molestation charges. The singer was later acquitted.

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The 'Dangerous' star caused a stir when he held his youngest child, Prince Michael II, over the balcony of his Berlin hotel in 2002. His son was later dubbed 'Blanket' due to this incident.

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Jackson Told Daughter Paris He Might Die: Biographer Ian Halperin was quoted as saying Jackson was feeling ill months before his death. Allegedly, he had told his 11-year-old daughter Paris he might not make it to Father's Day.

Bought Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind' Win: In 1999, Jackson set movie memorabilia records when he spent more than $1.5 million dollars to purchase the 1939 Best Picture Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind,' according to a PEOPLE report.

Rumors of Sleeping in Oxygen Tank: The Daily Mail features a photo of Jackson in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Rumor had it he was considering purchasing one to extend his life span, but Jackson settled those rumors when he said he bought it to donate to burn victims.

Michael Merch to Hit Stores: A posthumous collection of MJ-inspired clothing will hit stores like Target, Hot Topic, Spencer's Gifts and JC Penney, according to ABC. In a bizarre twist, the line was designed by Jackson himself to be merchandise for his comeback tour.

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