Press Release: Michael Jackson Leases Bel Air Property for $100,000 a Month

Michael Jackson Leases Bel Air Property for $100,000 a Month

KTLA News
January 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES -- The "King of Pop" is back in Southern California. Michael Jackson's manager-spokesman confirms the gloved one has leased a Bel-Air mansion for $100,000 a month.

Tohme Tohme says the pop icon wanted to be closer to "where all the action is" in the entertainment industry.

Although it's not Neverland, the gated estate that Jackson is leasing was one of the most expensive houses listed for sale last year in Los Angeles but was withdrawn from the market after the Jackson signed a year's lease.

"He might want to build his own dream house" during that time, Tohme said, adding, "although the real estate market isn't very good right now."

He Bel Air home is a French chateau estate built in 2002. It has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces and a theater. There is a multistory grand entry, hardwood floors, a formal dining room, wood-paneled den and adjoining library with coffered ceilings. The state-of-the-art kitchen has an adjacent butler's pantry. There is also a wine cellar and tasting room.

There's been speculation for several weeks that Jackson was living in the Los Angeles area. He was recently spotted in a Santa Monica bookstore browsing among the racks shielded by a black umbrella and sporting dark glasses and a face mask, according to multiple media reports.

There were recent reports that Jackson was suffering from a life-threatening lung ailment and might be seeking medical treatment at a major U.S. hospital. The Jackson camp resoundingly denied the claims. Tohme says Jackson is well and considering various entertainment projects.

As for Jackson's famous Neverland compound that hovered on the brink of foreclosure for an eternity: In November it was widely reported that he surrendered title to the Neverland Ranch, which made the new owner the Sycamore Valley Ranch Co. -- a joint venture between Jackson and an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC. The 120-acre estate in the hills outside Santa Barbara once featured a zoo and roller coaster but fell into disrepair when Jackson left the area for Bahrain after he was acquitted on child molestation charges in 2005.

Michael Jackson Leases Bel Air Property for $100,000 a Month

Los Angeles Times: Michael Jackson leases Bel-Air mansion for $100,000 a month

By Ann Brenoff
January 7, 2009

It may not be Neverland, but it will have to do. Michael Jackson has leased a Bel-Air mansion for $100,000 a month, according to his manager-spokesman Tohme Tohme. The pop icon wanted to be closer to "where all the action is" in the entertainment industry, the spokesman said.

The gated estate that Jackson is leasing was one of the most expensive houses listed for sale last year in Los Angeles but was withdrawn from the market after the Gloved One signed a year's lease.

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Zitat von badwoman

öhm... da hamma doch schon bilder und alles von dem 'häuschen'...?:hö

Ja?

Bitte hier posten.

Ich mach mich selbst mal auf die Suche nach weiteren Infos.

(Immerhin wurde es jetzt offiziell von 'Dr. Tomhe Tomhe' bestätigt.)

Habe folgende Infos gefunden:

Michael Jackson Moves back to LA, Now in Holmby Hills

Neverland Ranch is now someone else's problem. Michael Jackson gave the Santa Barbara County pad earlier this year and has moved into the Playboy Mansion neighborhood of Holmby Hills. He didn't buy a new home, though, he's renting... for the reasonable price of $100,000 a month. The $38 million home has seven bedrooms, 13 baths, 12 fireplaces, a screening room a wine cellar, garden, swimming pool and guest house, finds TMZ.

Michael Jackson Moves back to LA, Now in Holmby Hills - LAist: Los Angeles News, Food, Arts & Events

Michael Jackson's New Crib

Posted Dec 22nd 2008 11:26AM by TMZ Staff

He's been teetering on the financial brink for years, yet we've learned somehow Michael Jackson has rented a home in one of the most exclusive areas of L.A. for a whopping $100,000 a month.

The $38 million Holmby Hils pad has seven bedrooms, 13 baths, 12 fireplaces, a screening room and, of course, a cellar for Jesus juice. For sleepovers, there's a guest house, swimming pool and garden.

The deal was inked several weeks ago under a heavy-duty confidentiality agreement. Michael already has stayed there.

Michael Jackson's New Crib - TMZ.com

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Zitat von badwoman

genau das und auch die bilder hamwa schon irgendwo.
aber ok, nun hat das nette häuschen seinen eigenen fred

Das ist an mir wohl vorbeigegangen. Naja...

Jetzt ist es immerhin 'offiziell' bestätigt, dass Michael dort nun wohnt.

Hier nochmal ein 'älterer' Artikel zu dem Thema:

Michael Jackson silences rumours of money trouble by renting a $100,000 a month mansion

By Jo Clements
Last updated at 3:54 PM on 05th January 2009

Moving on: After living in Las Vegas in recent months, Michael Jackson is returning to California.There have been persistent rumours of bankruptcy and threats of foreclosure on his Neverland ranch.

And when an auction to sell off his treasures was announced, it seemed that Michael Jackson was teetering on the brink of financial ruin. But the King of Pop is apparently not as hard-up as people believe - and is splashing out almost £70,000 a month on a new US home.

Jackson, 50, is renting a mansion in one of the most exclusive areas of Los Angeles, for a staggering $100,000 (around £67,500) a month. The $38million (£26million) Bel Air house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces and sprawling gardens.

The palatial home, which is nestled amongst trees and shrubbery, also comes with a guest house, a screening room and a cellar, while steps at the back of the property lead to a huge rectangular swimming pool and sundeck.

The deal on the lavish mansion was signed several weeks ago, under a heavy-duty confidentiality agreement, and the singer is understood to have already stayed in his new abode.

Fancy a dip: The home includes a swimming pool, screening room and cellar.

Photographs of the mansion show a drawing room with leather armchairs, oil paintings hanging on the walls and high wooden ceilings with intricate designs.

The dining room has white drapes shading the windows and a table and chairs to seat eight, while the screening room boasts plush red sofas and a chandelier

A fountain takes pride of place in front of the property and, once inside, guests are greeted by a wide hallway with a sweeping wooden staircase, large rugs and huge decorative vases.

Jackson vowed never to return to Neverland after being cleared of child molestation charges in 2005. The Thriller singer claimed his home had been ‘violated’ when it was raided by 70 police officers in 2003.

Mini theatre: The house includes a screening room with comfy big sofas.

Lofty: The building has high ceilings and ornate plasterwork.

The fairground rides and zoo animals have since been moved off the ranch, the flowerbeds have been left to wither and the property has spiralled into a state of near decay.

In 2006, authorities ordered Neverland be closed up and fined Jackson for failing to pay his employees or maintain adequate insurance.

Earlier this year, the singer almost saw the property go into foreclosure, before an investment company bought the $24 million (£16 million) loan on the ranch.

Last month the deeds were transferred to a firm called Colony Capital, in which Jackson retains a stake. Santa Barbara County Assessor’s office said the deal was worth $35million (£24million).

Lounging around: Step back in time to another century in the lounge.

The mahogany room: The study could provide a fire hazard with the amount of wood inside.

But Jackson’s new, pricey Los Angeles home is a direct contrast to recent reports of his financial woes.

The pop star’s failure to produce new music was thought to have had a devastating impact on his cash flow, and his erratic globetrotting was heralded as an attempt to flee creditors.

Last month his lawyers reached a settlement in a $7million (£4.5million) breach-of-contract case brought by Bahraini sheikh, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Isa Khalifa.

And now, a woman calling herself Billie Jean Jackson, who claims to be his wife, is suing the singer for £700,000. She claims to be the mother of his youngest child, Prince Michael II, aka Blanket, and wants joint custody.

Guest house: A small building at the end of the garden could be used for sleepovers.

In April, Jackson is selling off more than 2,000 of his personal items - including Neverland’s gates and the glittery glove which appeared in the video for Billie Jean.

The music legend plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to charity MusiCares, but is believed to be keeping the rest of the profits for himself.

Jackson spent a time living in Ireland and Bahrain after being cleared of child molestation allegations, and has most recently been living in a gated community in Las Vegas.

But his new, lavish LA pad, which will cost him more than £800,000 a year in rent, suggests his bank balance is still healthy.

Michael Jackson silences rumours of money trouble by renting a $100,000 a month mansion | Mail Online

Michael Jackson Spokesperson Confirms Bel-Air Residence

Today, Michael Jackson's official spokesperson confirmed the well speculated rumors that Michael Jackson has moved into a $100,000 per month mansion in Los Angeles.

Dr. Tohme told KTLA that Michael Jackson has moved into this residence so that he could be closer to "where all the action is" within the entertainment industry.

The lease is currently valid for one year, and Dr. Tohme suggested that Michael Jackson "might want to build his own dream house [during this time], although the real estate market isn't very good right now."

The home was one of the most expensive properties for sale in Los Angeles in 2008. Over the past few months, Michael Jackson has been spotted regularly at various venues in Los Angeles, thus fueling the rumors that he had relocated from Las Vegas.

The furnishings are very reminiscent of Michael Jackson's interior decorations at Neverland Valley Ranch, as the pictures below illustrate. As some might say, the mansion is "fit for a King."

MJJR.net Trivia: Here are some interesting facts and tidbits about this property. The lot was originally listed for sale with an asking price of $38,000,000, It contains seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and 12 fireplaces.

There are 17,171 square feet of living area and a lot size of 58,870 square feet. The property was conceived in 2002 by Richard Landry and is a French Chateau estate, with lavish European styling and decorations throughout.

There is a wood paneled den with an adjoining library (with coffered ceilings), a high-tech and modernized kitchen with adjoining butler's pantry, a theater, a wine cellar, and a tasting room. There is one elegant guest house on the premise.

It is a three story building. In addition, there is an art studio, a pool, and other integrated facilities. The residence includes a variety of built-in services including cable, a garbage disposal, and much more. The raw assessed value of the property itself was more than $20,000,000 as of 2008.

Download a pack containing 26 pictures of this property (interior and exterior) here: http://rapidshare.com/files/180520694/MJMansion2009.zip

Source: MJJR.net / KTLA

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Michael Jackson leases Bel Air mansion

Jackson reportedly wanted to be ‘where all the action is,’ says manager

Access Hollywood
updated 6:43 p.m. ET Jan. 6, 2009

Michael Jackson is living in Los Angeles.

The singing superstar has taken a lease on a Bel Air mansion, his manager-spokesperson Dr. Tohme Tohme confirmed to The Los Angeles Times.

Jackson reportedly wanted the property so he could be “where all the action is,” his manager told the paper.

Michael Jackson leases Bel Air mansion - Access Hollywood - msnbc.com