However, the singer's father Joseph Jackson later denied the reports. Construction equipment and gardeners entered the grounds on July 1, prompting speculation that preparations were being made for something related to Jackson's death, but local officials stated that a burial there would be only allowed if the owners of the ranch would go through a permitting process with county and state government before establishing a cemetery at the site.
Jackson's will gives his entire estate to a family trust. The ranch was the setting for two media appearances on July 2, Jermaine Jackson took The Today Show' s Matt Lauer on a tour of the main house, and he was interviewed on the grounds of the house by Larry King for his show.
In July , California Assemblyman Mike Davis floated the idea of California acquiring the property and running it as a state park. This idea has been introduced before, as such a park could attract thousands of Jackson fans from around the world, bringing in revenue for the state and local area. However, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had called for the closure of many state parks due to lack of funding, and local residents oppose the idea because of the traffic congestion and other problems that a major tourist attraction would bring to this rural area.
In January , singer Lady Gaga announced her willingness to help Jackson's children in keeping the ranch by investing in the property. Following the death of Michael Jackson in , the neglected Neverland Ranch fell into disrepair. Saddened by a return trip to her childhood home in , Jackson's daughter, Paris , resolved to acquire and restore the property in early He would propose a public-private partnership.
Davis said the plan remains only an idea at the moment and that he might introduce a bill or resolution on the matter after lawmakers return from their monthlong recess in August. Huffman's office did not immediately return a call Tuesday. It's not clear how the state would pay for even part of the ranch or ongoing costs to maintain and operate it, given recent budget cuts to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Last year, Gov. Joe Jackson didn't waste any time training his children for stardom. At age five, Michael took the stage for the first time with his brothers Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and Randy. The boy group won one talent show after the other, thanks in no small part to Michael's performances. In , the group got a record contract with the legendary soul label Motown. Michael turned 11 that year.
In , Michael Jackson released the solo album that would take his stardom to practically unknown heights. Meanwhile, the "King of Pop" was visibly changing. He had his first cosmetic surgery in after breaking his nose in an accident. His skin tone grew lighter and lighter. He insisted he was proud to be black and suffered from a pigment disorder. The singer also appeared in public more and more frequently with a surgery mask on, claiming he was afraid of infectious diseases.
In , Jackson bought a ranch in California, naming it after the home of Peter Pan where children never grew up. He had an amusement park, a zoo and a movie theater built on the site. It offered a place for children suffering from illness or social problems to come stay and play. His beloved chimpanzee Bubbles was always in attendance. Their marriage lasted just 20 months, and speculation mounted that it was just a show for the media. Presley later said she was completely in love with him but didn't want to be part of his "PR machine.
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