Jackson's brother denies Neverland sale

Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has denied the singer's Neverland Ranch was ever for sale - insisting the property would go on the market "over my dead body".

The California estate was reportedly scheduled to be sold off if Jackson failed to pay $24.5m (€15.7m) he owed in property taxes by March 19.

The 'Thriller' hitmaker was believed to have saved his home by agreeing a deal with an investment group that will allow him to retain ownership.

But Jermaine has insisted the property was never under threat.

He tells TMZ.com: "It's very simple. It's not for sale. Not over my dead body. It's not for sale."

And when asked if the property would be sold if it went into foreclosure, he added, "That's a myth."