A Los Angeles appeals court will hear arguments today on whether Michael Jackson’s father should be allowed to challenge the administrators of his son’s lucrative estate.

The administrators and lawyers for Michael Jackson's estate are seeking millions of dollars for managing the King of Pop's affairs after death, court documents have revealed.

Michael Jackson’s mother withdrew her objections today to the appointment of two long-time Jackson associates as executors of the singer’s will.

Michael Jackson's unreleased songs are at the centre of a bidding war.

A judge has ruled that Michael Jackson's mother can challenge the men currently administering her son's estate without losing her substantial stake.

Michael Jackson’s mother is considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit over the circumstances surrounding her son’s demise, a lawyer said today.

Michael Jackson has earned $100m (€85m) since his death.

A former financial adviser to Michael Jackson has revealed he was the person who recently turned over to executors $5.5m (€3.5m) which had been “a secret between Michael and me”.

Court files show Michael Jackson’s estate is solvent after temporary administrators recovered at least $5.5m in cash and substantial amounts of the singer’s property from former advisors.

Sony’s movie studio has bid $50m (€30.3m) for worldwide distribution rights to a film based on rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson’s This Is It comeback concert series, according to a person familiar with the talks.

MICHAEL JACKSON’S long-time lawyer and a family friend were given permission to take over running the singer’s estate by a judge last night.

Michael Jackson’s long-time lawyer and a family friend were given permission take over running the singer’s estate by a judge tonight.

Michael Jackson’s family wants to delay the appointment of two men as temporary administrators of the pop superstar’s estate.

Michael Jackson left his father nothing in his last currently-known will, it has been reported.

Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca insists the club are not interested in signing Chelsea’s Didier Drogba in January.

CHELSEA striker Didier Drogba has refused to comment about his alleged secret meeting with Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca on Monday night.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has refused to comment about his alleged secret meeting with Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca on Monday night.

Chelsea will go into tonight’s vital Champions League showdown with Bordeaux surrounded by yet more controversy over their Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba.

THE future of striker Didier Drogba has overshadowed Chelsea’s preparations for tonight’s crucial Champions League clash against Bordeaux.

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho insists he knows nothing about an alleged meeting between sporting director Marco Branca and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba last night.

Inter Milan insist no agreement has been reached with Chelsea over the transfer of Argentina striker Hernan Crespo to Stamford Bridge.

Inter Milan insist no agreement has been reached with Chelsea over the transfer of Argentina striker Hernan Crespo to Stamford Bridge.

Shares of Coca-Cola Co moved sharply higher in late morning trade after the company affirmed its 2001 and 2002 earnings outlook and said it expects worldwide unit case volumes to grow 4-5% in the fourth quarter, in line with its previous estimates, dealers said.