If we disregard Michael Jackson's rumored relationship with Brooke Shields and brief marriage to Lisa Marie Presley, which was criticized by the media and labeled as publicity stunt, one could surmise that the King of Pop has never been a ladies man. Obviously, Jacko didn't get the memo and the former pop star is swearing off woman while he concentrates on reviving his career.

A source close to Jackson has been quoted confirming recent rumors that the singer has also barred his children from the recording studio. "Michael has banned his kids from the recording studio. He realizes this is very important and doesn't want any distractions," an insider claims.

Say it ain't so. Michael Jackson, who's tried his hardest to mimic Peter Pan and never grow up, may get a huge dose of reality when his Neverland Ranch goes up for auction next month. The King of Pop owes more than $24 million on the Santa Barbara County property, and has less than three weeks to cough up the dough.

Financial Title Co. filed the notice of trustee's sale with Santa Barbara County Superior Court, setting the auction date for March 19. If the estate goes to auction, Jackson could stand to lose all items presently on the property, including home furnishings.

The eccentric pop star no longer resides at the 2,500-acre estate. Jackson left Neverland -- and the United States -- and moved to Bahrain shortly after being acquitted of child molestation charges. Read the full story.

In a recent interview with Sweden's 'The Voice,' Former Fugee Wyclef Jean reveals some possible beef with the King of Pop. In the interview, the singer-songwriter/rapper/producer awkwardly describes a scenario which implies that Michael Jackson may have snubbed him. 'I was in the studio with Mike. Michael owes me money. Mike, holla at me. You know what it is."

Wyclef, who seemed to have left humility back in the States, tells the interviewer that he's worked with "everybody in the universe," and goes on to say that MJ booked a session with him, but things didn't quite work out. Watch the full interview at Allhiphop.com.

Artist: Michael Jackson feat. Akon
Song: 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008'
Why You Should Listen: Akon joins the King of Pop on the brand-new version of the already brilliant track, featured on the 25th Anniversary edition of 'Thriller,' due February 12.

Jermaine Dupri calls his new autobiography, 'Young, Rich, and Dangerous: The Making of a Music Mogul.' It may be an apt title, at least for today's very tame and media-controlled music industry, because one thing that's clear when talking with Dupri is he doesn't hold back his opinion. From his long history of collaborations with the likes of Jay-Z, Usher and Mariah Carey, to his views on what's lacking with today's stars, why Britney isn't crazy and his supposed beef with Justin Timberlake (there isn't one), Dupri is full of insight and opinions.

Are you a big reader in general?

I'm so much part of the Generation X-box, right, and I believe I understand why this generation doesn't really read as much as they do, and I understand what they read. They read car magazines, Vibe, The Source, a lot of online stuff that's going on with the people they like. They don't really read what the older generation wants them to read; they read what they want to read.

Do you find you're getting people who don't normally read interested in this book?

I think the exciting part for me is that I'm going to show an older person that don't really understand what's going on in today's world what you have to write in order for these kids to read, basically. When I talked to the publisher, I told her that was one of the important things about me doing my book, 'cause they wanted me to change the title. They thought 'Young, Rich, And Dangerous' was too long. [But] not only is this the X-box generation, it's the bling-ling generation, too, which they have to see titles to excite them to pick the book up. It can't just be "Jermaine Dupri, the music mogul, blah, blah." That sounds too corporate for them.