Jackson: 'The truth runs marathons'
NEW YORK, June 14 (UPI) -- Michael Jackson, on his Web site, describes his acquittal on California child molestation charges as a major historical event.
He also compares the legal victory to the birth of Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela's release and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Access Hollywood reported.
A jury acquitted Jackson late Monday of 10 counts that included lewdness with a child under 14 and giving the alleged victim wine.
"The truth runs marathons," the site says, under a hand giving the V-for-Victory gesture made famous during World War II.
In the meantime, Jackson's lawyer, Thomas Mesereau, told CNN he believes his client has learned from his misfortunes.
Jackson must be "tougher with who he lets in to his life," Mesereau said. "He's allowed families to come into his life, not just young boys."
During the trial, Mesereau portrayed the family that claimed Jackson molested their son as grifters with a pattern of going after celebrities.
The jury foreman, Paul Rodriguez, and another juror, Raymond Hultman, both told CNN that they were troubled by Jackson's conduct.
"I have a problem with Michael Jackson's behavior," Hultman said on the show "American Morning. "And all I can say at this point is that I hope he recognizes that this is a serious problem and that his behavior is going to be affected in some way by it."
Forbes' 'Celebrity 100' packs surprises
HOLLYWOOD, June 14 (UPI) -- Comedians Will Ferrell and Dave Chappelle are surprise additions to Forbes' 2005 "Celebrity 100 List," which includes the cast of "Desperate Housewives."
Former "Friends" star Jennifer Anniston made the list for another year, but castmates Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow have fallen off the 2005 ranking.
Cher, Tom Hanks and Jim Carrey also have dropped out of the magazine's annual "Celebrity 100 List."
"If you're off the list it doesn't mean you're not a star anymore, but it may mean that your stock has gone down a bit," Forbes writer Peter Kafka told "Entertainment Tonight."
The syndicated news show planned to feature the Forbes ranking Tuesday night.
"The Celebrity 100 list is our attempt to measure not only who's getting paid but how many people are paying attention to celebrities," Kafka said.
R. Kelly's new album tells adulterous tale
HOLLYWOOD, June 14 (UPI) -- Rapper R. Kelly's 10th album, "TP.3 Reloaded," has ignited a buzz with his "Trapped in the Closet," a five-chapter tale of adultery with a preacher's wife.
A host of Rap artists, including Snoop Dogg and the Game, make guest appearances on the 19-cut album due to be released July 5.
"Trapped in the Closet," which is being sent to radio stations sequentially and has sparked lively radio talk, details the morning-after drama of an affair with a minister's wife.
The five cuts are unusual in that they have only narration over low-key music.
"He wanted to do something unconventional (that recalled when) radio was an important part of people's lives," Zomba Label Group President-Chief Executive Officer Barry Weiss told Billboard.
Kelly co-directed and stars in a 16-minute video for "Trapped," which will premiere on BET.
Winfrey clothes to be auctioned
CHICAGO, June 14 (UPI) -- Fans of Chicago-based TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey have an opportunity to own one of her Chanel suits and a Gianfranco Ferre outfit.
The items will be auctioned by Chicago's Leslie Hindman auction house next Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
"People are gaga over Oprah in general, aren't they?" Hindman said. "And she has darling clothes."
The Who join London's 'Live 8' concert
LONDON, June 14 (UPI) -- The Who joined the lineup for the London "Live 8" concert, one of five events pressing eight world leaders to fight poverty during their summit in Scotland.
Original Who members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey will be joined by drummer Zack Starkey, bassist Pino Paladino and keyboardist John "Rabbit" Bundrick at the July 2 Hyde Park concert, Rolling Stone reported.
The star-studded lineup already includes Pink Floyd in its first reunion as well as Coldplay, Elton John, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Sting and U2.
The five Live 8 concerts are timed to coincide with the July 6-8 G8 economic summit in Perthshire, Scotland.
Musicians hope to convince the eight world leaders to focus on fighting poverty.
