THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Court rejects estate appeal from Jackson's father By Anthony McCartney ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES A California appeals court rejected a bid Tuesday by Michael Jackson's father to challenge the adminis tration of his son's lucrative estate. A three justice panel of the California Second District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed a probate judge's ruling that Joe Jackson didn't have standing to intervene in his son's estate. Despite being excluded from his son's 2002 will, Joe Jackson had been seeking to have some control over financial affairs. Attorney Brian Oxman, who represents Joe Jackson, said he would ask the court to reconsider Willow Smith wanted to be like her famous parents By Nekesa Mumbi Moody ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK When Willow Smith explains why she entered the music business, she talks about expressing her individuality and wanting to help people with her message. But she also acknowledges that she wanted to be famous like her - mommy and daddy" She's well on her way now. The 9-year-old daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith has become a viral sensation with her first sin gle, "Whip My Hair" The official version of the video has gotten more than 7 million views on You Tube; there was even a popu lar video that mashed the song with the Sesame Street "I Love My Hair" video (which she Spend $5O at any Simply Tan Location and you will be entered to win 1 of 25 prizes The Grand Prize is ONE FREE YEAR Of UNLIMITED TANNING See store for details The Paper ' ate.,:gtowsuGeolGieus,ir.m WE TREAT INJURIES AND ILLNESSES FOR ALL AGES + JUST WALK IN. + ALWAYS A PHYSICIAN ON SITE + MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED BUT NOT REQUIRED. + X-RAYS, LABS, EKGs, IVs MINOR SURGERY. We're proud to announce the opening of our new location in State College. 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Willow's funky song, which makes its debut on iTunes on Tuesday, is even being played in the clubs, and she's due to release her first album on Jay-Z's Roc Nation sometime next year. In a phone interview Monday, Willow said she was "very sur prised" about the success of the song, but said she thought the song's message was resonating with listeners: "I just think that it's like, individuality that they're excited about." Willow first entered the lime light three years ago, playing the daughter of her father's character in the blockbuster movie "I Am Legend." At that time, it seemed as if she would follow in the acting footsteps of her parents, much like her brother, Jaden, who earlier orgesno ifl:oday Great Care. Fast. MM= including withdrawing his request for a monthly stipend. The panel also questioned why Oxman didn't mention during a lengthy hearing in November that he might file a wrongful death law suit. Last June, Joe Jackson sued Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician who has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death. Michael Jackson's estate has earned tens of millions of dollars since the singer's death in June 2009 at age 50. The court also ruled that Joe Jackson was responsible for the costs of the legal challenge, although the amount was not immediately clear. In addition, the court said Joe Jackson's bid for an evidentiary hearing during which Willow Smith, second right, has become a viral sensation with her song "Whip My Hair." The video has more than 7 million views on You Tube this year had his own smash But Willow was more influenced movie with the remake of The by her parents' musical career:- . Karate Kid." Will Smith is a Grammy winner R. ii,. , ) , Co _egian great care just got faster. medexpress.com Love the Greater Phillv Area? Check out The Daily Collegian's Classified section or online for today's listing of employment opportunites, real estate, and cars in the Greater Philly Area! Learn well 4 Live well maim= Associated Press file photo Joe Jackson walks out of a courtroom with Michael Jackson on June 2005. Joe Jackson's appeal to have rights to Michael's estate was denied by a three-justice panel of the California Second District Court of Appeal. he could challenge the adminis- and three grandchildren, who trators was contrary to the inter rt•coivc the majority of money gen ests of his wife Katherine Jackson (Talc(' by the estate. Doing it in pen? You risk-taker, you. nit tanycrossingpa.corn lionscrossing.com collegeparkpa.corn WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27, 2010 I 7 who got his start rapping, and Jada Pinkett Smith has toured the country as part of a metal band. • I would go on tour with them and watch them and I'd be like, ill my gosh. that's what I wanna she said. Willow said she decided not to wait to pursue her musical career until she got older"— say, as a teenager 'I wanted to make a difference now. (and) because I wanted to be bl ,ind famous like my mommy daddy and help people." she tvguide con Willow describes her style as "punk rock meets preppy" and said her musical idols include Billy Idol - his music is really tight." she explains. - and Lady Gaga. s really nice, - Willow said GaLa. Collegian drop fully furnished
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