February 18, 2005
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Wanna Be Searchin’ Something
Thursday February 17, 2005 1:00PM PT
The Michael Jackson (+65%) case has taken another bizarre turn with the elusive Jacko bailing on jury selection and checking into the hospital with an apparent case of the flu. MJ’s day in court has been delayed by the mysterious malady, and while fans of swift (and impartial) justice may have cause for concern, Jackson’s loyal legions shouldn’t fear for his health — his courageous wave from behind a hospital curtain shows he’s determined to beat back those sniffles. Not surprisingly, this latest development is helping Jacko’s buzz reach the kind of heights none of his songs have in, oh, the last quarter century or so. Once the trial gets back on track (he’s already been discharged from the hospital), the King of Pop won’t be the only celeb in the courtroom. The long but noteworthy list of rumored witnesses includes everyone from Corey Feldman to Kobe Bryant. We’ve ranked the buzz on the VIPs who may take the stand to give you an idea of who’ll generate the most murmurs when they swear to tell the truth and nothing but about this modern-day Peter Pan.
Michael Jackson
- Kobe Bryant
- Stevie Wonder
- David Blaine
- Corey Feldman
- Jay Leno
- Diana Ross
- Nick Carter
- Chris Tucker
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Ed Bradley
- Kobe Bryant
