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Michael Jackson wrote a series of ‘wishes for the world’ the day he died

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Michael Jackson – who died of acute Propofol intoxication on June 25 – left several motivational, handwritten notes in his bathroom before he passed away to help mentally prepare him for his London ‘This Is It’ shows.

A source told Britain’s News of the World newspaper: “These notes show that Michael was positive until the last – but also what a mess his mind must have been as he fought to keep it all together towards the end.” One of the notes read: “I am so grateful that I am a magnet for miracles.”

The phrase ‘magnet for miracles’ is one often used by self-help programs in the US for recovering alcoholics and it is believed regular repetition could improve your success of beating addiction.

Another note pinned to his mirror read: “Love, no violence ever! Remember a beautiful future promise of tomorrow.”

Friends of the late ‘King of Pop’s say these words show he was positive, happy and upbeat in his final days.

One explained: “I think this reveals how positive Michael was until the last. He was such a sweet natured man who saw the good in everyone. The note about a beautiful future is especially sad as it shows he was looking forward to a successful, happy life.”

Michael also used the notes to remind himself to perform his 1985 charity single ‘We Are the World’ – which he recorded with Lionel Ritchie – during his record-breaking 50-date residency at London’s O2 Arena.

Meanwhile, a hand-written reminder to “Call Temperton” – believed to be British song-writer and producer Rob Temperton, who Michael recorded ‘Thriller’ and ‘Rock With You’ with – was propped up in the room with his agent Dr Tohme Tohme’s business card and a note to call him too.

Pals of the troubled singer say his addiction to prescription drugs was affecting his memory.
The source added: “It’s worrying that he had to write reminders about things as obvious as these while he was rehearsing for his tour. And he would have had Dr Tohme’s number in his phone – so why would he need the card?

“But the drugs he was taking obviously had a huge impact on his mind.”

Meanwhile, it has been revealed Michael’s three children – Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, aka ‘Blanket’ – will be protected “like royalty” by a team of six bodyguards.

Jackson family lawyers have drafted in the team at a cost of $1.2 million a year to look after the children, who are being looked after by Michael’s mother Katherine.

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Sir Elton John wants to adopt a Ukrainian toddler who “stole his heart”

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Elton John and his husband David Furnish “would love” to adopt 14-month-old Lev after spending time with him at an orphanage for babies with HIV or who have parents with the disease.

He said: “David and I have always talked about adoption. David always wanted to adopt a child and I always said ‘no’ because I’m 62, and I think because of the travelling I do and the life I have, maybe it wouldn’t be fair for the child. But seeing Lev today, I would love to adopt him.
“I don’t know how we do that, but he has stolen my heart. And he has stolen David’s heart and it would be wonderful if we can have a home.

“I’ve changed my mind today. He’s such a scrumptious thing, bless his heart.”
According to orphanage worker Olga Rudneva, Elton said he didn’t mind if Lev was HIV positive or not.

The tot’s mother reportedly lives near the children’s home but has not visited her son since she gave him to the centre.

Elton was in Ukraine to promote and work with his Aids charity when he performed his hit single ‘Circle of Life’ to the 80 children who live at the centre.

During his visit, Elton said his adoption idea was inspired by the death of his keyboard player and close friend Guy Babylon, 52, who died earlier this month from a suspected heart attack.
He said: “It broke my heart because he was such a genius and so young and has two wonderful children. What better opportunity to replace someone I lost than to replace him with someone I can give a future to?”

However, Elton and David might come into difficulty if they go ahead with their adoption plans because in Ukraine, there must not be more than 45-years age difference between a child and its adoptive parents.

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Lots of fail: Mischa Barton does The View

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Troubled actress Mischa Baron appeared on The View Friday and managed to deliver an interview that only confirmed the train wreck rumors.

Mischa described her hospitalization as “silly” and insists the whole thing was “blown out of proportion.” When Barbara Walters pointed out she was in the psych ward Mischa blamed dental work.

“Right, I mean, it was just … I was overwhelmed,” Mischa said. “I had too much work going on. I had a surgery for my wisdom teeth that went really badly. I had been in the hospital. I had two surgeries on my wisdom teeth. I had four taken out and they had gotten it really badly wrong. They had to drill into my jaw and I was just in really excruciating pain.”

“I had an infection and a dry socket and I woke up on a Sunday morning and there was no doctor available,” she continued. “I was trying to take the minimum amount of pain killers and get through it because I had to go to work soon and I was getting ready to go do this show, ‘The Beautiful Life,’ and meanwhile I still had a schedule to travel. I was going to Europe. I was going to London. I had things to do and I was prepping to do photo shoots and I was just overwhelmed. I had so much work to do and the surgery had gone so badly for me. And I think that I was just starting to feel completely overwhelmed. It was just too much to have this surgery go so wrong.”

The Mischa Barton The View interview as follows:

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