Bad...

Not a good time for Michael Jackson, the former "King of Pop" lately...

First, he is reportedly being sued for $1bn by a woman claiming to be the mother of his youngest son.

Now according to reports in the British press, the 50-year-old is gravely ill from a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and requires an emergency lung transplant if he is to survive. Ian Halperin, author of a book about MJ, has been quoted saying that the singer has been battling the illness for several years, can barely speak, and has lost 95% of his vision in his left eye.

His brother Jermaine has also been quoted as saying, “He’s not doing so well right now. This isn’t a good time.”

However a a spokesman for MJ has issued the following statement:

"... We would hope in the future that legitimate media will not continue to be exploited by such an obvious attempt to promote this unauthorized 'biography.' The wild allegations concerning Mr. Jackson's health are a total fabrication. Mr. Jackson is in fine health, and finalizing negotiations with a major entertainment company & television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances."
Michael Jackson 'needs lung transplant'

As usual, who knows the truth when it comes to Michael Jackson these days?