Dr. Conrad Murray, who admits to giving Michael Jackson the propofol that killed him, recorded this message to thank supporters for their support.

The video was made last Wednesday in Houston, Texas, and arranged by the publicist employed by Dr. Murray’s lawyer.

As Dr. Murray attempts to excuse his responsibility in Michael’s death, Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, is considering a wrongful death lawsuit, most likely against Murray.

Also of Note, Michael will be buried, finally, on his birthday August 29, which also happens to be my birthday.

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Debbie Rowe and Katherine Jackson reached a deal where Katherine will have full custody of the three children in Michael Jackson’s custody at the time of his death, including the two oldest children whom Rowe claims are her biological children. Attorney Eric George said on behalf of Rowe:

"The parties engaged in a dignified discussion that resulted in a dignified outcome. The sole consideration between the parties was the best interests of the children. I’m proud to have worked with such professionals who represented Ms. Jackson, and I am particularly proud of Deborah for her integrity and selflessness."

Katherine Jackson’s attorneys, L. Londell McMillan and Diane Goodman, said:

"Mrs. Jackson and the family are pleased this matter is resolved and was handled in a caring, thoughtful and courteous manner by the parties and their representatives. We were all united in our goals to do what is best for Michael’s wonderful children, and both Mrs. Jackson and Debbie Rowe were on the exact same page. Accordingly, although important issues had to be resolved, this was no legal contest but rather simply a process doing the right thing for the right reasons."

Under the terms of the parties’ agreement:

Katherine Jackson shall be the guardian for the minor children.

Deborah Rowe shall exercise visitation rights with the two oldest children, Prince, 11, and Paris, 12. The timing, frequency and manner of visits shall be implemented according to the best interests of the children, as determined by a child psychologist selected jointly, and paid jointly, by Katherine Jackson and Deborah Rowe.

The parties have neither sought nor agreed to any compensation to be exchanged, apart from the continuation of spousal support payments that had previously been personally agreed to between Michael Jackson and Deborah Rowe.

As long as Rowe keeps getting her checks she won’t make any trouble, and she also will not give up her parental rights as so many reports falsely claimed. Her parental rights guarantee her income.

There was a lot of speculation that Janet Jackson would get custody of the children, which could still happen if Katherine dies before all the children reach 18 years-old.

A report surfaced claiming Debbie Rowe agreed to accept $4 million to give up her parental rights, but her attorney Eric George flatly denied that claim in an open letter to the New York Post which read:

"There has been no agreement reached between Ms. Rowe and the Jacksons. Ms. Rowe has not and will not give up her parental rights. No determination has been reached concerning custody or visitation. And Ms. Rowe has not accepted and will not accept any additional financial consideration beyond the spousal support she and Michael personally agreed to several years ago."

George demanded an "immediate retraction" to the Post’s anonymously sourced story Tuesday that said Jackson’s "baby mama" had "sold her kids again" by "squeezing about $4 million from her former mother-in-law" in exchange for relinquishing her parental rights.

Rowe plans to attend a Los Angeles Superior Court hearing on July 20 for temporary guardianship of the children, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, who have been staying with their grandmother Katherine Jackson at the family’s Encino home. (Jackson’s youngest child, Blanket (Prince Michael II), 7, was born from an unidentified surrogate.)

Katherine Jackson was named guardian in Jackson’s will, and is petitioning the court to keep the children with her. Katherine’s age could be a factor in the final decision.

The attorney representing Debbie Rowe, Marta Almli, described a recent interview posted by News of the World, as a fake:

"The interview did not occur. The article is a complete fabrication."

In the fake interview Rowe allegedly said she doesn’t want anything to do with two of the children she gave birth to for Michael Jackson. The one part of the alleged fake interview is the part that says Michael is not the biological father of the children. The children were all white, and Michael was black, so that part sounds believable. We doubt anyone will perform a DNA test so the kids know for sure who their real parents are.

The attorney had no information if Rowe would seek custody. This morning an attorney for Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, asked the court for temporary custody of the three children Michael had in his custody, and the court granted that request with a pending hearing on the matter next monday.

Read the entire interview below.

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At this time Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson, is looking after Michael’s three children. Two of those children, Prince Michael (12) and Paris (11), may go to their biological mother Debbie Rowe. It was originally reported that Rowe lost her parental rights in a custody fight with Michael back in 2005, but it turns out that report was not accurate.

Debbie Rowe, the mother of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, is their legal parent and can gain custody of them if she chooses, according to Rowe’s former attorney, Iris Finsilver. The question remains if Rowe will take the children, or if Katherine will keep them.

Retired Judge Stephen Lachs, who presided over the hearing, at first agreed to terminate them, but then Lachs changed his mind and returned the rights to her.

"She lost them, and then she got them back," Finsilver says. Finsilver said she spoke to Rowe on Thursday but she cannot say what Rowe plans to do. "She was inconsolable."

Jackson family attorney Brian Oxman says Jackson’s mother, the family matriarch, would be a natural guardian for the kids, though it won’t be her decision. Oxman said:

"Katherine is the logical choice, she has all the grandkids and nieces around her but it will be up to the courts. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more proceedings regarding the children."

Blanket (7) may stay with Katherine. Blanket’s surrogate mother has not been identified.