Sects, lies and videographers

Ho, boy... more from the desk of Roger Friedman. In the true spirit of Michael Jackson, he's grabbing for any way out of his problems and this time he's chosen to... switch religions?! Again?! We guess for Mikey it makes sense, really, and he's done it before. Rog says he's begun taking Islamic instruction as his residency period comes to an end in Bahrain, both in an effort at gaining permanent residency and as a way to curry favor with his host, Prince Mo'Money. So Mikey will be Muslim... well, least till he gets that big bailout check! Other news: Neverland employees are probably referring to their workplace as "Neverpaid" now, as it's been 4 weeks and counting with no dough. And, just in time for Christmas too! More people in need: guess we'll be hearing a breathless announcement from Ray-bonehead of a charity single for them, too, right after the 9/11 charity single, the tsunami single and the Katrina single hit the stores. Plus an official was out to look at the hapless zoo animals neglected and hungry there. Hey, when you're Mikey you might as well screw the llama, too! Read about Mikey's ongoing, ahem, spiritual quest here.

UPDATE: The Rog report has been updated since this morning to include news of a possible contempt of court charge against Mikey stemming from September's deposition in the Marc Schaffel lawsuit in London. He's being ordered to appear at L.A. Superior court in two weeks to answer charges that he didn't pay for Schaffel's legal bills, lodging and other items. One of those other charges is for a videographer because the depo was taped. Rog says that tape's "a hilarious performance of obfuscation, confusion and dim recollection." Sounds like must-see TV to me! Click the earlier link for the update.