Publicist: Michael Jackson Not In Hospital
Michael Jackson is "a little bit under the weather," but has not sought hospital treatment, his spokeswoman said Thursday.
"In response to media inquiries, Mr. Michael Jackson is not currently in the hospital nor has he been hospitalized with pneumonia," Raymone K. Bain said in a statement sent to The Showbuzz.
Earlier in the day, FoxNews.com's 411 columnist Roger Friedman reported sources had said Jackson had been hospitalized with pneumonia.
Bain said she spoke with the performer Thursday afternoon from his home where he was conducting meetings with business associates.
Jackson has been living in Las Vegas while he evaluates his options for a comeback deal.
Bain said a few members of the Jackson entourage had fallen ill after a recent trip abroad.
"I don't know how the doctors have diagnosed it," she said.
The King of Pop moved to Las Vegas late last year after a year of self-imposed exile following his acquittal in a high-profile child molestation trial that ended in June 2005.
Earlier this month, Jackson was in Japan where he visited a U.S. Army base south of Tokyo.Photos: Michael Jackson
About 3,000 troops and their family members gathered at a fitness center at Camp Zama on March 10. Jackson walked around shaking hands and exchanging words to thank them for their service.
"Those of you in here today are some of the most special people in the world," Jackson told the crowd, reading from a statement. "It is because of you in here today, and others who so valiantly have given their lives to protect us, that we enjoy our freedom."