Yikes! is pretty much the best way to describe a disturbing new photo of Michael Jackson that was snapped this week as the man ventured out in public in Beverly Hills, CA. Wearing his, now, trademark surgical mask and cap, Jacko failed to wear gloves on this outing which meant that he had to show off his badly damaged hands … not a pretty sight:
He’s spent millions, by all accounts, keeping his face lily white and smooth. But perhaps Michael Jackson should have put some of that money towards his hands. Or at least have invested in a pair of gloves. The singer’s fingers and nails appeared to be in a terrible state when he stepped out this week. They showed signs of ageing and a distinct lack of care, with puffy, reddened skin and prominent veins. Jackson, 50, was pictured in Beverly Hills. An onlooker said: “His hands looked very discoloured and skin looked like it was dangling from his fingers. His fingernails could only be described as a manicurist’s worst nightmare.” As usual, the star had covered his head with a surgical cap and mask and a pair of dark glasses before he stepped out. On the rare occasions when his face has been seen, experts have pointed to scarring on his nose and hollows either side of it from cosmetic operations. The ‘stitched-on’ appearance of his hairline has also lent weight to rumours that he wears a hairpiece or has had ‘plugs’ of hair inserted into his scalp. He is also thought to have arthritis. Jackson’s increasingly frail appearance has prompted speculation about the state of his health.
Ye gods! I’ve seen some scary photos of Michael Jackson before but … yeesh, this pic has to take the cake. The poor man looks like he is literally falling apart. It’s such a shame to see how much worse Jacko seems to get from day to day … I shudder to think what could be hiding underneath that mask. Again, I say, Yikes!
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MJ has lupus. I remember Jermaine said it in an Interview in the early 90′s. Someone asked him why MJ was wearing white band aids around his fingers and he told the interviewer because he has lupus and his nails are black so he is covering them. I believe he does have Lupus, my friend has lupus, he is only 33, his toe and fingernails are black, it looks like he has nail polish on them.
If you google MJ and Lupus you will find numerours articles about it Trent.
Hmm, I know Seal has lupus, that explains why he has black fingernails.
Poor dude. Seriously, while we don’t know if these pics are real or not, whether there’s a reason for his “condition” or not, this guy just seems to get flack from all corners of the media, on- and offline. Who cares what his hands look like! In fact, who cares about him, period. Bring on the music – that’s enough.
I love that someone here quoted “Wikipedia” as a valid source. LOL
selina–I agree. Wikipedia is NOT a valid source
its not that bad.
I think I’m more shocked that Michael Jackson has survived his numerous plastic surgeries and that his nose hasn’t literally fallen off his face. I’m not making fun of his lupus, I’m just not surprised that MJ has medical problems.
Hi Deb..yup, I did mean PH. I just think he’s a disgusting person. Although one of my LA friends met Perez and said he was nice..hmm….But aside from Perez himself, I don’t care for the site anymore and it’s best to find one you like, and stick with it. And BECKI, you are taking things way too seriously.
Vomit. He is DISGUSTING. And I am not just talking about his incredibly scary looks. He is such a creepster!
THERE’s NOTHING wrong with his hands, you can always find details like that when you blow up a picture like that!!!
A little more respect for Michael Jackson please!!!!!
You stupid assholes
I don’t usually blog; in fact this is my first “real” time. Michael Jackson – where do I start?
I am still a little shocked that you have left. Maybe it was a welcome release for you. You have been through so much and have been tormented by many, both people and their blind opinions….You have given SO much, so much that can never be repaid, not by any sum of money or amount of tributes. Your music, your dance and your true beauty touched the hearts of so many. You united the world through your music, only now will we all realize your true magnificence. Sadly that is the way of this world, people only appreciate what they have had when it seizes to exist (I mean that purely from a physical perspective – I have no doubt that your soul/spirit is eternal).
So many judged you, as you did yourself. I saw through your pain and like so many others, your journey to find self acceptance was a long and tormented road. Only now will you be able to see your true beauty which many saw, and was there right from the start.
Your music was a head of its time, so was your complete innocence that so many could not understand. People plugged up with their own demons, unable to see their own magnificence could not possibly have seen yours. They no not what they do, and have learnt to only see what they think is the worst in others.
There is no doubt that your life took the exact path it was meant to take, your volatile and difficult childhood gave you the pain and passion to write the songs you did, for so many others just like you to take sanctuary and healing within them. We are all really the same as Michael, we all want to be accepted for who we are, to be loved and to love ourselves, I can’t help believe that Michael’s blanket of love and gifts that he has left us will keep us warm during cold times and as we evolve maybe we will all see the true message of his magical songs. Thank you Michael for every little piece of yourself you shared. You will forever be in my heart and may the peace that you now bask in give you eternal bliss.
Jane Parsons, AKL, New Zealand
does it really matter now-you shallow, thoughtless idiot? Comments criticizing his appearance by his dad caused his obsession with changing it-what are YOUR flaws? And Your talent-how does it stack up-PINK? How unoriginal.
@Donna D. — What?