7 minutes ago NEW YORK - Michael Jackson knows his reputation as a freak but just ignores it. Jackson, a twice-divorced father of three, says he hasn t changed all that much since releasing his blockbuster album “Thriller” nearly 25 years ago.

Jackson says success “came with a lot of pain.” What does he make of today s music? Jackson whose last album, 2001 s “Invincible,” went double platinum but failed to produce any monster hits is reportedly collaborating with the likes of Kanye West for his forthcoming album, Ebony said.

Jackson, meanwhile, could be facing the possibility of losing his Neverland Ranch in California because of delinquent payments on a $23 million loan, according to a notice of default posted on a television station s Web site. Calls Tuesday and Wednesday to Jackson s spokeswoman were not returned. Calls Wednesday to Alliance Default Services were also not returned.