Jacko Turns To Diddy

Michael Jackson made a special effort to party at the weekend (31MAY/01JUN03) - so he could convince rap superhero SEAN 'P DIDDY' COMBS to help resurrect his ailing career.

The pair met at a private party at Hollywood producer Bob Evans' home over the weekend (31MAY-1JUN03), and insiders say Jacko, who's been plagued with reports of financial disaster, convinced golden boy Diddy to make a record with him.

One source reveals to British paper THE DAILY STAR, "Michael wants to resurrect his career and he's counting on PUFFY to help him do it. Michael doesn't like going out much but one reason he went to the party was because he knew Puffy would be there.

"Jacko and Puffy spent more than an hour chatting and made plans to go into the studio and lay down some tracks later this month (JUN03).

"Michael's career is nowhere near where it used to be and he's hoping Puffy can help him reclaim his throne as King of Pop.

"He's very excited at the prospect of working with Puffy and is sure it will lead to a huge hit record for them both."