Michael Jackson buys island in Bahrain

Michael Jackson has shelled out $2.19 million for his own island paradise in Bahrain.

Jackson is expected to live on the quarter-acre site permanently. The secluded area is on Bahrain's Amwaj Islands, a project of three man-made islands that has taken five years to complete. Jackson has bought two separate villas with seaside views. The island features restaurants, a private hospital and school, parks, golf courses and boat moorings.