As longtime tabloid readers know, the reason for the mask is that after innumerable surgeries, Jackson's nose is collapsing like an El Nieo-soaked hillside.
Michael Jackson has had numerous surgeries on his nose. 
mnli hypothesis: Michael Jackson has had numerous surgeries on his nose.  premise: As longtime tabloid readers know, the reason for the mask is that after innumerable surgeries, Jackson's nose is collapsing like an El Nieo-soaked hillside.