Jackson Rejected Madonna SongSeptember 21st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON approached good friend MADONNA to write a song for him - but rejected a track the Material Girl penned because it was too "provocative". The King Of Pop became friends with the singer in the early 1990s, and the pair often accompanied each other to events.
Richie's Daughter Befriends Paris JacksonSeptember 19th, 2009 The daughters of pals MICHAEL JACKSON and LIONEL RICHIE have become best friends following a playdate on the Saturday before the King of Pop died in June (09). Hello singer Richie is thrilled that his daughter Sophia and Jackson's girl Paris are pals - because he was very close to Michael.
Michael Jackson laid to rest in private funeral serviceSeptember 4th, 2009 Michael Jackson laid to restGLENDALE, Calif. — The King of Pop has been laid to rest.
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, laid to rest in private funeral serviceSeptember 4th, 2009 Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, laid to restGLENDALE, Calif. — The King of Pop has been laid to rest.
Kelly To Release Unfinished Jackson AlbumSeptember 2nd, 2009 R&B star R. KELLY is planning to finish and release the album MICHAEL JACKSON was working on when he died. Kelly had worked with the King of Pop on numerous occasions and claims Jackson reached out to him shortly before his June (09) death to discuss his upcoming release.
Michael Jackson's burial again postponedAugust 22nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop legend Michael Jackson died June 25 and was supposed to be buried on his 51st birthday Aug 29 but this has again been postponed to Sept 3. A representative from the Jackson family, Ken Sunshine, confirmed that the superstar won't be laid to rest until Thursday, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Tito Jackson says he will pay tribute to brother Michael during string of British showsAugust 20th, 2009 Tito Jackson says UK shows will honor MichaelLONDON — Tito Jackson says he plans to pay tribute to his brother Michael during a British tour later this year. Jackson is supporting soul diva Gladys Knight on a tour starting Oct.
Quote Of The Day (Michael Jackson)August 18th, 2009 "I once went to the track with ELIZABETH TAYLOR and MICHAEL JACKSON. I asked Michael to pick a horse.
Michael Jackson fans gather at London's O2 arena in tributeJuly 13th, 2009 Michael Jackson fans gather at London's O2 arenaLONDON — Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered outside London's O2 arena to pay tribute to the star on what would have been the evening of his first concert. The fans brought candles and flowers to lay outside the 23,000 seat arena Monday, where Jackson was due to begin his run of 50 concerts.
Michael Jackson Memorial Booklet ProgramJuly 8th, 2009 On Michael Jackson’s memorial service, there is a Michael Jackson Memorial Booklet on every seat on Staples Center. Michael Jackson Memorial Booklet serves as an obituary, a tribute and a memory that you were in his burial.
Mariah Carey sings 'I'll Be There' at Michael Jackson memorial in downtown Los AngelesJuly 7th, 2009 Mariah Carey sings at Michael Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey has given the opening performance at Michael Jackson's memorial with a sweet rendition of the Jackson 5's ballad "I'll Be There."
The duet with Trey Lorenz began Tuesday after Jackson's golden casket was placed in front of the Staples Center stage while a church choir sang. The public event followed a private service for family and friends in a cemetery hall in the Hollywood Hills.
Brooke Shields, 'the most celebrated virgin ever', talks bout her intimacy with 'Asexual' JacksonJuly 7th, 2009 LOS ANGELES — Brooke Shields was 13 when she first met Michael Jackson and the two "instantly became friends" — mainly because sexual tension was off the table. "Nothing was jaded about him," the 44-year-old actress told Rolling Stone magazine for a special commemorative issue about the King of Pop, on sale Friday.
Start the Presses: Instant Michael Jackson books coming.June 30th, 2009 Instant Michael Jackson books comingNEW YORK — The "instant" books on Michael Jackson are coming soon. People and Life magazine each are preparing commemorative editions, due in August.
Detroit's Chene Park site for concert honoring Michael Jackson on Tuesday nightJune 29th, 2009 Detroit concert Tuesday honors Michael JacksonDETROIT — A musical tribute to Michael Jackson is planned Tuesday night at Chene Park in Detroit, former home of the Motown label that launched his pop singing career. The Detroit News says the free concert will include performances by Serieux & Friends, HotSauce, Asiid and Velocity.
Miko Brando: Assistant, Friend and Bodyguard of Michael JacksonJune 27th, 2009 That's the picture of Miko Brando, who is appearing tonight on Larry King's show on CNN, as Larry King invites close friends of Michael Jackson to talk about the legendary pop singer's life and career. Miko Brando who served as a long-time bodyguard of Michael Jackson is the son of great actor, Marlon Brando.