Jackson’s life was sad and tragic: Obama

September 29th, 2009 Executives at the law firm which defended MICHAEL JACKSON during his 2005 child molestation trial are demanding $341,452 (GBP227,635) in unpaid fees from the late star's estate. Los Angeles-based law firm Mesereau & Yu filed court documents on Friday (25Sep09) claiming the sum is owed for work on the case between July 2005 and February 2006, reports TMZ.com.

September 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley's former bodyguard is all set to reveal how his life used to be during his time with the tragic entertainer in a new biopic. Sonny West will talk about Presley's sensational rise to fame, his tragic demise, and struggle with drug addiction in feature-length film 'Fame and Fortune'.

July 24th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington has reportedly landed the role of US President Barack Obama in a new movie. The 54-year-old has long voiced his interest in playing Obama, 47, in a film but feared he would be too old for the role by the time a picture of the politician's life was eventually produced, reports imdb.com.

July 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has praised Michael Jackson as one of the "greatest entertainers of our generation" whose life was mired in tragedy. Obama's remarks in an interview with CNN came as thousands of people flocked to downtown Los Angeles Tuesday to attend a memorial service for the pop icon.

July 5th, 2009 LONDON - British DJ-producer Mark Ronson has described the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson as "tragic", but feels it won't have a long-term effect on the music industry. "I think its more tragic than anything.

July 3rd, 2009 MOSCOW - Michael Jackson's promoter has announced that 11,000 free tickets would be available to the public for the King of Pop's memorial service, to be held next Tuesday in Los Angeles. The head of AEG Live, Randy Phillips, announced Thursday that the ceremony would be held at the Staples Centre, which is owned by the company.

July 2nd, 2009 Obama cites Michael Jackson as entertainment iconWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called Michael Jackson a brilliant performer whose talents were paired with a tragic personal life. "I'm glad to see that he is being remembered primarily for the great joy that he brought to a lot of people through his extraordinary gifts as an entertainer," Obama said in an AP interview Thursday.

July 2nd, 2009 Obama says he grew up listening to Michael JacksonWASHINGTON — The King of Pop had a fan in the White House. President Barack Obama described himself as a longtime follower of Michael Jackson, the legendary performer who died June 25 at age 50.

June 28th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family has said that the loss of the King of Pop has left them "speechless and devastated". The legend's father Joe Jackson has come out with a statement describing days following the death as " one of the darkest moments of our lives", Sky News reports.

June 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singer Adnan Sami is crestfallen following Michael Jackson's death not only because the world has lost its King of Pop but also because he was working with the superstar and his sister Janet Jackson on an album. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson.

June 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barrack Obama has sent his condolences to Michael Jackson's family after his death at the age of 50. At a news conference, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answered question on what was the President's reaction to the pop legend's death.

June 26th, 2009 White House on Jackson: pop icon, troubled lifeWASHINGTON — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama saw pop star Michael Jackson as a spectacular performer and music icon whose life nonetheless had sad and tragic aspects. Gibbs said Friday that Obama sends his condolences to the late singer's family and fans.

June 20th, 2009 LONDON - US President Barack Obama has written a letter for his daughters on the occasion of Father's Day Sunday, saying that he could not be a perfect father. I know I have been an imperfect father.

June 17th, 2009 Obama: Unnamed TV network attacks White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says one television network is "entirely devoted to attacking my administration." Obama didn't name the network during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but his administration has often taken issue with Fox News. When the interviewer asked if Obama meant Fox News, the president didn't respond.

June 12th, 2009 Rocker Jon Bon Jovi dines at White HouseWASHINGTON — You never know who might pop up at the Obama White House. Thursday's guest? Jon Bon Jovi.