Janet Jackson swears off newspaper after MJ's deathOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - Janet Jackson has revealed that she has stopped reading newspaper after the death of his brother/singer Michael in order to avoid grief caused by speculations on his tragic demise. "It will drive you crazy.
MJ was too shy for Madonna's provocative musicSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Madonna has revealed that she couldn't make music with Michael Jackson, as he was too shy for her provocative music. The 'Material Girl' singer recollected the time she spent with the pop legend planning to do a duet, which never happened.
Trailer for Michael Jackson film 'This Is It' to debut at MTV's Video Music AwardsSeptember 10th, 2009 Trailer for Jackson film to debut at MTV AwardsNEW YORK — MTV says a trailer for a Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after the King of Pop's death will debut at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. "Michael Jackson: This Is It" will be released for a limited two-week theatrical engagement worldwide on Oct.
Janet Jackson to pay tribute to her late brother at MTV's Video Music AwardsSeptember 8th, 2009 Janet Jackson to open MTV Video Music AwardsLOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson will pay tribute to her late brother at the MTV Video Music Awards. The network says Jackson will open the show with a musical tribute to Michael Jackson, who died on June 25.
South Korean newspaper seeks $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estateAugust 6th, 2009 Korean paper seeks millions from Jackson estateLOS ANGELES — Court records show a South Korean newspaper is seeking nearly $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estate for an unpaid judgment entered against his parents and brother. The Segye Times filed court records on Monday in Los Angeles seeking priority for repayment of a $4 million judgment entered against Katherine and Joe Jackson and their son, Jermaine in 1994 that seeks payment for canceled concert dates and interest payments.
French sculptor creates Michael Jackson's image in front of Pompidou CenterJuly 28th, 2009 French artist sculpts Jackson in outdoor tributePARIS — French artist Jean-Baptiste Seckler is sculpting a public tribute to the late Michael Jackson in front of Paris' Pompidou Center. Seckler says he wanted to sculpt outdoors to break "the silence and the concentration" required by sculpting or painting.
A R Rehmans unfulfilled dreams about Michael JacksonJuly 23rd, 2009 Music maestro A R Rahman would have succeeded in going international with his god-gifted and melodious music talent but the musician would surely be regretting of not having worked with a legend, Michael Jackson. Two legends had met at the Oscars where Michael had promised to work along with this Rahman but that didn’t got materialized due to the sudden and mysterious death of the famous pop-singer.
French fashion tycoon to buy Jackson's Neverland ranchJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - French fashion tycoon Christian Audigier is set to buy Michael Jackson's Neverland home. "I have decided to buy that house," the Mirror quoted him as telling French TV.
MJ's new songs not to be released anytime soonJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - While sales of Michael Jackson's earlier albums have boosted in the past few weeks, the new music recorded by the late King of Pop before his death is not expected to be release anytime soon, revealed president of his record label Epic. Jackson had been working on new music for several years with hip-hop and R and B stars like Will.i.am, Ne-Yo and Akon.
Obama praises Michael Jackson, says he still has entertainer's music "on my iPod'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.
Ukraine could name village after Michael JacksonJune 30th, 2009 MOSCOW - A lawmaker in eastern Ukraine has put forward a proposal to re-name a village after pop icon Michael Jackson, a media report said. According to Zaporozhye Region's Reporter newspaper, one of the factions in the legislature has already discussed the proposal, and it could be put to a vote soon.
Networks continue tributes to Michael JacksonJune 27th, 2009 Networks continue Michael Jackson tributesNEW YORK — Television networks scheduled tributes to Michael Jackson over the weekend and beyond for viewers who wanted to remember the singer's life and music. Here are some of the highlights, all times EDT:
—MTV airs "A Celebration of Michael Jackson on MTV" at 10 p.m.
LA Times: Michael Jackson hospitalized in LA; fire department says singer not breathingJune 26th, 2009 LA Times: Michael Jackson hospitalizedLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson has been rushed to the hospital, a fire department official told the Los Angeles Times. Capt. Steve Ruda said Thursday that Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m.
Shocked, saddened Australian fans remember Michael JacksonJune 26th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Sad day for music, said an Australian fan on learning about the death of pop icon Michael Jackson while another fondly remembered his trademark moon walk dance. Jackson died Thursday in the US following a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles, officials said.
Producer: Black Entertainment TV Awards will honor Michael JacksonJune 26th, 2009 Producer: BET Awards will honor Michael JacksonNEW YORK — An executive producer for the Black Entertainment TV Awards says Sunday night's live broadcast from Los Angeles will honor Michael Jackson. Stephen Hill said the show will be dedicated to Jackson because of his influence on music and pop culture.
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