Candlelight vigil for Michael Jackson held at original home of Motown Records in Detroit

October 4th, 2009 Sony bosses have vaults full of of unreleased MICHAEL JACKSON recordings, which they plan to release sparingly in the coming months and years. At least five new tracks will appear on the soundtrack to Jackson's new concert rehearsal movie This Is It, including the title track and a spoken word poem called Planet Earth.

September 4th, 2009 Motown turns 50, but the party's far from overDETROIT — On Jan. 12, 1959, Elvis Presley was in the Army.

August 13th, 2009 Berry Gordy to write intro for Jackson memoirNEW YORK — Motown founder Berry Gordy will write the introduction to a reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir, "Moonwalk." A statement released by publisher Harmony Books says Gordy, whose label also featured superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, will offer memories of Jackson as a child star and of the group formed with his brothers, the Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 broke through 40 years ago with the No.

August 5th, 2009 Former Motown singer loses Detroit council seatDETROIT — Former Motown singer Martha Reeves' tenure on the Detroit City Council will end after one term. Reeves lost in the city's nonpartisan primary Tuesday.

July 22nd, 2009 LA coroner seeks records from Jackson nutritionistINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Michael Jackson's former nutritionist is the latest person authorities are tapping as they piece together the star's medical history.

July 17th, 2009 Mementos of MJ buried at storied Detroit cemeteryDETROIT — Woodlawn Cemetery is the final resting place for civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks and many of the Motor City's musical elite, including members of the Four Tops and living legend Diana Ross also has a site reserved. Michael Jackson is among them — in spirit, at least.

July 17th, 2009 LaToya song re-released as Michael Jackson tributeNEW YORK — A song LaToya Jackson previously recorded to honor her family is now being re-released as a tribute to her brother Michael. The song "Home" is being made available on iTunes on July 28 by Ja-Tail Records and Bungalo Records, which is distributed by Universal Music Group.

July 8th, 2009 Rock Hall of Fame holds Jackson candlelight vigilCLEVELAND — More than 2,000 people have attended a candlelight vigil at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in celebration of the life of Michael Jackson. Fans left handwritten notes, flowers and teddy bears inside the hall of fame lobby Tuesday night.

July 7th, 2009 Rock hall plans Jackson candlelight vigilCLEVELAND — Hours after the memorial service in Los Angeles, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland will honor Michael Jackson with a candlelight vigil. The event scheduled for Tuesday night will include remarks from a local church pastor and from Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the rock hall and museum.

June 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.

June 28th, 2009 NEW YORK - Hundreds of Michael Jackson's fans paid tribute to the late legend at the Apollo Theater in New York, say reports. Locals, tourists and fans celebrated Jackson's life and music with makeshift memorials and shrines.

June 27th, 2009 Vigil planned for Michael Jackson at Motown studioDETROIT — A candlelight vigil to remember Michael Jackson's life and legacy is planned this weekend at the original home of Motown Records in Detroit. The Motown Historical Museum says the vigil at the Hitsville USA building will begin at 8 p.m.

June 26th, 2009 Mourners pay respects to Jackson at Motown studioDETROIT — When Motown Records founder Berry Gordy signed The Jackson 5 four decades ago, he gave young Michael and his brothers from Indiana their first big break in the big city of Detroit. On Friday, the Hitsville USA building in the Motor City — where the record label was born — served as a gathering place for dozens of mourners who cried, snapped photos with their cell phone cameras and danced to the pop icon's tunes.

June 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The death of pop star Michael Jackson with best-selling albums like "Off the Wall", "Thriller" and "Bad" has shocked the world with messages pouring in from his family and close friends in Hollywood and around the globe. The 50-year-old moonwalking former child star, who became known the world over as the King of Pop, was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his home early Thursday afternoon, according to various media reports.

May 5th, 2009 White Stripes drummer Meg White to wed this yearDETROIT — A publicist for The White Stripes says drummer Meg White is engaged to musician Jackson Smith, the son of punk singer Patti Smith and late MC5 guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith. Publicist Chloe Walsh says the couple will wed this year, but couldn't confirm other details.