Robbie Williams says his addiction to prescription drugs nearly killed himSeptember 25th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer songwriter Robbie Williams has revealed that his addiction to prescription drugs was so bad that it nearly killed him. Williams, 35, who checked himself into rehab on his 33rd birthday in 2007, when death "came knocking", has for the first time revealed how grim his life became during the depths of a three-year addiction.
MJ's doc denies killing King of PopJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's personal doctor has said that he did not kill the late star, and claimed that he is being made a scapegoat for the singer's shocking death. Dr. Conrad Murray is suspected of injecting Jackson with the potent painkiller Demerol, before the star collapsed in his home.
Daniel Radcliffe 'to play slain photojournalist in biopic'July 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Daniel Radcliffe is set to play a celebrated photojournalist who was killed in Somalia. The 19-year-old, who finishes shooting on the boy wizard franchise next year, is determined to take the part close to his heart.
Michael Jackson's death certificate released; defers cause of death determinationJuly 8th, 2009 Michael Jackson's death certificate issuedLOS ANGELES — Officials have released Michael Jackson's death certificate, but it doesn't yet list a cause of death. Public health officials issued the certificate on Tuesday, the same day public and private memorials were held in Los Angeles.
Surge in Jacko's music's post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fundJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - The Dutch pension fund ABP is set to benefit from the surge in the sale of Michael Jackon's music after his death. ABP owns the rights to a number of the late King of Pop's songs.
Jacko's death leaves Quincy Jones heartbrokenJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - American record producer Quincy Jones has revealed that he has been left heartbroken over King of Pop Michael Jackson's death. Jones, 76, who calls Jackson his "little brother", had been the brains behind the star's biggest albums - 'Off The Wall', 'Bad' and record-breaking 'Thriller'.
Jacko's memorial service set to be the 'greatest show on earth'July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's memorial service could turn out to be the "greatest show on earth", just like the superstar had predicted in a past interview. Almost one million fans of the superstar are expected to make the pilgrimage to the Staples Center arena in Los Angeles on July 7, while 750 million more will be watching it on TV.
Quincy Jones won't attend Jacko's funeralJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Quincy Jones has vowed not to attend Michael Jackson's funeral, as he's sure he won't be able to cope with the sadness. The legendary music producer, who was the brains behind the King Of Pop's biggest hit albums, 'Thriller', 'Off The Wall' and 'BAD', is still grieving after the sudden death of his pal.
'Thriller' voted Michael Jackson's 'Best Ever Track'June 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fans of King of Pop Michael Jackson have voted 'Thriller' his best ever track in a poll after his sudden death. The 50-year-old singer died at his home in Los Angeles last week on Thursday.
Prescription drugs' role in Michael Jackson's death being probedJune 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Investigators probing into the cause of Michael Jackson's death are trying to determine whether or not prescription drugs may have played a role. The L.A. coroner says that it will take weeks to confirm the cause of death.
'Michael Jackson's deadly drugs cocktail revealed'June 27th, 2009 LONDON - The deadly cocktail of drugs, which apparently killed King of Pop Michael Jackson, has finally been revealed. The name of the painkillers emerged after police probing an injection, which apparently caused a cardiac arrest to the legendary star, talked to a doctor about the details.
Cops to question Michael Jackson's personal physicianJune 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - With initial autopsy results inconclusive, the investigation into Michael Jackson's sudden death turned its focus towards a mysterious doctor who was with the King of Pop when his heart stopped. Dr. Conrad Murray on Friday was poised to speak with detectives investigating whether the King of Pop was done in by a fatal dose of prescription painkillers, according to reports.
Michael Jackson's death leaves Lady Gaga hysterical at GlastonburyJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - American singer Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, became hysterical when she heard about the death of King of Pop Michael Jackson. Lady Gaga, 23, who was in a flood of tears, refused to give any interviews prior to her Glastonbury debut on June 26.
Michael Jackson's final autopsy report to take four to six weeksJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Michael Jackson's final autopsy reports are likely to take up to six weeks, according to the chief coroner investigating his death. The cops have seized vials of prescription drugs from the King Of Pop's rented house in Los Angeles as part of their ongoing investigation.
'Devastated' Liz Taylor grieving over Michael Jackson's death in privateJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of pop Michael Jackson's close friend Elizabeth Taylor is "too devastated" to comment on his death. Her representatives have revealed that she is grieving her loss in private at this time.