Jermaine Jackson Adds To Concert ConfusionSeptember 10th, 2009 JERMAINE JACKSON has added to the confusion surrounding the upcoming tribute concert for his brother MICHAEL - by insisting the King of Pop's gig "is not about name-dropping". Jackson hosted three press conferences this week (beg07Sep09) in London, Vienna in Austria, and Berlin, Germany to promote the 26 September show and was expected to unveil a star-studded line-up.
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.
Another Prince Michael Moonwalks ForwardAugust 27th, 2009 A 24-year-old San Francisco, California man is requesting an official DNA test to prove he's MICHAEL JACKSON's son. Prince Michael Malachi Jet Jackson filed a creditor's claim in Los Angeles on Tuesday (25Aug09), insisting he's due a share of the King of Pop's fortune.
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.
Michael Jackson to be buried on birthdayAugust 17th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop legend Michael Jackson will be laid to rest on his birthday, according to the singer's father. Jackson will be buried in Forest Lawn cemetery at 10 a.m.
MJ's 'lovechild calls him dad in 1997 jet ski video'August 4th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson can apparently be seen in a video with the boy alleged to be his secret lovechild, who calls the star "dad" during their family outing. Omer Bhatti has been speculated to be Jackson's fourth child, though the lad has reportedly denied the claim.
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.
Pelosi says no need for House to consider resolution in praise of Michael JacksonJuly 9th, 2009 Pelosi: Resolution on Michael Jackson unnecessaryWASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she sees no need for a House resolution in praise of Michael Jackson. Pelosi, D-Calif., says Jackson was a great performer, but she thinks the resolution is unnecessary.
Clarification: Michael Jackson-National AudienceJuly 8th, 2009 Clarification: Michael Jackson-National AudienceNEW YORK — In a story July 7, The Associated Press reported that a simulcast of Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, drew only about 10 people. The library now says that viewers of the simulcast grew to about 60 people as the event went on.
Corey Feldman dressed like Jackson at Michael Jackson Memorial ServiceJuly 7th, 2009 Corey Feldman, former child star and one time close friend of King of Pop Michael Jackson attended his memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. He was dressed in a full Michael Jackson outfit.
Madonna to pay tribute to Michael Jackson in concert at same arena where he was to performJuly 3rd, 2009 Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concertLOS ANGELES — Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The superstar is preparing a special part of her concert Saturday at O2 arena.
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.
Jackson family statement on death of pop superstarJune 28th, 2009 Jackson family statement on death of pop starTranscript of statement issued by the family of Michael Jackson through People magazine:
"In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter. Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too 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.
Makeshift memorial outside Harlem theater where Michael Jackson performed as a childJune 26th, 2009 Michael Jackson mourned outside Harlem theaterNEW YORK — People heading to work were stopping at a makeshift memorial outside Harlem's Apollo Theater, where Michael Jackson performed as a child. The tributes were being written Friday on pieces of cardboard, and on newspapers bearing his photo.