Pelosi says no need for House to consider resolution in praise of Michael Jackson

October 9th, 2009 MARLON JACKSON has commended HARRY CONNICK, JR. for reprimanding the behaviour of six white men dancing as the JACKSON 5 on a Aussie talent show - but is adamant the performers didn't mean to cause offence.

September 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.

August 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - All Indian fans of pop star Michael Jackson gear up. Entertainment channel Vh1 is set to host "The Search For India’s Biggest Michael Jackson Fan” contest.

August 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.

July 25th, 2009 Mystery celeb to write intro to Jackson memoirNEW YORK — A mystery celebrity will provide an introduction to the reissue of Michael Jackson's memoir. Harmony Books, an imprint of Random House Inc., will publish the new edition of "Moonwalk" in October with an announced first printing of 100,000.

July 20th, 2009 Michael Jackson's boyhood home still draws curiousGARY, Ind. — Michael Jackson fans and curious sightseers still are beating a path to his boyhood home more than three weeks after his death.

July 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.

July 9th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A family split over where to bury Michael Jackson is delaying the funeral of the late King of Pop who died two weeks ago, ABC News reported Thursday. Mystery has surrounded burial plans since Jackson's casket was whisked to a secret location following his globally televised memorial service Tuesday.

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.

June 28th, 2009 AP Source: Jackson's mother retains his lawyerLOS ANGELES — The mother of Michael Jackson has chosen one of his longtime lawyers to represent the family's legal interests, a person close to the situation said Saturday. Katherine Jackson has selected L.

June 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama extended his condolences to Michael Jackson's family and fans, and noted that the pop icon's life at times was "sad and tragic", the White House said Friday. Obama's condolences came one day after Jackson died at the age of 50 from an apparent cardiac arrest.

June 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - Late singer Michael Jackson memorabilia has been put up for sale at Julien's Auctions. According to the New York Magazine, the pieces include vintage Jackson 5 photographs, signed albums and awards.

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 26th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles, aged 50, media reports say. Paramedics were called to the singer's home around midday local time Thursday after he stopped breathing and suffered a suspected cardiac arrest, BBC reported.

May 31st, 2009 LONDON - American R&B star Akon says that pop legend Michael Jackson won't be singing live during his comeback concerts. The news has disappointed his fans who splurged on tickets to attend his shows.