Oprah believes MJ was 'profoundly lonely'September 17th, 2009 LONDON - Oprah Winfrey believes that Michael Jackson was "profoundly lonely", based on the interview of the King of Pop that she took in 1993. In the interview, the pop legend had opened up about everything from his plastic surgery to the abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of his father Joe and his love interest.
DJ AM suffered 'same fate as MJ'September 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - DJ AM a.k.a Adam Goldstein appeared to have suffered the same fate as Michael Jackson in terms of their sudden death from reported drug abuse. The death of the DJ, who was found motionless in his New York apartment amid prescription drug bottles on August 28, was apparently linked to that of Jackson, who is believed to have died from drug overdose at his rented Los Angeles mansion in June.
Fans in Kochi pay tribute to Michael Jackson on his 51st birthdayAugust 30th, 2009 KOCHI - Thousands of fans in Kerala on Saturday paid tribute to 'king of pop' Michael Jackson on his 51st birthday. Leading singers and choreographers gathered at Darbar Hall ground where a huge LCD screen was erected showing the videos of Jackson.
Indian fashion designer pays tribute to Michael JacksonAugust 30th, 2009 BANGALORE - A collection inspired by 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson left Indian fashion enthusiasts awed in Bangalore. Showcased by the one of the city's leading fashion designer, Michelle Salins, the event aptly titled 'Really Michael Jackson' was a tribute to the late singer on his 51st birthday.
MJ 'thought the entire world hated him'July 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Despite his global fame, Michael Jackson suffered daily agony over his status in modern culture and was convinced the whole world hated him. Contactmusic reports, the King of Pop's brother Tito told the U.K.'s Daily Mirror, "I feel Michael is free from all the evil he had to encounter because he did not deserve what people did to him.
Jackson's death being treated as 'homicide': PoliceJuly 16th, 2009 LONDON - Police trying to establish what killed Michael Jackson are seeing the King of Pop's death as a possible murder, say reports. According to TMZ, "multiple law enforcement sources" have revealed that Los Angeles Police Department have initiated a full-blown murder inquiry.
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.
Michael Jackson was the greatest dancer, musician the world has seen: Martin BashirJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - English journalist Martin Bashir has honoured Michael Jackson, calling the King of Pop the "greatest entertainer the world has ever known". Bashir spent eight months and conducted a series on interviews with the singer at his Neverland ranch for the controversial TV special Living With Michael Jackson.
Person close to situation says Michael Jackson suffered a heart attackJune 27th, 2009 AP Source: Jackson suffered a heart attackLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, who was with a cardiologist when he collapsed at his rented home in Los Angeles, appeared to have suffered a heart attack, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity, said Jackson suffered a heart attack, which is a blocking of the arteries that deprives the heart of adequate blood.
Debt ridden Jackson 'feared being killed if he didn't perform London gigs'June 27th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson was reportedly in constant fear about his mounting debts and worried about his comeback concerts in London, telling friends: "If I don't tour they'll kill me."
The King Of Pop's increased drug dependency was said to have begun taking its toll on the singer's mental and physical health days before he died on Thursday. Jackson, who was almost bankrupt at the time of his death, was claimed to have suffered further exhaustion stemming from rehearsals for his 50 show concerts, which were due to begin at O2 arena on July 13.
Pop star Michael Jackson rushed to hospital: ReportJune 26th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson was rushed to hospital Thursday after paramedics found him unconscious in his home, the Los Angeles Times reported. Captain Steve Ruda of the Los Angeles Fire Department told broadcaster CNN that Jackson was rushed to the UCLA Medical Centre from his rented mansion Thursday afternoon.
King of Pop Michael Jackson dies of 'heart attack'June 26th, 2009 LONDON - King of pop Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 50 last night after he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack due to drug overdose. The legendary star collapsed and stopped breathing after he took an injection of a powerful painkiller named Demerol.
Michael Jackson in coma, says reportJune 26th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson, 50, was in a coma Thursday after collapsing at his home in Los Angeles, CNN reported. The King of Pop was found unconscious in his rented mansion and was rushed to the UCLA Medical Centre.
Singer Michael Jackson is dead: Reports (Second Lead)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.
'Hills' star Stephanie Pratt blames skinny co-stars for her bulimiaJune 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Stephanie Pratt has laid the blame of her struggle with bulimia on her skinny co-stars in The Hills. The 23-year-old revealed she began gorging 5,000 calories a day followed by intense purging under the agony of working with thin colleagues.
July 17th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
I hate these stories that have information from “close family friends”. If they were “close family friends” they wouldn’t be running their mouths!!! I don’t believe that he was bulimic much less anorexic. I wish people would leave him alone, he’s DEAD.