New Finds In Autopsy Report Reveal Jackson Was 'healthy'October 1st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON was "fairly healthy" and did not suffer from any serious pre-existing conditions that would have increased his risk of a drug overdose, according to new autopsy report findings. The King of Pop passed away on 25 June (09) after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Art by 'Caps for Sale' author in Naples, Fla., and later Lincoln, Neb.September 8th, 2009 Art by 'Caps for Sale' author in Fla., Neb.GLEN HEAD, N.Y. — An exhibit of art by the late author of the beloved children's tale "Caps for Sale" is opening Oct.
Coroner rules Michael Jackson death a homicide, sedatives primary causeAugust 28th, 2009 Coroner rules Michael Jackson death a homicideLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner says Michael Jackson's death was a homicide primarily caused by two drugs. In a statement released Friday, the coroner said the cause of death was acute intoxication from the anesthetic propofol.
Coroner: Release of Michael Jackson autopsy results delayedJuly 29th, 2009 Coroner delays release of Jackson autopsy resultsLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner's office says release of Michael Jackson's autopsy results will be delayed. Coroner's officials had said they were going to release the results this week but Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said Wednesday the announcement will probably not come until next week.
E. Lynn Harris, pioneer author of gay black fiction, dies in Beverly Hills at age 54July 24th, 2009 Author E. Lynn Harris dies at age 54Long before the secret world of closeted black gay men came to light in America, bestselling author E. Lynn Harris introduced a generation of black women to the phenomenon known as the "down low."
Harris endeared such characters to readers who were otherwise unfamiliar with them, using themes and backdrops familiar to urban professionals, conditioned by their upbringings, their church leaders or their friends to condemn and criticize homosexuality in the African-American community.
James Frey of 'A Million Little Pieces' fame is writing four-book series of teen sci-fi novelsJuly 3rd, 2009 James Frey writing teen science fiction novelsNEW YORK — James Frey (FRY) is writing for young people, and Hollywood has signed on. Frey, a former screenwriter best known for his discredited memoir "A Million Little Pieces," is collaborating on a four-book series of teen science fiction novels that HarperCollins will publish.
Lack of sleep puts women at higher disease risk than menJuly 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Lack of sleep raises a woman's risk of heart disease more than it does for a man, according to a new study. Sleeping less than the recommended eight hours a night has been linked to a raised risk of heart problems.
Jacko 'accidentally killed himself while trying to get sick'July 1st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Jackson inadvertently killed himself while trying to get sick enough to avoid tour commitments, according to a prominent author. Jackson's contract with the firm handling the 50-show tour stated that if the singer cancelled any concert, he would have to pay a penalty to the promoters, according to The Daily Beast.
Coroner dismisses Jacko's leaked autopsy reportJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The coroner who examined Michael Jackson's body has rubbished a leaked autopsy report, claiming it is "false". British tabloids had revealed details allegedly taken from an autopsy report conducted after the King of Pop's tragic death.
Author accuses 'View' co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism in gluten-free diet bookJune 23rd, 2009 'View' co-host Hasselbeck is accused of plagiarismBOSTON — Elisabeth Hasselbeck, a co-host of ABC's "The View," has been accused of plagiarism. A lawsuit in federal court in Massachusetts alleges that Hasselbeck lifted "word for word" content from a book on celiac disease written by a self-published author on Cape Cod.
Naseeruddin Shah unveils a novel in MumbaiJune 20th, 2009 MUMBAI - In an event jointly hosted by Crossword India's Lifestyle Bookstore and Harper Collins India, actor Naseeruddin Shah released 'Arzee, the Dwarf', a comical fiction penned by Chandrahas Choudhury in Mumbai. Naseeruddin Shah told the gathering that the book has been very well written and congratulated the young author for conceptualising and compiling those thoughts in the form of truly a nice book.
Coroner: Vegas entertainer Danny Gans died accidentally after toxic reaction to painkillerJune 10th, 2009 Coroner: Danny Gans died accidentallyLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans' death was accidental, caused by a prescription painkiller, a coroner said Tuesday. Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said an autopsy, toxicology and microscopic samples showed the 52-year-old Gans died from toxic levels of hydromorphone.
Coroner says Vegas entertainer Danny Gans died accidentally after toxic reaction to painkillerJune 10th, 2009 Coroner says Danny Gans died accidentallyLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans' death was accidental, caused by a prescription painkiller, a coroner said Tuesday. Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said an autopsy, toxicology and microscopic samples showed the 52-year-old Gans died from toxic levels of hydromorphone.
Coroner: Vegas entertainer Danny Gans died accidentally from toxic reaction to pain killerJune 9th, 2009 Coroner: Vegas star Gans had fatal drug reactionLAS VEGAS — A coroner says Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans died accidentally last month because of a toxic reaction to a pain killer. Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said Tuesday that the 52-year-old Gans' death was not an issue of drug abuse.
Cormac McCarthy receives PEN award for lifetime achievementMay 5th, 2009 Cormac McCarthy receives PEN awardNEW YORK — Pulitzer Prize winner Cormac McCarthy has received another literary honor. The author of "The Road," ''All the Pretty Horses" and several other novels was named the winner Monday of the PEN/Saul Bellow Award for lifetime achievement in American fiction.
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