JACKSON CONCERT INSURANCE ONLY COVERED LOSSES FROM ACCIDENTS

October 7th, 2009 Veteran crooner ANDY WILLIAMS is desperate to form a double act with British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS - insisting he's one of the few singers with a long career ahead of him. The Moon River legend has covered tracks performed by the former Take That star, and is eager to see him in concert.

September 30th, 2009 London insurance officials have hit back at TONI BRAXTON after she sued them over the cancellation of a string of shows. The Unbreak My Heart singer was forced to pull the final gigs in her two-year Las Vegas residency at the Flamingo Hotel in August, 2008, after she was hospitalised for an ongoing heart problem.

September 20th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's personal hair stylist is seeking $212,000 (£141,330) from the King of Pop's estate for unpaid wages. Lynda Parrish claims she was employed by the superstar to tend to his locks at a cost of $1,500 (£1,000) a day, while she charged $1,000 (£665) to cut the hair of people in his entourage.

August 12th, 2009 NY fines health insurer for 'misleading' TV adsALBANY, N.Y. — A health insurer whose TV commercials promised "peace of mind" for just $5 a day must stop running the national ads and pay a fine of $700,000 after New York officials accused it of leaving patients only with huge hospital bills.

August 12th, 2009 NY fines health insurer over 'misleading' TV adsALBANY, N.Y. — A health insurer whose TV commercials promised "peace of mind" for just $5 a day must stop running the national ads and pay a fine of $700,000 after New York officials accused it of leaving patients only with huge hospital bills.

August 8th, 2009 Jackson insurance excluded illicit drug useLOS ANGELES — The insurance taken out on Michael Jackson for his London concert series does not cover cancellations if the pop star was found to have illegally possessed drugs or was involved in the "illicit taking of drugs." The $17.5 million policy, covering the first 13 shows of the 50-show run, was taken out by Jackson and concert promoter AEG Live in April. A copy sent to The Associated Press shows that the policy had several clauses that would prevent a payout, including if the singer concealed information or acted carelessly to increase the risk of a no-show.

August 3rd, 2009 Filing: Michael Jackson's life insurance paid outLOS ANGELES — Court filings state the administrators of Michael Jackson's estate have received the King of Pop's life insurance proceeds. The records, filed Friday in Los Angeles, are redacted and don't indicate how much the policy paid out.

July 14th, 2009 Michael Jackson concert merchandise for saleLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's comeback concerts will never happen, but you can still get the T-shirt. Merchandise from Jackson's "This Is It" tour, which was scheduled to begin Monday in London, will be available online and at retailers across the United States.

July 3rd, 2009 AEG boss says Jackson insurance covers overdoseLOS ANGELES — Concert promoter AEG Live's chief executive said Thursday that insurance will help cover any losses on the now-canceled Michael Jackson concert series if the pop star died accidentally — including of a drug overdose — but not if he died of natural causes. Randy Phillips said the company took out $17.5 million in insurance coverage through Lloyd's of London.

July 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.

July 3rd, 2009 AEG chief: Rehearsal footage may become motion picLOS ANGELES — A 30-second snippet of Michael Jackson rehearsing two days before his death was released Thursday, part of more than 100 hours of footage that could be turned into live albums, a movie and a pay-per-view special, the promoter said. The treasure trove of material, along with possible insurance proceeds and ticket sales to memorabilia collectors, could help benefit the late singer's estate, which is burdened by an estimated $400 million in debt.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rumours are abuzz that Madonna will headline a special tribute gig in memory of Michael Jackson. The King of Pop died of a suspected cardiac arrest at his Los ngeles home last week, reports the Daily Star He was preparing to launch his comeback 'This Is It' tour, with 50 concerts, starting in July (09).

June 29th, 2009 Detroit concert Tuesday honors Michael JacksonDETROIT — A musical tribute to Michael Jackson is planned Tuesday night at Chene Park in Detroit, former home of the Motown label that launched his pop singing career. The Detroit News says the free concert will include performances by Serieux & Friends, HotSauce, Asiid and Velocity.

June 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's final rehearsal for his London concert tour could soon be releases as his final album, say sources. The final rehearsal was recorded in high definition video and audio on the eve of his death.

June 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Nicolas Cage hired a Voodoo Priestess to remove a curse on his new movie, it has emerged. Since the shooting of The Sorcerer's Apprentice began, the film's set has been invaded by accidents.