AP Exclusive: Michael Jackson's autopsy report shows he was a fairly healthy 50-year-oldOctober 1st, 2009 AP Exclusive: Autopsy shocker: Jackson was healthyLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's arms were covered with punctures, his face and neck were scarred and he had tattooed eyebrows and lips, but he wasn't the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed by tabloids, according to his autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press. In fact, the Los Angeles County coroner's report shows Jackson was a fairly healthy 50-year-old before he died of an overdose.
Movie Bosses Defend Jackson DocumentarySeptember 20th, 2009 Movie bosses have fired back at rumours MICHAEL JACKSON's forthcoming THIS IS IT tour documentary is "propaganda" for concert promoters to prove the star was fit to perform prior to his death. Jackson died in June (09) after suffering a cardiac arrest, sparking investigations into his prescription drug abuse and reports over long-held fears for his health.
Richie's Daughter Befriends Paris JacksonSeptember 19th, 2009 The daughters of pals MICHAEL JACKSON and LIONEL RICHIE have become best friends following a playdate on the Saturday before the King of Pop died in June (09). Hello singer Richie is thrilled that his daughter Sophia and Jackson's girl Paris are pals - because he was very close to Michael.
Jackson family fuming over "This Is It" movieSeptember 18th, 2009 NEW YORK - They might have allowed release of Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' movie, but the late singer's clan fears the movie is 'propaganda' for promoters trying to prove he was healthy enough to perform 50 concerts. Joe Jackson had said in July, "Michael told me himself that he agreed to 10 shows.
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.
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.
Robbie Williams pens down song about Michael JacksonAugust 4th, 2009 LONDON - English singer Robbie Williams has written down a song about Michael Jackson as a tribute to the late King of Pop. "Michael Jackson died.
Jermaine Jackson scotches Jamaica 'Jackson 5' reunion gig reportsJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - Jermaine Jackson has rubbished reports that he and brothers Marlon, Randy, and Tito are set for a 'Jackson 5' reunion for a Jamaican music festival, in tribute to their Michael Jackson. A recent TMZ.com report said that the brothers were planning to perform a mix of Jackson 5 songs and solo hits at the Reggae Sumfest, which runs on the island from 19 to 25 July.
Michael Jackson 'suffered from bulimia'July 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson was suffering from bulimia before he died, a close family friend of the Jacksons has revealed. "Michael was bulimic.
MJ once ate so many carrots his hands turned orange: BrotherJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Tito has revealed that the late singer once had so many carrots his hands turned orange. Tito said that the late King of Pop craved the vegetable and ate them every day at one stage.
Jacko died in his sleep, claims his personal docJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's personal doctor has denied giving him drugs in the hours before his death, saying the icon died in his sleep. Dr Conrad Murray's lawyer has suggested that Jackson could have injected himself with painkillers or taken pills that made him stop breathing, The Daily Express reports.
Jacko wanted to perform O2 gigs for his kids, says friendJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's friend Mark Lester has said that one of the reasons the icon had planned to perform 'This Is It' concerts was that he wanted his children to see him live on stage. "He wanted his children to see daddy do what daddy does best, " The Scotsman quoted him as saying.
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's healthy body surprises investigators'June 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Investigators conducting autopsy on Michael Jackson's body were surprised at how healthy the King of Pop was, a source has claimed. The source has told Fox News that Jackson's body has been kept in its own crypt at a Los Angeles morgue under lock.
Michael Jackson's last mag cover shot revealedJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - One of the final photographs of Michael Jackson, which were intended to mark the start of his London concerts, has appeared on the cover of Q magazine's latest edition. The decision to feature the star on the cover was taken three months ago, the editor said.