This Is It Boss Defends Decision To Exclude Jackson’s Death

October 23rd, 2009 Rocker JOHN MAYER has defended his decision to sing about smoking marijuana on his new single. The singer is releasing Who Says as the first song from his new album Battle Studies, which boldly begins with the question, "Who says I can't get stoned?" And Mayer hopes his controversial lyrics will spark debate among listeners as to why the drug has yet to be legalised in the U.S.

October 16th, 2009 A California judge has postponed a hearing over the administration of MICHAEL JACKSON's estate, to clarify family matriarch KATHERINE JACKSON's ability to challenge executors' decision-making power. The Jacksons mum was awarded temporary administration in the days immediately following the singer's death on 25 June (09), but she lost her fight to remain in charge of the Thriller hitmaker's estate weeks later when a Los Angeles judge handed over his affairs to the star's attorney John Branca and veteran music executive John McClain, who the King of Pop named as his executors in a 2002 will.

October 14th, 2009 Jackson children's role in TV series uncertainLOS ANGELES — Whether Michael Jackson's children will be part of a TV series about his brothers or not is up in the air. A&E says the reality show with the working title "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" is focused on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon and their lives after Michael's drug-induced death in June.

October 5th, 2009 Craig Ferguson defends Letterman, his bossNEW YORK — Of all of those reacting to David Letterman's situation, Craig Ferguson had a unique perspective. As the host of the "Late Late Show" on CBS, he follows Letterman's "Late Show." Letterman also is his boss, since Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants, produces the "Late Late Show." Yet it's Ferguson's job to make fun of the biggest news stories of the day.

October 1st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's father JOE has allegedly been banned from attending a beer festival in Munich, Germany - because organisers insists he should be mourning the loss of his son. Jackson is alleged to have asked for VIP tickets to Germany's legendary Oktoberfest, an annual 16-day beer event which occurs at the beginning of every October (09).

September 2nd, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's death certificate has been changed to reflect the coroner's verdict of homicide - with details of an "intravenous injection by another" added to the document. The King of Pop passed away in June (09) after suffering a cardiac arrest, and on Friday (28Aug09), the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled the star was killed by a cocktail of strong prescription drugs.

August 31st, 2009 Joe Jackson: 'Someone should pay' for son's deathNEW YORK — Michael Jackson's father says he'd never heard of the drug propofol until it was implicated in his son's death. "I'm not angry.

August 18th, 2009 Jackson's mother considering wrongful death suitLOS ANGELES — An attorney for Michael Jackson's mother says that she is considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit because of the circumstances surrounding her son's demise. Attorney Burt Levitch (LEHV'-itch), speaking after a court hearing Monday, said the idea has "been floated" and that the main name that has been mentioned is Dr.

July 9th, 2009 Drug czar says Jackson's death a wake-up callWASHINGTON — The government's drug czar says that Michael Jackson's death is a wake-up call to the nation about prescription drug abuse. Gil Kerlikowske, chief of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, says more people are dying in the United States from drug overdoses than from gunshot wounds.

July 8th, 2009 Michael Jackson's death certificate issuedLOS ANGELES — Officials have released Michael Jackson's death certificate, but it doesn't yet list a cause of death. Public health officials issued the certificate on Tuesday, the same day public and private memorials were held in Los Angeles.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop icon Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has decided to skip the singer's memorial service because she feels her presence could be a distraction for others who will gather there later Tuesday. Jackson's funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

June 29th, 2009 Jackson funeral plan still being consideredLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's father, Joe, says planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. Joe Jackson told reporters outside the family's Los Angeles compound at midday Monday that the second autopsy is under way, but he expects results soon.

June 27th, 2009 Rev. Jesse Jackson says family wants 2nd autopsyLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy following the pop star's sudden death at age 50.

June 27th, 2009 Coroner: More tests needed on Jackson's deathLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey says determining the cause of Michael Jackson's death will require further neuropathology and pulmonary tests that will take four to six weeks. Harvey says there were no signs of foul play or trauma to the body during the three-hour autopsy.

June 27th, 2009 Michael Jackson's autopsy picture is shown on the cover of The Insider (on right). Previously  Rev.