Jackson’s parents file for kids’ guardianshipLOS ANGELES/LONDON - The parents of Michael Jackson filed for guardianship of his three children Monday, celebrity website TMZ.com reported. Jackson’s final rehearsal to be cut into last albumLONDON - Music and video recordings of pop legend Michael Jackson’s final rehearsal prior to his sudden death are set to be released by the star’s former concert promoters as his last album. Michael Jackson ‘took morphine overdose’ after infamous Bashir interviewLONDON - Michael Jackson nearly died after taking a morphine overdose following his infamous interview with British journalist Martin Bashir, a doctor who treated him has claimed. Jackson’s son saw him collapseWASHINGTON - Michael Jackson’s son was with the singer when he collapsed, and thought his father was just “clowning around”, according to a family friend. Jackson had just pills in his stomach, reveals autopsyLOS ANGELES - The autopsy details of pop star Michael Jackson gives a horrifying picture of the singer at the time of his death - he was a virtual skeleton as he was barely eating, there were only pills in his stomach. He was bald, bruised and also had broken ribs and needle wounds. Stars pay tribute as Jackson death investigation continuesLOS ANGELES/LONDON - Celebrities paid tribute to Michael Jackson at the Black Entertainment Television’s 2009 awards show, while officials continued to investigate the King of Pop’s death. This is it - eBay to refund Jackson’s concert ticketsLONDON - Online auction and shopping website eBay has decided to refund the money of fans who purchased tickets via PayPal for pop legend Michael Jackson’s summer O2 Arena comeback gigs. My life is empty without Jackson: Elizabeth TaylorLONDON - Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor, who coined the phrase ‘King of Pop’ for Michael Jackson while presenting him an award in 1989, has issued a heart-broken statement to mourn the death of her friend. She says she will miss her longtime friend as her “life is empty without him”. Malayalam writer-director Lohithadas deadKOCHI - Veteran Malayalam film director and script writer A.K. Lohithadas died here Sunday morning following cardiac arrest, leaving the Malayalam movie industry and film fans in shock. He was 54. First boy Jackson was ‘obsessed with’ sad to see him goLONDON - The first ‘victim’ of Michael Jackson’s ‘obsession’ with children has said that he had forgiven the singer and is sad upon his death. Jackson was secretly recording a new album: Deepak ChopraLONDON - Michael Jackson had been quietly recording a new album that he hoped would move the world, says his longtime Indian-American friend Deepak Chopra. MJ’s body given to family, funeral plans not disclosedLONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson’s body has been given to his family by the coroner in Los Angeles but no information about the singer’s funeral has been made available yet. Michael Jackson’s children want to stay with grannyLONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson’s three children have snubbed their mothers and said they want to live with their paternal grandmother in Los Angeles. Spokeswoman for Michael Jackson cardiologist: Police do not consider doctor a suspectLOS ANGELES — The cardiologist who was with Michael Jackson when he collapsed is “in no way a suspect” in the pop singer’s death, a spokeswoman for the doctor said Saturday after a three-hour interview with detectives. Lawyer for Michael Jackson cardiologist: Doctor not considered suspect after police interviewLOS ANGELES — A spokeswoman for the doctor at Michael Jackson’s side when he died says he is not considered a suspect after a three-hour meeting with police. Rev. Jesse Jackson: Michael Jackson’s family wants independent autopsy amid myriad questionsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family wants a private autopsy of the pop icon because of unanswered questions about how he died and the doctor who was with him, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Jackson’s doctor unavailable as family seeks answersLOS ANGELES - Moving vans arrived Saturday at the rented mansion where Michael Jackson died two days earlier, as questions continued to swirl about the cause of his death, his final days and the future of his children and sizeable estate. Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michael Jackson’s family wants an independent autopsyLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family wants a private autopsy of the pop icon because of unanswered questions about how he died and the doctor who was with him, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Rev. Jesse Jackson: Michael Jackson’s family wants an independent autopsyLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family wants a private autopsy of the pop icon because of unanswered questions about how he died and the doctor who was with him, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Miko Brando: Assistant, Friend and Bodyguard of Michael Jackson
Deepak Chopra says he had drug concerns about Michael Jackson since 2005LOS ANGELES — Spiritual teacher and medical doctor Deepak Chopra said Saturday he had been concerned since 2005 that Michael Jackson was abusing prescription painkillers and most recently spoke to the pop star about suspected drug use six months ago. Janet Jackson arrives at Michael Jackson’s LA home; moving vans also at the houseLOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson arrived at her brother Michael Jackson’s Holmby Hills estate Saturday, where moving vans arrived earlier in the day. Person close to Jacksons: Status of Michael’s will, AEG role still unclearLOS ANGELES — Most of Michael Jackson’s family members have gathered in their Encino compound, where they are contemplating funeral arrangements and caring for his three children. They are feeling confused, upset and angry by the lack of information about those who were around the pop superstar in his final days, a person close to the family told The Associated Press. Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Music
Jermaine Jackson hails Jacko as “my brother the legendary King of Pop”LONDON - While talking about Michael Jackson’s sudden demise, brother Jermaine hailed the singer as the “legendary King of Pop”. Cops “seize bags of prescription drugs” from Michael Jackson’s homeNEW DELHI - Cops have seized bags of prescription drugs from Michael Jackson’s Beverly Hills pad, according to reports. Michael Jackson was the greatest dancer, musician the world has seen: Martin BashirLONDON - English journalist Martin Bashir has honoured Michael Jackson, calling the King of Pop the “greatest entertainer the world has ever known”. Debt ridden Jackson ‘feared being killed if he didn’t perform London gigs’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.” Hindus pray for Michael Jackson’s soulWASHINGTON - Hindu community in America yesterday conducted prayers for Michael Jackson’s soul to rest in peace. Coroner rules out foul play in Jackson’s deathNEW YORK - Los Angeles coroners have found “no indication of foul play” in the death of Michael Jackson after conducting an initial autopsy. Obama sends condolences to Jackson’s family, fansWASHINGTON - US President Barrack Obama has sent his condolences to Michael Jackson’s family after his death at the age of 50. Michael Jackson’s ex-wife wants full custody of kidsLONDON - Late Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe is seeking full custody of the couple’s children. Macca, Beyonce, Usher ‘to perform at Jackson benefit gig’LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney, Beyonce Knowles, Usher, Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis have been approached to perform at a concert in the honour of late Michael Jackson, according to reports. Early probe into Michael Jackson’s death suggests pop star may have pushed self too farLOS ANGELES — The final act of Michael Jackson’s life came into clearer focus Friday, a picture of a fallen superstar working out with TV’s “Incredible Hulk” and under the care of his own private cardiologist as he tried to get his 50-year-old body in shape for a grueling bid to reclaim his glory. Sony mourns its all-time music starNEW YORK - Sony Music, which brought out five of Michael Jackson’s all-time hit albums, Friday mourned the death of the king of pop. |