Michael Jackson’s promoter raises prospect of tribute show based on canceled concertsLONDON — The promoter who booked Michael Jackson for a sold-out comeback tour said Tuesday that footage of the singer’s rehearsals may be released in the future, and that an all-star tribute show based on his canceled concerts is likely to take place. Michael Jackson’s parents seek to take charge of his estate, custody of his kidsLOS ANGELES — The Jackson family is determined to move on in order to protect Michael Jackson’s legacy and make sure his three children are well, family friend Al Sharpton said Tuesday. Obama sends condolences to Jackson family, spokeswoman says doctor not a suspectLOS ANGELES — The cardiologist who was with Michael Jackson during the pop star’s final moments sat down with investigators for three hours to explain his actions, and his spokeswoman says he is not a suspect. Former nanny reveals Jackson’s drug, financial problemsLOS ANGELES/LONDON - Michael Jackson’s former child minder has spoken of how she regularly had to pump the late pop singer’s stomach to remove the dangerous drug cocktails he took, in an interview published in Britain. Prescription drugs’ role in Michael Jackson’s death being probedWASHINGTON - Investigators probing into the cause of Michael Jackson’s death are trying to determine whether or not prescription drugs may have played a role. King of Pop’s doctor sits down with detectives on eve of star-studded tribute in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — The cardiologist who was with Michael Jackson during the pop star’s final moments sat down with investigators for three hours to explain his actions, and his spokeswoman says he is not a suspect. Michael Jackson’s kids, doc thought he was pretending to be deadLONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s children reportedly thought that the singer was just playing a practical joke by pretending to be dead. 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. Jackson’s family wants second autopsyLONDON - Michael Jackson’s relatives want a private autopsy of the star because they still have unanswered questions about his death, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said. 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. Michael Jackson’s doctor hires law firm; lawyer says physician is only considered a witnessLOS ANGELES — A Houston lawyer says his firm has been hired by the doctor who reportedly was with Michael Jackson when the pop star was fatally stricken in his Los Angeles home. 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. Jackson doctor hires law firm; lawyer says physician is only considered a witnessLOS ANGELES — A Houston lawyer says his firm has been hired by the doctor who reportedly was with Michael Jackson when the pop star was fatally stricken in his Los Angeles home. 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. 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. Jack Black desperate for role in new Ghostbusters sequelWASHINGTON - Comedian Jack Black has revealed that he would love to have a part in the new Ghostbusters sequel, and that he even lobbied original star Harold Ramis when they worked together on new movie ‘Year One’. Harold Ramis says he’s glad he passed on directing ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movieWASHINGTON — Harold Ramis has directed some of the most popular comedies of the past 30 years, including “Caddyshack,” ”Groundhog Day” and “Analyze This.” But his smartest career decision may have been rejecting one high-profile job. Bustin’ loose: After 20 years, the ‘Ghostbusters’ crew returns _ in a video gameMovie comedies rarely lead to funny sequels. Take “Ghostbusters,” whose blockbuster success in 1984 led to “Ghostbusters II” five years later. Critics, fans and, reportedly, some of the cast felt let down by the result. Calvin Klein under fire for raunchy’threesome’ SoHo billboardNEW YORK - A raunchy Calvin Klein billboard depicting a teenage girl in a threesome has come under fire for being “borderline pornographic”. Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20: Jack Nicholson in talks to star in James L. Brooks’ movie alongside Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen WilsonWASHINGTON - American actor Jack Nicholson is said to be in talks to star in director James L. Brooks’ untitled romantic comedy at Columbia Pictures. Nicholson, 72, will be cast alongside Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson, reports Variety magazine. The role had first been offered to Bill Murray, and he had been in talks to portray the blueblood father of Rudd’s character. owever, since the deal never went through, Murray’s interest in the project waned and he fell out of touch. Book publishers waiting on Spanish-language boom can’t translate lackluster salesNEW YORK — The long-rumored e-book boom at last has arrived. But publishers still wait, and wait, for another supposed surge: Spanish-language titles. Ghostbusters 3 to go before cameras this winter
Rodeo champ Ty Murray rides out of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — The King of the Cowboys has left the ballroom. Another star rides out of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — The King of the Cowboys has left the ballroom. Gilles Marini dominates ‘Dancing With the Stars’ semifinals with a perfect scoreLOS ANGELES — Gilles Marini may be the front-runner for the “Dancing With the Stars” mirrorball trophy. Sirius XM Radio posts $236M loss for 1st-qtr, says revenue roseThe slump in the U.S. auto industry helped send Sirius XM Radio Inc. to a loss of $236.6 million in the first quarter and its first-ever quarterly decline in net subscriber additions. Lil Kim is eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ despite consistent high scoresLOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” The curvaceous, pint-sized rapper — known for her flamboyant, hip-wiggling performance style — consistently earned high scores throughout the competition, twice topping the judges’ leaderboard. But she was eliminated from the hit ABC show Tuesday. Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” Liberty Media to spin off entertainment unit, combine with DirecTVDirecTV Group Inc., the nation’s largest satellite TV provider, said Monday it will be combined with the entertainment unit of Liberty Media Corp. and spun off into a separately traded company. Jackman’s ‘Wolverine’ leads box-office pack with $87M; ‘Girlfriends Past’ does $15.3MLOS ANGELES — You can’t keep a good X-Man down. |