Michael Jackson's glove, Elvis' guitar, Indy's whip sold at memorabilia auction in Los AngelesOctober 10th, 2009 Jackson's glove, Elvis' guitar sold at auctionLOS ANGELES — An illuminating glove worn by Michael Jackson during the 1984 Victory Tour has brought in $70,800 at an auction of entertainment memorabilia. A bidder paid $106,200 for a Martin D-28 guitar played by Elvis Presley during his final Las Vegas peformance.
George Michael's SUV in late-night crash with truck; singer says he was 'stone cold sober'August 15th, 2009 George Michael says he was sober during car crashLONDON — George Michael has been questioned by police after his car was involved in a late-night crash near London. Thames Valley Police said only that a 46-year-old man was arrested after a Land Rover hit a tractor-trailer on the A34 road early Friday.
Mayor: Jackson's father to attend memorial in family's hometown of Gary, Ind.July 9th, 2009 Mayor: Jackson's dad to attend Ind. hometown eventGARY, Ind.
Jackson's memorial to be bigger global online event than Obama's inaugurationJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is expected to be an even bigger global internet video-viewing event than the inauguration of US President Barack Obama. Facebook users will be able to share thoughts while watching free streaming video of the memorial at CNN Live, ABC, and E! Online websites.
Colin Powell says Americans should celebrate Michael Jackson's art, not dwell on controversiesJuly 4th, 2009 Colin Powell: Celebrate Michael Jackson's artWASHINGTON — Colin Powell says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated. The retired general and former secretary of state said he was in Vietnam, Korea or stationed elsewhere during Jackson's heyday.
Obama adviser Axelrod says president has written Michael Jackson's familyJune 28th, 2009 Obama aide: President has written Jackson familyWASHINGTON — A top White House adviser says President Barack Obama has written a private letter to Michael Jackson's family. David Axelrod says Obama expressed condolences to the Jacksons.
R.I.P. Jacko June 26th, 2009 If this is the first thing you are reading in the morning or wherever with a stern disbelieving look in your eyes, I must sigh and say its true. Across the country, a wave of emotional outburst was recorded as word spread that Michael Jackson had collapsed and died on Thursday.
Michael Jackson's car involved in hit-and-run caseApril 24th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has found himself at the centre of hit-and-run allegations after his driver allegedly smashed into an ambulance on his way to pick up the singer from a Los Angeles hospital. The chauffeur has been accused of sideswiping an ambulance and breaking off its wing mirror as he went to meet Jackson at Cedars Sinai Medical Center Wednesday, reported femalefirst.com.
Jacko fan Mika plans to bid for his iconic diamante glovesApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - British singer-songwriter Mika is such a fan of Michael Jackson that he is planning to bid for some of the items during the Neverland auction. He has revealed that he would like to buy Jackson's iconic diamante gloves and his Zoltar The Fortune Teller fairground machine.
Michael Jackson to adopt a child?March 24th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson is looking to expand his family. The singer reportedly plans to adopt a child when he stays in Britain for his comeback concerts this year.
Michael Jackson upset with BBCMarch 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has reportedly demanded an apology from the BBC after two of its comedians compared him to the Irish Republican Army (IRA). British funnymen Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis likened the singer to the organisation on BBC Radio 4s 'The Now Show' March 13 saying, '(We) can't believe which 80s celebrities (we) want back less - Michael Jackson or the IRA?'
Jackson is now furious at the comment, contactmusic.com reports.
Criminal complaint filed against Punjabi pop singerMarch 11th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A criminal case was filed against Punjabi pop singer Mika Tuesday in a Chandigarh court, charging him with obscenity during a performance in the Panjab University (PU). NGO Global Human Rights Council (GHRC) filed the complaint against Mika, brother of famous singer Daler Mehndi, for allegedly passing lewd remarks and for making indecent gestures at girls while performing at a star night in the university campus here Saturday.
Thousands register for Jackson's London concertsMarch 9th, 2009 LONDON - Hundreds of thousands of Michael Jackson fans have registered for tickets before the start of official sales for the 10 concerts to be staged by the 'King of Pop' in London. Around 350,000 people were registered two days after Jackson announced the concert series in the British capital, promoters AEG Live said Saturday night.
Michael Jackson announces 'curtain call' in BritainMarch 6th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has said he will stage his 'last performances in London' in July. He said the 'This Is It' shows would be his 'curtain call', reports mirror.co.uk.
Ashton Kutcher spoofs Michael Jackson's baby balcony sceneFebruary 12th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher has spoofed Micheal Jackson's infamous incident of dangling his son Prince Michael II from the fourth floor of a hotel room in Germany in 2002. Kutcher, who was in Germany for the premiere of his wife Demi Moore's film, 'Happy Tears' was in the same fourth floor room of the hotel where in 2002 Jackson brandished his son, reports dailymail.co.uk.