Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson’s Financial Troubles, Marriage Revealed

2011-11-28T19:55:00.002+07:00

When Frank Cascio was 13-years-old, he left home to go on tour with Michael Jackson. He eventually became Jackson’s business adviser and learned that behind the scenes, the King of Pop wasn’t always in control. Cascio sat down with ABCNews.com to talk about the star’s financial troubles, the real reason he married Debbie Rowe, and the one song that never failed to make Jackson transform:

Michael Jackson trial goes to the jury after they're told the star 'had children he loved who were robbed because of Conrad Murray'

2011-11-04T19:59:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson trial goes to the jury after they're told the star 'had children he loved who were robbed because of Conrad Murray' - Meanwhile defence lawyer questioned whether the trial would exist if the victim had not been Michael Jackson - Jury begins deliberations on Friday morningConrad Murray's criminally negligent care of Michael Jackson robbed the King of Pop's three children of

Michael Jackson caused own death

2011-10-31T19:14:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson caused own death — With dramatic courtroom testimony, attorneys for Michael Jackson's doctor have dropped the bombshell they've been hinting at for months — an expert opinion accusing the singer of causing his own death.Dr. Paul White said Jackson injected himself with a dose of propofol after an initial dose by Dr. Conrad Murray wore off. He also calculated that Jackson gave

Jackson doc moved to tears by patients' testimony

2011-10-27T21:16:00.002+07:00

Jackson doc moved to tears by patients' testimony - Michael Jackson's doctor, a model of composure throughout his four-week trial, was moved to tears when five patients marched into court Wednesday to offer testimonials about his medical skills.Dr. Conrad Murray maintained his typically calm demeanor until Ruby Mosley, a tiny gray-haired woman with a cane, struggled to the witness stand to defend

Who wants to see Michael Jackson’s dead body?

2011-10-13T21:23:00.002+07:00

Why Is Newser Forcing Readers To View Michael Jackson's Dead Body? - Who wants to see Michael Jackson’s dead body? News aggregator Newser assumes its readers just can’t get enough of it.Mainstream news organizations have traditionally tread very carefully when it’s come to showing images of dead bodies to readers and viewers. Corpse images are often considered gratuitous unless they have

Jury shown photo of Michael Jackson's naked dead body and hear how daughter Paris sobbed about being an orphan

2011-10-12T15:34:00.002+07:00

Jury shown photo of Michael Jackson's naked dead body and hear how daughter Paris sobbed about being an orphan - Michael Jackson's heartbroken daughter lashed out at Dr Conrad Murray for failing to save her father's life, jurors heard today as they again saw a photo of the pop stars dead body.The King of Pop's three children 'cried and cried and cried' after being told their father was

Michael Jackson saw salvation in dangerous drug

2011-09-26T17:48:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson saw salvation in dangerous drug — Michael Jackson was physically exhausted from a day of grueling rehearsals for his marathon 50-night comeback tour. But his nightly battle with insomnia had just begun. After showering and getting into bed, he called for his "milk," a powerful drug he had been using to escape into unconsciousness.Jackson saw the anesthetic known as propofol as his

Jackson tribute concert planned in Wales in Oct

2011-07-26T16:24:00.002+07:00

Jackson tribute concert planned in Wales in Oct - Michael Jackson's mom and four of his siblings announced plans Monday for a tribute concert later this year in Wales, but two of the late singer's brothers say they oppose the timing of the show.The pop singer's mother, Katherine Jackson, and siblings La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Tito Jackson said the show is scheduled for

Jermaine Jackson honors his late brother

2011-06-28T18:03:00.001+07:00

Jermaine Jackson honors his late brother — Jermaine Jackson performed a nostalgic tribute concert Friday to his late brother Michael Jackson to mark the second anniversary of the pop star's death as part of the 12th International Indian Film Academy festivities in Toronto.Dressed in a Michael Jackson-inspired outfit, complete with a red military-style jacket, V-neck white shirt, fitted black

'Michael was murdered': La Toya Jackson repeats sensational claims her superstar brother feared assassination in a new book

2011-06-22T13:13:00.003+07:00

'Michael was murdered': La Toya Jackson repeats sensational claims her superstar brother feared assassination in a new book - Michael Jackson's death from acute propofol intoxication nearly two years ago will see his personal doctor Dr Conrad Murray go on trial later this year on charges of manslaughter.But his older sister La Toya Jackson is insisting there is something more sinister about

Insurance giant refuses to pay £10.6m to Michael Jackson's estate over doomed 'This Is It' tour because he 'lied about his prescription drug addiction

2011-06-16T21:29:00.002+07:00

Insurance giant refuses to pay £10.6m to Michael Jackson's estate over doomed 'This Is It' tour because he 'lied about his prescription drug addiction' - Insurance giant Lloyds of London have refused to pay £10.6m to the estate of Michael Jackson over his doomed 'This is It' tour claiming he lied about his medical history.Lawyers for Lloyds have argued that they do not have to honour a

Michael Jackson insurance firm refuses to pay out $17.5m after branding him a fraud

2011-06-16T21:20:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson insurance firm refuses to pay out $17.5m after branding him a fraud - Insurers have refused to pay £10million to the estate of Michael Jackson over his doomed final tour, claiming he lied about his medical history.Lawyers for Lloyd’s of London argue they do not have to honour a policy taken out by concert promoters AEG Live because the singer failed to disclose his

Michael Jackson's children spruce up in their smartest clothes for weekly worship with grandmother

2011-05-24T17:01:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson's children spruce up in their smartest clothes for weekly worship with grandmother - Their grandparents have always been strictly religious - and it seems that Michael Jackson's children are now having to go to church on Sundays as part of their new 'normal' life.Paris 13, Prince, 14 and Blanket, nine, were seen looking incredibly smart as they accompanied their grandmother

Michael Jackson's children don't seem to find their afterschool acting club such a Scream

2011-04-25T19:57:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson's children don't seem to find their afterschool acting club such a Scream - Their father was one of the most famous people in the world - but it doesn't look like Michael Jackson's children are happy about moonwalking in his footsteps.Paris, 12, Prince, 14, and nine-year-old Blanket have been attending regular after-school acting classes but look thoroughly bored by them.The

Michael Jackson vs. Susan Boyle and Taylor Swift for No. 1 album

2010-12-30T01:09:00.001+07:00

Michael Jackson vs. Susan Boyle and Taylor Swift for No. 1 album – Michael Jackson's first posthumous studio album is in a tight race for honors on next week's chart with reigning champ Susan Boyle and former queen Taylor Swift, according to early industry prognostications.Jackson's "Michael" could move around 200,000 to 225,000 by week's end on Sunday, December 19. But Boyle's "The Gift" could

Voice on Michael Jackson album far from finished

2010-12-24T01:06:00.001+07:00

Voice on Michael Jackson album far from finished – Recordings of Michael Jackson's voice on a new album being released this week were far from the finished article and required considerable digital enhancement, according to one of its main producers.But Teddy Riley, who worked with the King of Pop on several records before his death, believed that "Michael" would go down as a classic, albeit

Judge to decide Jackson syringe testing issues

2010-12-22T16:49:00.003+07:00

Judge to decide Jackson syringe testing issues – A judge overseeing the criminal case of a doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death has scheduled a hearing to determine if medical items found in the singer's bedroom should undergo more testing that defense attorneys contend is crucial to the case.Attorneys for Dr. Conrad Murray have been asking for months that fluids in two syringes and an IV

Critics say Michael Jackson album better than feared

2010-12-20T01:35:00.001+07:00

Critics say Michael Jackson album better than feared – A sentimental video for Michael Jackson's new single "Hold My Hand" was released on Thursday as music critics paid grudging respect to the first album of new Jackson material since his death 18 months ago.Heart-tugging clips from the King of Pop's performance archive, mixed with children singing and multicultural images of happiness, mark

New Jackson album: a thriller from beyond the grave?

2010-12-16T01:29:00.002+07:00

New Jackson album: a thriller from beyond the grave? – Michael Jackson fans will this week finally get their hands on the pop icon's first record since he died, with huge sales expected despite lukewarm reviews and questions over its authenticity."Michael," due out Tuesday in the United States, comprises 10 songs the King of Pop was at various stages of completing when he died last year, and

Collaborators say new MJ album honors legacy

2010-12-13T18:20:00.004+07:00

Michael Jackson spent the last two years of his life plotting his musical comeback. Besides a spectacular, record-breaking concert series planned for London, he was also tapping the hottest producers and biggest names for an album he hoped would help restore the luster to his spectacular yet troubled career."He wanted to give the world a gift. He didn't want the world to depend on 'Thriller,' or

After years of being hidden away, Michael Jackson's children reveal they want to be famous just like dad

2010-11-10T21:05:00.005+07:00

After years of being hidden away, Michael Jackson's children reveal they want to be famous just like dad - Michael Jackson tried desperately to keep them out of the spotlight, but now his eldest children have revealed they hope to follow his famous footsteps.In their first interview since the King of Pop's death, Paris, 12, and Prince Michael, 13, both told Oprah Winfrey they want to

Jackson's kids to Oprah: He was the best dad ever

2010-11-09T20:48:00.002+07:00

Jackson's kids to Oprah: He was the best dad ever - More than a year after his passing, Michael Jackson’s parents and children appeared on Monday’s episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” sharing personal memories of the late pop star.During the pre-taped program, Katherine Jackson spoke on topics ranging from her son’s childhood to what she describes as the worst day of her life, his death on June

Judge won't hear Jackson wrongful death case Federal judge says singer's father unlikely to collect in his court under disabilities claim

2010-11-02T14:28:00.004+07:00

Judge won't hear Jackson wrongful death case — Federal judge says singer's father unlikely to collect in his court under disabilities claim — A wrongful-death lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's father will now be handled by a state court after a federal judge said Monday he didn't have authority to hear the case and that the singer's father would be unlikely to collect tens of millions of dollars

Michael Jackson's dermatologist Arnold Klein rescued from fire

2010-11-02T10:33:00.005+07:00

Michael Jackson's dermatologist Arnold Klein rescued from fire - The dermatologist who treated Michael Jackson was rescued from his home during an early-morning fire today.Dr Arnold Klein, who was a long-term friend of the late singer, was taken to hospital by ambulance after the fire took hold at his house in Windsor Square, Los Angeles.Firefighters were called to the 11,000-square-foot

Lisa Marie Presley "Didn't Understand" Michael Jackson Relationship

2010-11-01T11:19:00.001+07:00

Lisa Marie Presley "Didn't Understand" Michael Jackson Relationship - Sixteen months after Michael Jackson's death, his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley finally opened up about their much-scrutinized marriage. "I didn't understand my relationship with him," Presley, 42, confessed on The Oprah Winfrey Show Thursday.Though skeptics have labeled their 18-month marriage a sham, Presley insisted it was the

Michael Jackson top-earning dead celebrity

2010-10-26T11:09:00.005+07:00

Michael Jackson top-earning dead celebrity - Michael Jackson's sudden death sparked an outpouring of grief around the world, but fans also opened their wallets to make him this year's top-earning dead celebrity with $275 million, Forbes said on Monday. Jackson raked in more than the combined total of the other 12 celebrities on the list, Forbes magazine said. He was ranked third on last

Just beat it! Taiwanese farmer uses Michael Jackson scarecrows to protect his crops

2010-10-11T21:40:00.003+07:00

Just beat it! Taiwanese farmer uses Michael Jackson scarecrows to protect his crops - A farmer in Taiwan has come up with an Off the Wall way of scaring away birds who eat his crop at harvest time - scarecrows dressed like Michael Jackson.Lee Ping-hsing has installed two wooden models of the King of Pop in his rice fields and covered them in the singer's trademark clothing.One of the

Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine 'to divorce after 60 years of marriage'

2010-08-20T04:07:00.004+07:00

Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine 'to divorce after 60 years of marriage' - Michael Jackson's parents are set to divorce after 60 years of marriage, after the King of Pop's mother Katherine tired of her husband Joe's cruel behaviour.The pair became estranged five years ago, but the family matriarch reportedly decided to file for divorce after Joe, 81, suggested she was to

Michael Jackson's Love Child Claims Inheritance!

2010-07-30T18:50:00.004+07:00

Michael Jackson's love child claims inheritance! - Diana Ross' niece, who claims to be Michael Jackson's illegitimate love child, has moved the court to claim "her part" of pop legend's estate.Mocienne Petit Jackson, who lives in the Netherlands, has filed documents in Los Angeles County Superior Court asking a judge for permission to conduct a DNA test to prove her paternity claim, celebrity

My life as the mother of Michael Jackson's children, by Debbie Rowe

2010-07-02T19:23:00.004+07:00

Ten years on: Debbie Rowe My life as the mother of Michael Jackson's children, by Debbie Rowe. Pictures of her beloved 'babies' cover the yellowing walls of Debbie Rowe's remote home. There are favourite snapshots, framed portraits and even paintings which perfectly capture their expressions of innocence. Rowe studies the faces looking down at her and

Is Michael Jackson's son suffering from the same skin condition as the King of Pop?

2010-07-01T15:48:00.003+07:00

Is Michael Jackson's son suffering from the same skin condition as the King of Pop?. Michael Jackson always maintained he was blighted by a rare skin disease called vitiligo. And it seems his eldest son, Prince Michael may be suffering from the same problem.The 13-year-old revealed white patches under his arm while on a recent holiday to Hawaii with his siblings Paris, 12 and Prince Michael

'King of Pop' Jackson king of memorabilia

2010-06-28T18:19:00.003+07:00

'King of Pop' Jackson king of memorabilia. Late 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson remains the king of celebrity memorabilia after dominating a Las Vegas auction.'King of Pop' Jackson king of memorabiliaA beaded glove worn by Michael Jackson sold for 192,000 dollars on Friday, the first anniversary of his death, one of 240 lots which brought in an eye-popping total of nearly 2 million

Fans flock to remember Michael Jackson

2010-06-25T21:04:00.002+07:00

Fans flock to remember Michael Jackson. Fanatical Michael Jackson's fans everywhere are preparing to mark the one-year anniversary of his death from a drug overdose. Jackson, 50, was found dead in his rented Los Angeles mansion on June 25 last year, a seismic celebrity death which triggered a global outpouring of tributes for the eccentric genius. Singer Michael Jackson is shown at a

Michael Jackson was 'murdered for money', says sister

2010-06-24T22:46:00.004+07:00

Michael Jackson was 'murdered for money', says sister. LaToya Jackson has claimed her brother Michael was murdered because he was "worth so much more dead than alive".Michael Jackson was murdered for money, according to his sister LaToyaSpeaking during a TV interview, the singer demanded what she called "the truth" surrounding the star's death in June 2009.She said: "He was murdered for his

Jackson Death Triggers Billion Dollar Bonanza

2010-06-23T21:32:00.002+07:00

Jackson Death Triggers Billion Dollar Bonanza . Soaring music sales, a blockbuster movie and an array of commercial spin-offs: Michael Jackson’s demise has lent weight to the wry showbusiness maxim that death is the ultimate career move. In the final years of his life, Jackson’s finances were widely reported to be in chaos, with the singer facing foreclosure on his famed Neverland Ranch and

Jackson children just normal kids

2010-06-22T15:07:00.004+07:00

Katherine Jackson says she sees his spirit in his three children. They are show business royalty, heirs of the King of Pop. Someday, they will be very rich. But a year after their father Michael Jackson's death, Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson are normal kids full of fun and pranks, devoted to each other and to their grandmother who is their guardian, according to a lawyer who sees them

Doctor accused of killing Michael Jackson saves woman's life after she collapses mid-flight

2010-05-17T17:31:00.003+07:00

Doctor accused of killing Michael Jackson saves woman's life after she collapses mid-flight. The doctor accused of killing Michael Jackson was at the centre of a mid-air medical emergency after a young mother fell unconscious on his flight.Dr Conrad Murray, who is alleged to have given the singer a fatal drug overdose, was able to stabilise the woman using equipment from the passenger jet's

Top secret' messages reveal Michael Jackson's troubled mind 'due to medication addiction' SIX years before he died

2010-05-14T13:17:00.003+07:00

Top secret' messages reveal Michael Jackson's troubled mind 'due to medication addiction' SIX years before he died. Singer pleads for money and says he fears for his lifeHe begs for help and says he wants to leave NeverlandStar sounds paranoid and slurs on tapes Troubled: If genuine, the tapes indicate Michael Jackson was suffering the side-effects of medication addiction six years before

How are Michael Jackson’s kids holding up?

2010-04-26T19:14:00.003+07:00

How are Michael Jackson’s kids holding up?. His sister says they’re ‘doing fine’; their godfather says Paris is strongest. Michael Jackson’s three children went through some difficult days after their father’s sudden death 10 months ago, the singer’s eldest sister said Thursday, but now, surrounded by nurturing family members, they are recovering well.Rebbie Jackson also said there may be some

Michael Jackson's Secretive Life Three Former Bodyguards Speak About Jackson, His Girlfriends and Children

2010-03-10T18:56:00.003+07:00

Michael Jackson's Secretive Life Three Former Bodyguards Speak About Jackson, His Girlfriends and Children.Michael Jackson enjoyed spending time with his children, cruising the Vegas strip and even ordering fast food through a drive through, according to three of his former bodyguards.Three former bodyguards speak about Michael Jackson, his girlfriends and children. (Getty Images/AP Photo)But

How Michael Jackson's Kids Are Coping

2010-02-15T10:07:00.002+07:00

How Michael Jackson's Kids Are Coping. While Dr. Conrad Murray's formal charging in the death of Michael Jackson is certain to pose another emotional time for the pop superstar's surviving family members, his three children – Prince Michael I, 12; Paris, 11; and Prince Michael II ("Blanket"), 7 – have been dealing with their grief with the help of a close-knit family and something new to them: a

Michael Jackson Junior Talent

2010-02-11T14:20:00.003+07:00

Jackson Junior wows Britain's Got Talent judges, but at four is he being exploited?. He's a little prince among King of Pop Michael Jackson impersonators. At just four-years-old, Kayim-Ali Jaffer has found himself in the spotlight after wowing Britain's Got Talent judges with a self-taught Michael Jackson dance routine. The youngster is being described as a 'shoo-in' for the semi-finals of the

The Jackson Kids: What Now?

2010-02-08T01:45:00.001+07:00

The Jackson Kids: What Now?.I have one nagging Michael Jackson-related issue that just won't let me rest until we talk about it. Michael Jackson's children, had the singer been alive and able to attend his own memorial service, would have been covered in veils or masks and daughter Paris would never have been allowed near the mic to share her heart-wrenching grief with 31 million viewers (in the

Charges to be filed in Michael Jackson's death

2010-02-07T18:06:00.004+07:00

Charges to be filed in Michael Jackson's death – The circus that swirled around Michael Jackson when he was alive rolled on Friday as the doctor expecting to be accused of involuntary manslaughter in his death planned to stage a surrender at a courthouse but called it off after prosecutors announced charges will be filed next week. Instead of the promised appearance by Dr. Conrad

Compensation approved for Jackson estate admins

2010-02-04T10:36:00.003+07:00

Compensation approved for Jackson estate admins – Two men administering Michael Jackson's estate will receive a total of 10 percent of the its profits minus several sizable assets, a judge agreed Wednesday. AP – FILE

The wait goes on for Jackson's doctor

2010-02-04T10:23:00.002+07:00

The wait goes on for Jackson's doctor – Lawyers for Michael Jackson's doctor met Wednesday to discuss their client's defense strategy in the event he's charged in the death of the singer.Dr. Conrad Murray and his legal team had received no word from prosecutors about a decision from the district attorney but lead attorney Ed Chernoff said his client was ready to surrender to authorities in the

Michael Jackson doctor not due to surrender

2010-02-03T12:17:00.003+07:00

Michael Jackson doctor not due to surrender - Michael Jackson's doctor is in Los Angeles for meetings with his lawyers but has not been asked to surrender to authorities or appear in court in connection with the pop singer's death, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Speculation about possible charges against Dr. Conrad Murray has been brewing for months after the county coroner's office ruled that

Jackson doctor to be charged in court

2010-02-03T12:09:00.003+07:00

Jackson doctor to be charged in court -- Prosecutors investigating Michael Jackson's death plan to file a criminal complaint charging the singer's doctor with involuntary manslaughter rather than seek a grand jury indictment, The Associated Press learned Tuesday, a strategy shift that will give an eager public an earlier look at evidence. While there is no public timetable for charges to be

Michael Jackson's Grammy Tribute Goes Beyond Remembering His Music, Reinforces His Message

2010-02-01T11:41:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson's Grammy Tribute Goes Beyond Remembering His Music, Reinforces His Message. All the music-themed award shows have paid their respects to Michael Jackson with heartfelt tributes. But the Grammys topped them all Sunday night because they not only displayed the King of Pop's music but captured the sentiment of one of the issues closest to his heart-saving the planet. Then for the

Michael Jackson Wanted To Work With Lady Gaga

2010-02-01T11:34:00.003+07:00

Michael Jackson Wanted To Work With Lady Gaga. Michael Jackson loved working with other artists. He and Lionel Richie wrote and performed "We Are The World," the song that brought together dozens of artists and raised millions to fight famine in Africa. Throughout his career, Jackson worked on separate projects with the likes of Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder. But there is one

Reading the Fine Print on Jackson's Life

2010-02-01T01:40:00.001+07:00

Fact or Fiction? Reading the Fine Print on Jackson's Life. The first posthumous Michael Jackson bio/tell-all has arrived. Ian Halperin's "Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson" was already in the works when Jackson died on June 25, but sensing the smell of money to be made, Halperin's publishers rushed the book -- updated to include details about Jackson's final days -- into production

A glimpse at what might have been another Michael Jackson thriller.

2010-01-27T16:08:00.005+07:00

Michael Jackson's This is It. 'This Is It': A glimpse at what might have been another Michael Jackson thriller. "Michael Jackson's This is It" isn't a movie, exactly. It's more a collection of choreographed walk-throughs and semi-sung performances captured during rehearsals for what would have been Jackson's splashy return to the concert stage, had he not died suddenly last June at the age of 50

Jackson estate administrators want cut of profits

2010-01-26T01:45:00.001+07:00

Jackson estate administrators want cut of profits -- Two men administering Michael Jackson's estate are seeking 10 percent of profits they're able to generate from the late pop superstars work, court documents filed Friday show. Attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain filed a motion asking a court to approve the compensation, which will pay for a variety of services both men

A Transcendent Last Act

2010-01-25T11:06:00.002+07:00

A Transcendent Last Act. In Death, as in Life, Jackson's Public Persona Reflects an Outsize Influence on Pop Culture. The final, posthumous performance of Michael Jackson was in the transcendent tradition of his previous shows: part musical feast, part religious experience, part examination of a man who seemed not a man, but something else his public was always trying to figure out. Boy? Demigod?

Katherine Jackson Gets Full Custody of Jackson Children

2010-01-25T01:36:00.001+07:00

Katherine Jackson Gets Full Custody of Jackson Children. An agreement has been reached placing Michael Jackson's three children -- Prince Michael (12), Paris (11) and Blanket (7) -- in the care of his mother, 79-year-old Katherine Jackson. Jackson lawyer L. Londell McMillan broke news of the arrangement on Thursday's CBS "Early Show"; a press release from Jackson's lawyers said the agreement

Jacko Gave Her Baby to Tom Cruise

2010-01-18T01:30:00.002+07:00

Jacko Gave Her Baby to Tom Cruise. Woman Claims Jacko Gave Her Baby to Tom Cruise. In addition to the myriad other head scratchers surrounding the the death of Michael Jackson, the one-time pop singer's demise finally provided a platform for a possible schizophrenic to gain national coverage of her fantastic delusions.On Monday, one Claire Elizabeth Fields Cruise -- a 43-year-old woman who

Crazy Creditor's Claim Against Jackson Estate

2010-01-15T11:22:00.003+07:00

Crazy Creditor's Claim Against Jackson Estate. A woman who claims to have spent 2,000 hours analyzing the extended family of Michael Jackson -- including children, birth mother(s), sperm donor claims ... and on and on ... wants more than $2 million from Michael Jackson's estate.Claire McMillan says she's a "homeschool expert" who did "a thorough analysis" of Jackson's complete extended family, to

Separating the Artist from the Art

2010-01-11T01:21:00.001+07:00

Separating the Artist from the Art. A funny sort of thing happened on Thursday when word of Michael Jackson's death started to sink in to our cultural psyche: We weren't sure how to react. While it's true that scores of Jackson fans gathered outside the UCLA Medical Center where Jackson had been rushed by paramedics and the news propelled sales of Jackson's songs on Amazon, many of us hesitated

The Music of Michael Jackson

2010-01-04T01:10:00.001+07:00

The Music of Michael Jackson - The Man in Our Mirror - The Music: Fans Never Can Say Goodbye to His Distinctive Sound. Try, for a moment, to separate the art from the artist. Consider Michael Jackson's entertainment proffer in a vacuum-sealed space. In that bubble, where Bubbles and all the peculiarities and plastic surgeries matter not one whit, you will find a man -- and, if you go back far

Jackson's Public Persona Reflects

2009-12-30T18:53:00.003+07:00

Jackson's Public Persona Reflects - A Transcendent Last Act - In Death, as in Life, Jackson's Public Persona Reflects an Outsize Influence on Pop CultureThe final, posthumous performance of Michael Jackson was in the transcendent tradition of his previous shows: part musical feast, part religious experience, part examination of a man who seemed not a man, but something else his public was always

Sex, Porn, and Michael Jackson

2009-12-21T12:25:00.003+07:00

Sex, Porn, and Michael Jackson. The Most Popular Items Kids Searched for Online in 2009 As tracked by Symantec's OnlineFamily.Norton - Symantec on Thursday revealed the top 100 favorite search terms among children 18 and under found by its free OnlineFamily.Norton service, which helps parents monitor their kids' online searches. Though innocuous terms like Sesame Street and "New Moon"--a popular

Permanent Custody Goes to Katherine Jackson, Visitation to Debbie Rowe

2009-12-21T01:24:00.001+07:00

Custody Agreement Gives Michael Jackson Children to Grandmother Katherine ABC News Source: Permanent Custody Goes to Katherine Jackson, Visitation to Debbie Rowe After weeks of negotiations, Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson and his ex-wife Debbie Rowe have reached an out-of-court agreement that gives Katherine Jackson full, permanent custody of the pop icon's three children, while Rowe

La Toya Jackson Opens Up on Family's Grief, Future

2009-12-18T01:12:00.001+07:00

La Toya Jackson Opens Up on Family's Grief, Future. La Toya Tells Barbara Walters: Michael Laid to Rest in 'Full Makeup,' With Iconic White Glove in Casket. In her first in-depth interview since the death of her brother Michael Jackson, La Toya Jackson opened up exclusively to Barbara Walters about the family's grief. var playerSwf = new SWFObject("/assets/flash/mediaplayer/

Janet Jackson Blames Dr. Conrad Murray for Michael's Death

2009-12-14T16:04:00.005+07:00

Janet Jackson Blames Dr. Conrad Murray for Michael's Death. Speaking out five months after Michael Jackson's death, Janet Jackson placed blame on Dr. Conrad Murray, saying the doctor should no longer be allowed to practice medicine."He was the one that was administering," she told ABC's Robin Roberts. "I think he is responsible."Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, remains the

Michael Jackson and Kim Jong-II

2009-12-14T15:56:00.003+07:00

Michael Jackson and Kim Jong-II. W here am I? Who are you? What am I doing here?. You’re in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. I’m Chairman of the National Defense Commission of North Korea, Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, and Dear Leader Kim Jong-il. As to what you’re doing here, that’s kind of a long story.The last thing

Joe Jackson: Son's Advisers were Frauds

2009-12-07T01:58:00.002+07:00

Joe Jackson: Son's Advisers were Frauds. Michael Jackson's Father Files Motion Before Estate Hearing Claiming Advisers Bilked Singer. On the eve of a hearing in the Michael Jackson estate, a lawyer for the singer's father filed a 60-page motion Monday that intensifies a bid to get money from his son's estate by making accusations of fraud against the administrators of his will. Joseph Jackson's

Joe Jackson to Inherit Nothing From Son

2009-11-27T01:50:00.003+07:00

Joe Jackson to Inherit Nothing From Son. Judge Tells Jackson He Will Not Inherit Any of Michael’s Assets and Can't Challenge Appointment of Will ExecutorsKatherine Jackson withdrew her request to be an executor of Michael Jackson's estate, but the Jackson matriarch did get full custody of her late son's children. Ben Tracy reports.Joe Jackson, who was not named in Michael Jackson's will, could

Jackson Doc Avoids Jail over Child Support

2009-11-17T11:42:00.004+07:00

Jackson Doc Avoids Jail over Child Support. Conrad Murray Makes Partial Payment on $14K He Allegedly Owes; Says in Hiding after Being Blamed for King of Pop's Death. The physician being investigated in Michael Jackson's death reached an agreement Monday in a separate child support case that will keep him out of jail. Jackson, left, and Murray (AP) Prosecutors sought an arrest warrant for

This is Michael`s gift to his fans

2009-09-29T17:17:00.001+07:00

This is Michael`s gift to his fans. Michael Jackson: This Is it`, the documentary featuring the rehearsal footage of the King of Pop`s London tour has been pushed for an early release.Sony Pictures and Sony Music have confirmed that they have preponed the worldwide release of the much awaited documentary by two days. The film directed by Kenny Ortega will now release on October 28, reported

If it weren't for children I would choose death

2009-09-29T17:06:00.003+07:00

If it weren't for children I would choose death. Michael Jackson branded Madonna a 'nasty witch' after she tried to take him to a strip bar on a date, it has emerged.In an interview with Jewish scholar Rabbi Shmuley, the music legend also claimed he had the power to heal children, fantasised about his father's death and admitted keeping mannequins around the house for company.During the recorded

Private funeral for Michael Jackson

2009-09-29T17:02:00.002+07:00

Private funeral for Michael Jackson . About 200 invited guests Thursday night gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in a Los Angeles suburb for the funeral of Michael Jackson, more than two months after the pop star`s death from an overdose of a powerful sedative.Members of the Jackson family arrived at the cemetery shortly after 8 p.m. for the burial ceremony, which was earlier scheduled to

Investigation To Jackson's Personal Doctor

2009-07-24T13:29:00.002+07:00

Investigation To Jackson's Personal Doctor. Michael Jackson's personal doctor is the target of the manslaughter investigation into the singer's death, according to court documents filed Thursday, the day after agents seized items from the physician's Houston clinic and a rented storage unit.A search warrant approved by a Houston judge allowed authorities to seek "property or items constituting

Ticket Prices For The Michael Jackson Ceremony

2009-07-07T11:38:00.001+07:00

Ticket Prices For The Michael Jackson Ceremony. The stage was set Monday for Michael Jackson's final act as the world capital of make-believe braced for what could be the biggest, most spectacular celebrity send-off of all time.Ecstatic fans who won the lottery for seats at Tuesday's memorial received the tickets and spangly wristbands that will get them into the 20,000-seat Staples Center

Interest From The Ex-Wife's Michael Jackson

2009-07-03T12:38:00.003+07:00

Interest From The Ex-Wife's Michael Jackson. Jackson ex-wife shows interest in custody of kids. The future of Michael Jackson's children was thrown into question Thursday when his ex-wife emerged and won a delay in a custody hearing while she decides whether she wants to raise her two offspring.It was the first legal move from Deborah Rowe since the entertainer's death. Jackson's will asks for

Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-07-03T12:27:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson memorial. A public memorial for pop star Michael Jackson took shape Thursday when a concert backer and family spokesman said the event would take place next week, even as doubt lingered over the guardianship of the singer's children.The pop star's former wife Debbie Rowe told a Los Angeles TV station she wanted to care for her two children with Jackson, but her attorney said her

The Investigation of Michael Jackson's Death

2009-07-03T12:23:00.001+07:00

The Investigation of Michael Jackson's Death. The Investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police.Why didn't police seal the mansion where he had been living? Why were moving vans seen at the home, and were any items removed before police wrapped up their search? Why didn't they get

What is Expected From The Court Michael Jackson

2009-07-01T15:56:00.005+07:00

What is Expected From The Court Michael Jackson. Jackson's will expected to be filed in court. On the night before Michael Jackson's will was expected to be filed in court, heavy construction equipment and workers passed through the wrought-iron gates of Neverland Ranch, fueling speculation that it could soon be hosting a funeral or permanent memorial to the King of Pop.Late Tuesday, Santa

Michael Jackson and Drug

2009-07-01T14:23:00.001+07:00

Insomniac Jackson begged for drug. Michael Jackson was so distraught over persistent insomnia in recent months that he pleaded for a powerful sedative despite warnings it could be harmful, says a nutritionist who was working with the singer as he prepared his comeback bid.Cherilyn Lee, a registered nurse whose specialty includes nutritional counseling, said Tuesday that she repeatedly rejected

Michael Jackson Said Net Worth $236M in 2007

2009-07-01T14:09:00.005+07:00

Jackson said net worth $236M in 2007. It's one of the biggest mysteries in the Michael Jackson saga: How much was the lavish-spending, massively debt-ridden pop icon really worth?In the most detailed account yet of the singer's tangled financial empire, documents obtained by The Associated Press show Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236.6 million as of March 31, 2007. But less than

Michael Jackson Will Surfaces

2009-07-01T14:05:00.001+07:00

Michael Jackson Will Surfaces, Snubs Joe. UPDATE: Jackson family attorney Londell McMillan said Tuesday afternoon that the artist's will has been presented and is due to be filed in probate court.The question of whether Michael Jackson had a valid will at the time of his death just got a little more complicated.Yesterday, parents Joe and Katherine Jackson sought control of Michael's estate,

Michael Jackson After Death

2009-07-01T13:57:00.003+07:00

Michael Jackson gets more bizarre after death. Bizarre in life, Michael Jackson's complex personal affairs are taking even stranger twists in death, with sketchy reports on Tuesday of plans for an elaborate public memorial and questions over the parentage of his children.After five days of television replays of Jackson's hit songs and glowing tributes to his musical genius, attention has turned

Jackson's Will Puts Assets in Trust

2009-07-01T13:54:00.004+07:00

Jackson's will puts assets in trust. Michael Jackson's will gives guardianship over his children to the singer's mother and leaves all his assets in a trust fund, a person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The word came just a day after the family said in court documents it believed the entertainer had died without a valid will and moved to take control over his

Apollo Theater's Jackson memorial

2009-07-01T13:47:00.002+07:00

Fans gather for Apollo Theater's Jackson memorial. Thousands of Michael Jackson fans gave the late pop star a raucous yet respectful send-off during six hours of public memorial services celebrating his life and music at Harlem's Apollo Theater.Some 600 fans crowded into the Apollo Theater for each of the services that began shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The last crowd of fans were in high

Michael Jackson's Family gains Kids

2009-06-30T13:53:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson's family gains kids, estate as legal fight begins. Michael Jackson's family won temporary custody of the star's children and estate as the first legal shots were fired in the fight arising from the icon's death.The court rulings came as the investigation intensified into what killed the King of Pop last week, with coroners collecting two bags of medication from Jackson's home as

Katherine Jackson Gets Temporary Custody of Michael's Kids, Personal Property

2009-06-30T13:50:00.002+07:00

Katherine Jackson Gets Temporary Custody of Michael's Kids, Personal Property. News has exclusively learned that after taking the three children for a visit at Uncle Tito's SoCal home, Katherine Jackson has taken them to Uncle Jermaine's nearby estate, presumably to play with their cousins. Jermaine has six children, including two under 13.A thriller of a court battle is shaping up over custody

I want the kids and the money

2009-06-30T13:45:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson Mother: I want the kids and the money. Michael Jackson’s mum Katherine last night demanded custody of his children – and his estate worth hundreds of millions of pounds.The 79-year-old launched a legal bid to bring up Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II,insisting she is the only person who can do the job.Her lawyer Londell McMillan said he was confident she would get full

Singer's Mother Seeks Custody of His Children

2009-06-30T13:33:00.004+07:00

Singer's mother seeks custody of his children. Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, is taking care of the singer's three children and the family will go to court Monday in part to protect her rights to custody, the family's spokesman said.Londell McMillan, the Jacksons' attorney, said the family hasn't heard from Deborah Rowe, the mother of Jackson's two oldest children, about custody."I don't

Claims Jackson Kids aren’t Michael’s

2009-06-30T13:11:00.003+07:00

Claims JacksonK kids aren’t Michael’s. Michael Jackson’s two eldest kids face an uncertain future, after Jackson’s ex-wife said the King of Pop was not their father.Debbie Rowe, mother of Prince, 12, and Paris, 11, told The News of The World she was artificially inseminated by an anonymous donor and that she does not want custody - leaving the two grieving children without a family, days after

Michael Jackson's Mother Wins Temporary Custody of Kids

2009-06-30T13:04:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson's mother wins temporary custody of kids. Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson has been granted temporary guardianship of her son's orphaned kids.The 'Thriller' hitmaker, who died from a cardiac arrest at the age of 50 last Thursday, is survived by Prince Michael Jr, 12, Paris Michael Katherine, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, known as 'Blanket'.The kids are

Michael Jackson's Mom Gets Kids

2009-06-30T12:40:00.009+07:00

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Michael Jackson's three children asked to see their father's body in the UCLA emergency room after they were told he was dead, according to the lawyer for Jackson's personal doctor."My understanding is that they did" see the body, attorney Ed Chernoff said. On Monday, the children, ages 7, 11 and 12, were placed under the temporary guardianship of their paternal

Michael Jackson's Family Moved Quickly

2009-06-30T12:07:00.004+07:00

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson's family moved quickly Monday to take control of his complicated personal and financial affairs, winning temporary custody of his three children and asking a judge to name the King of Pop's mother as administrator of his estate.In documents filed in Superior Court, Jackson's parents said they believe their 50-year-old son died without a valid will.They also made it