One month after public memorial, Jackson’s family to lay him to rest in private funeralGLENDALE, Calif. — Michael Jackson will share eternity with the likes of Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and W.C. Fields, entombed alongside them in a grand marble mausoleum that will be all but off-limits to adoring fans who might otherwise turn the pop star’s grave into a shrine. Terminally ill Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins denied paroleCHOWCHILLA, Calif. — Susan Atkins, the terminally ill Charles Manson follower who admitted stabbing actress Sharon Tate to death 40 years ago, lost what could be her last bid for freedom Wednesday. Neighbors, family offered money by media organizations for interviews in Calif kidnap caseANTIOCH, Calif. — Revelations that Jaycee Lee Dugard was allegedly imprisoned for 18 years at a convicted sex offender’s home have sparked cash-for-interviews offers from a few of the hundreds of journalists digging for information. Judge rules Michael Jackson’s estate can pay costs for upcoming ‘extraordinary’ funeralLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s estate will pay what are being called “extraordinary” expenses for the pop singer’s funeral, attorneys and a judge said Wednesday. Disney’s pursuit of male audience at cable channel presaged its $4 billion deal for MarvelBURBANK, Calif. — A funny thing happened on the way to remaking the Toon Disney channel into one that catered to “tween” boys: It got a lot more popular with girls. Phil Spector being moved to different prison to make way for mentally troubled inmatesLOS ANGELES — Music legend and convicted murderer Phil Spector, who complained recently about his prison quarters but later said he wanted to stay put, is being moved to make room for inmates requiring outpatient mental health treatment, a corrections spokeswoman said Tuesday. Orange County Register’s owner files for bankruptcy protection in prepackaged petitionSAN FRANCISCO — The company that owns The Orange County Register in California and dozens of other newspapers on Tuesday became the latest publisher to seek bankruptcy protection, driven into financial despair by a staggering drop in advertising revenue. Jackson will join thousands of celebrities in the beauty, history that is Forest Lawn GlendaleGLENDALE, Calif. — Michael Jackson’s life played out on a world stage, headlines screaming his every move, frenzy following his footsteps. Carrie Prejean sues over ouster as Miss California; claims libel, religious discriminationLOS ANGELES — Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean (pray-ZHAHN’) has sued pageant officials for libel, slander and religious discrimination. Apple confirms Sept. 9 for next product launch amid talk of enhanced digital albums, tabletCUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. has officially set Sept. 9 as the date for its next music-themed product launch event in San Francisco. Future of daytime television a hot topic on red carpet at Daytime EmmysLOS ANGELES — It was pushing 100 degrees as nominees made their way down the red carpet before entering the restored — and gloriously air-conditioned — Orpheum Theatre for the 36th annual Emmy Awards. ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ wins drama series honors at Daytime EmmysLOS ANGELES — “The Bold and the Beautiful” won drama series honors at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday, the CBS soap opera’s first such victory in 22 years on the air. ‘Guiding Light’ earns one of last Daytime Emmys trophies before it leaves air after 72 yearsLOS ANGELES — “Guiding Light” earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night before it leaves the air after 72 years. As Internet turns 40, barriers threaten the openness that spawned e-mail, YouTube and TwitterNEW YORK — Goofy videos weren’t on the minds of Len Kleinrock and his team at UCLA when they began tests 40 years ago on what would become the Internet. Neither was social networking, for that matter, nor were most of the other easy-to-use applications that have drawn more than a billion people online. Daytime Emmys get new venue, network in attempt to lure viewersLOS ANGELES — “Guiding Light” earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night before it leaves the air after 72 years. Kelly Preston: It’s ‘too soon’ to talk about the death of her son, Jett
California attorney general opens independent Michael Jackson investigation involving doctors
Lawyer for Jackson doc: Release full autopsy nowLOS ANGELES — The lawyer for Michael Jackson’s doctor is criticizing authorities for withholding the full results of the singer’s autopsy. LA Coroner: Michael Jackson death a homicide from anesthetic propofol, another sedativeLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s death was a homicide caused primarily by the powerful anesthetic propofol and another sedative, the coroner announced Friday in a highly anticipated ruling that increases the likelihood of criminal charges against the pop star’s personal doctor. Coroner rules Michael Jackson death a homicide, sedatives primary causeLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner says Michael Jackson’s death was a homicide primarily caused by two drugs. Police: Reality TV contestant delayed flight, ‘didn’t expect’ quick discovery of model’s bodyBUENA PARK, Calif. — A reality contestant wanted in the gruesome murder and mutilation of his ex-model wife didn’t start his 1,000-mile dash for his native Canada until 24 hours after her body was found and he moved out of his penthouse and picked up his speedboat, police said. Blood, evidence of struggle found in car of ex-model killed by reality TV contestantBUENA PARK, Calif. — Police said Thursday they found blood and evidence of a violent struggle inside a car belonging to an ex-model whose brutal slaying prompted a manhunt for a reality TV contestant that ended in his suicide. Police in California to detail findings in search of car belonging to slain ex-modelBUENA PARK, Calif. — Police said Thursday they planned to disclose what they found in the car of an ex-model whose brutal slaying prompted a massive manhunt for the reality TV contestant wanted in her murder. Shaquille O’Neal ticketed for impeding traffic by stopping his car on Hollywood streetLOS ANGELES — Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has gotten a ticket in Hollywood for stopping his car in the street. Mary Morris Lawrence, among first female AP photographers, dies at 95SAN FRANCISCO — Mary Morris Lawrence, one of the first female photographers at The Associated Press, has died. She was 95. Mary Morris, among first female AP photographers, dies at 95SAN FRANCISCO — Mary Morris Lawrence, one of the first female photographers at The Associated Press, has died. She was 95. Police say car belonging to model allegedly slain by reality contestant found in W. HollywoodWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A white Mercedes-Benz found in a parking lot in West Hollywood belonged to an ex-model whose brutal slaying prompted an international manhunt for a former reality TV contestant wanted in the murder, police said Wednesday. LAPD looking for 3 suspects in burglary of Lindsay Lohan’s Hollywood Hills homeLOS ANGELES — Police are looking for three suspects in the burglary of Lindsay Lohan’s home. Cops say car found in West Hollywood could be dead model’s missing Mercedes-BenzWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Police have found a car in West Hollywood that matches the description of a vehicle belonging to an ex-model who police suspect was killed by a former reality show contestant. Mary Morris, among first female Associated Press photographers, dies at 95OAKLAND, Calif. — Mary Morris Lawrence, one of The Associated Press’ first female photographers, has died. She was 95. Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump is arrested in Los Angeles on driver’s license warrantLOS ANGELES — Singer Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy has been arrested on a two-year-old warrant for driving without a valid license. Eddie Cibrian files for divorce in Los Angeles after nearly 8 years of marriageLOS ANGELES — Eddie Cibrian (sib-ree-EN’) is divorcing his wife of nearly eight years. California Catholic leaders turn to TV ads to bring lapsed believers back into foldSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Catholic leaders are turning to television ads in an effort to get the region’s lapsed churchgoers back in the pews. Salma Hayek, Oscar De La Hoya among ALMA Award honoreesLOS ANGELES — The stars of “Ugly Betty” and “Wizards of Waverly Place” will be among those lauded at next month’s ALMA Awards, which celebrate Latino achievement in entertainment. Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ co-star, Ola Ray, claims creditor status to singer’s estateLOS ANGELES — Court records show Michael Jackson’s love interest in the “Thriller” video, Ola Ray, is now a creditor to the King of Pop’s estate. |