Funeral, 21st-century style: Michael Jackson farewell offers up a uniquely American moment“I just don’t believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others,” one of Michael Jackson’s closest friends said on Twitter this week. “I cannot be part of the public whoopla.” WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama weighs in on Sasha as Agent 99, hockey stars, Michael JacksonMOSCOW — Sasha Obama as Agent 99? Music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson’s sudden death too surreal to handleLONDON — Legendary music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson’s sudden death is too surreal to process. California attorney general assisting in Michael Jackson drug investigationSACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Jerry Brown says his office is helping Los Angeles police investigate the possible involvement of prescription drugs in Michael Jackson’s death. LAPD actions, delays scrutinized after Jackson death; family took items before police searchLOS ANGELES — 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. Poll: 2 in 3 Americans say news organizations gave Michael Jackson’s death too much coverageLOS ANGELES — Nearly two in three Americans say news organizations have given too much coverage to the death of Michael Jackson, but half say the media have struck the right balance between covering the pop star’s personal life and musical career. Harlem’s Apollo Theater continues Michael Jackson tributes with amateur night moonwalk contestNEW YORK — Tributes to the King of Pop continued Wednesday at the Apollo Theater, where the weekly Amateur Night turned into a Michael Jackson celebration, with impersonators emulating his outfits and mimicking his dance moves. Michael Jackson left an ‘endless’ supply of music that could be released for years‘Endless’ supply of music in Jackson’s vaults NEW YORK — Michael Jackson had a mountain of unreleased recordings in the vault when he died — music that is almost certain to be packaged and repackaged for his fans in the years to come. Farrah Fawcett’s death from rare disease may remove stigma from a taboo topic, experts sayATLANTA — In a perverse twist of medical fate, Farrah Fawcett has become the poster girl for anal cancer, a rare disease often linked to a sexually transmitted virus. Karl Malden, Oscar-winning actor in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ dies at 97LOS ANGELES — Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor whose intelligent characterizations on stage, screen and television made him a star despite his plain looks, died Wednesday, his family said. He was 97. Hospital that treated Michael Jackson has expert in ‘raising the dead’ after cardiac arrestWhen Michael Jackson went into cardiac arrest, rescuers took him to a place known for bringing the dead back to life. A world-renowned surgeon at the UCLA Medical Center has pioneered a way to revive people that most doctors would have long written off, including a woman whose heart had stopped for 2½ hours. More Michael Jackson albums sell in the week since his death than for 6 months priorLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s album sales have exploded — three of his albums are in the top three spots and 2.3 million tracks have been downloaded in the United States since his death, Nielsen SoundScan said Wednesday. Twitter’s real-time dispatches suggest a new media landscape: rapid and rife with rumorsNEW YORK — Cassy Hayes and Jasmine Coleman were among the first fans to arrive outside the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles where Michael Jackson was brought and later pronounced dead. Michael Jackson death hurts segments of London economy as 50 sold-out shows canceledLONDON — Now that the reality of Michael Jackson’s death has sunk in, some Londoners are assessing the economic impact of his sudden departure — and they don’t like what they see. Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ viewed 8.5 million times on Web since pop star’s deathNEW YORK — People are clamoring to see Michael Jackson’s old videos in the wake of his death — especially “Thriller.” Photographer: Michael Jackson full of energy in rehearsals 2 days before his deathLONDON — Michael Jackson looked in perfect health and gave an electrifying performance two days before his death during rehearsals for his planned comeback concerts, a photographer who took pictures of the rehearsals said Tuesday. After intense attention, coverage of Michael Jackson’s death begins recedingNEW YORK — Media coverage of Michael Jackson’s death began receding following an extraordinary worldwide outpouring, with the shock wearing off and the pace of new developments slowing. Jackson death unleashes barrage of online scams, experts say fraudsters just getting startedSAN JOSE, Calif. — Minutes after any big celebrity dies, Internet swindlers get to work. They pump out specially created spam e-mails and throw up malicious Web sites to infect victims’ computers, hoping to capitalize on the sudden high demand for information. Editors scramble to get pop icon Michael Jackson on magazine coversNEW YORK — After Michael Jackson’s death last week, editors scrambled to turn the king of pop into the king of magazine covers. French filmmaker Luc Besson’s company fined over death of cameraman on movie setPARIS — A Paris appeals court fined French filmmaker Luc Besson’s movie company €100,000 ($140,580) on Monday over the death of a cameraman who was hit by a car during a 1999 stunt shoot. Lawyer says Michael Jackson’s doctor did not prescribe Demerol, OxyContin for pop starLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson’s doctor said his client never gave or prescribed Jackson the painkillers Demerol or OxyContin, and denied reports suggesting that the doctor gave the pop star drugs that contributed to his death. Tears and single gloves: Janet Jackson caps emotional night at BET Awards honoring her brotherLOS ANGELES — Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop’s standards. One person who perhaps knew him best, though, brought the night into perspective: his sister. Janet Jackson takes the stage for an emotional BET finale and thanks fans for their loveLOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson has taken the stage at the BET Awards to speak on behalf of her grieving family and thank fans for their love and support. Joe Jackson at BET Awards, father of Michael will will make appearance onstageLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father has arrived at the BET Awards. BET reporter spotted at Jackson family compoundLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father has arrived at the BET Awards. Jackson still had faint pulse when doctor found him in last moments, lawyer saysLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when his doctor found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor told The Associated Press on Sunday. Gale Storm, star of hit 1950s TV show ‘My Little Margie’ and several films, dead at 87LOS ANGELES — Gale Storm, whose wholesome appearance and perky personality made her one of early television’s biggest stars on “My Little Margie” and “The Gale Storm Show,” has died at age 87. Patriarch of Jackson family says he doubts stress of concerts sickened King of PopLOS ANGELES — The father of Michael Jackson says he does not believe stress over the intense series of concerts the King of Pop planned for his comeback led to his death. 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. Bus fight over news of Michael Jackson’s death lands Fla. man in jail on assault chargeNORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida officials say one passenger chased another down the aisle of a county bus during a fight over news of Michael Jackson’s death. Bahraini sheik who had legal dispute with Michael Jackson saddened by his deathMANAMA, Bahrain — A Bahraini royal who fell out with Michael Jackson after hosting him in this Gulf emirate for a year said Saturday he was saddened by the entertainer’s death. 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. Comedians mark death of the oft joked about Michael Jackson with both jokes and deferenceNEW YORK — For years, comedians have made Michael Jackson a punch line. In deference to the beloved pop star’s family and fans, though, many treated his death differently. For still others, it wasn’t “too soon.” A Twitter uprising in Iran, now a Twitter celebrity death: Jackson death was new media momentNEW YORK — “Ladies and gentlemen, Michael Jackson has just died,” the woman called out breathlessly upon boarding a Manhattan bus, moments after the news had broken. Not a word was spoken in response. But nearly every passenger reached for a BlackBerry, a cell phone, whatever device was at hand. Early probe into Jackson 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. |
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