Michael Jackson fans moonwalk, hold vigils, rush to music stores after pop king’s deathMEXICO CITY — Michael Jackson imitators moonwalked at Mexico’s Angel of Independence, a prison in the Philippines organized a “Thriller” tribute dance, political leaders paid homage and French fans gathered at Notre Dame to sing and cry Friday as the world mourned the King of Pop. AP Source: Jackson apparently suffered a heart attack; grief for King of Pop around worldLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson apparently suffered a heart attack, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. Police planned to interview the doctor who was with the pop icon during his last minutes and pumped his chest in a vain attempt to save his life. 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.” Coroner’s official says determining cause of Michael Jackson’s death requires further testsLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County coroner’s spokesman Craig Harvey says determining the cause of Michael Jackson’s death will require further neuropathology and pulmonary tests that will take four to six weeks. Harvey says there were no signs of foul play or trauma to the body during the three-hour autopsy. He also says Jackson was taking some unspecified prescription medications. Jackson’s death creates boom in collectibles, but will the market have staying power?BOSTON — Deb Elliott is saddened by Michael Jackson’s sudden death, but she’s also a little wealthier because of it. Transcript of 911 call in Michael Jackson deathTranscript of 911 call placed from Michael Jackson’s Los Angeles mansion at 12:21 p.m. Thursday: Jackson-related music, videos, books skyrocket in sales, sell out after pop star’s deathNEW YORK — Michael Jackson’s death has led to skyrocketing sales of his music and videos, with major retailers selling out of products that have regained immense popularity overnight. After Michael Jackson’s death, makers of ‘Bruno’ remove scene involving his sister La ToyaLOS ANGELES — The filmmakers behind “Bruno” have decided to delete a scene involving La Toya Jackson following her brother’s death. Police focus on medical treatment in Michael Jackson death amid world outpouring of griefLOS ANGELES — Police investigating Michael Jackson’s death looked into his medical treatment Friday, seeking to interview one of the pop king’s doctors and seizing a car that they said may contain drugs or other evidence. 911 call in Michael Jackson death releasedLOS ANGELES — A 911 caller seeking help for Michael Jackson told an emergency operator that only a personal physician had seen what happened, and an ambulance was urgently needed because resuscitation efforts weren’t working. Sales of Michael Jackson-related music, videos, books skyrocket after pop star’s deathNEW YORK — Michael Jackson’s death has led to skyrocketing sales of his music and videos, with major retailers like Amazon.com Inc. and Barnes and Noble Inc. selling out of products that have regained immense popularity overnight. 911 call in Michael Jackson death to be releasedLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Fire Department plans to release the 911 call for help from Michael Jackson’s home. Police tow doctor’s car from Michael Jackson home, say it could offer evidence in pop star’s deathLOS ANGELES — Police towed the car of a doctor from Michael Jackson’s home Friday and said it could contain drugs or other evidence offering clues in the pop star’s death. Grief over Michael Jackson’s sudden death unites the world in mourning, sorrowLONDON — Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month — but instead his sudden death has left millions of fans feeling they’ve lost a lifelong friend. Michael Jackson’s death spurs sorrow transcending world’s bordersLONDON — Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month — but instead his sudden death has left millions of fans feeling they’ve lost a lifelong friend. ‘We lost a hero:’ Fans around the world in shock over pop superstar Michael Jackson’s deathSYDNEY — The news stunned nearly everyone, from the young man in Colombia who was named after the King of Pop, to Malaysians who named a soy drink for him, to a generation of people around the world who have tried to moonwalk. Autopsy planned as authorities seek to clear up mystery surrounding Michael Jackson’s deathLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, defined in equal parts as the world’s greatest entertainer and perhaps its most enigmatic figure, was about to attempt one of the greatest comebacks of all time. Then his life was cut shockingly — and so far, mysteriously — short. ‘We lost a hero:’ Fans around the world in shock over Michael Jackson’s deathSYDNEY — The news stunned nearly everyone, from the young man in Colombia who was named after the King of Pop, to Malaysians who named a soy drink for him, to a generation of people around the world who have tried to moonwalk. ‘It just seems so unreal:’ Fans around the world in shock over Michael Jackson’s deathSYDNEY — In Malaysia, they hoped he would be remembered like Princess Diana. In Mexico, one of his impersonators said part of his life had been torn away. Even Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called it “lamentable news,” though he criticized the media for giving it so much attention. Jackson’s death forces quick shift of gears for TV networks, cable newsNEW YORK — Two broadcast TV networks were already planning dueling prime-time specials on Farrah Fawcett’s death Thursday. Then Michael Jackson died. Michael Jackson dies at 50, on the brink of a bid to retake his throne as ‘King of Pop’LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” who once moonwalked above the music world, died Thursday as he prepared for a comeback bid to vanquish nightmare years of sexual scandal and financial calamity. He was 50. Two kings who died young: Michael Jackson, Elvis resemble each other in best and worst waysLike Elvis, Jackson was a King who died young NEW YORK — Michael Jackson didn’t want to be just a superstar. Like the Beatles, he wanted to be the biggest, the king. He wanted to topple the reigning man with the crown, Elvis. Quotes from the world of show business, elsewhere, on Michael Jackson’s death“I met Michael Jackson at the age of 8 — when his father and my new friend, Joe Jackson, first began to bring the Jackson 5 to Chicago from their home in Gary, Ind., for concert appearances. … Michael Jackson’s personal crescendo of amazing power as an entertainer was clear and unmistakable and has never slowed to this very day! His passing will be grieved far beyond that of any other singer, composer, producer, dancer and choreographer in the history of the world. Indeed, in my very firmest personal belief, there will never, ever be another Michael Jackson.” — Don Cornelius, creator of the television show “Soul Train.” Pop star Michael Jackson’s sudden death at age 50 stuns fans across the nationLOS ANGELES — Across the country, people reacted in stunned disbelief Thursday as word spread that Michael Jackson had collapsed and died. Within minutes of Jackson’s arrival by ambulance at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center people began arriving by the hundreds, the crowd quickly filling a grassy entrance outside the hospital. Overhead, news helicopters whirred noisily and TV trucks clogged streets. Michael Jackson, the gifted child star who rose to become the ‘King of Pop,’ dies in LA at 50LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Ed Winter, the assistant chief coroner for Los Angeles County, confirmed his office had been notified of the death and would handle the investigation. Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital; King of Pop was 50LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Hundreds of people, some crying, converge on hospital on news of Michael Jackson’s deathLOS ANGELES — Across the country, people reacted in stunned disbelief Thursday as word spread that Michael Jackson had collapsed and died. Police release 911 audio, end probe into death of Las Vegas entertainer Danny GansHENDERSON, Nev. — Police in Nevada have released a 911 recording and closed their investigation of Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans’ sudden death at home May 1. AP Source: Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital, King of Pop was 50LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. Ryan O’Neal as well as friends and co-stars react to the death of Farrah FawcettReaction to the death of Farrah Fawcett: ‘Charlie’s Angel’ Farrah Fawcett, 1970s pop icon, dies at 62LOS ANGELES — Farrah Fawcett, a 1970s sex symbol and TV star of “Charlie’s Angels,” spent almost three years in private fighting for her life against cancer. But shortly before her battle ended, she allowed the public an intimate and inspiring look inside. German actress Hanne Hiob, daughter of Bertolt Brecht, dies at 86BERLIN — German actress Hanne Hiob, a daughter of playwright Bertolt Brecht, has died, officials said Wednesday. She was 86. Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson’s loyal longtime ‘Tonight Show’ sidekick, dies in Los Angeles at 86LOS ANGELES — Ed McMahon, the loyal “Tonight” show sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding “H-e-e-e-e-e-ere’s Johnny!” for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86. Kelly Preston takes first role since son’s death, playing mom in ‘The Last Song’LOS ANGELES — Kelly Preston is returning to work after the death of her teenage son in January. Brother of actress Mia Farrow found dead in his Vt. art gallery, police call death suspiciousCASTLETON, Vt. — The brother of actress Mia Farrow has been found dead in his art gallery, and police said Tuesday his death is suspicious. |
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