Michael Jackson, international King of Pop, mourned around globe by fans watching LA service

international King of PopInternational idol, Jackson mourned around globe

Pottermaniacs brave the rain for London premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’

Potter maniaLONDON — Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at its London premiere. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast members, along with the boy wizard’s creator, J.K. Rowling, walked up a soggy red carpet before the screening in Leicester Square.

The show must go on: Opera singer DiDonato performs in London in wheelchair after leg break

Opera singer DiDonatoOpera singer performs in wheelchair in London

Michael Jackson’s international fans mourn idol as Los Angeles memorial begins

LONDON — Fans in Asia stayed up into the wee hours, bars across Europe held Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney to Paris cleared their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop’s star-studded memorial service live from Los Angeles.

Michael Jackson’s international fans mourn idol before Los Angeles memorial

LONDON — Fans in Asia stayed up into the wee hours, bars across Europe were holding Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney to Paris cleared their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop’s star-studded memorial service live from Los Angeles.

Stars due at London premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince;’ brush off swine flu

LONDON — Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at its London premiere.

Public art: Britons of all shapes and sizes take turns on Trafalgar Square stone column

LONDON — It’s art for the people, of the people — and definitely by the people.

Public art: Britons of all shapes and sizes take turns on Trafalgar Square plinth

LONDON — Members of the British public have begun appearing on a plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square as part of an ambitious art project.

Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson at London arena where he was to perform

LONDON — Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Saturday night in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with an impersonator doing Jackson’s distinctive moves.

AP Interview: Michael Jackson adviser Dr. Tohme Tohme breaks silence to talk about his friend

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met with Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star’s finances. It’s not the money talk that stays with him now, but his enchantment at entering Jackson’s world of love.

Princeton will face Brown in all-American Temple Cup final at Henley Regatta

HENLEY, England — Princeton and Brown advanced to the final of the Temple Cup for student eights at the Henley Royal Regatta on the Thames.

ABBA’s Benny Andersson shoots down talk of reunion to fill Jackson void in London arena

LONDON — Forget those reports that Swedish supergroup ABBA will be reuniting to cover Michael Jackson’s sold-out concert dates.

Rare bust of George Washington to be auctioned in London shortly after US Independence Day

LONDON — Art lovers looking for a way to mark U.S. Independence Day may want to consider a rare bust of George Washington being auctioned by Sotheby’s in London.

AEG chief says hours of Jackson’s last rehearsal may end up being a motion picture

LOS ANGELES — A 30-second snippet of Michael Jackson rehearsing two days before his death was released Thursday, part of more than 100 hours of footage that could be turned into live albums, a movie and a pay-per-view special, the promoter said.

‘Andymonium’ hits Wimbledon: Roddick-Murray in 1 Wimbledon semi, Federer-Haas in other

WIMBLEDON, England — The current edition of Wimbledon is the 23rd Grand Slam tournament since Andy Roddick won his lone major championship at the 2003 U.S. Open.

Jacksons? ABBA? Speculation swirls about what will fill 50 empty nights at London’s 02 Arena

LONDON — An all-star Michael Jackson tribute show? A Jackson family concert, minus Michael? An ABBA reunion?

Michael Jackson death hurts segments of London economy as 50 sold-out shows canceled

LONDON — 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 promoter raises prospect of tribute show based on canceled concerts

LONDON — The promoter who booked Michael Jackson for a sold-out comeback tour said Tuesday that footage of the singer’s rehearsals may be released in the future, and that an all-star tribute show based on his canceled concerts is likely to take place.

Photographer: Michael Jackson full of energy in rehearsals 2 days before his death

LONDON — 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.

Girls Aloud ‘murder’ blogger set free

LONDON - Obscenity charge has been dropped against a man who posted a fictional account of rape and murder of British pop band Girls Aloud.

Refund details announced for Michael Jackson’s 50 canceled concerts in London

LONDON — More than 750,000 Michael Jackson fans can get full refunds for the pop star’s canceled 50-night “This is It” concert extravaganza — or opt to receive souvenir tickets instead, the promoters announced Monday.

AP Interview: Godfather of Michael Jackson’s children never saw singer take drugs

CHELTENHAM, England — The godfather of Michael Jackson’s three children says the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death “don’t add up” because he never saw him take drugs.

Details still sketchy on refunds for Michael Jackson’s 50 canceled concerts in London

LONDON — It’s a tragic loss — and an accounting nightmare for the promoters of Michael Jackson’s doomed 50-night “This is It” concert extravaganza in London.

Britain’s Royal Mint admits issuing 20-pence coins with no dates in rare mistake

LONDON — Next time you’re in Britain, check your change.

Apologetic W.Va. reservist and face of Abu Ghraib scandal hopes biography brings redemption

KEYSER, W.Va. — More than two years since leaving her prison cell, the woman who became the grinning face of the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal spends most of her days at home.

Foreign broadcasters provide vital information to Iran, but government says they’re meddling

LONDON — Inside the studios of BBC Persian television, dozens of journalists have been working around the clock at their computers and telephones, trying to report the news to Iran — or, according to the government in Tehran, stirring up trouble.

British man bushwhacks through Asia to win recognition for evolutionist overshadowed by Darwin

SANTUBONG, Malaysia — As he trudges past chest-high ferns and butterflies the size of saucers, George Beccaloni scours a jungle hilltop overlooking the South China Sea for signs of a long-forgotten Victorian-era scientist.

Michael Jackson surging back toward No. 1 on British album charts

LONDON — Britain’s official music chart compilers say sales of Michael Jackson’s albums are surging since his death — and he’s virtually certain to reach No. 1 in the coming days.

Early probe into Michael Jackson’s death suggests pop star may have pushed self too far

LOS 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.

Early probe into Jackson death suggests pop star may have pushed self too far

LOS 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.

Friends say Jackson was energetic, upbeat as he prepared for comeback tour in London

LOS ANGELES — The King of Pop seemed driven and upbeat in the weeks, even hours, before his death as he rehearsed rigorously for a series of 50 concerts in London that were to begin a late-career comeback.

AP Source: Jackson apparently suffered a heart attack; grief for King of Pop around world

LOS 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.

This is It: Cancellation of Michael Jackson’s 50 London concerts a huge headache for promoters

LONDON — It was to be the comeback of the young century: Michael Jackson using the “This is It” tour to retake his throne as King of Pop, lord of the dance and darling of the masses.

Serena Williams recalls getting star-struck at meeting Michael Jackson

WIMBLEDON, England — Being a celebrity herself didn’t keep Serena Williams from being star-struck each time she met Michael Jackson.

Grief over Michael Jackson’s sudden death unites the world in mourning, sorrow

LONDON — 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.

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