AP Interview: Michael Jackson adviser Dr. Tohme Tohme breaks silence to talk about his friendLOS 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. Actor Rupert Grint, Ron Weasley in ‘Harry Potter’ films, recovering from swine fluLONDON — The agent for “Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint says the actor is recovering from a mild case of swine flu. Princeton will face Brown in all-American Temple Cup final at Henley RegattaHENLEY, 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 arenaLONDON — Forget those reports that Swedish supergroup ABBA will be reuniting to cover Michael Jackson’s sold-out concert dates. 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. Rare bust of George Washington to be auctioned in London shortly after US Independence DayLONDON — 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 pictureLOS 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. Jacksons? ABBA? Speculation swirls about what will fill 50 empty nights at London’s 02 ArenaLONDON — 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 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 promoter raises prospect of tribute show based on canceled concertsLONDON — 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 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. British royal bills mean Queen Elizabeth II soon must ask taxpayers for bailoutLONDON — The latest financial statements from Britain’s royal family suggest that the next British institution needing a taxpayer bailout could well be the monarch herself. Refund details announced for Michael Jackson’s 50 canceled concerts in LondonLONDON — 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 drugsCHELTENHAM, 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 LondonLONDON — 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. Cost of paying for Queen Elizabeth II’s homes, travel, staff is rising, accounts showLONDON — Public funding for Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family cost British taxpayers the equivalent of 69 pence (US$1.14) each last year, according to accounts published Monday. Britain’s Royal Mint admits issuing 20-pence coins with no dates in rare mistakeLONDON — Next time you’re in Britain, check your change. Apologetic W.Va. reservist and face of Abu Ghraib scandal hopes biography brings redemptionKEYSER, 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 meddlingLONDON — 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 DarwinSANTUBONG, 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 chartsLONDON — 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 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. 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. Friends say Jackson was energetic, upbeat as he prepared for comeback tour in LondonLOS 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 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. This is It: Cancellation of Michael Jackson’s 50 London concerts a huge headache for promotersLONDON — 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. 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. PGA Tour coverage continues in the UK with Eurosport dealPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour television coverage in the United Kingdom will continue under an agreement with Eurosport to broadcast the remaining tournaments on the 2009 schedule. With Setanta filing for bankruptcy, PGA Tour goes dark in UKFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The PGA Tour is broadcast to more than 230 countries in 35 languages with a maximum reach of just under 600 million homes. For the moment, it has gone dark in an important part of the world. UK lawmakers electing a new speaker after incumbent was ousted amid expenses scandalLONDON — Ten British lawmakers were vying Monday to become the new speaker of the House of Commons, after the incumbent was ousted amid a scandal over lawmakers’ excessive expense claims. Greece’s New Acropolis Museum receives hundreds of visitors on opening dayATHENS, Greece — The new Acropolis Museum opened its gates Sunday to hundreds of visitors eager to explore its vast collection of sculptures and artifacts from ancient Greece. Greece opens New Acropolis Museum with lavish party; seeks return of London sculpturesATHENS, Greece — Gods, heroes and long-dead mortals stepped off their plinths into the evening sky of Athens on Saturday during the lavish launch of the new Acropolis Museum, a decades-old dream that Greece hopes will also help reclaim a cherished part of its heritage from Britain. Madonna’s adopted daughter said to leave Malawi for LondonLILONGWE, Malawi — An airport employee and a person familiar with Madonna’s adoption proceedings in Malawi say the pop star’s new daughter has been flown to London. Greece’s New Acropolis Museum to open with lavish party; seeks return of London sculpturesATHENS, Greece — The golden age of ancient Athens comes to life Saturday as Greece opens its new Acropolis Museum with a lavish party, bolstering its long campaign for the return of 2,500-year-old sculptures stripped from the citadel more than two centuries ago. |
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