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Michael Jackson Case Could Turn Criminal, Lapd Chief Says
10 July 2009 6:19 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news
More details on Jackson's alleged prescription-drug abuse emerge.
By Gil Kaufman
Photo: Mj Kim/ Getty Images
The investigation into the death of Michael Jackson could turn into a criminal matter depending on the results of pending toxicology tests. Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton told CNN on Thursday that his department is awaiting the coroner's final report to decide whether to proceed with the investigation as either a homicide case or an accidental drug overdose.
A source also told the news channel that the late singer's family has been informed that the probe into the sudden death of the pop icon at age 50 on June 25 could turn into a criminal case. "The family is aware of a potential criminal prosecution," the anonymous source said.
After an initial autopsy on the singer was inconclusive, toxicology tests were ordered. With results expected in several weeks, Bratton said police have continued
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Michael Jackson's Daughter to Record Tribute Song for Him
9 July 2009 7:58 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, is rumored to have an interest of hitting studio and recording a tribute track for the late singer. The 11-year-old girl reportedly comes up with such idea because she is inspired by star-studded performances from the likes of Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder at Michael's memorial service.
"Paris was overwhelmed. She never comprehended the scope of his fame," a source tells The Sun. Paris is said to have discussed her plan with her singer aunt Janet Jackson. However, "the Jacksons are very reluctant. But she's convinced it's a good idea," the source adds.
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson took the stage of Los Angeles' Staples Center during Michael Jackson's public memorial service on July 7, showing her love to the late King of Pop. She delivered a tearful speech, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine.
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Janet Jackson Planned Intervention for Michael?
9 July 2009 2:33 PM, PDT | From www.actressarchives.com | See recent Actress Archives news
The plot thickens regarding speculation that pop legend Michael Jackson was addicted to prescription medication. CNN reports today that his sister and fellow musician, Janet Jackson, planned to stage an intervention to help her brother with his substance abuse in 2007. Two sources revealed to the news network that Janet became so concerned after seeing her brother looking extremely frail and thin that she tried to intervene with the help of her other siblings. The King of Pop allegedly refused their help, ordering his security to block his family's entry into his home and ignoring calls from his mother, Katherine. "If you tried to deal wi ...
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Michael Jackson's Escape Route Found!
9 July 2009 9:35 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news
Michael Jackson's departure from the Staples Center Tuesday didn't require the involved level of hocus-pocus that's been speculated. E! News has learned exclusively how the star's body disappeared from the giant venue undetected by the media…and all it took was an underground tunnel! A source tells E! News that after the service, security moved the golden casket through an underground tunnel that connects the Staples Center to the Nokia Theatre. The tunnel—typically used by maintenance and food service workers and occasionally talent—runs beneath Chick Hearn Court, where hundreds of media were encamped following the ceremony. La Toya, Rebbie and Janet Jackson used the...
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Michael Jackson's Dermatologist Warned Singer About Diprivan
9 July 2009 9:16 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news
Dr. Arnold Klein again denies ever prescribing the dangerous sedative to Jackson.
By Gil Kaufman
Dr. Arnold Klein on "Larry King Live" on Wednesday
Photo: CNN
A number of anonymous and secondhand insiders have come forward since Michael Jackson's death to discuss the pop star's alleged use, and possible abuse, of prescription medicines. And on Wednesday, one of the people who had direct knowledge of Jackson's medical history, longtime dermatologist Arnold Klein, told CNN's Larry King that he occasionally gave Jackson the powerful painkiller Demerol after surgical procedures, but that he had warned his patient about using the powerful anesthetic Diprivan, which Jackson is alleged to have used to combat chronic insomnia.
Klein said he was not surprised to learn that investigators found a number of prescription drugs in the singer's rented Beverly Hills-area home at the time of his death.
"I'm very shocked by it, but I have
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Jackson daughter tribute was not planned
9 July 2009 5:56 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
The heartfelt speech given by Michael Jackson's daughter at his memorial service was not planned, according to a family friend. Paris Jackson, 11, stunned thousands of mourners at the Staples Centre on Tuesday after she broke down in tears while paying public tribute to her late father. Speaking to CNN's Larry King Live, the Rev Al Sharpton said: "That touched everyone. And I think you couldn't script that. She's not reading a prompter. "In fact, if you saw it, they had really said they wanted Janet Jackson to speak. And Janet kind of brought her forward. And she spoke from the heart about (more)
By Lara Martin
Michael Jackson's Casket Was Taken Through Underground Tunnel
9 July 2009 5:16 AM, PDT | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news
There was a lot of speculation on where Michael Jackson’s body disappeared to after his memorial. The media wasn’t able to figure out how or where it was transported. And now we’ve learned that it was intentionally hidden from the public. According to E! News, Michael’s body was transported through an underground tunnel that connects the Staples Center to the Nokia Theater. It’s usually used for food service and maintenance workers, and occasionally, artists performing at the venues. Janet Jackson, La Toya, and Rebbie Jackson utilized the tunnel to get across the street from Staples...
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Jacksons criticised for Paris speech
9 July 2009 2:52 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
The Jackson family have been criticised for allowing the King of Pop's daughter to speak in public at his memorial service. Child psychologists have said that the sudden media attention could be "traumatic" for 11-year-old Paris Katherine. The star's daughter cried as she paid tribute to her late father, saying: "Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine and I just wanted to say I love him so much." She then embraced her aunt, singer Janet Jackson. Child psychologist expert Linda Blair has now said that Jackson's relatives made a "bad judgement" (more)
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Poll: What is Michael Jackson's greatest song?
8 July 2009 2:17 PM, PDT | From Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news
Only two of Michael Jackson's tunes won the Grammy for record of the year ("Beat It," "We Are the World") and he only, technically, received the trophy for one of them ("Beat It – the prize for "We Are the World" went to USA for Africa). Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie shared the Grammy for best song (bestowed to the songwriter; best record goes to the recording artist) for "We Are the World." Those were his only top Grammys for individual tunes. Did the Grammys get it right? Is either "Beat It" or "We Are the World" Jackson's greatest song, or does another one beat them? Not included among choices below are songs Michael Jackson didn't write: "I'll Be There" (Berry Gordy, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch), "Man in the Mirror" (Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett), "Rock With You" (Rod Temperton), "She's Out of My Life" (Tom Bahler), "Thriller" (Rod Temperton
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Can Jennifer Hudson's duet with Michael Jackson win a Grammy?
8 July 2009 12:41 PM, PDT | From Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news
Of all the musical highlights at the memorial service to Michael Jackson, none was more bone-chilling than Jennifer Hudson's rendition of "Will You Be There." She belted it out with that same sky-shattering bravado that earned her an Oscar for crooning "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" in "Dreamgirls," and the performance was magically enhanced by the addition of Michael Jackson's whispered words, "In my darkest hour, in my deepest despair, will you still care? Will you be there?"
Not only was it expert song craftsmanship, but it was a cry to heaven freighted with extra poignancy knowing that the tragic loss of the King of Pop was being acknowledged artistically by a major new star who recently suffered the tragic loss of her family members.
Twice in recent years, the voices of living and dead artists were merged into recordings that won record of the year
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Why Donatella Versace Was Chosen to Dress the Jacksons at M.J.'s Memorial
8 July 2009 11:07 AM, PDT | From Vanity Fair | See recent Vanity Fair news
Fit For Michael. Donatella Versace. The Jackson family’s grief may be personal, but if they were going to mourn in front of the world yesterday at Los Angeles’s Staples Center, they were going to do it in style. So Michael Jackson’s sister Janet Jackson contacted Donatella Versace and asked her to outfit the entire clan. Donatella herself is no stranger to public mourning, having lost her brother Gianni Versace, founder of the Versace fashion house, in 1997. It was Gianni who first collaborated with Michael, back in 1983; the designer was still an up-and-comer, and the singer was already a superstar in need of an ensemble worthy of a duet with Paul McCartney (“Say Say Say”). The unusual black-and-white-checked tailcoat Gianni whipped up must have pleased Jackson, as he continued to wear Versace both on- and offstage throughout his life. Several of Michael’s iconic, military-inspired costumes, as seen
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Paris Jackson Moment At Mj Memorial Was Spontaneous
8 July 2009 9:16 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news
Michael Jackson's 11-year-old daughter provided emotional highlight of the service.
By Gil Kaufman
Paris Jackson surrounded by Jackson family members as she speaks at the Michael Jackson memorial service at Staples Center on Tuesday
Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
On a day full of memorable moments, it was the one that everyone was talking about on Tuesday, the one that brought tears to so many eyes. It was the first time the world heard Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, speak. The 11-year-old broke her silence at the end of the memorial service for her late father in a speech that was reportedly unscripted.
"Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine," she said, breaking down in tears as her aunt, Janet Jackson, comforted her. According to close family friend the Reverend Al Sharpton — who also stirred hearts with a fiery eulogy in
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Flashback: Michael Jackson's first solo Grammy nominations
8 July 2009 6:41 AM, PDT | From Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news
After receiving two losing Grammy bids during the 1970s as part of the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson competed solo for the first time at the ceremony held in January 1980. Jackson reaped two nominations for "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" – best male R&B vocal performance and best disco recording. He won the R&B prize, but lost the latter trophy to disco's first queen, Gloria Gaynor ("I Will Survive"). VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip Related Links Michael Jackson quiz: Did the Jackson 5 ever win a Grammy? Quiz: Can you name Michael Jackson's Grammy noms for best album? Michael Jackson Grammy quiz: Can you beat it? Michael Jackson might win another Grammy for best video Michael Jackson dies leaving legacy of award-winning music Flashback: Michael Jackson at the 1988 Grammys Flashback: Michael Jackson's historic Grammy triumph for 'Thriller' Will Michael and Janet Jackson
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Pic Post! The Michael Jackson Memorial Service
8 July 2009 5:26 AM, PDT | From AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news
Given the messy spectacle that was Michael Jackson's life, one could easily imagine his memorial service, held yesterday at La's Staples Center, would be a three ring circus. What was surprising was how very subdued and touching it was at times. Some highlights included brother Jermaine's performance of his brother's favorite song, "Smile," Usher's performance of "Gone Too Soon" (the song Mj wrote in tribute to Ryan White), Brooke Shield's tearful eulogy, and perhaps most touching of all: When Jackson's daughter Paris-Michael took the microphone....
"I just wanted to say ... ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him — so much."
Of course, the ceremony and its eclectic collection of mourners did offer a dose of the surreal. What other event could bring the likes of John Mayer, Mickey Rooney, Chris Brown, Corey Feldman,
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Sharpton Defends Jacksons Over Paris Speech
8 July 2009 5:01 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Reverend Al Sharpton has defended Michael Jackson's family for allowing the star's daughter Paris to speak at his funeral - because it gave her a chance to vindicate her father.
The 11 year old paid tribute to her dad at the service in Los Angeles on Tuesday, fighting back tears as she said, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine and I just wanted to say I love him so much."
The Jacksons were later blasted by child psychologists for allowing Paris to take to the stage, insisting the media attention could be "potentially very traumatic" for her.
But Sharpton, a friend of the late King of Pop, has stood up in defence of the speech and praised young Paris for her efforts.
He tells U.S. talk show host Larry King, "That - that touched everyone. And I think you couldn't script that. She's not reading a prompter. This is a young lady - in fact, if you saw it, they had really said they wanted Janet Jackson to speak. And Janet kind of brought her forward. And she spoke from the heart about her father. I think she's worried the whole world understands how human Michael Jackson was."
The Thriller singer's close friend Dionne Warwick also congratulated Paris for her moving tribute: "I think she spoke instead of Janet... it tore my heart out."
Paris Jackson Was 'Brave' To Speak At Dad's Memorial, Fans Say
8 July 2009 3:18 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news
'Seeing how loving she was, I thought he was a great father,' one fan tells MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash
Paris Jackson surrounded by her family at the Michael Jackson's memorial
Photo: Mark Terrill-Pool/Getty Images
During Tuesday's memorial service, Michael Jackson's daughter, 11-year-old Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, went from a sheltered child to a worldwide celebrity. Her tearful speech, during which she remembered "the best father you could ever imagine," eclipsed every other appearance at the tribute, became the most moving moment of the day.
"It touched me," Simone Sam told MTV News. "It made me cry at the end. When his daughter, Paris, spoke, I cried."
Another Jackson fan, Stephanie Colache, said she "cried like a little baby throughout the whole thing."
"I thought it was phenomenal," she said. "It was really personal to me. I know the public has not seen [Paris] at all,
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Janet Jackson, Sisters Thank Fans After Michael Jackson Memorial
8 July 2009 2:22 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news
La Toya, Rebbie and Janet Jackson spoke at Nokia Theatre on Tuesday.
By Jocelyn Vena
Janet, La Toya, Rebbie Jackson at Michael's public memorial
Photo: Harrison Funk/ WireImage
After appearing with their family at the Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the singer's sisters — Janet, La Toya and Rebbie — also addressed the fans at the Nokia Theatre nearby, where several thousand fans who did not receive tickets to the Staples Center watched the tribute to the late King of Pop.
The oldest Jackson child, Rebbie, thanked the crowd for all the support they've showed the Jackson family since Michael's unexpected death nearly two weeks ago. "We are extremely grateful for all the support. We love you all," she said in a video posted on TMZ Wednesday (July 8), adding, "One more thing, I want to thank the city [of Los Angeles] and all the support we've received from everyone.
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Jackson Family Under Fire For Paris Speech
8 July 2009 1:06 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Child psychologists have blasted the Jackson family for allowing Michael Jackson's daughter to speak at her late father's memorial, insisting the media attention thrust on young Paris could be "potentially very traumatic".
The 11 year old fought back tears as she paid tribute to her dad on stage at the service in Los Angeles on Tuesday, sobbing, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine and I just wanted to say I love him so much."
She then collapsed into her aunt Janet Jackson's arms at the emotional climax of the memorial, watched by hundreds of millions of people around the globe.
But experts believe the youngster, whose father tried desperately to keep his children out of the media, could face difficulties adjusting to the spotlight as her speech makes headlines worldwide.
And child psychologist Linda Blair believes the Jackson family made a "bad judgment" when they allowed grief-stricken Paris to take the microphone.
Blair explains, "To be thrust into the limelight as Paris was is potentially very traumatic. This is a girl who has been shielded from the media her whole life.
"When a child is in shock, as Paris still will be from her father's death, the most important thing is to keep everything as normal as possible. But the opposite has happened here.
"The world has rarely seen Paris' face and has never heard her talk. But here she was making a speech to billions of people across the world. She is completely unused to speaking on stage. But here she was speaking on the biggest stage possible.
"In times like this logic goes out the window, so you can't blame the family for letting her do it. But they certainly made a bad judgment."
Michael Jackson's Daughter Makes a Tearful Tribute
7 July 2009 8:36 PM, PDT | From TheImproper.com | See recent TheImproper.com news
Michael Jackson’s 11-year-old daughter Paris added a fitting tribute to her late-father with a few heart-wrenching words, remember Michael as a loving father. Her words capped a day when some of the nation’s biggest entertainers said their goodbyes to the King of Pop in a moving service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Despite the huge throngs of people, the day went smoothly with virtually no disruptions. Little Paris stole the moment when she was quietly ushered onstage with her brothers as Janet Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and other family members provided support.
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Video: Paris' Tearful Goodbye to Late Father Michael Jackson
7 July 2009 8:20 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, the only daughter of Michael Jackson, paid her last tribute to late father, delivering a tearful goodbye speech on-stage during the public memorial service for the singer held at L.A.'s Staples Center on Tuesday, July 7. Keeping her tribute short, the little girl tried to fight back tears and said, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. I just want to say I love him so much."
Unable to avoid crying on stage, 11-year-old Paris turned to Janet Jackson, who was quick to embrace her. A moment later, Janet and some other family members led Paris off the stage. Paris' touching tribute was the first public statement made by any of Michael's children since the King of Pop passed away on June 25.
Michael's sons, Prince Michael Jackson Jr. and Prince Michael Jackson II, were also seen attending
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