Chicago Tribune — The BET Awards became the official Michael Jackson TV celebration on Sunday in Los Angeles as the show kicked off with joyous tributes to the King of Pop, from a New Edition-Jackson 5 medley to Jamie Foxx's monologue, delivered in a red leather zippe... more info

Chicago Tribune — Among the big names paying homage to the late Michael Jackson is -- Riccardo Muti? Yes, indeed. The Italian maestro, who's music director designate of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, told Milan's Corriere della Sera that he is a Jackson fan. Of sorts... more info

USA Today Music — Michael Jackson's sister Janet Jackson and father, Joe Jackson, attended the BET Awards Sunday to thank fans and celebrate Michael. ... more info

Undercover, Australia — The father of Michael Jackson, Joe Jackson walked the red carpet at the BET Awards in Los Angles today and had his assistant read a prepared statement. more info

The Newsroom — Black churches across America reflected on the death of legendary pop star Michael Jackson, who suddenly passed away at age 50 last week. The AP's John Mone visited a church that Jackson once visited in 2004 during the midst of a troubled time.(June ... more info

Newsday — A visibly shaken Janet Jackson said 'To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family and he will forever live in all of our hearts.' more info

VH1 News — Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson said he has "a lot of concerns" about his son's death, he said on the red carpet of the BET Awards Sunday. more info

USA Today Music — A hovering orb, a flaming bed, mutant spiders, 20-foot puppets, 3-D effects, pyrotechnics and the return of the crooning, spinning, ... more info

The Newsroom — What will become of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch? Some fans visiting the home Sunday say the pop star should be buried there. (June 28) more info

Newsday — A celebration of Michael Jackson's career became the central focus of Sunday night's BET Awards, as superstars from host Jamie Foxx to NBA MVP LeBron James paid tribute to the King of Pop. more info