Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — U.S. President Barack Obama has offered his condolences to the family of Michael Jackson in the wake of the star's sudden death. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The daughter of Elvis Presley says her former husband was afraid he was going to end up like her father. If you believe Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson fo... more info

Undercover, Australia — Perez Hilton is on the nose with advertisers following a week of bizarre antics that ended with a cruel comment about Michael Jackson after his cardiac arrest. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In some cities, people gather in impromptu tributes and sing his songs. 'Jackson simply symbolized the whole Western culture and music for us,' a Cairo dentist says. ... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — I almost canceled my plans last night after hearing the news about Michael Jackson. I was strangely saddened by it, like if the neighbor's dog died. It's not that I felt much for the dog, but I was used to... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson apparently suffered a heart attack, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — MEXICO CITY (AP) - Michael Jackson imitators moonwalked at Mexico City's Angel of Independence, a prison in the Philippines organized a "Thriller" tribute dance, world leaders paid homage and French fans gathered at Notre Dame to sing and cry... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — NEW YORK (AP) - 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. more info

Chorus.fm — Watch Clark Westfield of *The Gay Blades* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/thegayblades) cover Michael Jackson's "Black or White" here (http://planetverge.com/2009/06/on-the-verge-exclusive-clark-sager-of-the-gay-blades-performs-michael-jacksons-black-or... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Onstage at Staples Center, associates say, the performer radiated joy as he prepared for his comeback tour. Michael Jackson spent his final night alive in his ... more info