CNN Showbiz — Few have had a bigger influence on today's musical artists than Michael Jackson. more info

Live Daily — Pop star Michael Jackson [ tickets ] died in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering cardiac arrest Thursday (6/25), according to reports. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office has confirmed that an autopsy is scheduled for Friday (6/26) to determin... more info

USA Today Music — Michael Jackson was one of the most important figures in music history. more info

People.com — From the Jackson 5, to Thriller to the scandals, he never failed to fascinate more info

Pop Bytes — oh my gosh - i'm still in a state of utter shock over the very unexpected death of michael jackson earlier today (right on the heels of farrah fawcett sadly losing her long battle with cancer) he was rushed to the hospital after being found unconscio... more info

Detroit Free Press — 1958: Born Aug. 29 in Gary, Ind. He is the seventh child of Joseph and Katherine Esther Jackson. 1969: In Los Angeles, the Jackson 5 debut as Motown's newest act. In December, the group's single "I Want You Back" hits No. 1 on the Billboa... more info

CNN Showbiz — Following is a sampling of reactions from Michael Jackson's friends and admirers to his death: more info

NME — Singer's friend says she is devastated by the news of his death more info

Rock Sound — Stars from the world of rock respond to the tragic news of Michael Jackson's passing. more info

Starpulse — The sudden death of Michael Jackson today has left the world shocked. One of the King Of Pop's finest legacies will be his epic catalog of music videos. Take a look at the 10 best Michael Jackson music videos here.[...] Read more! more info