Detroit Free Press — Michael Jackson's children and father visited the late pop star's boyhood home in Gary, Ind., as the town celebrated what would have been his 53rd birthday. more info

VH1 Blog — Today would have been the 53rd birthday of Michael Jackson, one of the greatest entertainers this world has ever known. Sadly, though, his life was cut short back in 2009 after he overdosed on Propofol (a case that has yet to see a full resolution). ... more info

Unreality Music — MTV have just fired over a press release about last night’s MTV Video Music Awards which aired live on the channel from the Nokia Theater L.A. Here’s the details the network sent over… K... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Smoke DZA today in NYC * Mingus Mondays @ Jazz Standard * ZZ Top @ NYCB Theatre at Westbury * Rocco DeLuca @ Rockwood Music Hall * Dickey Betts, Kristy Lee @ City Winery * Male Bonding, Love Inks @... more info

Guardian Music — Hard-boiled record industry executive who managed Michael Jackson in the 1980sMichael Jackson's manager Frank Dileo, who has died aged 63 following complications from heart surgery, was a virtual caricature of the old-school record industry mogul. A ... more info

Perez Hilton — Several Michael Jackson fan clubs have publicly condemned the tribute concert! Say what?? The event, Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert, which is set to take place Oct. 8th in Wales’ Millennium Stadium, will have artists like Christina Aguilera, ... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The jury in the upcoming involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor will not be sequestered, despite a request by defense lawyers who expect the case to be "the most publicized in history." more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Just when it looked like Q-Tip (who recently cancelled a Brooklyn Bowl gig, a European tour and a Quicksilver free show appearance) was going to DJ a show this weekend, well, "The MJ party at irving plaza will be rescheduled... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson" returns to Prospect Park for a third year in a row on Saturday, but not for long...The Michael Jackson event will take place until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Due to predicted hazardous weather, ALL Park... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper Q-Tip is set to pay tribute to Michael Jackson at his New York show on Saturday (27Aug11) to mark the late King of Pop's upcoming birthday. The former A Tribe Called Quest star is playing the Irving Plaza with DJ Spinna, and the duo will use t... more info