CNN Showbiz — A Los Angeles County judge will hear arguments Thursday on a request by Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician accused in Michael Jackson's death, to sequester the jury once the trial begins next month. more info

Guardian Music — Soul singer Syl Johnson claims rappers used 1967 song without permissionJay-Z and Kanye West may face legal action over an unauthorised sample on their latest album. Soul singer Syl Johnson is considering suing the rappers over a clip on Watch the Th... more info

Gigwise — He twice looked after the star... more info

ContactMusic — Michael Jackson's longtime manager Frank Dileo has died at the age of 64. The music executive, who worked with the King of Pop during his 1980s hey-day, passed away on Monday (22Aug11). The details of his death are not known as WENN goes to press, al... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Frank Dileo was vice president of promotion for Epic Records when 'Thriller' was released in 1982 and is credited with pushing for the concurrent release of the singles 'Billie Jean' and 'Beat It.' He became the pop star's manager in 1984.Frank Dileo... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Frank DiLeo, who managed Michael Jackson during much of his 1980s superstardom and returned to the King of Pop's side in his final days, died on Wednesday from complications of past heart surgery. He was 63. more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The organizers of a controversial Michael Jackson Tribute concert said on Tuesday they were going ahead with the event, but they offered disgruntled fans the chance to air their concerns in a global conference call. more info

ContactMusic — Organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute show have refused to bow to pressure from angry fan club bosses to cancel the concert, insisting they are "100 per cent going ahead" with the gig. Earlier this week (begs22Aug11), outraged fan club officials ... more info

Gigwise — Gig will definitely go ahead... more info

Pop Justice — » Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way' is on a list of songs banned in China for being in "poor taste" and including "vulgar content." (The Guardian) (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/23/lady-gaga-katy-perry-china) » Miley Cyrus' heart-r... more info