Sky News — His album Thriller sold 100 million copies and catapulted Michael Jackson into the realm of the uber-rich, but the star's tendency to indulge his fantasies put his finances under serious strain. more info

Sky News — Michael Jackson's death has caused a massive worldwide surge in online traffic after millions of people logged on to find out more about the star. more info

The Independent — Michael Jackson's sales have instantly seen a massive boom as a result of his death. more info

MTV.com News — Diddy, Nas and Jennifer Lopez also borrowed from the King of Pop for some of their biggest hits.By James Montgomery Kanye West in his music video for "Good Life" Photo: Roc-A-Fella Michael Jackson's best songs were alive, and they made the... more info

NME — Trio's set rocked by the news at Worthy Farm more info

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Detroit Free Press — Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" who once moonwalked above the music world, died Thursday at UCLA Medical Center after being stricken at his rented home in Holmby Hills. He was 50. more info

MTV.com News — Game's 'Better on the Other Side' debuts on L.A. radio Friday morning.By Rahman Dukes with additional reporting by Shaheem Reid The Game Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Michael Jackson's impact on the pop-culture world was so powerful, seve... more info

CNN Showbiz — An autopsy for entertainer Michael Jackson has been scheduled for Friday and results are expected by afternoon, according to the Los Angeles, California, coroner's office. more info

Mojo 4 Music — Farewell, the King Of Pop. Let's remember him like this... more info