The Fray's Isaac Slade Calls Michael Jackson 'Flawless'
There's no doubt that Michael Jackson will go down in history as one of the greatest performers of our time. To the Fray's Isaac Slade, Jackson's genius was one of a kind, and his celebrity status was unparalleled.
Reuters — LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Along with a vast musical legacy and legions of adoring fans, pop superstar Michael Jackson leaves behind a mountain of debt and an unful... more info
Rolling Stone — “For me, the gift of music has been a blessing from God from the time I was a child,” Michael Jackson proclaimed from the podium at the 2001 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ... more info
Guardian Music — This is an edited transcript of the 911 call that was made to Los Angeles emergency services from Michael Jackson's homeWhat is the emergency?Yes sir, I need an ambulan... more info
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Doctors completed an autopsy on the body of Michael Jackson on Friday but said they could not immediately establish a cause of death for the "King... 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.
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The Independent — Michael Jackson's untimely death, less than a fortnight before his 50-date London residency was due to begin, marks the failure of one of the biggest gambles ever taken ... more info
L.A. Times - News — Michael Jackson's ex-wife, the mother of his two older children, would get preference over any designated guardian. The surrogate mother of the third child is unlikely to... more info
ET Online —
Breaking: A rep for the Los Angeles Department of Coroner says that Michael Jackson's cause of death has been deferred.
Additional testing, including toxicology te... more info
Stereogum —
It wouldn't be all that risky to say everyone of a certain age has a Michael Jackson moment. He was a cultural phenomenon on a much larger scale than almost anyone els... more info
Sky News — Thousands of Michael Jackson fans who bought tickets to see his comeback shows at London's O2 Arena are still waiting to see if they will get their money back. more info
Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A lawyer who represented Debbie Rowe in a custody matter says the mother of two of Michael Jackson's three children is inconsolable.... more info
Associated Press — WASHINGTON (AP) -- White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama saw pop star Michael Jackson as a spectacular performer and music icon whose l... more info
Associated Press — DETROIT (AP) -- Dozens of mourners are placing stuffed animals and other mementos at a makeshift memorial to Michael Jackson in front of the Detroit building that was... more info
CNN Showbiz — A huge crowd gathered in London, UK on Friday for a mass "moonwalk" -- paying tribute to Michael Jackson by dancing to his most iconic songs and replicating his famous wa... more info
VH1 News — The Game brought together Chris Brown, Diddy, Polow Da Don, Mario Winans, Usher and Boyz II Men for a tribute track to Michael Jackson that debuted on Friday morning. more info
Rawkblog — In 1985, Michael Jackson was at the peak of his powers. He’d won eight Grammy awards for “Thriller,†the most successful album of all time – a ... more info
Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson was with a cardiologist when he collapsed at his rented home in Los Angles and a person with knowledge of the situation says he ap... more info
VH1 News — Michael Jackson's recent years were plagued by legal trouble that included two separate accusations of child molestation and a host of financial difficulties. more info
CNN Showbiz — Michael Jackson knew "exactly how his fate would be played out" and feared his death would echo that of Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley wrote in an online blog posted F... more info
Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- For years, comedians have made Michael Jackson a punch line. In deference to the beloved pop star's family and fans, though, many treated his death d... more info
VH1 News — The determination of Michael Jackson's cause of death has been deferred pending further testing, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said on Friday. more info
Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- "Ladies and gentlemen, Michael Jackson has just died," the woman called out breathlessly upon boarding a Manhattan bus, moments after the news had br... more info
VH1 News — Usher, Ciara, JC Chasez and more reflected on Michael Jackson's influence on MTV News' special, "A Celebration of Michael Jackson on MTV." "I feel it's important for me t... more info
Sky News — Michael Jackson's doctor is to be interviewed and his car has been searched as tests were ordered to see if medication caused the singer's death. more info
Sky News — One of the final photographs of Michael Jackson, showing the singer with shades and sunken cheeks, has appeared on the cover of the latest edition of Q magazine. more info
E! Online — In happier times, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson eased on down the road of stardom together.
But now, Ross can't help but sing a different tune.
"I can't stop...
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All About Jazz — Lisa Marie Presley, who was married to Michael Jackson for 20 months following their 1994 wedding, posted the following statement (titled "He Knew") on her MySpace blog o... more info
E! Online — Where in the world is Michael Jackson's doctor?
L.A.'s Finest are continuing to search for a Houston-based cardiologist who was on the scene Thursday when the King of P... more info
AOL Music — There's no doubt that Michael Jackson will go down in history as one of the greatest performers of our time. To the Fray's Isaac Slade, Jackson's genius was one of a kind... more info
All About Jazz — While the vultures, thieves and naysayers pick over the bones of his controversial personal life, it is only the talent and genius of Michael Jackson that matter in the a... more info
Scotsman.com — MICHAEL Jackson's ex-wife LISA MARIE PRESLEY led the tributes to her former husband yesterday, saying she was "confused with every emotion possible". more info
Scotsman.com — HARRODS owner Mohamed al-Fayed said yesterday that he would erect a Michael Jackson memorial at the store which the entertainer said was one of his favourite places. more info
Scotsman.com — THE BBC filmed a last-minute scene making a reference to Michael Jackson's death to be inserted into last night's episode of EastEnders. more info
Scotsman.com — THOUSANDS of Michael Jackson fans who bought tickets to see his comeback shows at London's O2 arena may be unable to get refunds. more info
TMZ —
He's presumably the last person to ever see Michael Jackson alive -- Dr. Conrad Murray.We've obtained this photo of Jackson's live-in doctor -- who unsuccessfully perfor... more info
Scotsman.com — LILY Allen wore a solitary white glove in apparent tribute to Michael Jackson when she took to the Glastonbury stage last night. more info
Scotsman.com — MORE tests will be needed to determine whether prescription drugs played any role in Michael Jackson's death, coroner's officials said today. more info
Scotsman.com — POLICE were last night preparing to question Michael Jackson's doctor, amid claims that the singer's death was linked to an injection of a powerful painkiller. more info
411 Mania — Presley writes long blog in which she says Michael knew he would die this way and says her and Michael's relationship was real... more info
Celebrity magazines had planned coverage of Farrah Fawcett's death, but the King of Pop's unexpected passing leaves them scrambling to put reporters on the story. more info
411 Mania — With the news of Michael Jackson's untimely death, I take another look at the Legacy of the King of Pop, and what he has left behind. more info
All About Jazz — JamBase Remembers The King of Pop with a FREE Michael Jackson Playlist
Following the sudden, shocking death of Michael Jackson yesterday (Thursday June 25), JamBase wan... more info
All About Jazz — Superstar singer Michael Jackson will be remembered for a lot of things, from hit records to a galvanizing stage presence to his enormous personal troubles. But lately th... more info
TMZ —
Michael Jackson had a habit of getting Demerol injections -- he even had a special name for them.We're told Jackson called it "health tonic." He would have a doctor inj... more info
TMZ —
Michael Jackson's body was taken to an undisclosed mortuary tonight.The Los Angeles County Coroner's office released Jackson's body to his family late Friday night. No f... more info
The Newsroom — The Los Angeles City Fire Department has released the 911 call from Michael Jackson's home to paramedics. Caller says the singer wasn't responding. (June 26) more info
Starpulse — Lily Allen took to the stage at Britain's Glastonbury Festival today wearing a white glove in tribute to Michael Jackson along with a purple wig and low cut jumpsuit that... more info
The Newsroom — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama saw pop star Michael Jackson as a spectacular performer and music icon whose life nonetheless had sad... more info
Detroit Free Press — NEW YORK — 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 ... more info
PopSugar — Diddy brought together a handful of musicians, including Usher, Chris Brown, Boyz II Men and more, to record a song in honor of their friend and inspiration Michael Jack... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - ABC News is quoting a Los Angeles police source as saying Michael Jackson was addicted to painkillers, and was given an injection of Demoral one hour before... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - The filmmakers behind "Bruno" have decided to delete a scene involving La Toya Jackson following her brother's death. more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - 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 populari... more info
Newsday — Determining the cause of Michael Jackson's death will require further neuropathology and pulmonary tests that will take four to six weeks. more info
Allmusic Blog — If a death from a cardiac arrest seems too small and sudden a death for Michael Jackson, the biggest superstar in the world, it’s because no death would seem appropriat... more info
Mercury News, California — LOS ANGELES — The BET Awards are undergoing "a total overhaul" as the show is retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson, the network said today. more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson spent the last years of his life buried in debt. But the King of Pop's death is likely to yield a financial bonanza more lucrative than any ... more info
The Newsroom — On the day that officials released the Michael Jackson 911 tape, the Los Angeles coroner said the cause of death will have to await additional tests. more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - "Ladies and gentlemen, Michael Jackson has just died," the woman called out breathlessly upon boarding a Manhattan bus, moments after the news had broken. Not ... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LAS VEGAS - Madame Tussauds Las Vegas has placed its Michael Jackson figure in front of the wax museum to let fans and tourists pay tribute to the late singer. more info
Undercover, Australia — Doctor Conrad Robert Murray, the doctor who lived in the Holmby Hills mansion rented by Michael Jackson and the doctor who performed CPA on Jackson after his cardiac arre... more info
The Newsroom — Now that Michael Jackson has passed, will Debbie Rowe get custody of his children? Attorney N. Scott Banks says it's not a simple case, since she hasn't been in touch wit... more info
Undercover, Australia — Sony Music Australia and New Zealand CEO and Chairman spoke to Undercover following the death of Sony Music`s biggest star Michael Jackson. more info
Newsday — Most of Michael Jackson's family members have gathered in their Encino compound, where they are contemplating funeral arrangements and caring for his three children. more info
Undercover, Australia — In the music biz, death is never a bad marketing tool. Like Elvis and John Lennon before him, the death of Michael Jackson has sent fans rushing to buy his albums. more info
Perez Hilton — Earlier we mentioned that the suspicious doctor that lived with Michael Jackson and is believed to have administered drugs daily to the King of Pop disappeared yesterday.... more info
Perez Hilton — Though very brief, Michael Jackson's brother, Tito Jackson spoke with the mediaabout the passing of his brother.
The grief-stricken member of the Jackson Five and family ... more info
Perez Hilton — No one is untouched by the passing of Michael Jackson and his fellow legendary musical comrades and friends are all shocked by his passing.
Diana Ross released a more info
Perez Hilton — In the wake of the passing of Michael Jackson, a comforting realization comes to light as his music soars through the charts.
In the last 24 hours, his albums and single... more info
Topix — In this Dec. 1, 1984, file photo, pop artist Michael Jackson, center, is shown onstage at opening night of his Victory Tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. 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 le... 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 pop... more info