Fans Of Jackson Stricken With Grief Commit Suicide
The president of one of Michael Jackson's fan clubs has revealed that at least 12 people have committed suicide because of the King of Pop's passing. Or so he claims.
Gary Taylor, the owner of MJJcommunity.com, believes 12 fans of Jackson have made the decision to take their own lives after hearing the devastating news.
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Yahoo! Music — E! Online - The question of whether Michael Jackson had a valid will at the time of his death just got a little more complicated. more info
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The Independent — Disappointed fans who bought tickets to Michael Jackson's string of scheduled concerts in London were reassured today that they will receive full refunds. more info
The Independent — Bags of pills and other medicines were seized from Michael Jackson's rented mansion yesterday as his personal physician continued to insist that the singer had not taken... more info
Guardian Music — Reports say hours of rehearsals filmed the day before his death show Jackson on 'electric' formThough Michael Jackson never played a single date of his intended nine-mont... more info
MTV.com News — 'Better on the Other Side' clip shows Chris Brown, Wanya Morris in the studio, Game getting a tattoo.By Shaheem Reid
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MTV.com News — 'When the whole world turned on Michael, we never turned on Michael,' reverend tells crowd.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes.
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MTV.com News — 'One of the best moments of working with Michael is how kind he was,' former 'NSYNC member says.By Jocelyn Vena
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Usher
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MTV.com News — 'He blew pop music wide open, and made it bigger than just music, you know?' the 'American Idol' alum says.By James Montgomery
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Rolling Stone — Dr. Conrad Murray, the cardiologist serving as Michael Jackson’s personal physician for his O2 concert run, waited roughly 20 to 30 minutes to call paramedics after fin... more info
MTV.com News — Coroner's office has removed a significant amount of prescription drugs from the late singer's house.By Gil Kaufman
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MTV.com News — The Game remembers when Jackson called and offered to mediate between the rappers.By Jayson Rodriguez
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"We Are the World" and "Heal the Wor... more info
Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson will likely be the King of Pop Charts this week after three of the singer’s albums sold more than 100,000 copies following news of his sudden death, Bil... more info
MTV.com News — Fans can opt for refund or to receive special souvenir tickets.By Gil Kaufman
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MTV.com News — Tisdale and co-stars were eager to see director Kenny Ortega's work on Jackson's tour.By Jocelyn Vena
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MTV.com News — Legendary producer worked with MJ on Off the Wall, Thriller.
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Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson in 2001
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MTV.com News — A 2002 will leaves everything to singer's mother, children and charities.By Gil Kaufman
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Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson’s This Is It! show — the mammoth comeback production that was due to launch July 13th at London’s O2 Arena — may still come to the stage as a trib... more info
Rolling Stone — As authorities begin to weed through the custody issues related to Michael Jackson’s three children, a number of reports are emerging that question the paternity of Pri... more info
Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson’s body will be transported Thursday, July 2nd to the singer’s Neverland Ranch for a public viewing, CNN reports. The viewing will be held Friday morni... more info
L.A. Times - News — The will names Jackson's mother as guardian of his children and appointed as executors attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain.
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Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bizarre in life, Michael Jackson's complex personal affairs are taking even stranger twists in death, with reports on Tuesday questioning the pare... more info
Rolling Stone — In the months leading up to his sudden death last week at age 50, Michael Jackson was “adamant” about receiving a powerful intravenous sedative called Diprivan, nurse... more info
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - He was famously called "The Gloved One," and now anyone can slip their hand into one of only two Michael Jackson electric-white gloves that could ... more info
ET Online —
Family law expert Stacy D. Phillips is speculating on what the future could hold for Michael Jackson's three young children.
On Monday a judge granted Jackson's m... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Michael Jackson’s family say they have not yet decided on funeral arrangements for the singer. Speaking to reporters the King of Pop’s father Joe Jackson said: “... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Johnny Depp paid homage to the late Michael Jackson at the premiere of his new 1930’s gangster flick Public Enemies in London last night. Depp, who plays John Dillin... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Ticket holders for Michael Jackson’s o2 Arena shows can get full refunds from tomorrow Wednesday July 1- organisers have announced. Alternatively fans have the option t... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — "PETA US has written to Michael Jackson's estate asking for the rights to the singer's first solo hit, "Ben," which was written for the 1972 film of the same name. This b... more info
ET Online —
Barry Manilow talks to ET about the "tremendous shock" of learning that Michael Jackson had died -- he also reflects on the King of Pop's "incredible talents" and t... more info
Stereogum — In the oft-overlooked video for "Liberian Girl," Bad's ninth single, MJ lured every single celebrity of 1989 into an airplane hanger to drink mimosas and make cheesy bant... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Michael Jackson’s Man In The Mirror looks set to hit number one on the Official Singles Chart this Sunday. Sales of the legend’s classic music have surged since his... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Michael Jackson’s death has sparked hysteria on the internet with many hoaxes claiming that Britney Spears, George Clooney, Miley Cyrus and even 80’s pop star Rick As... more info
ET Online —
ET talks to The Wall Street Journal for details about what they claim to be Michael Jackson's will.
Although it has yet to be filed with the court, it is believed ... more info
ET Online —
Jet magazine remembers Michael Jackson with a special collector's edition featuring exclusive photos and interviews.
In honor of MJ's June 25th passing, Jet is de... more info
ET Online —
Two weeks prior to his death, pop legend Michael Jackson reportedly completed a 3D movie.
The venture -- dubbed The Dome Project -- was to play behind the King of... more info
ET Online — ET has the latest...
The public will now have the chance to say their final farewell to the late Michael Jackson.
CNN is reporting that the singer's body will be ta... more info
ET Online —
Quincy Jones says he won't be attending the funeral for Michael Jackson.
Speaking to ET today, the music mogul says he has spent too much time mourning friends at ... more info
ET Online —
Grace Rwaramba, the former nanny of Michael Jackson's three children, is speaking out to ET about her experiences with the King of Pop.
Rwaramba says in a new stat... more info
ET Online —
Lawyers who say they have represented Michael Jackson tell ET they "are now carrying out his wishes and desires as expressed in his last will and testament."
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CNN Showbiz — Michael Jackson fans who purchased tickets for his final concerts will receive a full refund or, if they chose, a commemorative ticket, the concert promoter said Tuesday.... more info
Sky News — Fans who bought tickets for Michael Jackson's London concerts have been told they can have a full refund - or instead receive their actual ticket as a souvenir. more info
Associated Press — CHELTENHAM, England (AP) -- The godfather of Michael Jackson's three children says the circumstances surrounding the singer's death "don't add up" because he never sa... more info
Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- Media coverage of Michael Jackson's death began receding following an extraordinary worldwide outpouring, with the shock wearing off and the pace of ... more info
VH1 News — Los Angeles County Coroner officials say they confiscated more "medical evidence" from Michael Jackson's home on Monday, after removing a significant amount of prescripti... more info
VH1 News — Michael Jackson fans who bought tickets for his sold-out London concerts can get their money refunded or receive a keepsake copy of the ticket. more info
VH1 News — "High School Musical" star and singer Ashley Tisdale says she was always inspired by Michael Jackson and had been planning to see "HSM" director Kenny Ortega's work on Ja... more info
VH1 News — Record producer Quincy Jones blogs about his experiences working with Michael Jackson on the best-selling albums Off the Wall and Thriller. more info
VH1 News — It is still unclear if Michael Jackson left a valid will, but one lawyer could be filing a document drafted in 2002 as early as Thursday. more info
BBC News - UK — Michael Jackson's father says the family are waiting for the results of a second post mortem before finalising funeral plans. more info
VH1 News — New Kids on the Block's Donnie Wahlberg talked about Michael Jackson's "chain of influence." "I defy anyone to find an artist today who's out there making music who's not... more info
VH1 News — Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson and others celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Do the Right Thing" shared their memories of Michael Jackson. more info
VH1 News — Michael Jackson's fans will get a chance to pay their final respects to the singer at a public viewing at his Neverland Valley Ranch on Friday. more info
Sky News — Michael Jackson's family plan to take his body to his Neverland ranch where they will put it on public view before a burial, it has been reported. more info
USA Today Music — Michael Jackson's body will be moved by motorcade to his sprawling Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County on Thursday for a ...
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CNN Showbiz — A will from Michael Jackson written in 2002 has been located, but it may be one of several, the Jackson family lawyer said Tuesday.
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CNN Showbiz — Fans of Michael Jackson lined the streets outside Harlem's Apollo Theater on Tuesday for a chance to pay their respects to the late "King of Pop" at the hall that helped ... more info
VH1 News — The Game's video for his Michael Jackson tribute song, "Better on the Other Side," has images of fans mourning and shows Chris Brown and Wanya Morris in the studio. more info
VH1 News — Al Sharpton led a tribute to Michael Jackson at the Apollo Theater Tuesday, saying, "When the world turned on Michael, we never turned on Michael." more info
Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson was so distraught over persistent insomnia in recent months that he pleaded for a powerful sedative despite warnings it could be h... more info
VH1 News — 'NSYNC's JC Chasez recalled "shooting the breeze" with Michael Jackson, saying, "One of the best moments of working with Michael is how kind he was." more info
VH1 News — "American Idol" alum David Cook remembers Michael Jackson, the global icon. "He blew pop music wide open, and made it bigger than just music, you know?" Cook said. more info
CNN Showbiz — Michael Jackson suffered from severe bouts of insomnia and pleaded for a powerful sedative despite knowing its harmful effects, a nutritionist who worked with the singer ... more info
Sky News — Michael Jackson's body will be transported by convoy to his Neverland ranch for a public wake to be held at the end of the week, Sky News understands. more info
411 Mania — This week, in the wake of the Michael Jackson tragedy, the 411Music Critics list their Top 5 Favorite Michael Jackson Covers, in celebration and remembrance of his life, ... more info
Time Out, London — AIG have now released details on how thousands of Michael Jackson fans can get refunds for the London gigs – or get a special memorial ticket more info
AOL Music — Debbie Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children -- Prince Michael I and Paris Michael -- has been trying to get in touch with the late singer's family. more info
All About Jazz — Quincy Jones on Michael Jackson: 'We made history together'
Like the world, last week I was devastated by the news that Michael Jackson had suddenly left the room. Thi... more info
TMZ —
We've learned the LAPD wants to talk to Michael Jackson's longtime dermatologist Arnold Klein about drugs he may have prescribed or given Michael Jackson.We're told Kle... more info
Dlisted — CNN says that Michael Jackson's body will go back home to Neverland on Thursday morning. There will be a public viewing on Friday and a private memorial service on S... more info
AOL Music — Will the bad overshadow the good in Michael Jackson's storied life? It's a question to be asked. How will he ultimately be remembered: as the musical genius he once was, ... more info
AOL Music — Santa Barbara County officials are in a meeting about Michael Jackson plans, and E! Online reports they are discussing a possible memorial service at his Neverland Ranch.... more info
Live Daily — Details about ticket refunds and rumors of a live DVD are among the most recent tidbits of information to surface in the wake of Michael Jackson's death late last week.
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Chorus.fm — *Asteria* (http://www.myspace.com/asteria) has posted a cover of "Dirty Diana" in tribute to Michael Jackson on their myspace (http://www.myspace.com/asteria) page. more info
Time — As police prepare for hordes to descend on the Neverland Ranch for a memorial service on Friday, a mystery remains about where the pop singer will finally be laid to rest more info
AllHipHop — Michael Jackson's body is set to be returned to Neverland for a public viewing, which will take place this Friday (July 3).
A private funeral for the pop legend will ... more info
Undercover, Australia — The organisers of the Michael Jackson `This Is It` tour now plan to put on a tribute concert featuring the planned setlist that they should would have had had it gone ahe... more info
I Guess I'm Floating — Since the tragic passing of Michael Jackson last week, there hasn't been a shortage of interesting information or thoughtful tokens of remembrance to read about. From ne... more info
The Newsroom — Los Angeles-based tour operator AEG Live said in a statement Tuesday that all those who bought tickets to Michael Jackson's comeback tour through an authorized agent will... more info
The Newsroom — Michael Jackson's father, Joe, says planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. The AP's John Mone has the story from outside of the fami... more info
Detroit Free Press — As Michael Jackson sang, "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." Keep up: Some of those horrific stories swirling about Jackson's autopsy -- like the ones repor... more info
The Newsroom — Johnny Depp says he will not play Michael Jackson in a movie about his life. The actor denied the rumors at the London premiere of his new film 'Public Enemies.' (June 30... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Fans of Michael Jackson have been hit hard by the star's death - 12 devotees have allegedly killed themselves following the tragic news. more info
Starpulse — Animal rights activists at PETA have asked Michael Jackson's family to let them have the King of Pop's rat song "Ben" as a new anthem.[...] Read more! more info
Starpulse — Fans of Michael Jackson have been hit hard by the star's death - 12 devotees have allegedly killed themselves following the tragic news.[...] Read more! more info
The Newsroom — Michael Jackson's mother wins temporary custody of his children; Michael Jackson wrapped video before death; Sarah Jessica Parker and Mathew Broderick release first photo... more info
PopSugar UK — Justin Timberlake was at Selfridges in London yesterday showing off his new range of clothes for his fashion line William Rast, which he runs with his buddy Trace Ayala. ... more info
The Music Fix — Blog: We've got high-resolution versions of the two Michael Jackson pictures taken during rehearsals just days before his death. Click the images below to view the full s... more info
Starpulse — Check out pictures of Michael Jackson from his last concert rehearsal at the Staples Center on June 23, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. These are some of the last photos... more info
Big Apple Music Scene — The Apollo Theater is hosting a tribute to Michael Jackson today (Tuesday) starting at 2 pm. Six hundred fans at a time can go in and listen to his music and watch video ... more info
Newsday — Fans are gathering hours early for a public tribute to Michael Jackson at Harlem's Apollo Theater, the fabled venue that helped make a 9-year-old Jackson a star. more info
Starpulse — TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson was not the biological father of his three children. Multiple sources claim that Jackson was not the sperm donor for Michael Jr., Pa... more info
The Newsroom — The sights and sounds outside the Apollo Theater in Harlem, before a public memorial to Michael Jackson got underway Tuesday afternoon. (June 30) more info
The Newsroom — Since Michael Jackson's death, his father, Joe Jackson, has used the media attention to promote his own new record label. And that's not settling well with a lot of Jacks... more info
Starpulse — NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236 million as of March 31, 2007, according to financial documents obtained by The Associated Press... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Michael Jackson's body will return to his former Neverland Ranch estate in Santa Barbara, California for a public viewing on Friday, according to new reports. more info
Starpulse — Michael Jackson's body will return to his former Neverland Ranch estate in Santa Barbara, California for a public viewing on Friday, according to new reports.[...] Read m... more info
Starpulse — Johnny Depp wore a slick pinstriped suit to the London premiere of 'Public Enemies' and talked about playing Michael Jackson in a movie.[...] Read more! more info
Starpulse — A 30-minute delay in calling for emergency services may have cost Michael Jackson his life, according to new reports.[...] Read more! more info
Starpulse — Today's videos include a couple featuring Megan Fox - one from long ago and one from last Friday night. We'll also check out how to wear a surgical mask in areas where th... more info
The Newsroom — Michael Jackson's body will be taken to his famous Neverland Valley Ranch, where public viewings will take place later this week -- according to media reports. more info
Starpulse — NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Jackson fans converged on Harlem's famed Apollo Theater Tuesday for a public tribute to the performer, clutching photographs, cheering and dancing... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - The lawyer for Michael Jackson's family says a will for the late pop star has been presented and is to be filed in court. more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES — A lawyer for the family of Michael Jackson said Tuesday that a will had surfaced and would soon be presented in court, as a funeral service began ... more info
Undercover, Australia — Fans will be able to pay their respects to the late Michael Jackson when his body is put on view for the public on Friday. more info
Newsday — Jackson was so distraught over persistent insomnia that he pleaded for a powerful sedative despite warnings it could be harmful, says a nutritionist who was working with ... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson was so distraught over persistent insomnia in recent months that he pleaded for a powerful sedative despite warnings it could be harmful, sa... more info
The Newsroom — Lou Ferrigno, a bodybuilder who played 'The Incredible Hulk' on TV, talks about physical training with Michael Jackson as Jackson prepared for his comeback tour. (June 30... more info
Undercover, Australia — The death of Michael Jackson has been the biggest shock to the music world since the death of John Lennon in 1980 and Elvis Presley in 1977. more info
Starpulse — A woman who alleges she's the mother of Michael Jackson's youngest child has launched a bid for custody of Prince Michael II - and her case will be heard in a Los Angeles... more info
Undercover, Australia — Three of Michael Jackson`s album have outsold Black Eyed Peas `The E.N.D.` this week, according to numbers from Nielsen SoundScan. more info
Topix — Michael Jackson fans who purchased tickets for his final concerts will receive a full refund or, if they chose, a commemorative ticket, the concert promoter said Tuesday. more info
Perez Hilton — The president of one of Michael Jackson's fan clubs has revealed that at least 12 people have committed suicide because of the King of Pop's passing. Or so he claims.
Gar... more info
Perez Hilton — Michael's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, is not the mother either!!!!
All three of Michael Jackson's children were conceived in vitro!
Jackson was not the sperm donor for any of h... more info
Perez Hilton — After Michael Jackson's sudden passing last Thursday, his greatest hits and even some lesser known gems have garnered nonstop radio play to honor his memory.
According to... more info
Perez Hilton — “The Michael Jackson I will remember was smart, articulate and made me laugh. His death was a huge shock but it brought back so many happy memories."
Such are thoug... more info
Perez Hilton — And in the least surprising MJ news of the week…
Sunday night's live broadcast of the BET Awards-turned-Jackson tribute drew 10.2 million viewers - most likely the high... more info
Perez Hilton — With Michael Jackson's public viewing coming up, the question remains where the King of Pop will be laid to rest.
As we mentioned earlier, a public viewing has been confi... more info
Roadrunner Records — The footage is a little shakey, but persevere. This is awesome! AMANDA PALMER performed on the very day that Michael jackson passed away, and so she worked on a cover d... more info
E! Online - Rather than mourn Michael Jackson's death, the celebrities who took to the stage at the 2009 BET Awards celebrated the memory of the King of Pop with pumped-u... more info