I watched the Michael Jackson memorial show on Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised with how well it came off. The tributes were heartfelt and authentic, and the musical performances, for the most part, worked. It did him justice, unlike the disaster that was the B.E.T. Awards the Sunday following his death.Unsurprisingly, the show ended with some of the schmaltz that Michael loved, namely, “We Are The World,†a song whose ickiness has grown exponentially for me as I’ve enco...
Associated Press — WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government's drug czar says that Michael Jackson's death is a wake-up call to the nation about prescription drug abuse.... more info
TMZ —
Dr. Arnie Klien, Michael Jackson's longtime friend and dermatologist, admits to giving MJ Demerol -- one of the strong painkillers we're told Jackson sought out.Klein s... more info
Perez Hilton — CLICK HERE to view a photo gallery of the program book for Michael Jackson's memorial.
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Perez Hilton — With all the attention on Michael Jackson's passing, no one seems to remember that we also lost a TV legend as well. Ed McMahon was a television icon, but some people hav... more info
BBC News - UK — New music recorded by Michael Jackson before his death is likely to be released - but not yet, the president of his record label says. more info
Perez Hilton — Roseanne Barr, usually the kind of uncensored comedian that gets in trouble, took to her blog to send her best to the Jackson children, give her thoughts on his recent de... more info
CNN Showbiz — Michael Jackson's single white glove was his trademark -- an iconic image for a performer whose career constantly set, then redefined, pop culture trends.
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Perez Hilton — Oops!
Looks like there won't be a Congressional resolution honoring Michael Jackson, as Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee promised.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi rejec... more info
A Deeper Shade of Soul — I watched the Michael Jackson memorial show on Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised with how well it came off. The tributes were heartfelt and authentic, and the musical... more info
Perez Hilton — Introducing….
This new Michael Jackson waxwork was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London on Thursday in honor of the late singer.
It is the 13th statue the museum has o... more info
Perez Hilton — Kevin Federline paid tribute to Michael Jackson at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Wednesday with a t-shirt and…basketball shorts?
No wonder the French hate Americans!
He... more info
The Newsroom — The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Michael Jackson memorial costs 1.4 million, Paris Hilton goes to court, and Daniel Craig gets ready for Broadway. more info