While there's speculation and reports that prescription drugs may have played a part in Michael Jackson's death, an autopsy is set to be performed on the late King of Pop on Friday to determine what caused his sudden death.
MTV.co.uk News — As the world wakes up to the tragic news that Michael Jackson has died, celebrities have started to pay tribute to the Thriller star. Many can't believe that the King of ... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — A cocktail of seven prescription drugs triggered Michael Jackson's cardiac arrest on Thursday morning, according to new reports from Los Angeles. more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Psychic Uri Geller has blamed the stress of an impending 50-date comeback tour for sending his former friend Michael Jackson to an early grave. more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Former child star Corey Feldman is wracked with guilt following the death of Michael Jackson - because he never had the chance to mend his broken friendship with the late... more info
Star Online, Malaysia — GARY, Indiana: Fans formed a prayer circle on the front yard of Michael Jackson's modest childhood home Thursday and hundreds more crowded the street after word spread th... more info
Star Online, Malaysia — It was a where-were-you moment in a digital age. Michael Jackson's death was not learned from a fatherly TV news anchor. Instead, the news first spread online. more info
Star Online, Malaysia — LOS ANGELES: Over Michael Jackson's chart-topping music career, his health has commanded as much publicity as his hit songs. more info
Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Jackson is forever linked with music, but the King of Pop reigned in a visual world, where TV could never take its eyes off him.... more info
411 Mania — Michael Jackson passed away Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a legacy that eclipses any single artist in the history of pop music. We've compiled a list of the 11 Most ... more info
Associated Press — GARY, Ind. (AP) -- Fans formed a prayer circle on the front yard of Michael Jackson's modest childhood home and hundreds more crowded the street after word spread tha... more info
Scotsman.com — The death of pop icon Michael Jackson has provoked a worldwide reaction, with fans gathering to pay tribute the troubled star. more info
Detroit Free Press —
Take a spin through a gallery of images from pop music icon Michael Jackson's legendary career, which had roots in Motown. more info
MTV.co.uk News — Michael Jackson’s Thriller – released in 1983 - made him an international superstar and started a unique relationship between The King Of Pop and MTV. WATCH MICHAEL J... more info
Michael Jackson's death Thursday prompted broadcasters from Sydney to Seoul ” where the news came early Friday ” to interrupt morning programs, while fa... more info
Undercover, Australia — Jermaine Jackson, the brother of Michael Jackson, was the family spokesperson given the chore of announcing to the world about the death of his brother Michael. more info
Its Getting Boring By The Sea — Sad news for everyone today. I'm glad White Lies touring keyboard player was on hand to guide me through the dark night. more info
BBC News - UK — Celebrities and fans pay tribute to music superstar Michael Jackson, who has died at 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. more info
The Independent — Michael Jackson’s lawyer has threatened to be ‘very vocal and critical’ if the pop stars death occurred as a result of medications he was taking. more info
Undercover, Australia — Art Garfunkel dedicated his biggest solo hit `Bright Eyes` to Michael Jackson tonight during the second Simon & Garfunkel show at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne tonight (Ju... more info
PopSugar UK —
Following Michael Jackson's sudden death yesterday, his brother Jermaine made a statement at the hospital to confirm the tragic news and to give a little more informatio... more info
CNN Showbiz — The "King of Pop" had been topping music charts long before he ever pulled on that white-sequined glove, made the moonwalk a household move and sent screaming fans into a... more info
Music Juice — The 50-year-old musical legend - who is survived by three children,
Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II -
suffered a suspected cardiac arre... more info
Music Juice — The singer has been sobbing uncontrollably since she heard the
50-year-old 'Thriller' singer had passed away yesterday (25.06.09)
after suffering a cardiac arrest... more info
ET Online —
Music legend Smokey Robinson opens up to ET about the loss of Michael Jackson.
"It is always hard to lose a friend," he tells ET. "I will miss Michael and all that... more info
Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news -
Fans who bought tickets to Michael Jackson's comeback shows in London will be offered a full refund after the singer's tragic death on Thursda... more info
Rolling Stone — • Michael Jackson Dead at 50
• Music World Mourns Jackson’s Death
• Bon Jovi Launch Summerfest
• Jermaine Jackson Speaks to Press
• The Road to Woodstock: Exc... more info
Starpulse — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson, defined in equal parts as the world's greatest entertainer and perhaps its most enigmatic figure, was about to attempt one of t... more info
AOL Music — In the wake of shocking news of pop superstar Michael Jackson's death, many are left wondering about the fate of his three children. more info
The Independent — The death of pop megastar Michael Jackson turned the spotlight today on the firm behind the singer's planned gigs at the O2 arena. more info
AOL Music — While there's speculation and reports that prescription drugs may have played a part in Michael Jackson's death, an autopsy is set to be performed on the late King of Pop... more info
We All Want Someone To Shout For — Yesterday, while I was at work, I got a text asking me if it were true that Michael Jackson died. My friends and family always know that I am usually on top of all th... more info
TMZ —
Members of Michael Jackson's family told us the singer was given a "heavy dose of morphine" prior to his death, and family members were alarmed.We're told Joe Jackson r... more info
MTV.com News — As vigils are organized around the world, the circumstances of Jackson's death remain a mystery.By Jocelyn Vena
Michael Jackson in 1983
Photo: Time Life Pictures
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The Daily Mail — The camp fashion designer descended on the Grauman's Chinese Theatre - just eight miles away from the scene of the King of Pop's death at UCLA Medical Centre. more info
Rolling Stone — As the entire world mourns the death of Michael Jackson, many are celebrating the King of Pop’s unparalleled musical legacy. Following the news of Jackson’s sudden pa... more info
The Newsroom — Cameron Neil from Simi Valley, California, joined other Michael Jackson fans in a public celebration of his life. Video Essay by Chris Carlson. (June 26) more info
Starpulse — Michael Jackson's mother Katherine will be given custody of the late superstar's three children, according to the family lawyer.[...] Read more! more info
Starpulse — He may have been overshadowed by Michael Jackson's death yesterday, but Sacha Baron Cohen still made an impression at the LA premiere of Bruno. What do you think of Brun... more info
Starpulse — A cocktail of several prescription drugs triggered Michael Jackson's cardiac arrest on Thursday morning, according to new reports from Los Angeles.[...] Read more! more info
Starpulse — NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson didn't want to be just a superstar. Like the Beatles, he wanted to be the biggest, the king. He wanted to topple the reigning man w... more info
TMZ —
A close member of Michael Jackson's family has told us Jackson received a daily injection of a synthetic narcotic similar to morphine -- Demerol -- and yesterday he rec... more info
Rolling Stone — “What’s going on out here?” A boy asked, approaching a woman in a crowd surrounding a news camera last night in New York’s Times Square, where hundreds gathered a... more info
ET Online —
The entertainment world is still in shock over the death of Michael Jackson. Here are the words of the stars themselves, via Twitter.
Gilles Marini: Sending a pra... more info
MTV.com News — Jackson reportedly passed a physical to obtain insurance for 50 concerts.By Jocelyn Vena
Michael Jackson announces his concert tour in London
Photo: Eamonn McCormac... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Michael Jackson was unquestionably the biggest pop star of the '80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time. 1958 Michael Joseph Jackso... more info
Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's sudden death could prove a major blow to AEG Live, promoter of his eagerly awaited run of 50 London concerts, as well as to fans who ... more info
Time — On March 25, 1983, Michael Jackson took one small step onto a television stage that turned out to be a giant leap for dance choreography. But how exactly do you Moonwalk?... more info
CNN Showbiz — Fans around the world react to the death of singer Michael Jackson, who collapsed at his Los Angeles, California, home on Thursday and died at UCLA Medical Center. He was... more info
CNN Showbiz — It falls to me to prepare a statement on behalf of Vibe magazine when someone is promoted, when there is trouble, or when something major happens in the world of pop.
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Newsday — Authorities are seeking to clear up the mystery surrounding his death, including whether prescription drugs could have been a factor. more info
Dlisted —
On Mah Boo 360 last night, The Silver Fox reminisced about the one time he met Michael Jackson at Studio 54. Mah Boo was 10 and he says he was with a "bunch of people... more info
Music is Art — In remembrance of Michael Jackson, his legacy will live on forever.
THE COVERS OF MICHAEL JACKSON
Supergrass - Beat It
Ben Gibbard - Thriller
Chris Cornell - Billie ... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - When Michael Jackson anointed himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have become a world sen... more info
ET Online — ET has the latest...
Diana Ross and Tina Turner are mourning the loss of their fellow music legend Michael Jackson.
"I can't stop crying, this is too sudden and sho... more info
ET Online — ET has the latest...
Regis Philbin reacts to the death of Michael Jackson.
"It was a tremendous shock," he said. "I know his health probably wasn't the greatest bu... more info
ET Online —
Donald Trump talks to ET about the loss of his good friend Michael Jackson, and the singer's plans for a comeback. Jackson died suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday a... more info
Perez Hilton — As we mentioned earlier, reports reveal that members of Michael Jackson's family have suggested the King of Pop may have died due to an overdose on morphine.
In fact, the... more info
Perez Hilton — There will be no official word on the cause of death until the coroner's office releases a statement, but new reports reveal that members of Michael Jackson's family have... more info
Perez Hilton — Michael Jackson spent Wednesday night, the eve before his untimely passing, doing exactly what he loved!
He was singing and dancing at the Staples Center in El Lay, in r... more info
L.A. Times - News — The Los Angeles County coroner's office will perform an autopsy today on Michael Jackson as officials attempt to piece together details of the pop star's death at age 50.... more info
Starpulse — Los Angeles police chiefs investigating the death of pop icon Michael Jackson have urged fans not to jump to conclusions about his tragic passing after authorities assign... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Fans who bought tickets to Michael Jackson's comeback shows in London will be offered a full refund after the singer's tragic death on Thursday, according to ticket agenc... more info
ET Online —
Tatum O'Neal is speaking out about the death of her fellow former child star Michael Jackson.
"The world lost two unbelievable talents in one day. There are no wor... more info
Perez Hilton — For the past three years, Michael Jackson's family has become concerned regarding his escalating dependence on prescription drugs.
The family even staged an intervention!... more info
Sky News — The British DJ who remixed Michael Jackson's Thriller album has told Sky News Online the pop superstar is a musical icon whose stage presence was "in first place". more info
TMZ —
When EMTs arrived at Michael Jackson's home yesterday, the medics wanted to pronounce him dead on the scene -- but Michael's personal doctor refused to let them "call i... more info
Big Apple Music Scene — I’m sure all of you know the sad news about Michael Jackson already (or you are living in a cave), but I just had to put up that I am sad and will miss him, even if he ... more info
Nialler9 — I can’t really write something today without mentioning MJ can I? You’ve had enough already probably. All I’ll say is that Bad was the first album I ever owned. I u... more info
LargeHeartedBoy — RIP, Michael Jackson Decider New York interviews Jesy Fortino of Tiny Vipers about her new album, Life on Earth. Decider: You sound more at home than ever over your new, ... more info
Perez Hilton — Under the title He Knew., Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Lisa Marie Presley, took to her MySpace blog to record some very touching words.
She says:
"Years ago Michael and I w... more info
Perez Hilton — It is now being reported that the results of Michael Jackson's autopsy will NOT be available today as previously suggested. Due to the allegations of a drug overdose, a t... more info
Perez Hilton — It's a sign of respect.
Michael Jackson's sister, LaToya, had a cameo in the upcoming Bruno movie, but it was immediately pulled from the film following yesterday's tragi... more info
All About Jazz — The organizers behind "This Is It," Michael Jackson's 50-concert residency at London's O2 Arena, billed it as a spectacle for the ages that would mark the return of the K... more info
CNN Showbiz — In 2003, the BET Awards had a priceless moment when Michael Jackson surprised his idol, James Brown, by showing up on stage where the duo thrilled the audience with an el... more info
Sky News — The doctor who was with Michael Jackson when he suffered a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles has returned to the city, say reports. more info
Rollo & Grady — The Daily Swarm is running wall to wall coverage of Michael Jackson’s death and legacy. Worth a read.
MP3: Biggie Smalls - Billie Jean (Michael Jackson Remix)
Bookmar... more info
MTV.com News — Singer was dogged by molestation charges, financial difficulties.By Jayson Rodriguez
Michael Jackson in 2005
Photo: Christina Barany/Getty Images
Even though M... more info
MTV.com News — Medical examiner has ordered additional testing, which will take four to six weeks to complete.By Eric Ditzian
Michael Jackson
Photo: Peter Still/ Getty Images
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MTV.com News — 'I feel it's important for me to continue to let my generation know how important he was to music,' Ciara says.By Jocelyn Vena
Michael Jackson
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Kerrang! —
More stars have paid tribute to pop legend Michael Jackson, who died of a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles yesterday. He was 50 years old.
Velvet Revolver guitarist Slas... more info
Kerrang! —
Stars have paid tribute to pop legend Michael Jackson, who died of a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles yesterday. He was 50 years old.
"On this tour I have been paying tr... more info