ABC's Diane Sawyer: From 'Good Morning America' to 'World News Tonight'
MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) -- The recent passing of broadcast-journalism giants Walter Cronkite and Don Hewitt has had many remembering the history of network news. It seems likely, however, that the two CBS News vets, who were present at the creation, would have wanted to report on its future, especially given today's news that "ABC World News Tonight" has named Diane Sawyer to take over for anchor Charlie Gibson this January. With "CBS Evening News" helmed by Katie Couric, for the first time two...

Michael Jackson Has Finally Been Buried...[VIDEO]
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Abc - Wholl Replace Sawyer On Gma: PHOTO
While ABC's decision to assign the World News anchor position to Diane Sawyer come January, when Charles Gibson steps down, may have solved one problem, it may have created a more serious one -- filling Sawyer's place on Good Morning America, the New York Times observed today (Friday). It noted that GMA "is by far the most profitable program in the news division," bringing in an estimated $50 million a year, even though it routinely places second behind NBC's Today. In an interview with the...

ABC News: Gibson retiring, Sawyer will be anchor: PHOTO
NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Gibson , who provided a steadying hand to a World News broadcast reeling from tragedy, will retire at the end of the year and ABC News appointed Diane Sawyer on Wednesday to replace him in January.

Michael Jackson Has Finally Been Buried...[VIDEO]
Michael Jackson Has Finally Been Buried...[VIDEO]

Michael Jackson : Is Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin biological dad of MJ's son Blanket?
The mystery father of Michael Jackson’s son Blanket is actor Macaulay Culkin, it has been claimed. MJ and Culkin had been pals after the latter’s rise to fame with the superhit Home Alone series. It is believed that Culkin donated his sperm to an unknown surrogate mother who gave birth to Prince Michael II aka Blanket. “It is well known Jackson and Macaulay shared a unique bond,” the Sun quoted a source as saying. “Now rumours are spreading like wildfire that...

At ABC News, Attention Now Turns to 'GMA'
When David Westin solved his evening news dilemma with the promotion of the “Good Morning America” co-host Diane Sawyer this week, he created a more onerous problem for himself in the morning. With Ms. Sawyer set to move to “World News” as Charles Gibson’s replacement in January, “Good Morning America” — which essentially keeps Mr. Westin’s news division afloat financially — will suddenly be without its rudder. The network has four...

Michael Jackson : MJ's heart attack was kept secret for 3hrs after his death, says pal
The fact that Michael Jackson had suffered a Heart Attack was kept secret for as long as three hours to cover-up the real cause of his death, says a friend of the late superstar. Dr. Steven Hoefflin, a friend of the singer, revealed the latest twist after speaking to medics involved in Jackson’s case. “They say he had lividity, which means his blood had already sunk to the back of his body. This indicates Michael’s Heart had stopped hours earlier,” the Mirror quoted him...

Morning Roundup: Michael Jackson Laid To Rest; Susan Boyle Climbs Amazon; Don Imus Signs With Fox
A roundup of the morning's cultural news.

Diane Sawyer in as new ABC News Anchor
Charlie Gibson announced his pending retirement from ABC News a few days ago. ABC News President David Westin immediately moved to name Diane Sawyer as his replacement. Gibson is reportedly livid about the decision.

Guest: Michael Jackson funeral touching, emotional
Paris Jackson wept as she stepped into the mausoleum where her father, Michael, was to be entombed. Katherine Jackson, overcome by sorrow, turned back when she was faced with her son's final resting place.

ABC's Gibson to Step Down; Sawyer Will Replace Him
Charles Gibson , the anchor of ABC ’s “World News,” is stepping down from the position at the end of this year. Diane Sawyer , the longtime “Good Morning America” host, will be his replacement. She will start in January. Mr. Gibson made the decision after long conversations with the president of ABC News, David Westin , the network said. “World News” has been finishing second in the ratings behind NBC ’s “Nightly News” with Brian...

Michael Jackson to auction awards, albums, gloves and more
At an April auction featuring more than 2,000 personal items, Michael Jackson is set to sell his American Music Award for "Thriller," a pair of rhinestone-trimmed socks from 1981, a display of his gloves and his own original artwork. By The Associated Press Related

Michael Jackson's Chef: I Saw Dr. Conrad Murray with Oxygen Tanks
The personal chef to the late Michael Jackson, Douglas B. Jones, disclosed to RadarOnline his experiences with Jackson's physician Dr. Conrad Murray.

Charles Gibson retiring: PHOTO
After almost 35 years as a news anchor for ABC, Charles Gibson is retiring. He's going to continue hosting World News through the end of the year, then Diane Sawyer will take over the reigns. (Side note: Diane will become the second female network anchor, joining Katie Couric.) In an email to his co-workers, Charles had this to say: It has not been an easy decision to make. This has been my professional home for almost 35 years. And I love this news department, and all who work in it, to the...

Michael Jackson's Funeral, After Party Likely To Air As AandE Special
Cameras were on hand and shooting at Michael Jackson's burial as well as the after party, and that footage is likely to end up on an A&E TV special as well as a future DVD. Katherine Jackson and Michael's three kids, as well as Elizabeth Taylor, did not attend the after party. According to the report, Janet Jackson seemed to be the most grief stricken member of the Jackson family. Credit: TMZ

Sawyer to take over as anchor of ABC evening news
Women will anchor two of the three major network evening newscasts - the premier jobs in the TV news business - as Diane Sawyer replaces Charles Gibson , who is retiring from ABC at the end of the year. Until Katie Couric became " CBS Evening News " anchor in September 2006, no woman had held the job done by broadcast legends like Walter Cronkite , Peter Jennings , Tom Brokaw , Chet Huntley , David Brinkley and Dan Rather alone. Barbara Walters , Connie Chung and Elizabeth Vargas have done it...

Jackson family arrives late to Michael's funeral: PHOTO
Michael Jackson's family has arrived more than hour late for the pop singer's funeral, keeping 77-year-old Elizabeth Taylor and other celebrities waiting on a hot summer evening. A police escort ushered the motorcade of 31 cars, including Rolls-Royces and Cadillacs, to Forest Lawn Glendale on Thursday. The planned start of the service came and went as the crowd of about 200 awaited the arrival of Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine and the singer's children. The motorcade from their Encino...

Michael Jackson Laid To Rest: PHOTO
Janet Jackson and her five brothers at the private service. - Photo: Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family via Getty Images Micheal Jackson was laid to rest yesterday. The service was attended by his family and friends. Celebrities who attended included Elizabeth Taylor, Chris Tucker, Gladys Knight, Berry Gordy and Lisa Marie Pressley. Gladys sang a gospel song and moved the guests to tears. Michael’s three children Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II,

Michael Jackson Laid To Rest At Glendale Memorial Park: PHOTO
Paris Jackson wept as she stepped into the mausoleum where her father, Michael, was to be entombed. Katherine Jackson, overcome by sorrow, turned back when she was faced with her son’s final resting place. On a sultry Thursday evening, amid a sea of white flowers and with a bejeweled crown placed atop his casket by his children, the King of Pop was given an intimate, private version of the lavish public memorial held shortly after his death in June. The funeral at Glendale Memorial Park...

Sawyer will be anchor at ABC
Charles Gibson, who provided a steadying hand to a "World News" program reeling from tragedy, will retire at the end of the year and ABC News has appointed Diane Sawyer to replace him in January. Gibson, 66, said he had been planning to retire at the end of 2007 but events compelled him to stay. He was named anchor following the death of Peter Jennings and the wartime injury of Bob Woodruff in 2006. He's been at ABC News for 35 years and says he plans to continue as an occasional contributor....

Nadya Suleman Wanted To Attend Michael Jackson Burial: PHOTO
Hollywood’s elite came out for the private burial service for the King of Pop Michael Jackson. But at least one kooky celeb wasn’t in attendance — Octomom Nadya Suleman! The unstable mother of 14 reportedly penned a letter to The Jackson Family requesting an invitation to last night’s memorial at Glendale’s Forest Lawn Memorial Park because Michael was her ‘’spiritual soul mate” and she needed to be at the funeral ”in order to give me...

Propofol Growing Narcotic?
Many have learned about Propofol for the first time after Michael Jackson's death. Read full story from ClipSyndicate

Jacko's Doc and the Ultimate Stage Mother
Dr. Conrad Murray , Tamarie Cooper Spaced City He Shot Michael Jackson 's Doctor Forgotten photo earns big bucks, but not for the photographer By Richard Connelly Thomas Nguyen is an office administrator for a Galleria-area doctor. For the past 17 years, he's also been a part-time photographer stringing for the Houston Chronicle 's zoned editions, mostly on weekends. As with most zoned editions, a lot of the work can entail taking shots of ribbon-cuttings at local businesses or "grip & grins"...