Jackson 'survived on One Meal a Day'
Michael Jackson was so worried about his looming comeback tour he often forgot to eat, according to the show's promoter. The King Of Pop was booked to do 50 gigs at London's O2 arena, kicking off later this month (Jul09) and running into next year (10), and was in vigorous rehearsals for the spectacular shows before his death last week (25Jun09). He really kicked into high gear and was totally engaged in the last two weeks The show's director Kenny Ortega and Aeg Live's boss Randy Phillips were...

Michael Jackson - Jackson Survived On One Meal A Day
Michael Jackson was so worried about his looming comeback tour he often forgot to eat, according to the show's promoter. The King Of Pop was booked to do 50 gigs at London's O2 arena, kicking off later this month (Jul09) and running into next year (10), and was in vigorous rehearsals for the spectacular shows before his death last week (25Jun09). The show's director Kenny Ortega and AEG Live's boss Randy Phillips were keeping an eye on the star's food intake in the days leading up to his death...

Michael Jackson 'Survived On One Meal A Day'
Michael Jackson was so worried about his looming comeback tour he often forgot to eat, according to the show's promoter. The King Of Pop was booked to do 50 gigs at London's O2 arena, kicking off later this month (Jul09) and running into next year (10), and was in vigorous rehearsals for the spectacular shows before his death last week (25Jun09). The show's director Kenny Ortega and Aeg Live's boss Randy Phillips were keeping an eye on the star's food intake in the days leading up to his death...

Michael Jackson - Jackson Biographer Michael Had Skin Cancer Op Days Before Death
Michael Jackson underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lesion from his nose just days before his sudden death, according to new reports. The pop superstar passed away last week (25Jun09) after suffering a cardiac arrest. Rumours about his cause of death have been swirling ever since, with reports suggesting a lengthy dependence on prescription drugs contributed to his untimely demise. Now Jackson biographer Diane Dimond has caused a stir with shocking new claims - alleging the Thriller...

Jermaine Jackson - Jermaine Jackson Dismisses Rowes Custody Bid
Jermaine Jackson has dismissed his former sister-in-law Debbie Rowe's bid to gain custody of her two children with Michael Jackson - insisting it isn't what the King of Pop wanted. After a week of silence following Jackson's sudden death, Rowe spoke out on Thursday (02Jul09), revealing she wanted to fight for Prince Michael and Paris. Her lawyer later insisted Rowe was still considering her options ahead of a potential custody battle - but Jermaine insists his late brother's will details his...

Michael Jackson - Jackson Memorials Planned All Over America
Tuesday's (07Jul09) Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles will be one of many taking place around America next week, according to the King of Pop's brother Jermaine Jackson. Jackson has revealed there will be a private funeral ceremony for family and "special guests" early on Tuesday, before the public memorial, which will feature eulogies, tributes and all-star performances. Reports suggest the late pop star will be buried at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood before...

Michael Jackson - Jackson Doctor Wont Attend Memorial
Michael Jackson's personal physician has chosen not to attend the singer's memorial service next week (07Jul09) - because he fears his presence will be too much for grieving fans and family members. Dr. Conrad Murray was by Jackson's bedside when the King of Pop died on 25 June (09); he conducted CPR on the singer after finding him unconscious at his rented home in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. Police have questioned Murray about his treatment of Jackson. The doctor has decided not to be a part of...

Michael Jackson - Over 17000 Fans To Attend Jackson Memorial
More than 17,000 fans of Michael Jackson will get the chance to bid farewell to the late King of Pop at an official memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday (07Jul09). At a press conference outside the venue, where Jackson was rehearsing for his This Is It comeback shows in the days before his death last week (25Jun09), AEG Live President and CEO Tim Leiweke laid down the rules of next week's tribute to hundreds of fans and media representatives on Friday morning...

Michael Jackson - Talent Show Winner Gets Jackson Call
A TV Talent show winner from Britain has landed the opportunity of a lifetime - as part of Michael Jackson's comeback shows. Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson has reportedly jetted out to California to audition for a part in the This Is It! concert specials, which will begin in July (09) in London. Sampson wowed TV viewers with his break-dancing Talents and the pop superstar liked what he saw. A source tells Britain's The Sun newspaper that Jackson's choreographer Kenny Ortega set...

Jackson's Former Doc - Reprimanded Over Rx
A doctor who has treated Michael Jackson , went on tour with Jackson and even videotaped Jackson's wedding to Debbie Rowe, was reprimanded by the Medical Board of California for writing fraudulent prescriptions for Michael's sister, Janet. Dr. Allan Metzger received a public letter of reprimand from the Medical Board in September, 2000. The letter states, "You engaged in fraudulent medical practice based on prescriptions written for an international entertainer, using a false/fictitious name."...

Michael Jackson - Jacksons Insurance Policy Included Drug Overdose
The concert promoters behind Michael Jackson's comeback tour will receive a multi-million dollar payout from the show's insurers if reports linking the superstar's passing to drugs are correct - because their policy covers death by overdose. AEG Live bosses took out a $17.5 million (