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."...

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...

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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...

OK! Magazine in a soup over Michael Jackson's last picture
OK! Magazine has reportedly spent a whopping $500,000 to tarnish its own image. The magazine ambitiously spent the exorbitant amount to snatch Michael Jackson’s last pic but made a blunder by putting the pic on the cover of their “tribute” issue. According to New York Post , OK! magazine spent more than $500,000 on the “last” picture of Michael Jackson on a stretcher and possibly dead — but was it worth it? Our well-placed source says some staffers objected...

Michael Jackson - Michael Jacksons Starstudded Memorial
Michael Jackson's memorial will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center arena on Tuesday (07.07.09).Up to one million fans are expected to attend the...

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 (

Corey Feldman - Feldman Regrets Not Making Amends With Jackson
LOST BOYS star Corey Feldman regrets not making amends with his old pal Michael Jackson before the King of Pop's death last week (25Jun09). The former child star was one of the pop star's closest pals 10 years ago, but the pair had a public falling out in 2001 and Feldman further distanced himself from Jackson during his child molestation trial in 2005, when he suggested his relationship with the singer may have been inappropriate. Now, a week after Jackson's death, Feldman admits he wishes he...

Michael Jackson - Jacksons This Is It Costumers To Design Burial Suit
Michael Jackson's longtime costumers, DENNIS TOMPKINS and Michael BUSH, will design the suit the King of Pop will be buried in. The Los Angeles-based designers, who have worked with Jackson for the last 20 years, had been creating costumes for the late pop star's This Is It comeback concerts in London. A private family funeral will be held on Tuesday morning (07Jul09) in Los Angeles before a public memorial at the Staples Center. Reports suggest Jackson will be laid to rest in a replica of...

Michael Jackson Was Working On Two Albums
At the time of Michael Jackson's death last week, it was well-known that he was preparing for a 50-show concert series at London's O2 Arena later this month. What was less well-known -- and what many are now speculating about -- was what kind of recordings Jackson had done for the last few years. Billboard has learned that the singer was working on two albums at the time of his death: one in the pop vein that made him famous and another that would consist of an instrumental classical...

Michael Jackson On Track For More Chart Records
After a record-breaking chart week, the late Michael Jackson will shake up next week's charts, too. According to SoundScan's Building Chart data, more than 110,000 Jackson albums were purchased during the first two days of the new tracking week (June 29-30). "Thriller" was Jackson's top seller in those two days, shifting 44,000 copies, while "The Essential Michael Jackson" and "Number Ones" were his second- and third-best sellers. With those kinds of preliminary numbers already racked up,...

Madonna - Madonna To Pay Homage To Jacksons Dance Moves At London Show
Madonna is to pay tribute to Michael Jackson at her London concert on Saturday night (04Jul09) with the help of a dancer who has mastered the King of Pop's moves. The pop superstar has posted dress rehearsal pictures on her official website and the shots feature Madonna looking on as a Jackson dancing doppelganger performs signature Jacko moves. The Material Girl's publicist Liz Rosenberg has confirmed Madonna will perform a song and dance tribute to Jackson. It is not known what that will...

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
24 September 2008 - Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.The 50-year-old singer is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won't release the LP unless it is up to the same standard as his 1982 smash-hit album.Rapper Ne-Yo, who is working on the record, said: "Michael's new album has to be amazing. This album needs to be better than 'Thriller'. He wants killer melodies. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
24 September 2008 - Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.

Debbie Rowe To Seek Custody Of Jackson's Kids
Despite recent claims that neither she nor Michael Jackson are biologically related to them, Debbie Rowe is to seek custody of her children Prince Michael and Paris. The former nurse, who gave up

Los Angeles Officials Brace For Michael Jackson Memorial
Los Angeles city officials are planning a massive security operation for Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, and on Friday urged fans who do not win a ticket in a random drawing to stay away from the basketball arena where the singer will be memorialized. Organizers have set aside a total of 17,500 tickets through an Internet-based lottery for the televised service at the Staples Center, and for a closed-circuit screening at the nearby Nokia Theater. Within minutes of the...

Jackson Fans Swarm Memorial Ticket Giveaway Website
More than 120,000 Michael Jackson fans-per-second visited the website of Los Angeles' Staples Center for the first 90 minutes of Friday's (03Jul09) memorial ticket giveaway. Devotees were told they could register for free tickets for next week's (07Jul09) tribute via the site at a press conference on Friday morning, and the fans weren't hanging around - 90 minutes after the tickets became available over 500 million people had visited the site, which briefly crashed a couple of times. An...

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's given intravenously and is very unusual to have in a private home. The law enforcement official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak about the matter. A Los Angeles Police spokesman, Lt. John Romero, declined to discuss the case. "It's an ongoing investigation," he said. The cause of Jackson's death has not been determined. Autopsy results...

StaplesCenter.com Jackson Funeral Tickets
The link to register for free Staples Center memorial Michael Jackson tickets has just gone live. (I updated the previous post on this, but wanted make it all a little clearer for those looking to attend). The link has just been released for those who would like to register to attend and pay their respects. StaplesCenter.com/Memorial will have the Staples Center Memorial Michael Jackson Tickets. The StaplesCenter.com registration is open immediately. “The Michael Jackson Public Memorial...

Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles city officials are planning a massive security operation for Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, and on Friday urged fans who do not win a ticket in a random drawing to stay away from the basketball arena where the singer will be memorialized. Organizers have set aside a total of 17,500 tickets through an Internet-based lottery for the televised service at the Staples Center, and for a closed-circuit screening at the nearby Nokia Theater....