Lady Gaga sets another record – 10 million Facebook fans

The glam pop singer who is mostly in the news about influence, albums, songs, and confounding outfits, has again proven to become a sensation – but this time on Facebook. Lady Gaga is to set a record of having 10 million fans on the social-networking site Facebook. This will make her the first living person [...]

Michael’s crystal-studded glove sold for 190K$

The auction of crystal-studded glove of late pop star Michael Jackson took place on his first death anniversary, this Friday. The glove which was expected to be sold at only 25k went out at 190K. Michael worn the glove during 1984 Victory tour and it was one of the 200 Jackson’s items that were placed [...]

Michael Jackson’s father files wrongful death lawsuit

Father of the pop superstar, Michael Jackson had filed a wrongful death lawsuit Friday against the doctor who was charged with giving the pop superstar a lethal dose of sedatives one year ago. Joe Jackson accused the Nevada doctor of negligence, secrecy and poor training. On the first death anniversary of Michael Jackson, his father [...]

A year since Michael left. . .

Michael Jackson, more fondly known as ‘the King of Pop’ left us almost a year ago on the 25 of June. He was larger than life and his legacy lives on through his music, charity work and movies. Born on August 29, 1958, Michael lived life to the fullest in his short life of 51 [...]

Jackson doctor’s medical license restricted in Texas

The doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death has been restricted by the Texas Medical Board from administering the drug which was responsible for killing the pop star, according to authorities. Dr. Conrad Murray is not allowed to use or administer propofol, or any other heavy sedatives or any form of general sedation in Texas as part [...]

Jackson doctor pleads to keep his medical license

On Thursday, the lawyers for Michael Jackson’s doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, asked the California court not to revoke his medical license because he would be unable to defend himself from charges of involuntary manslaughter in the King of Pop’s death. Last month, the attorney general of California asked the Los Angeles Supreme Court to suspend Conrad Murray’s medical license in [...]

Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin join hall of fame

Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin are to be inducted into the hall of fame at the Apollo Theatre in New York. Franklin, 68, best known for hits including I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) and Respect, will attend a ceremony at the Harlem theatre on 14 June. Last July, thousands of Jackson fans remembered [...]

Anesthetic found in Jackson home

After an investigation with unsealed search warrants, a large quantity of general anesthetic and dozens of tubes of skin-whitening creams were among items found in Michael Jackson’s home after he died last summer. The search was made on June 29, after an interview with the late singer’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who told them [...]

Michael Jackson witness account ‘inconsistent’

A lawyer acting for Dr Conrad Murray, who is charged with the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, has criticised a leaked witness statement. An alleged account of the night Jackson died given to investigators by Alberto Alvarez, Jackson’s logistics director, was revealed by the AP news agency. Alvarez’s statement claims Dr Murray halted resuscitation on [...]

Jackson’s doctor stopped CPR to pick up drug vials

Dr. Conrad Murray’s defense team accused prosecutors Monday of leaking a police report to a reporter to force them to reveal their defense strategy in the involuntary manslaughter case stemming from Michael Jackson’s death. The "death investigation police report" includes a statement from a witness who said Murray stopped resuscitation efforts on Jackson so he [...]

Child services investigates stun gun found at Jackson home

Child services workers are investigating the presence of a stun gun at the Jackson family home, an attorney for Michael Jackson’s mother confirmed. However, he said the late singer’s children were never exposed to the weapon. Attorney Adam Streisand confirmed the investigation on Tuesday but said the mail-order stun gun delivered to the home was confiscated [...]

Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, goes back to work

Michael Jackson’s former doctor, who is facing a manslaughter charge following the singer’s death last June, has returned to work in Nevada. Dr Conrad Murray was bailed for $75,000 (£48,000) after pleading not guilty to “unlawfully” killing the star, at a court in Los Angeles earlier this week. If convicted he may face four years [...]

Jackson doctor released on bail, return for hearing in April

Michael Jackson’s doctor was pleaded not guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter and was released on &75,000 bail by the judge. However, Dr. Conrad Murray will return to court in April for a hearing about the date for a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his [...]

Attorney says Jackson’s doctor may surrender

Michael Jackson’s doctor, who is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer’s death, is negotiating his surrender to authorities, his attorney said Thursday. A statement from attorney Ed Chernoff said he was negotiating with the district attorney’s office for Dr. Conrad Murray’s surrender but there has been no agreement on the specifics. “When [...]

Michael Jackson’s video dominates DVD charts

Nearly eight months after the king of pop’s death, the Michael Jackson fever is rising. “This Is It,” the concert film about the comeback tour that never happened, shot to No. 1 on the national home video sales charts during its first week in stores, selling an estimated 1.2 million copies, according to trade publication Home Media Magazine. That’s believed to [...]

Jackson’s doctor to be arraigned Friday

After seven months since Michael Jackson’s death from an anesthetic overdose, the pop icon’s doctor Dr. Conrad Murray will be arraigned on Friday, on a charge connected to his death, according to reports. Murray will be arraigned at a courthouse near Los Angeles International Airport, according to reports given to The Associated Press on Wednesday. [...]

Michael Jackson’s doctor “to be charged over death”

Michael Jackson’s doctor is expected to be charged soon with the singer’s involuntary manslaughter, US media reports say. Dr Conrad Murray is in Los Angeles and would be happy to surrender to authorities if asked, his lawyer said. If Dr Murray is charged, a judge would decide if he should then go on trial. Michael [...]

Stars gather to re-record “We are the World” for Haiti

More than 75 mega-stars gathered Monday to re-record the 1985 charity anthem “We are the World” in the same Hollywood recording studio where the original was cut 25 years ago. Pink, Celine Dion, Natalie Cole, the Jonas Brothers, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Tony Bennett, Jennifer Hudson, Akon and other musical luminaries stood shoulder to shoulder [...]

Michael Jackson’s kids shine at the Grammys & his tribute reinforces his message

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, and though Beyonce and Taylor Swift grabbed the most Grammys, it was Michael Jackson’s children who stole the show. The most memorable moment of the show was the onstage appearance of Jackson’s two eldest children who accepted their father’s lifetime achievement award, after a heartfelt tribute [...]

Michael Jackson’s famous shoes and hat sold at an auction

A pair of shoes and a hat worn by Michael Jackson in an extraordinary 2001 performance in New York were sold at an auction in London on Wenesday for 22,800 pounds ($37,300, 25,600 euros) , auctioneers Bonhams stated. The accessories worn by Jackson on his performance, which was filmed for over two nights in September [...]

Michael Jackson’s Estate Administrators and Attorneys Seek Millions for Management

After managing the affairs post Michael Jackson’s death, the administrators of his estate and cadres of attorneys are seeking their payments, court document filed on Tuesday showed. How much is to be paid out is still unclear. But attorney John Branca, music executive John McClain, and the administrators of the King of Pop’s estate, are [...]