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LA Pushes For Jackson Payment
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• Thu, Nov 19
The Los Angeles city attorney says he's still seeking reimbursement of the $3 million the city spent for the Michael Jackson memorial - even though a report says there was no law at the time forcing a payback.
Some Fans Not 'Thrilled' With 'This Is It' Documentary
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• Thu, Nov 5
Many Michael Jackson fans launched a website campaign to urge other fans not to attend the "This Is It" documentary. The Jackson fans insist the film does not show the severe pain the Thriller star was in during rehearsals.
King Of Pop Aimed To Be King Of Music Film
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• Thu, Oct 29
The 50 comeback concerts Michael Jackson planned in London last summer sold out in a few hours.
Arena Owner: LA City Attorney Bullied Him To Pay $6M For Policing Jackson Memorial
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• Thu, Oct 22
The owner of the Staples Center arena said the city attorney bullied and threatened him in an effort to recover millions of dollars the city spent to police last summer's Michael Jackson memorial.
Anka Gets Credit For Co-Writing Jackson Single
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• Thu, Oct 15
With a familiar high-pitched voice counting off one-two-three-four, a new Michael Jackson single debuted online Monday, prompting a hasty response from the singer's estate after Paul Anka revealed he was the song's co-writer.
Michael Jackson Dead At 50
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• Thu, Oct 8
Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50.
Jackson Sneak Peek Screenings Sell Out In 2 Hours
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• Thu, Oct 1
Michael Jackson is still playing to sellout crowds.
Autopsy Shocker: Jackson Was Healthy
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• Thu, Oct 1
An autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press shows Michael Jackson was not the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed by tabloids.
Charity Auction Nets $1.1 Million For AIDS
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• Thu, Oct 1
Crystal-studded boots that Michael Jackson intended to wear on his planned comeback tour fetched ($14,650) at a celebrity fundraiser chaired by his sister, Janet.
AEG President: Jackson Movie Should Clear Co. Name
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• Thu, Oct 1
As dozens of buoyant Michael Jackson fans queued up in the Nokia Plaza to be among the first to see their idol's last performance, others watching the scene expressed mixed emotions.
Chris Brown Won't Perform Jackson Tribute
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• Sat, Sep 5
Chris Brown won't perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Austria, contrary to statements by promoters, a person close to the situation said Wednesday.
NYC Subway Art Contest Proposed To Honor Jackson
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• Thu, Sep 3
A New York city councilwoman has come up with another way to honor Michael Jackson at the subway station where he shot the music video for "Bad."
Thousands Attend Jackson Birthday Bash In New York
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• Sun, Aug 30
Thousands of Michael Jackson fans danced the rain away in a Brooklyn park on Saturday at a party hosted by filmmaker Spike Lee, marking what would have been the 51st birthday of the late pop star.
Subway Naming Rights For Jackson
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• Thu, Aug 27
A New York City lawmaker wants to see Michael Jackson honored at a subway station where the star made the music video for "Bad."
Jackson 'This Is It' film Gets 2-Week Limited Run
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• Wed, Aug 26
A Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after his death will be released in a limited two-week theatrical engagement worldwide.
Michael Jackson To Be Buried On His Birthday
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• Thu, Aug 20
The King of Pop will be buried on what would have been his 51st birthday, a spokesman for Michael Jackson's family said Tuesday.
These Are Thrilling Times For Jacko Impersonators
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• Thu, Aug 20
Michael Jackson impersonator Frederick Henry had to go overseas to find steady work in recent years as the pop star's behavior got weirder and weirder. Many of his colleagues quit the business altogether.
Ticket Site Swamped For Jackson Tribute In Vienna
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• Tue, Aug 18
Fans have swamped the Web site offering tickets for next month's global Michael Jackson tribute in Vienna.
Michael Jackson's Glittery Glove Up For Auction
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• Wed, Aug 12
A glittery glove that Michael Jackson wore when he unveiled his moonwalk on TV in 1983 will be on the auction block later this year.
Insurance On Jackson Concerts Excluded Drugs
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• Tue, Aug 11
The insurance taken out on Michael Jackson for his London concert series does not cover cancellations...
Judge Approves Michael Jackson Film
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• Tue, Aug 11
Audiences will get to see the King of Pop perform one more time after a judge approved a major movie deal.
Jackson Tribute In Vienna Set For Sept. 26
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• Mon, Aug 10
A global tribute to Michael Jackson on the grounds of a 17th century palace in Vienna will be held Sept. 26, and Jackson's brother Jermaine will announce the concert lineup soon, organizers said Wednesday.
Court Filings Detail Michael Jackson Film
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• Wed, Aug 5
Coming soon to a theater near you (if a judge agrees): a full-length motion picture filled with footage of Michael Jackson's last rehearsals.
East German Police Feared 1988 Jackson Concert
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• Mon, Jul 27
Germany's Bild newspaper is reporting that a 1988 Michael Jackson concert in West Berlin prompted security concerns for East Germany's secret police.
LaToya Song Re-Released As Michael Jackson Tribute
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• Thu, Jul 23
A song LaToya Jackson previously recorded to honor her family is now being re-released as a tribute to her brother Michael.
Randy Phillips: Jackson Insurance Covers Overdose
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• Wed, Jul 8
Concert promoter AEG Live's chief executive Randy Phillips says insurance will help cover any losses on the now-canceled Michael Jackson concert series if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose, but not if he died of natural causes.
Jackson Adviser Tohme Breaks Silence
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• Wed, Jul 8
Dr. Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met with Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances. It's not the money talk that stays with him now, but his enchantment at entering Jackson's world of love.
Michael Jackson Memorial Cost LA $1.4 Million
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• Wed, Jul 8
Los Angeles spent $1.4 million to provide security, traffic control and other services for Michael Jackson's memorial service, city officials said as they looked for ways to have others help the financially troubled city pick up the bill.
Judge Backs Michael Jackson Lawyer And Friend
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• Sat, Jul 4
A judge says Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer's estate.
Wonder Pays Tribute To Jackson
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• Wed, Jul 1
Stevie Wonder tinkered with the words of one of his biggest hits on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson at Montreal's international jazz festival.
Strong Ratings For BET Awards And Jackson Tribute
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• Wed, Jul 1
The BET Awards turned into an impromptu Michael Jackson tribute and preliminary ratings show that it will have the event's biggest audience ever.
Janet Jackson Makes Emotional Appearance At BETs & Winners
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• Wed, Jul 1
Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop's standards.
AEG Giving Full Refund For The 50 Jackson Shows
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• Mon, Jun 29
Promoters say fans who bought tickets to Michael Jackson\'s 50 canceled concerts in London will receive a full refund.