Michael Jackson: 1958-2009

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Michael Jackson: 1958-2009
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009.

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Michael Jackson, R.I.P. (1958-2009)
June 28, 2009
Michael Jackson's brothers visit Neverland ranch
Three of the brothers who sang and danced beside Michael Jackson in the Jackson 5 made a private visit to the pop star's Neverland Ranch, where they walked the manicured grounds and reminisced about his life.
June 28, 2009
Attorney: Doctor found Michael Jackson with pulse
Michael Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when his doctor found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor told The Associated Press on Sunday.
June 28, 2009
Michael Jackson's dad doubts concert stress sickened star
The father of Michael Jackson says he does not believe stress over the intense series of concerts the King of Pop planned for his comeback led to his death.
June 27, 2009
LI music buffs reflect on Michael Jackson's career
Peter Winkler, who teaches classical music at Stony Brook University, has taught pop music courses featuring the "Thriller" video.
June 27, 2009
Lawyer: Jackson cardiologist not a suspect
A spokeswoman for the doctor at Michael Jackson's side when he died says he met for a second time with police and is not considered a suspect.
June 27, 2009
Michael Jackson: A product of his times, music skills
There will never be another megastar like Michael Jackson.
June 27, 2009
Michael Jackson's family wants second autopsy
Michael Jackson's family wants a private autopsy of the pop icon because of unanswered questions about how he died and the doctor who was with him, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said yesterday.
June 27, 2009
Michael Jackson: A 'thriller' of a legacy
In death, Michael Jackson has become larger than his life. His music is flying off the shelves and tributes are pouring in from around the globe, from the White House to India and Africa. And the world that had come to see the music idol more for his bizarre behavior and reclusive existence since the mid-1990s now is recalling his music and astounding influence.
June 27, 2009
Family statement on the death of Michael Jackson
Transcript of statement issued by the family of Michael Jackson through People magazine:
June 27, 2009
Apollo Theater plans service for Michael Jackson
Fans of the King of Pop will have a chance to come together this week and celebrate his legacy in the venue where he made his New York debut at age 9.
June 27, 2009
Janet Jackson arrives at Michael Jackson's LA home
Janet Jackson arrived at her brother Michael Jackson's Holmby Hills estate Saturday, where moving vans arrived earlier in the day.
June 27, 2009
Questions swirl around doctor in Jackson's death
Elvis had one. So did Anna Nicole Smith and Marilyn Monroe. They are the doctors who cater to celebrities, dispensing powerful painkillers and sedatives to some of Hollywood's best-known entertainers.
June 27, 2009
Rev. Al Sharpton off to L.A. to be with Jackson's family
The Rev. Al Sharpton is traveling to Los Angeles to be with Michael Jackson's family as they make plans for the late music star's funeral, a spokeswoman said Saturday.
June 26, 2009
Coroner: No foul play in Michael Jackson death
Michael Jackson apparently suffered a heart attack, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. Police sought to talk to the doctor who was with the pop icon during his last minutes and pumped his chest in a vain attempt to save his life.
June 26, 2009
Disabled performers pay tribute to Michael Jackson
"Smile, though your heart is aching," Michael Jackson sang in his 1995 cover of the 1936 song "Smile."
June 26, 2009
Ellis Henican: In death, Jackson's flaws 'Beat It'
Never speak ill of the freshly dead.
June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson 911 call released
A 911 caller seeking help for Michael Jackson told an emergency operator that only a personal physician had seen what happened, and an ambulance was urgently needed because resuscitation efforts weren't working.
June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson: the wounds, the broken heart
I'll always regret that the last conversation I had with Michael Jackson ended with him angrily hanging up the phone -- at least I've long thought of Michael's mood that day more than a decade ago as angry. I now realize the more accurate description would be "wounded."
June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson probe focuses on medical care
Police investigating Michael Jackson's death looked into his medical treatment Friday, seeking to interview one of the pop king's doctors and seizing a car that they said may contain drugs or other evidence.
June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson fans flock to the Apollo
The crowd gathered outside the famed Apollo Theater on 125th Street in Harlem came to remember the "King of Pop" Friday, leaving flowers, gifts and even handwritten notes addressed to Michael Jackson.
June 26, 2009
BET Awards to honor Michael Jackson
The BET Awards are undergoing "a total overhaul" as the show is retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson, the network said Friday. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup and additional guests are expected to attend, said Debra L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive of Black Entertainment Television.
June 26, 2009
Amazon.com sells out of Michael Jackson music
Michael Jackson's death has led to skyrocketing sales of his music and videos, with major retailers like Amazon.com Inc. and Barnes and Noble Inc. selling out of products that have regained immense popularity overnight.
June 26, 2009
Bloomberg: I'll 'always be listening' to Michael Jackson
New York City's mayor says he'll "always be listening" to Michael Jackson's music.
June 26, 2009
Coroner: Cause of Michael Jackson death deferred
Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey says determining the cause of Michael Jackson's death will require further tests that will take six to eight weeks.
June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson fans gather at wrong Hollywood star
A crowd of about 75 people gathered in front of a Michael Jackson star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this afternoon, but it was actually the wrong star--this one was for the former KABC radio personality of the same name.
June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson, a man, an artist of contradictions
Michael Jackson always was a bundle of contradictions.
June 26, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Michael Jackson dies
Michael Jackson's 50-concert comeback bid in London next month was intended to wash away the taint of freakish scandals and restore him to glory as the "King of Pop." But the curtain will never rise.
June 26, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
The highs and lows of Michael Jackson's career
THE HIGHS
June 25, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' changed the world
It was the crowning achievement for the King of Pop -- and for pop in general.
June 26, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
LIers recall Michael Jackson's impact on their lives
When the Michael Jackson megahit "Thriller" came out in 1982, Rick Bottari used to run home from high school to watch the video on MTV.
June 26, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Celebrities react to Michael Jackson's death
Rev. Al Sharpton:: "A friend of Michael's for the last 35 years, I call on people around the world to pray for him and his family in the hour. I have known Michael since we were both teens, worked with him, marched for him, hosted him at our House of Justice headquarters in New York, and we joined together to eulogize our mutual idol, James Brown. I have known him at his high moments and his low moments and I know he would want us to pray for his family."
June 25, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Celebrities tweet on Michael Jackson's death
Michael Jackson's death sent shockwaves through the world. Many celebrities headed to Twitter to convey their feelings on the news:
June 25, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
TMZ, tweets and the death of Michael Jackson
It was a where-were-you moment in a digital age. Michael Jackson's death was not learned from a fatherly TV news anchor. Instead, the news first spread online.
June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson's death is a blow to concert promoter AEG
A tragedy for his family and a heartbreak to his fans, Michael Jackson's death also represents a blow to the L.A. concert promoter that staked its reputation on and sunk tens of millions of dollars into a lavish comeback that will never happen.
June 26, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Local fans react to news of Michael Jackson's death
People heading to work Friday were stopping at a makeshift memorial outside Harlem's Apollo Theater, where Michael Jackson performed as a child.
June 25, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
NYC mourns Michael Jackson in Times Square, Harlem
People moonwalked outside the Apollo Theater, where Michael Jackson performed as a child, and texted their friends from around Times Square on Thursday to spread the word that the King of Pop was dead.
June 26, 2009
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Mayor has big hopes for Jackson boyhood home
The hardscrabble city of Gary, Ind., which rose to prosperity in its steelmaking heyday and saw its fortunes fall with the industry, sees an opportunity in the death of its most famous native: Michael Jackson.
June 26, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Michael Jackson's health woes took center stage
Over Michael Jackson's chart-topping music career, his health has commanded as much publicity as his hit songs.
June 25, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Child molestation accusations dogged Jackson
Michael Jackson's career had been on the decline for a decade when he invited a British documentary crew to his Neverland Ranch.
June 25, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Elizabeth Taylor recalls friendship with Jackson
It was one of the entertainment industry's odder pairings.
June 25, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
Michael Jackson's death causes media scramble
Two broadcast TV networks were already planning dueling prime-time specials on Farrah Fawcett's death Thursday.
Michael Jackson's ultimate lasting legacy
June 25, 2009
MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009
The Jackson family
MAUREEN "REBBIE"