Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson performs at the St. Jakob Stadium in Basle July 25. Some 55,000 people attended the concert, which was part of Jackson's "HiStory World Tour". **DIGITAL IMAGE**

Jackson died from lethal propofol dose

Pop star Michael Jackson's death was caused by lethal levels of the powerful anesthetic propofol, according to findings by the Los Angeles chief medical examiner unsealed in court documents in Houston  Full Article 

Michael Jackson, from his days as part of The Jackson 5, smiles in this undated handout photo released June 26, 2009. Jackson, the child star turned King of Pop who set the world dancing but whose musical genius was overshadowed by a bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals, died on Thursday. He was 50.  REUTERS/Universal Music Group Archives/Handout
World mourns

Michael Jackson's death dominated news bulletins, radio airwaves and websites the world over as tributes poured in the "King of Pop" and "natural heir to Elvis."  Full Article 

Cindy Galvan takes a photo of a picture of Michael Jackson outside the Neverland Valley Ranch in Los Olivos, California June 26, 2009. Michael Jackson, the child star turned King of Pop who set the world dancing but whose musical genius was overshadowed by a bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals, died on Thursday. He was 50.  REUTERS/Phil Klein
Like Elvis?

Michael Jackson's former wife Lisa Marie Presley said he was a tortured soul who once predicted that he would "end up" like her father, Elvis Presley.  Full Article 

 
A fan writes a tribute to Michael Jackson at the O2 Arena in London June 26, 2009.  REUTERS/Nigel Roddis
Financial legacy

Michael Jackson's will is bound to be as bizarre as his turbulent life and the arguments over his deeply flawed financial legacy will keep lawyers busy for years.  Full Article 

U.S. pop star Michael Jackson gestures during a news conference at the O2 Arena in London in this March 5, 2009 file photo. The news conference to announce his upcoming series of concerts in London was his last official appearance. Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and set the world dancing to exuberant rhythms for decades, died on June 25, 2009, after being taken ill at his home, the Los Angeles Times said. He was 50  REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth/Files
Hefty debts

Along with a vast musical legacy and legions of adoring fans, pop superstar Michael Jackson leaves behind a mountain of debt and an unfulfilled comeback.  Full Article 

 
U.S. pop star Michael Jackson performs "We are the World" during the World Music Awards at Earl's Court in London in this November 15, 2006 file photo.  REUTERS/Kieran Doherty/Files
Fans in disbelief

Michael Jackson's death was perhaps the most shocking celebrity demise since his friend Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in 1997.  Full Article 

Candles are lit to commemorate Michael Jackson at the Wax Museum in Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California June 26, 2009.  REUTERS/Robert Galbraith
Financial fallout

Michael Jackson's sudden death could prove a major blow to AEG Live, promoter of his eagerly awaited run of 50 London concerts.  Full Article 

 
 

Michael Jackson in Pictures

Jackson memorial

The world remembers the life of the "King of Pop" during a star-studded memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.  Slideshow 

Inside Neverland

Take a look at Michael Jackson's 2,800-acre Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, California, which was inspired by his alter-ego, Peter Pan.  Slideshow 

 
Michael Jackson
Summer ‘09: A Hollywood Requiem

Every year in Hollywood when the long, hot days of summer set in, some story comes along to shake up the media. So far, early in this summer of 2009, the story has been celebrity deaths.  Blog