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FirstPerson: You call ‘This Is It’ ‘raw,’ ‘intimate’

“The movie was so raw. It was an absolute delight to see Michael so full of life and energy. As a grieving fan, I found the experience to be healing. The film reminds me that the incalculable loss we’ve experienced is somehow counter-balanced by the knowledge that his amazing spirit will live forever!” —

Heart defects and kids: A father’s love and loss

Michael Ludwig was an outgoing and caring 9-year-old boy, who like many children his age loved playing sports, particularly baseball. But unfortunately, Michael was born with a congenital heart defect that neither his parents nor his doctors knew about until it was too late. Michael died unexpectedly and suddenly in a pediatric intensive care unit 15 hours after suffering a seizure while playing touch football with several friends. It was only after his death that it was discovered he was born with a congenital heart defect: an anomalous origin of the left coronary artery, which is the second leading cause of sudden death among young athletes. Michael’s father Ed Ludwig is working to honor Michael’s memory by educating other families about these types of heart conditions. Here he shares an excerpt of an essay he wrote for his family.

Tidbits: Jackson’s children learn to be kids again

Jermaine Jackson told Britain’s “Live From Studio Five” that Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket find comfort in playing with his kids.

Jackson tomb remains a mystery at LA-area cemetery

The massive marble and concrete Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park was slightly accessible by the public before Michael Jackson was entombed somewhere in its maze of floors and hallways.

George Michael says he was sober during car crash

George Michael has been questioned by police after his car was involved in a late-night crash near London.

Man whose wife hired hit man: ‘I don’t get it’

Michael Dippolito, whose 26-year-old wife Dalia allegedly tried to hire an undercover cop to kill him barely six months after they were married, said he can’t imagine why she would want him dead: “It hasn’t sunk in. I don’t really get what really happened,” he said.

Judge approves Jackson collectors' items

The King of Pop is coming to calendars and collectors' coin cases after a judge approved several deals involving the singer's estate on Friday.

Agreement reached on custody of Jackson kids

Michael Jackson’s mother will get custody of his three children, and the biological mother of the two oldest children will get visitation rights but no additional money, according to an agreement that will be presented Monday to the Los Angeles Superior Court for approval, which is expected.

Lawyer: Agreement on Jackson children ‘close’

Katherine Jackson’s lawyer is confident that a custody agreement for Michael Jackson’s three children will be reached quickly and will not be based on money.

Opinion: Vick must convince America he's really sorry

ATLANTA - Here, in the city where he earned fame and fortune, signs of Michael Vick’s once-omnipresent status are fairly rare sightings these days.

LaToya song re-released as Michael Jackson tribute

A song LaToya Jackson previously recorded to honor her family is now being re-released as a tribute to her brother Michael.

Report: Sister says Jackson was murdered

Michael Jackson's sister La Toya reportedly told British tabloid The News of the World that the King of Pop was murdered for his $1 billion fortune.

Michael Jackson memorial shared online

Two out of three Americans are so totally over Michael Jackson news coverage. Well, that’s according to a Pew Research Center survey.

Nearly all the MJ merchandise is ‘bootlegged’

Tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial tribute were in heavy demand, with over 1.6 million requests for only 8,750 recipients, each of whom were entitled to a pair.

Jermaine Jackson: `I wish it was me'

Jermaine Jackson says he would like to see Neverland Ranch as his brother Michael's final resting place.

Jackson was energetic, upbeat ahead of London tour

The King of Pop seemed driven and upbeat in the weeks, even hours, before his death as he rehearsed rigorously for a series of 50 concerts in London that were to begin a late-career comeback.

To honor fallen comrades, they wash the Wall

There are more than 58,000 names on the in Washington, D.C. One of them belongs to Michael Najarian — but the Michael Najarian who served in Vietnam and now leans in to touch the engraving is still very much alive. 

Ex-king endorses candidate in Romanian election

Former King Michael of Romania took the unusual step on Thursday of endorsing his son-in-law as a candidate in the country's next presidential election.

5Top: All by themselves! Widowed TV dads

The quintessential widowed TV dad, Fred G. Sanford wasn’t exactly the lovey-dovey type. He was eternally disappointed in his “big dummy” son Lamont, and he never let him forget it. Fred was left to raise Lamont after his beloved wife Elizabeth died and Lamont dropped out of high school. But Elizabeth was never far from Fred’s thoughts. He called upon her every time things stopped going his way and he had to pretend he was having a heart attack as a distraction, calling out, “Elizabeth! I’m comin’ to join you, honey!”

No action taken following postgame exchange

The Big East has decided not to take any action following Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma's postgame exchange with a Syracuse player last week.

Review: Holocaust too messy for the sterile ‘Reader’

I’ve generally been a defender of the films of Stephen Daldry, but seeing “The Reader” made me understand why some people hated his previous movie, “The Hours.” That film, they said, was fussy and airless, tamping down truth and humanity in favor of the brand of dry “culture” that lures certain segments of the moviegoing public with the promise of a tastefully prim Sunday matinee.

Tidbits: Lohan dad calls Dina’s honor ‘a joke’

Once again Michael Lohan is blabbing to the media about his ex-wife, Dina, but he may actually have a point this time. Turns out Lindsay’s pop, like much of this gossip-reading world, finds Dina’s accolade as one of the “Top 20 Long Island Mothers of Celebrities” a bit of a head scratcher.

George Michael to Tour North America

Ladies and gentlemen, George Michael is giving North America one more try.

George Michael Signs Big Book Deal

In what his publisher calls a record-breaking deal, British pop superstar George Michael is working on a memoir to come out in the fall of 2009.

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Father of Jacko molestation accuser kills self in NJ
Source: New York Post

The father of the boy who once accused Michael Jackson of molestation has committed suicide, authorities said today. Beverly Hills dentist Evan Chandler, 65, was found dead in Jersey City, NJ, in a luxury waterfront apartment.

Apple - Movie Trailers - Collapse
Source: Apple

Americans generally like to hear good news. They like to believe that a new President will right old wrongs, that clean energy will replace dirty oil, and that fresh thinking will set the economy straight. American pundits tend to restrain their pessimism and to hope for the best.

Photo Posted From the Michael Jackson's This Is It CD Booklet
Source: michaeljackson.com

New photo of Michael Jackson from This Is It! He looks strong and healthy.

Isiah Thomas blasts Magic Johnson over criticisms in new book - Ian Thomsen - SI.com
Source: CNN

Some drama from the basketball world. When he heard the criticisms from his former friend Magic Johnson in a soon-to-be-released book, Isiah Thomas said he'd had enough. And so he began to fight back.

Burglar Caught After Drinking Victim's Wine and Falling Asleep
Source: Telegraph

"A burglar was caught after drinking a bottle of his victim's wine and falling asleep on the sofa."

'Transformers 3′ set for 2011
Source: CNN

"It's official — "Transformers" will be back for round three. Plus, Pearl Jam's "Backspacer" breaks records and George Clooney stars in "The American." CNN's Denise Quan has more on these tidbits in today's buzz:"

Fresh footage released of Michael Jackson in rehearsals
Source: the Mail online

New footage has emerged of Michael Jackson in rehearsals for his comeback tour This Is It.

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Jackson's mother granted custody
Source: BBC News

A judge in Los Angeles has awarded permanent custody of Michael Jackson's three children to the singer's mother. Katherine Jackson, 79, was the only person to petition formally for custody following the death of her son in June.

Update on Kentucky Infant Taken by Dog: Baby's Condition Improves; Shelter has Received Offers for Dog
Source: Kentucky.com: Homepage

This article provides an update on the infant taken from its home by a dog on July 20, as well as an update on plans for the dog.

WOW! THE NEWS IS PLUMB CRAZY THESE DAYS, alas, maybe its for the good intentions it will serve

Wow, the news has gone plumb crazy these days, the feeding frenzy over how Michael Jackson died, and the who, what, where, and why and what if, is constantly being questioned and every detail of every move the Dr has and had made, the family, the unconfirmed reports of informatio …

Source: Jackson's Needle Marks on Neck and Arms; Tabloid Claims La Toya Says, "This Was Murder" - E! Online
Source: eonline.com

...one thing from Michael Jackson's autopsy is certain. Not only were needle marks found on the star, but they were located on his neck and arms

Op-Ed Columnist - She Broke the G.O.P. and Now She Owns It - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

SARAH PALIN and Al Sharpton don't ordinarily have much in common, but they achieved a rare harmonic convergence at Michael Jackson's memorial service.

The Incomparable Michael Jackson

THE DAY WAS AUGUST 29, 1958...THE DAY AN AMAZING THING HAPPENED. MICHAEL JACKSON WAS BORN.

Michael Jackson laid to rest in gold coffin.
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What the expensive coffin will do for him now? We never die, only the body dies. "Ashes to Ashes, dust to dust."

Looking for Jackson's grave? Good luck
Source: CNN

Now Michael Jackson's gravesite will become the next holy grail.

" Michael Jackson's Memorial Services

Billions of people from all around the world watched in their TV set of Michael Jackson's Memorial services.

The Real MJ, as You've Never Seen Him

Michael Jackson was always an eccentric, as many Hollywood stars.

Michael Scheuer and Glenn Beck: Terrorists | Republic Broadcasting Network
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Scheuer (a former CIA agent) claims, "the only chance we have as a country right now is for Osama bin Laden to deploy and detonate a major weapon in the United States." Watch the clip from Fox News' Glenn Beck Show.

Michael Jackson: A Rich man Walking In His Footsteps

Michael Jackson: A Rich Man Walking In His Footsteps By: Gloria J. Hunt Keith-visionary/humanitarian There is no question that Michael Jackson was a steward of God. Michael walked in the footsteps of God's spirit.

Profiting From Michael Jackson's Death
Source: New York Post

There is no peace for Michael Jackson. As thousands of fans prepared to honor the pop icon at a celebrity-packed farewell in LA today, everyone from sleazy entrepreneurs to TV networks, to his own family was working to make a buck off his name

Live video from Michael Jackson memorial
Source: Burlington Free Press

Watch video of highlights from life of Michael Jackson and stay tuned for live video stream of his memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 1 p.m.

Poll and an idea. Let's start a nice conspiracy theory, shall we? Michael Jackson is still alive.

He is currently holed up in a penthouse condo at the top of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. His condo has been paid for by one of the very rich Sheik friends he made during his recent years in the Persian Gulf area.

Rare Jackson portrait finds Harlem home
Source: CNN

The 40-inch by 50-inch portrait, by Australian painter Brett Livingstone-Strong, sold for $2.1 million in 1990. Macky Dancy, a partner at Dancy-Power Automotive, said the oil painting titled "The Book" is believed to be the only portrait for which Jackson sat.

Poll: Micheal Jackson Memorial Ticket Scalping

On EBay they are being offered for as much as $20,000 dollars and Craig's List is going crazy trying to shut down the postings asking $5,000 or more to attend the "event". So the question is boys and girls, has this gone too far?

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