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Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate

Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by lawyer Brian Oxman, who said there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the Jackson family patriarch. Complete Story...

A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13

A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST.

Meltdown 101: When unemployment last hit 10 pct

The last time unemployment climbed past 10 percent, "The A-Team" was one of the top 10 TV shows and Michael Jackson was about to release "Thriller."

Sony stays in the red, trims annual loss forecast

Sony reported a smaller-than-expected 26.3 billion yen ($289 million) quarterly loss as cost cuts combined with healthy sales of PlayStation 3 game consoles and Michael Jackson hits helped it inch toward recovery.

Rock 'n' roll royalty jam for 2nd night in NYC

U2 brought three generations of chart-toppers — Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and the Black Eyed Peas — with them onstage Friday at another night of mix-and-match magic at Madison Square Garden.

Jackson collaborators seek debt payments

Michael Jackson's collaborators on "Thriller" say they are due more than $2.3 million from the singer's estate.

Jackson's 'This Is It' draws $20.1M worldwide

The King of Pop is No. 1 again.

Could 'This Is It' win an Oscar?

Sony thinks its new Michael Jackson documentary could be a contender for best picture.

Jackson case MD due in court child support case

A lawyer says the physician being investigated in Michael Jackson's death will appear for a Nov. 16 child support hearing in Las Vegas.

Richest dead celebrity? It's not Michael Jackson

According to Forbes magazine, the richest dead celebrity isn't Michael Jackson.

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!” —

‘This Is It’ a fascinating work-in-progress

Many of the musicians and craftsmen interviewed in “This Is It” talk about Michael Jackson’s perfectionism, so it begs the question: Would Michael Jackson have wanted this movie of rehearsal footage to be seen by mass audiences?

Jackson film 'This Is It' earns $2.2M on 1st night

Michael Jackson may be headed to the top of the charts again — this time at the movie box office.

Elizabeth Taylor calls Jackson film `brilliant'

Elizabeth Taylor says the new Michael Jackson documentary is "the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking" she has ever seen.

King of Pop aims for king of music film status

The 50 comeback concerts Michael Jackson planned in London last summer sold out in a few hours.

Michael Jackson's personal items to go on display

The official exhibition of rare Michael Jackson memorabilia will go on display in London this week.

Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson up for auction

Christie's auction house will offer up a portrait of Michael Jackson by Andy Warhol in New York on Nov. 10.

Opera diva's irksome call was about Jackson film

Argentine opera singer Gabriela Pochinki said Monday that she was talking to the organizers of the Las Vegas premiere of Michael Jackson's film "This Is It" when she was arrested at a swank Manhattan restaurant for yelling into her cell phone.

Arena owner: LA official sought $6M for tribute

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.

Jackson's dermatologist files $50,000 claim

Michael Jackson's dermatologist has filed a nearly $50,000 claim against the singer's estate.

Jackson choreographer wanted Jackson healthy

Kenny Ortega was responsible for some of Michael Jackson's biggest concerts, including what were to be his comeback shows in London. But in the singer's final days, the producer-director-choregrapher felt like he needed to take on another responsibility — making sure Jackson stayed healthy.

Judge to rule on unsealing Jackson doctor warrants

A Nevada judge is considering whether to unseal warrant documents in the Michael Jackson investigation, following a closed-door meeting with a Los Angeles police detective and prosecutor.

‘Dancing’ stunner: Coughlin gets dunked

Solid performances on Monday night set the stage for a surprising elimination, since no one was bad, exactly. The first two celebrities to find that they were being left “in jeopardy” were Joanna Krupa, who stumbled on Monday, and Aaron Carter, who has been struggling for weeks. They were joined by Natalie Coughlin, making a not-unexpected trip to the near-bottom after a rare low score on Monday, as well as Melissa Joan Hart, meaning that every performer in jeopardy of going home was one who had strongly impressed the judges at least once.

Jackson doctor says he can't pay child support

The doctor being investigated in Michael Jackson's death told a court he can't afford to pay $13,000 in child support and other debts because he was forced to close his medical practice after physical threats against him and his staff, according to court documents obtained Friday.

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Michael Jackson's father seeks allowance from singer's estate -- latimes.com
Source: The L.A. Times

Joe Jackson, 81, says he has living expenses exceeding $20,000 a month. His attorney says the family patriarch doesn't have a regular income and was dependent on his son's money.

'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Review: He's a Thriller - TIME
Source: TIME

Michael Jackson's This Is It Review: He's Still a Thriller By Richard Corliss Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.

111 Minutes: "This Is It" a touching tribute for Jackson's fans

"This Is It" treated Michael Jackson's fans to an intimate journey with him in his final months and days of preparation for a spectacular show.

'This Is It' set for star-studded premiere
Source: msnbc.com

When Michael Jackson died in June, he was just days away from launching a 50-show run of comeback concerts in London. Now, video footage of preparations for those performances have become "Michael Jackson's This Is It," a documentary opening worldwide Tuesday.

Will Michael Jackson Attend His Own Movie Premiere?
Source: E! Online

So, you're Michael Jackson, and, if the death-hoax theorists are correct, you're alive and presumably pretty impressed by the stunt you pulled in June.

Jackson's unique personal items set for display
Source: msnbc.com

The exhibition is a documentation of Jackson's musical legacy and will feature the "King of Pop" in his many guises, including his roles as stylist, dancer and lyricist.

Jackson fans say film covers up the grim truth
Source: msnbc.com

A small group of Michael Jackson's dedicated fans have started an "awareness" campaign surrounding the upcoming movie "This Is It," saying it covers up the grim reality of the dead pop star's final days.

Judge reviewing warrants in Jackson case
Source: msnbc.com

Clark County District Court Judge Valerie Adair said she'll decide after seeing the documents whether to release affidavits relating to searches of a Las Vegas pharmacy and of Michael Jackson's personal physician's home, office and storage unit.

Jackson children's role in TV series uncertain
Source: msnbc.com

A&E says it is "entirely possible" the brothers will cross paths with other family members who may be included in the finished series.

'New' Michael Jackson single actually old Sa-Fire song
Source: Newsday.com

The King of Pop's "new" single "This Is It" was released worldwide yesterday to rev up interest in the upcoming soundtrack and documentary about the preparations for what would have been his comeback British tour in July.

'New' Michael Jackson single a 'mistake'
Source: msnbc.com

Hours after Michael Jackson's first posthumous single "This Is It" was released amid great hype on Monday, the co-author of that tune, "My Way" songwriter Paul Anka, threatened to sue Jackson's estate for proper credit and his share of royalties.

Michael Jackson Estate Admits Paul Anka Co-Wrote 'This Is It'
Source: mtv.com

One of the people asking those questions was former 1950s teen idol Paul Anka ("Diana," "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"), who, like a number of people, thought the ballad sounded very similar to the 1991 single by Latin R&B singer Safire.

Verdict on New Posthumous Michael Jackson Single "This is It"
Source: The New York Times

t midnight, the new Michael Jackson single, "This Is It," became available as a free stream on michaeljackson.com.

New Michael Jackson song released
Source: CNN

(CNN) -- A brand new song by Michael Jackson was released on the late singer's Web site early Monday. However about 45 seconds of "This Is It" did the rounds online Sunday after being leaked ahead of its scheduled release on Michaeljackson.com.

Michael Jackson New Song Released to Radio Stations, Given Under High Security
Source: ABC News

Almost four months after his death, Michael Jackson fans can hear the King of Pop's voice yet again, as the first of his new songs debuts today. The pop star's single "This Is It" is released posthumously.

New Music From Michael Jackson - "This Is It" Gets Midnight Release
Source: The New York Times

The first drop in what might be a flood of unheard Jackson material is a song called "This Is It," which Sony had scheduled to send to radio stations on Sunday night. Based on a tape Mr.

"This is It" Michael Jackson sings from beyond the grave
Source: BBC News

The King of Pop, is back again with a new single: "This is It." It is safe to say that this is just the beginning of a great posthumous career. There will be many more releases coming as Jackson joins a prestigious list of "singers from beyond the grave".

Jackson doctor in trouble over child support
Source: msnbc.com

The Las Vegas district attorney says the doctor at the center of an investigation into Michael Jackson's death may face arrest and could lose his medical license after missing a hearing to explain late child support payments.

Jackson blackface skit sparks race controversy
Source: msnbc.com

An Australian variety show host has apologized for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five performed in blackface.

Jackson blackface skit sparks race controversy
Source: msnbc.com

An Australian variety show host has apologized for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five performed in blackface.

Harry Connick On Hey Hey: Blackface Peformance Offends Connick (VIDEO)
Source: The Huffington Post

An Australian act's blackface impression of The Jackson Five did not impress celebrity judge Harry Connick Jr. The American musician and actor was disturbed by the group's performance and sense of humor on Australian the variety show Hey, Hey It's Saturday.

Biographies and Memoirs about Michael Jackson
Source: Suite101

When I did research on Michael Jackson for this article, I was amazed at how many books have been written about the King of Pop! These books tweaked my interest and, since his death, might be all we have to make sense of the unusual life and untimely death of such a mega pop st …

Court set to get update on Jackson kids
Source: msnbc.com

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff has scheduled a hearing for Friday afternoon on how the children are reacting to a court guardianship.

Autopsy: Jackson was in good overall health
Source: msnbc.com

An autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press shows Michael Jackson was not the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed by tabloids.

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