My Sinchew/ The King Of Pop (1958-2009)

Report: Jackson kids' godfather claims paternity

LONDON (AP) —A British tabloid reported Saturday that the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children claims to be the father of the singer's daughter Paris.


Jackson insurance excluded 'illicit' drug use

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The insurance taken out on Michael Jackson for his London concert series does not cover cancellations if the pop star was found to have illegally possessed drugs or was involved in the "illicit taking of drugs," according to a copy of the policy provided Friday to The Associated Press.

It was not immediately clear whether any medications Jackson was taking would negate a payout up to $17.5 million, which would ultimately benefit his estate.


Jackson's mother wins kids' custody despite drama

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wishes Michael Jackson expressed in his will began to come into reality Monday during a lengthy court hearing, with his mother placed firmly in charge of rearing his children and the two men he designated still at the reins of his financial empire.


Jackson tribute provides money for LAPD project

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The people who staged Michael Jackson's memorial service have donated $90,000 to build a tribute to fallen Los Angeles police officers.


Jackson's personal doctor was in financial trouble

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Conrad Murray was in dire financial shape when he signed on as Michael Jackson's personal physician earlier this year at $150,000 a month.


Official: Jackson doctor could face foreclosure

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Jackson's personal physician is more than $100,000 behind on his mortgage payments and could face foreclosure on the country club home authorities searched in their manslaughter investigation into the singer's death, records show.


Agents search Vegas home, office of Jackson doctor

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal agents searched the home and office of Michael Jackson's personal physician Tuesday in a widening investigation of whether administering a powerful anesthetic as a sleep aid was so reckless that it constitutes manslaughter.


AP source: Jackson doc gave him drug before death

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's personal doctor administered a powerful anesthetic to help him sleep, and authorities believe the drug killed the pop singer, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Monday.


Bust

French artist Jean-Baptiste Seckler sculpting a Michael Jackson bust in front of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.


Michael Jackson honored in Austria

ZWENTENDORF, Austria (AP) — Michael Jackson was honored in Austria on Friday, a month after his death devastated fans across the world.