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

Jackson's Neverland funeral ruled out as will surfaces

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The family of Michael Jackson ruled out holding a poignant funeral at the star's Neverland estate on Wednesday as the details of the tragic pop icon's will were made public for the first time.


AP source: Jackson kin considering LA Coliseum

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One site under consideration for a public Michael Jackson memorial is the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the Los Angeles Lakers held their championship celebration last month.


Fans, news media flock to Jackson's Neverland

LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (AP) — Adoring fans and dozens of news crews poured into this bucolic town near Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch on Wednesday expecting to witness the finale to the story of the King of Pop — only to learn their hasty trips were unnecessary.


Media on standby for Jackson memorial plans

NEW YORK (AP) — The mysteries that continue to surround Michael Jackson's death include a frustrating and potentially costly one for news organizations: how and when the fallen pop idol will be laid to rest and where a memorial service would be held.


Apollo Theater's amateur show dedicated to Jackson

NEW YORK (AP) — Tributes to the King of Pop continued Wednesday at the Apollo Theater, where the weekly Amateur Night turned into a Michael Jackson celebration, with impersonators emulating his outfits and mimicking his dance moves.


Federal agents to join probe into Jackson's death

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The investigation into Michael Jackson's death deepened late Wednesday with word that federal authorities will step in to help local police take a look at Jackson's doctors and his medications.


AP Exclusive: Insomniac Jackson begged for drug

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson was so distraught over persistent insomnia in recent months that he pleaded for a powerful sedative despite warnings it could be harmful, says a nutritionist who was working with the singer as he prepared his comeback bid.


Jackson's will expected to be filed in court

LOS ANGELES (AP) — On the night before Michael Jackson's will was expected to be filed in court, heavy construction equipment and workers passed through the wrought-iron gates of Neverland Ranch, fueling speculation that it could soon be hosting a funeral or permanent memorial to the King of Pop.


Jackson set for final journey to Neverland

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Michael Jackson's body will make a poignant final journey to Neverland Ranch, it was reported Tuesday, fueling speculation that the sprawling fantasy retreat could become a permanent memorial to the tragic pop icon.


Jackson's death unleashes barrage of online scams

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Minutes after any big celebrity dies, Internet swindlers get to work. They pump out specially created spam e-mails and throw up malicious Web sites to infect victims' computers, hoping to capitalize on the sudden high demand for information.