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

Mother gets limited power over Jackson's property

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge granted Katherine Jackson limited control over some of her son's property on Monday after the singer's mother expressed concerns about who controls his business ventures and bank accounts.


Coroner team gathers evidence at Jackson home

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators on Monday retrieved medications from the rented mansion where pop star Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week, a coroner's official said.


Jackson's death returns his father to spotlight

NEW YORK (AP) — At the BET Awards over the weekend, Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, was back in front of the cameras. Wearing a black fedora and oversized sunglasses, he spoke proudly of his son, paid tribute to "a superstar" and promoted his own new record label.


Fans moonwalk to honor Jackson, wait for tribute

PARIS (AP) — Mourning Michael Jackson fans lauded his talent, moonwalked in his honor, sang his lyrics and awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop.


Refund details announced for Jackson concerts

LONDON (AP) — More than 750,000 Michael Jackson fans can get full refunds for the pop star's canceled 50-night "This is It" concert extravaganza — or opt to receive souvenir tickets instead, the promoters announced Monday.


Jacksons fight for control of children

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The family of Michael Jackson has vowed to fight for custody of the superstar's children and voiced new concerns over the circumstances of his death.


Janet Jackson makes emotional appearance at BETs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop's standards. One person who perhaps knew him best, though, brought the night into perspective: his sister.


Lawyer: Jackson's doc didn't give excessive drugs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor said his client never gave or prescribed Jackson the painkillers Demerol or OxyContin, and denied reports suggesting that the doctor gave the pop star drugs that contributed to his death.


Lawyer: Jackson's doc didn't give excessive drugs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor said his client never gave or prescribed Jackson the painkillers Demerol or OxyContin, and denied reports suggesting that the doctor gave the pop star drugs that contributed to his death.


Michael Jackson's lyrics tell a hard story

NEW YORK (AP) — In the brief, electric prime of Michael Jackson, millions danced to "Billie Jean," ''Beat It" and other songs so propulsive it almost didn't matter what they actually said.