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Police Raid MJ's Doctor's Office
Police Raid Clinic
The probe into MICHAEL JACKSON's death became a full-fledged manslaughter investigation YESTERDAY (7/22), as police and federal agents raided the HOUSTON office of the singer's doctor, CONRAD MURRAY. THE NEW YORK POST reports "the team of officers, including DEA agents and detectives from the LOS ANGELES and HOUSTON police departments, executed a search warrant at the ARMSTRONG MEDICAL CLINIC and hauled out a cache of documents and a copy of a computer hard drive.
"The search warrant authorized law enforcement to search for and seize items, including documents, they believed constituted evidence of the offense of manslaughter," attorney Ed Chernoff, representing CONRAD MURRAY, said in a statement. "Law enforcement concluded their search ... and left with a forensic image of a business computer hard drive and 21 documents. None of the documents taken had previously been requested by law enforcement or the LA coroner's office."
"The search of MURRAY's office computer core indicates authorities want to find e-mails either between the doctor and JACKSON or orders for drugs, said HARLAND BRAUN, a prominent LOS ANGELES defense attorney.
"The LAPD believes JACKSON may have been prescribed powerful drugs that led to his death, said author IAN HALPERIN, who has been in touch with LOS ANGELES police sources."
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MJ to be Buried Wearing One White Glove
Posted Jul 9th 2009 2:00AM by TMZ.com
Michael Jackson will be laid to rest in pure MJ fashion -- as in he will be wearing one (and only one) of his favorite gloves.
Dorothy Gaspar -- who owns Gaspar Gloves in L.A. and designed gloves for the "This Is It" tour -- tells us La Toya Jackson wanted Michael to wear a glove inside the casket. Turns out La Toya chose a white leather glove Dorothy made for Michael 10-12 years ago -- a glove covered in Swarovski crystals.
Dorothy tells us she was informed of this yesterday by Michael's stylist -- Michael Bush -- when he picked up 20 green gloves she had made for Jackson's dancers.
Michael Jackson -- Body Not in Hollywood Hills
Posted Jul 9th 2009 8:30AM by TMZ.com
There are reports Michael Jackson's body is at Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills. It is not there.
Michael Jackson Memorial -- The Players
Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:51PM by TMZ.com
The Jackson family just announced everyone who will participate in tomorrow's memorial -- and here's the list:
Ron Boyd (family friend), Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Andrae Crouch Choir, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on Britain's Got Talent), Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Pastor Lucious Smith (family friend), Usher and Stevie Wonder
Jackson's Chosen Few Play Beat the Clock
Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:01PM by TMZ.com
The deadline to pick up Michael Jackson memorial tickets is causing a frenzy, because some of the ticket holders -- especially those who live out of state -- can't make it to the ticket counter by the 6PM deadline.
Right now, anyone who was selected to attend must present the voucher for their tickets by 6PM at Dodger Stadium. An AEG spokesman tells us they've been receiving complaints and are now considering pushing the deadline. Stay tuned...
Mariah Carey to Sing at Jackson Memorial
Posted Jul 6th 2009 6:55AM by TMZ.com
The value of Michael Jackson memorial tickets has just gone up.
Multiple sources tell TMZ Mariah Carey will perform at tomorrow's Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center.
We're hearing she'll perform the Jackson 5 classic, "I'll Be There."
MICHAEL JACKSON’S FUNERAL
TV One sources have confirmed that a public viewing will take place on Monday and a private funeral for the family is to be determined.
There are several conflicting reports on the funeral plans for Michael Jackson but TV One sources have confirmed that a public viewing will take place on Monday and a private funeral for the family is to be determined.
Michael Jackson’s Will Released
CNN is reporting that Michael Jackson’s will, which was written seven years ago, has been filed in court.
There has been much speculation as to what would happen to Michael Jackson’s estate in his passing, but now, we have the answer in his own words. According to a will presented to court by Jackson’s lawyers, the following provisions have been made:
1. Jackson’s entire estate will be placed into the Michael Jackson Family Trust
2. Debbie Row, the mother of Jackson’s oldest children, will not be provided for. Jackson reportedly wrote: “I have intentionally omitted to provide for my former wife, Deborah Rowe Jackson.”
3. Custody of his children was given to Jackson’s mother Katherine, and secondarily, music icon Diana Ross. “If Katherine Jackson fails to survive me, or is unable or unwilling to act as guardian, I nominate Diana Ross as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children.”
Michael Jackson’s Last Will & Testament not only names his mother as the guardian of his children, he also names Diana Ross. Which isn’t really surprising, he and Diana had a friendship that lasted years. She has said of Michael’s death: “I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family.”
Michael’s Will states:
“If any of my children are minors at the time of my death I nominate my mother, Katherine Jackson as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children. If Katherine Jackson fails to survive me, I nominate Diana Ross as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children .”
Michael has left all assets to the Michael Jackson Family Trust. Attorney John Branca and John McClain, a music executive, are named as executors. No charities were named and father Joe Jackson wasn’t exactly omitted being as the funds will go into the family trust.
According to documents obtained by a major news wire service, Michael Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236.6 million in March of 2007. But less than $700,000 of that was in cash. Michael’s assets in 2007 totaled $567.6 million – that included Neverland Ranch which (valued at $33 million) cars, antiques, collectibles and other property (valued at $20 million) and Michael’s piece of the lucrative Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog, which includes the Beatles’ songs. But his debts totaled $331 million. Subtract that from the $567.6 million in assets and you get $236.6 million in net worth. According to the repot, Michael had $668,215 in cash in 2007.
UPDATE: Michael Jackson's body to be displayed in public viewing
Michael Jackson's body will be taken to Neverland Ranch in California for a public viewing on Friday.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's body will be driven to his Neverland Valley Ranch in central California as early as Thursday with public viewing being set for later this week, according to media reports on Tuesday. A motorcade of as many as 30 cars is expected to accompany Jackson's body to his ranch, which is located near the town of Los Olivos, north of Santa Barbara, according to reports by TV network CNN and celebrity website TMZ.com, citing police officials.
Entertainment news website E! News cited a Santa Barbara Sheriff's department spokesman as saying meetings were now taking place with the California Highway Patrol to discuss security for the trip from the Jackson family home in Los Angeles to Neverland Valley. A spokesman for the Santa Barbara County's sheriff's office was not immediately available to comment, nor were representatives for Jackson's family.
Pop superstar Jackson, whose hits include "Thriller" and "Billie Jean" died suddenly of cardiac arrest last Thursday. Jackson's birthplace of Gary, Indiana, also is planning a memorial service for the deceased singer on July 10, according to a spokeswoman for the Gary mayor's office. Lalosa Burns, spokeswoman for Gary Mayor Rudy Clay, said the memorial service would take place at US Steel Works sports stadium, and that more details would follow. She did not have any information about the service being planned in California.
Jackson's Mother Files For Guardianship Of Children ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES -- A court document says Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, has filed for guardianship of the singer's three children. The guardianship papers were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday. A hearing has been set for Aug 3. Jackson left behind three children: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12; Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11; and Prince Michael II, 7. The youngest son was born to a surrogate mother. The filings show that Katherine Jackson is also petitioning to take over the children's estate. Its value is listed as "unknown" in the filing.
The filing lists the children as living at the Jacksons' family compound in the San Fernando Valley, northwest of Los Angeles. "Minor children are currently residing with paternal grandmother," the filing states in an explanation of why Katherine Jackson should be appointed guardian. "They have a long established relationship with paternal grandmother and are comfortable in her care." The filings provide no other declarations by Katherine Jackson, nor do they state whether Michael Jackson left a will. The filings note that Deborah Rowe is the mother of the Jackson's two eldest children, but list her whereabouts as "unknown." For Michael Jackson's third child, known as Blanket, the filing states "None" for the mother. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
By Nolan Strong Legendary pop singer Michael Jackson was taken to the hospital, where HE died after suffering a heart attack in Los Angeles, California. (June 25) according to TMZ.COM
Paramedics administered CPR on the 50-year-singer, as he was rushed to a local Los Angeles hospital via an ambulance.
Calls from Jackson’s house were placed to 911 around 12:20 PM PT from his Holmby Hills home in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.com.
In December of 2008, Jackson’s brother Jermaine made startling claims that the King of Pop was suffering from a rare lung disease and other potentially fatal illnesses, although neither health issues were confirmed.
Jackson was currently in the middle of planning a 50-date concert series at London’s O2 Arena, as well as working on a come back album.
LOS ANGELES -- Pop star Michael Jackson has been taken to UCLA Medical Center by ambulance suffering from cardiac arrest, fire officials confirm.
Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Steve Ruda said paramedics responded to a 911 call at Jackson's home around 12:26 p.m. He was not breathing when they arrived. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda says.
It's unclear what he was being treated for or what his current condition may be.
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Police Raid MJ's Doctor's Office
Police Raid Clinic
The probe into MICHAEL JACKSON's death became a full-fledged manslaughter investigation YESTERDAY (7/22), as police and federal agents raided the HOUSTON office of the singer's doctor, CONRAD MURRAY. THE NEW YORK POST reports "the team of officers, including DEA agents and detectives from the LOS ANGELES and HOUSTON police departments, executed a search warrant at the ARMSTRONG MEDICAL CLINIC and hauled out a cache of documents and a copy of a computer hard drive. "The search warrant authorized law enforcement to search for and seize items, including documents, they believed constituted evidence of the offense of manslaughter," attorney Ed Chernoff, representing CONRAD MURRAY, said in a statement. "Law enforcement concluded their search ... and left with a forensic image of a business computer hard drive and 21 documents. None of the documents taken had previously been requested by law enforcement or the LA coroner's office."
"The search of MURRAY's office computer core indicates authorities want to find e-mails either between the doctor and JACKSON or orders for drugs, said HARLAND BRAUN, a prominent LOS ANGELES defense attorney.
"The LAPD believes JACKSON may have been prescribed powerful drugs that led to his death, said author IAN HALPERIN, who has been in touch with LOS ANGELES police sources."
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MJ to be Buried Wearing One White GlovePosted Jul 9th 2009 2:00AM by TMZ.com
Michael Jackson will be laid to rest in pure MJ fashion -- as in he will be wearing one (and only one) of his favorite gloves.
Dorothy Gaspar -- who owns Gaspar Gloves in L.A. and designed gloves for the "This Is It" tour -- tells us La Toya Jackson wanted Michael to wear a glove inside the casket. Turns out La Toya chose a white leather glove Dorothy made for Michael 10-12 years ago -- a glove covered in Swarovski crystals.
Dorothy tells us she was informed of this yesterday by Michael's stylist -- Michael Bush -- when he picked up 20 green gloves she had made for Jackson's dancers.
Michael Jackson -- Body Not in Hollywood Hills
Posted Jul 9th 2009 8:30AM by TMZ.com
There are reports Michael Jackson's body is at Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills. It is not there. Michael Jackson Memorial -- The Players
Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:51PM by TMZ.com
The Jackson family just announced everyone who will participate in tomorrow's memorial -- and here's the list:Ron Boyd (family friend), Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Andrae Crouch Choir, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on Britain's Got Talent), Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Pastor Lucious Smith (family friend), Usher and Stevie Wonder
Jackson's Chosen Few Play Beat the Clock
Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:01PM by TMZ.com
The deadline to pick up Michael Jackson memorial tickets is causing a frenzy, because some of the ticket holders -- especially those who live out of state -- can't make it to the ticket counter by the 6PM deadline. Right now, anyone who was selected to attend must present the voucher for their tickets by 6PM at Dodger Stadium. An AEG spokesman tells us they've been receiving complaints and are now considering pushing the deadline. Stay tuned...
Mariah Carey to Sing at Jackson Memorial
Posted Jul 6th 2009 6:55AM by TMZ.com
The value of Michael Jackson memorial tickets has just gone up.Multiple sources tell TMZ Mariah Carey will perform at tomorrow's Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center.
We're hearing she'll perform the Jackson 5 classic, "I'll Be There."
MICHAEL JACKSON’S FUNERAL TV One sources have confirmed that a public viewing will take place on Monday and a private funeral for the family is to be determined.
There are several conflicting reports on the funeral plans for Michael Jackson but TV One sources have confirmed that a public viewing will take place on Monday and a private funeral for the family is to be determined.
Michael Jackson’s Will Released
CNN is reporting that Michael Jackson’s will, which was written seven years ago, has been filed in court.There has been much speculation as to what would happen to Michael Jackson’s estate in his passing, but now, we have the answer in his own words. According to a will presented to court by Jackson’s lawyers, the following provisions have been made:
1. Jackson’s entire estate will be placed into the Michael Jackson Family Trust
2. Debbie Row, the mother of Jackson’s oldest children, will not be provided for. Jackson reportedly wrote: “I have intentionally omitted to provide for my former wife, Deborah Rowe Jackson.”
3. Custody of his children was given to Jackson’s mother Katherine, and secondarily, music icon Diana Ross. “If Katherine Jackson fails to survive me, or is unable or unwilling to act as guardian, I nominate Diana Ross as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children.”
Michael Jackson’s Last Will & Testament not only names his mother as the guardian of his children, he also names Diana Ross. Which isn’t really surprising, he and Diana had a friendship that lasted years. She has said of Michael’s death: “I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family.”
Michael’s Will states:“If any of my children are minors at the time of my death I nominate my mother, Katherine Jackson as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children. If Katherine Jackson fails to survive me, I nominate Diana Ross as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children .”
Michael has left all assets to the Michael Jackson Family Trust. Attorney John Branca and John McClain, a music executive, are named as executors. No charities were named and father Joe Jackson wasn’t exactly omitted being as the funds will go into the family trust.
According to documents obtained by a major news wire service, Michael Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236.6 million in March of 2007. But less than $700,000 of that was in cash. Michael’s assets in 2007 totaled $567.6 million – that included Neverland Ranch which (valued at $33 million) cars, antiques, collectibles and other property (valued at $20 million) and Michael’s piece of the lucrative Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog, which includes the Beatles’ songs. But his debts totaled $331 million. Subtract that from the $567.6 million in assets and you get $236.6 million in net worth. According to the repot, Michael had $668,215 in cash in 2007.
UPDATE: Michael Jackson's body to be displayed in public viewingMichael Jackson's body will be taken to Neverland Ranch in California for a public viewing on Friday.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's body will be driven to his Neverland Valley Ranch in central California as early as Thursday with public viewing being set for later this week, according to media reports on Tuesday. A motorcade of as many as 30 cars is expected to accompany Jackson's body to his ranch, which is located near the town of Los Olivos, north of Santa Barbara, according to reports by TV network CNN and celebrity website TMZ.com, citing police officials.
Entertainment news website E! News cited a Santa Barbara Sheriff's department spokesman as saying meetings were now taking place with the California Highway Patrol to discuss security for the trip from the Jackson family home in Los Angeles to Neverland Valley. A spokesman for the Santa Barbara County's sheriff's office was not immediately available to comment, nor were representatives for Jackson's family.
Pop superstar Jackson, whose hits include "Thriller" and "Billie Jean" died suddenly of cardiac arrest last Thursday. Jackson's birthplace of Gary, Indiana, also is planning a memorial service for the deceased singer on July 10, according to a spokeswoman for the Gary mayor's office. Lalosa Burns, spokeswoman for Gary Mayor Rudy Clay, said the memorial service would take place at US Steel Works sports stadium, and that more details would follow. She did not have any information about the service being planned in California.
Jackson's Mother Files For Guardianship Of Children ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES -- A court document says Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, has filed for guardianship of the singer's three children. The guardianship papers were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday. A hearing has been set for Aug 3. Jackson left behind three children: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12; Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11; and Prince Michael II, 7. The youngest son was born to a surrogate mother. The filings show that Katherine Jackson is also petitioning to take over the children's estate. Its value is listed as "unknown" in the filing. The filing lists the children as living at the Jacksons' family compound in the San Fernando Valley, northwest of Los Angeles. "Minor children are currently residing with paternal grandmother," the filing states in an explanation of why Katherine Jackson should be appointed guardian. "They have a long established relationship with paternal grandmother and are comfortable in her care." The filings provide no other declarations by Katherine Jackson, nor do they state whether Michael Jackson left a will. The filings note that Deborah Rowe is the mother of the Jackson's two eldest children, but list her whereabouts as "unknown." For Michael Jackson's third child, known as Blanket, the filing states "None" for the mother. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
By Nolan Strong Legendary pop singer Michael Jackson was taken to the hospital, where HE died after suffering a heart attack in Los Angeles, California. (June 25) according to TMZ.COM
Paramedics administered CPR on the 50-year-singer, as he was rushed to a local Los Angeles hospital via an ambulance.
Calls from Jackson’s house were placed to 911 around 12:20 PM PT from his Holmby Hills home in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.com.
In December of 2008, Jackson’s brother Jermaine made startling claims that the King of Pop was suffering from a rare lung disease and other potentially fatal illnesses, although neither health issues were confirmed.
Jackson was currently in the middle of planning a 50-date concert series at London’s O2 Arena, as well as working on a come back album.
LOS ANGELES -- Pop star Michael Jackson has been taken to UCLA Medical Center by ambulance suffering from cardiac arrest, fire officials confirm.
Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Steve Ruda said paramedics responded to a 911 call at Jackson's home around 12:26 p.m. He was not breathing when they arrived. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda says.
It's unclear what he was being treated for or what his current condition may be.
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Michael Jackson was unquestionably the biggest pop star of the '80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time. In his prime, Jackson was an unstoppable juggernaut, possessed of all the tools to dominate the charts seemingly at will: an instantly identifiable voice, eye-popping dance moves, stunning... more
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