Hugh Jackman planning concerts in London
July 23rd, 2011 - 8:02 am ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) Actor Hugh Jackman is planning a series of "fun" Sunday night concerts in London.Jackman, who is currently working on the film version of musical "Les ... Read more...
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Jackson’s nephew to replace him in musical
October 29th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 29 (IANS) Late pop legend Michael Jackson's nephew T.J. Jackson is set to step into his uncle's moonwalking shoes for a new musical with singer Taylor Dayne.Contactmusic.com reports ... Read more...
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MJ’s plaque to be unveiled in London on first death anniversary
June 21st, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 21 (ANI): A plaque in the memory of legendary pop singer Michael Jackson will be erected at the West End theatre in London on his first death anniversary.The ... Read more...
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Dr. Conrad Murray’s defense to claim MJ gave himself fatal drug overdose
April 5th, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
New York, April 5 (ANI): Michael Jackson is to be blamed for giving himself a fatal drug overdose, according to reports.Lawyers for Dr Conrad Murray, accused of causing the singer's death, ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson’s doctor charged with manslaughter (Lead)
February 9th, 2010 - 11:54 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 9 (IANS) Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray has been charged with "unlawfully, and without malice", killing the pop star last summer.
Murray turned himself in shortly before 4 ... Read more...
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MJ film This Is It crosses $200m mark
November 14th, 2009 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 14 (ANI): Michael Jackson's film This Is It that maps the last days of the star has amassed more than 200 millions dollars at cinemas worldwide.Producer Sony Pictures revealed ... Read more...
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MJ film ‘This Is It’s run extended
November 2nd, 2009 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 2 (ANI): The massive opening haul of Michael Jackson's film 'This Is It' has led movie bosses to extend its two-week run.The movie charting the last days of Jackson ... Read more...
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MJ’s film ‘This Is It’ tops worldwide box office
November 2nd, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 2 (ANI): The film 'This Is It' that charts the final days of Michael Jackson has become the fifth biggest foreign bow of the year after opening to a ... Read more...
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Thousands of MJ fans flock theatres for ‘This Is It’ premiere
October 28th, 2009 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 28 (ANI): Thousands of Michael Jackson fans flocked to theatres around the globe to view the late star's last performance in the film 'This Is It'.The documentary features behind ... Read more...
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First Michael Jackson song since his death released
October 12th, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
New York (DPA) Michael Jackson's "This Is It" was launched online Monday and is the first song to be released after his death.
"This Is It", a ballad about unexpectedly falling in ... Read more...
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‘Mysterious messages’ penned by MJ in final hours emerge
September 13th, 2009 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 13 (ANI): A string of messages penned by Michael Jackson in his final hours have come to light.Post-its notes and sheets of paper, scribbled as "wishes for the world" ... Read more...
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Jackson tipped to be 2010’s highest earning star
September 7th, 2009 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 7 (IANS) Late pop legend Michael Jackson is set to become the highest earning celebrity of 2010, with experts predicting the star will bring in an estimated $240 million ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson’s kids to get their own lawyers
August 11th, 2009 - 7:15 pm ICT by IBNS
Aug 11 (IBNS) Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's three children will soon get their own lawyer because the judge looking into the case of the singer's will feels that their ... Read more...
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Judge gives green light for posthumous Jackson film
August 11th, 2009 - 1:21 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 10 (DPA) A Los Angeles judge Monday gave the go-ahead for a film about the late Michael Jackson and his last preparations for the concert tour that never ... Read more...
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MJ memorial gig promoter under probe over ‘not donating proceeds to charity’
July 31st, 2009 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 31 (ANI): The promoter of Michael Jackson's memorial concert, AEG, has come under an investigation by authorities in Los Angeles amid accusations that the promotion company has broken a ... Read more...
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It’s good MJ passed away when he did: Rupert Everett
July 22nd, 2009 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 22 (ANI): Rupert Everett reportedly thinks it is good Michael Jackson passed away when he did because the King of Pop may not have been able to cope up ... Read more...
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Sony to release film of Jackson’s final days
July 21st, 2009 - 4:00 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 21 (DPA) Sony is to release a movie based on more than 80 hours of footage filmed during Michael Jackson's final days as he was rehearsing for his ... Read more...
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Police may soon file charges against MJ’s ‘murderers’
July 19th, 2009 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 19 (ANI): Police investigating Michael Jackson's death have reportedly informed his family that few people would soon be charged for playing a role in his sudden demise.The doctors or ... Read more...
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Latoya Jackson Interview: Was Michael Jackson Murdered?
July 14th, 2009 - 6:46 pm ICT by GD
Since the untimely death of King of pop Michael Jackson, various speculations and rumors are floating all around. But things took a serious turn when Latoya Jackson, elder sister of MJ ... Read more...
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Jackson rebuilt nose to alleviate breathing problems, says dermatologist
July 10th, 2009 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 10 (ANI): Michael Jackson's dermatologist has revealed that the singer had his nose rebuilt before his death because extensive plastic surgery had left him with breathing problems.Arnold Klein has ... Read more...
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Jacko’s long-time costumers to design his burial suit
July 4th, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jul 4 (ANI): Late singer Michael Jackson's long-time costumers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush will be designing the burial suit the star will be buried in.The Los Angeles-based designers are ... Read more...
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‘Killer surgical drug’ found at Jacko’s home
July 2nd, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 2 (ANI): A killer surgical drug was reportedly among the cocktail of prescription drugs found at Michael Jackson's LA home after he passed away on June 25.
Propofol, dubbed "the ... Read more...
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Ukraine could name village after Michael Jackson
June 30th, 2009 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 30 (RIA Novosti) A lawmaker in eastern Ukraine has put forward a proposal to re-name a village after pop icon Michael Jackson, a media report said.
According to Zaporozhye Region's ... Read more...
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Jacko wanted to play only 10 gigs in UK, says former nanny
June 29th, 2009 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 29 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's former nanny has confirmed that he wanted to stage only 10 shows in London, but he failed to read the contract ... Read more...
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My life is empty without Jackson: Elizabeth Taylor
June 28th, 2009 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 28 (IANS) Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor, who coined the phrase 'King of Pop' for Michael Jackson while presenting him an award in 1989, has issued a heart-broken statement to ... Read more...
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Jackson was secretly recording a new album: Deepak Chopra
June 28th, 2009 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 28 (IANS) Michael Jackson had been quietly recording a new album that he hoped would move the world, says his longtime Indian-American friend Deepak Chopra.
The "Thriller" hitmaker passed away ... Read more...
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Debt ridden Jackson ‘feared being killed if he didn’t perform London gigs’
June 27th, 2009 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 27 (ANI): Michael Jackson was reportedly in constant fear about his mounting debts and worried about his comeback concerts in London, telling friends: "If I don't tour they'll kill ... Read more...
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Coroner rules out foul play in Jackson’s death
June 27th, 2009 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI
New York, June 27 (ANI): Los Angeles coroners have found "no indication of foul play" in the death of Michael Jackson after conducting an initial autopsy.The King Of Pop died aged ... Read more...
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Stress killed Michael Jackson, says ex-publicist
June 27th, 2009 - 11:49 am ICT by IANS
Vancouver, June 27 (IANS) The stress of the upcoming concerts in London - which would have earned him $50 million to $100 million to get out of debt - killed Michael ... Read more...
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Madge was planning to join Jacko for O2 gig
June 26th, 2009 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 26 (ANI): Madonna was planning to join Michael Jackson on stage during his comeback tour.
According to her manager Guy Oseary, the Queen of Pop wanted to make a surprise ... Read more...
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King of Pop Michael Jackson dies of ‘heart attack’
June 26th, 2009 - 11:19 am ICT by ANI
London, June 26 (ANI): King of pop Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 50 last night after he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack due to drug overdose.
The legendary ... Read more...
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More tickets for Jacko’s comeback gigs up for grabs
June 24th, 2009 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 24 (ANI): More tickets for Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London are to go on sale.The "limited" number of extra seats, estimated to cost hundreds per show, had previously ... Read more...
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Now, Jacko on ‘disabled child hunt’ for London gigs
June 18th, 2009 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 18 (ANI): Michael Jackson is reportedly on the lookout for a child who is missing limbs or in a wheelchair to share the stage with him during his comeback ... Read more...
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‘Jacko’s comeback London gigs won’t happen’
June 10th, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 10 (ANI): Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London will not take place, according to Jackson family stalwart Arthur Phoenix.Phoenix, the family's former publicist and advisor to Jackson's brother Tito, ... Read more...
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Jacko denies skin cancer report
May 17th, 2009 - 11:50 am ICT by ANI
New York, May 17 (ANI): Michael Jackson's spokesman has dismissed reports claiming that the singer has skin cancer, insisting he is in "the best of health.""He is great," Dr. Tohme Tohme ... Read more...
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