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Was Michael Jackson Healthy Or Falling Apart During His Final Days? Depends On Who’s Talking

July 13, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

In his final days, Michael Jackson was robust and active. Or dangerously thin and frail. Begging for access to powerful prescription drugs. Or showing no signs of ever having used them.

It depends on who’s talking.

Michael Jackson’s Hometown Holds Memorial For Late King Of Pop

July 11, 2009

GARY, Ind.

Michael Jackson’s boyhood hometown bade farewell to the King of Pop on Friday with a celebration of his life and music.

More than 6,000 people showed up for an upbeat memorial event that featured performers singing and dancing to his hits, video montages of Jackson and comments from the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Gary’s mayor and people who knew Michael Jackson when his family lived in Gary.

Michael Jackson Adviser Dr. Tohme Tohme Breaks Silence To Talk About His Friend

July 04, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Dr. Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met with Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star’s finances. It’s not the money talk that stays with him now, but his enchantment at entering Jackson’s world of love.

Michael Jackson’s Father: Stress Of Concerts Didn’t Lead To Singer’s Death

June 28, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The father of Michael Jackson says he does not believe stress over the intense series of concerts the King of Pop planned for his comeback led to his death.

Joe Jackson also said in an interview airing Sunday that he believes his son will be larger in death than he was in life. The patriarch of the Jackson 5 said he wished Michael Jackson were around to see the outpouring of affection since his death.

Michael Jackson’s Doctor Hires Legal Firm, Considered A Witness 

June 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The doctor who was with Michael Jackson when the singer suffered cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home has hired an attorney.

Dr. Conrad Murray has hired the Houston law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, NBC News reported.

Coroner’s Office: Michael Jackson’s Family Wants Second Autopsy

June 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The Jackson family wants an independent autopsy done on the body of Michael Jackson, Los Angeles County Coroner’s Investigator Brian Elias said on Saturday, according to CNS.

The family reportedly told his office before the star’s remains were released that they wanted to have the second autopsy done, following deferred results from the first autopsy on Friday afternoon.

Jennifer Hudson & Family Set Up Foundation For Families Of Murder Victims

October 31, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Less than a week after losing her mother, brother and nephew, Jennifer Hudson and her family have set up a new foundation for families who have lost someone due to violent crime.

Named in honor of her mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, brother Jason Hudson and her nephew, Julian King, the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims will help support families who have been victimized.

Stars & Royalty Come Out As Isaac Hayes Is Laid To Rest

August 18, 2008

MEMPHIS, TN

Isaac Hayes was laid to rest over the weekend and Access Hollywood has new details about the service, which brought out a host of stars and even royalty.

Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, Kelly Preston, Wesley Snipes, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Maurice White (of Earth, Wind and Fire), “Shaft” star Richard Roundtree, along with Hayes’ family (his wife, children and grandchildren) and the Mayors of both Memphis and Shelby County and members of his band were among the 500 invited guests to the late star’s funeral.

Friends, Family Pay Tribute To Soul Singer Isaac Hayes

August 18, 2008

MEMPHIS, TN

Friends and family plan to pay tribute to soul singer Isaac Hayes at a memorial service filled with speeches, musical performances, photos and video clips.

A line of several dozen people stood waiting to get into Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova near Memphis for Monday’s service.