Massive demand for Jackson memorial tickets (Reuters)

Fans stand near a memorial for deceased pop star Michael Jackson outside the Jackson family home in Encino, California July 3, 2009. Jackson, the child star turned King of Pop who set the world dancing but whose musical genius was overshadowed by a bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals. Jackson was 50. REUTERS/Eric ThayerReuters - More than half a million fans from around the world applied for 17,500 free tickets to Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, organizers said on Friday as a massive security operation got underway.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:25 pm

Massive demand for Jackson memorial tickets (Reuters)

Michael Jackson and former wife Debbie Rowe pose for a wedding photo minutes after the ceremony in California in this November 14, 1996 file photo. REUTERS/Handout/FilesReuters - More than half a million fans from around the world applied for 17,500 free tickets to Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, organizers said on Friday as a massive security operation got underway.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:25 pm

Killer Sex! Bad Gas! Kendra's Pal Meets the Law!

Kendra WilkinsonDespite the fact that celebs were dropping like fabulous, beloved flies this week, the heart of Soupy television kept right on beating: • On Southern Belles: Louisville, we meet a...



Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm

'Brüno' takes mockery to new heights - San Francisco Chronicle


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'Brüno' takes mockery to new heights
San Francisco Chronicle
The classics - Albert Brooks' 1979 series "Real Life," the genre's "Birth of a Nation"; the 1984 rock mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap," its "Citizen Kane"; and "The Office," which one supposes would be the "Battleship Potemkin" of mockumentaries - are ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:56 pm

July Fourth: Don't let the celebration pass you by - Florida Today


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July Fourth: Don't let the celebration pass you by
Florida Today
There's plenty of fireworks and ample Independence Day celebration fare to light up your holiday weekend on this Fourth of July. 8 am to 3 pm: City of West Melbourne 4th of July Blockbuster Celebration will be at the Central Middle School Track, ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

Los Angeles Listeners Skyrocket like Fireworks for Capital Gold Group's 'The Gold Show'

LOS ANGELES, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Gold Show" with Capital Gold Group CEO Jonathan Rose is heard on over 300 radio stations nationwide, including KFWB 980 in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 4 Jul 2009 | 11:15 am

USO: Not your dad's entertainment anymore

Among the entertainers who have donated their energies to the USO in recent years are Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Scarlett Johansson, Kid Rock, Queensryche, Toby Keith, Lewis Black and Robin Williams.

Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:50 am

"Slumdog" child star moves into new Mumbai home

MUMBAI (Reuters) - A child star of the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" moved into his new home in an upmarket Mumbai suburb Saturday, a far cry from his family's former dwelling...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:34 am

Jackson kids face hurdles to coping with his death (AP)

A card signed by fans is shown at the gates of the late Michael Jackson's former residence, Neverland Ranch, in Los Olivos, Calif., Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP - No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson's children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:13 am

Officials urge caution with fireworks - Mooresville Tribune


Los Angeles Times

Officials urge caution with fireworks
Mooresville Tribune
By Bethany Fuller | Statesville R&L It's a warning the NC Insurance Commissioner, State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin and local fire departments hope residents heed this Independence Day as they dance around with sparklers. "I encourage North Carolinians ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:04 am

Jackson kids face hurdles to coping with his death

No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson's children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent. How the three young Jacksons...
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Jackson was loving and attentive father, many say

When Rabbi Shmuley Boteach brought his children to play with Michael Jackson's kids at Neverland Ranch some eight years ago, the rabbi's youngsters naturally made a beeline for the fabulous
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 4 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Fans face long odds for Jackson memorial tickets

Fans continued to register by the thousands early Saturday, hoping to be among the 8,750 people who will be randomly picked to attend the memorial service for singer Michael Jackson next week.

Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:56 am

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows (AP)

U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden reacts, during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, not seen, in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, July 3, 2009. Biden made his first visit to Iraq after being appointed to oversee the administration's Iraq policy. Biden's arrival late Thursday came just came days after all U.S. combat troops were pulled out of Iraq's cities and towns on June 30, part of a security agreement that will see all American soldiers out of the country by the end of 2011. (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed, Pool)AP - Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 4 Jul 2009 | 9:19 am

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

___ ABC's "This Week" _ Vice President Joe Biden. ___ CBS' "Face the Nation" _ Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Chuck...
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U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi (AP)

U2's Bono performs during their 360 Tour at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)AP - As U2 kicks off its world tour, the Irish rockers are turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:26 am

U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

As U2 kicks off its world tour, the Irish rockers are turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. On its Web site and on stage, U2 is asking fans to wear...
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Fans face long odds for Jackson memorial tickets - CNN


Telegraph.co.uk

Fans face long odds for Jackson memorial tickets
CNN
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Fans continued to register by the thousands early Saturday, hoping to be among the 8750 people who will be randomly picked to attend the memorial service for singer Michael Jackson next week ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:12 am

Don't forget the criminal behind the Dillinger myth - Los Angeles Times


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Don't forget the criminal behind the Dillinger myth
Los Angeles Times
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 7:02 am

LA aims to limit Jackson crowd - Los Angeles Times


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LA aims to limit Jackson crowd
Los Angeles Times
As journalists gather outside Staples Center to hear strategies for the Michael Jackson memorial service, a note taped below the speakers' microphone underscores one element of the ticket distribution plan. Only 17500 will get tickets for the service ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 4 Jul 2009 | 6:07 am

DreamWorks Animation's Monsters Invade Roswell!

ROSWELL, N.M., July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been famous for over 60 years as the preferred destination of extraterrestrials, but on July 3 the town of Roswell was invaded...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 4 Jul 2009 | 4:22 am

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 4

WASHINGTON, July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo:
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 4 Jul 2009 | 4:01 am

Potent Anesthetic Found in Michael Jackson's Home

Michael Jackson, Holmby Hills ResidenceLaw enforcement sources have reportedly recovered a potent anesthetic from inside Michael Jackson's Holmby Hills home. Propofol, which is generally used for surgeries and clinical...



Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 4 Jul 2009 | 2:10 am

ABBA's Andersson shoots down London reunion talk

reuniting to cover Michael Jackson's sold-out concert dates. "No one has even asked us, and if they asked us they would have 'no' as an answer, because (Jackson's concerts were) going...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 4 Jul 2009 | 2:07 am

R&B singer Maxwell ends seven-year break

NEW YORK (Billboard) - A vanishing act has become practically de rigueur for R&B musicians of a certain caliber. Many make a mega-hit album or two, collect Grammy Awards and critical...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:55 am

Diprivan Found in Jackson's Home

ABC News confirms: Police found the anesthetic Diprivan among other drugs.
Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:51 am

How Terry Gilliam saved Ledger's final film

Is there a filmmaker in the world with worse luck than Terry Gilliam? He was directing late actor Heath Ledger in "The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus," when he died -- and it's not the first time he has lost a leading man.

Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:43 am

Official: Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home (AP)

Luis Aldama, 17, of Salinas, Calif., holds a portrait of Micheal Jackson near the gates of the late Michael Jackson's former residence, Neverland Ranch, in Los Olivos, Calif., Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:36 am

Animated "Aster" lacking in magic (Reuters)

Reuters - A battle between good and evil is waged for the sake of a wee petal in "The Magic Aster," an animated Chinese fairy tale that's devoid of fun or personality.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:22 am

John Malkovich

Hollywood actor John Malkovich (pictured in March) in the role of a serial killer may not raise any eyebrows, but put him on stage with just an orchestra and two sopranos and you get an unusual piece of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 4 Jul 2009 | 1:20 am

Diprivan risk well-known to doctors

While authorities do not yet know what killed Michael Jackson, the possibility that anesthetics -- particularly the drug Diprivan -- might be involved continue to swell with each new revelation.


Days of speculation were put to rest Friday morning as the...










(Reuters) Reuters - German director Wim Wenders has stopped production on the planned 3D dance film "Pina" following the death of the film's subject -- the legendary choreographer Pina Bausch.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2009 | 7:12 pm

Hugo Boss Orange: Sky Blue in the Deep East (Fashion Wire Daily)

FWD213  Model walks the runway at the Boss Orange show during Spring 2010 Fashion Week in Berlin on Thursday, July 2, 2009.(Fashion Wire Daily/Gruber)Fashion Wire Daily - Turns out sky blue is the new black, at least it was at Hugo Boss Orange show on Thursday night, July 2, staged in a funky old factory in Berlin, where every third look had a celestial hue.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2009 | 7:05 pm

Hugo Boss Orange: Sky Blue in the Deep East (Fashion Wire Daily)

FWD213  Model walks the runway at the Boss Orange show during Spring 2010 Fashion Week in Berlin on Thursday, July 2, 2009.(Fashion Wire Daily/Gruber)Fashion Wire Daily - Turns out sky blue is the new black, at least it was at Hugo Boss Orange show on Thursday night, July 2, staged in a funky old factory in Berlin, where every third look had a celestial hue.



Source: Yahoo! News: Fashion News | 3 Jul 2009 | 7:05 pm

Michael Jackson Death Theories: the Roundup

Michael Jackson What killed Michael Jackson? Perhaps the question should be: What didn't kill Michael Jackson? With a situation as fluid as a Motown 25 moonwalk, and pending toxicological results...



Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 3 Jul 2009 | 6:30 pm

Michael Bay Buys James Frey Sci-Fi: A Million Little Dollars (Almost)

Michael BayHis name was mud after he got caught fabricating his Oprah-raved "memoir," A Million Little Pieces. But now James Frey's reputation, or at least his bank account, is getting...



Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 3 Jul 2009 | 6:20 pm

Rate-a-Trailer: Is Couples Retreat Holiday Hell?

Vince VaughnUnwittingly roped into a therapy vacation, a capable cast works the angles in this exotic and hot getaway. It's a swingers hookup. OK, it's a Swingers hookup, with the classic indie-flick...




Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pm

Blur return to reclaim 'Britpop' crown

After a six-year hiatus in which many bands have emerged, such as the Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand and Kaiser Chiefs, copying their blend of melodic, intelligent songs and cheeky blokeishness, Blur return to show them who is best.

Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Jul 2009 | 3:43 pm

WATCH: Michael Jackson's Video Artistry


Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Jul 2009 | 3:37 pm

Worst Celebrity Death Hoaxes

Oprah Winfrey and William Hung are just two celebs who've been the targets of wild death hoaxes
Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 3:17 pm

Who's Who in Michael Jackson's World?

Inside 30 of Michael Jackson's circle, from Debbie Rowe to Bubbles the chimp.
Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:41 pm

Twilight Cast Reveals Breaking Dawn Details (E! Online)

Twilight Cast Reveals Breaking Dawn Details(E! Online)E! Online - After Robert Pattinson confirmed he was signed on for the fourth Twilight installment, Breaking Dawn, back in Cannes, we've all been dying for more juicy deets on the hypersexualized film. (More on exactly how much naughtier the flick will be, next week.)



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:34 pm

Final Jackson Rehearsal Footage Released

Michael JacksonThe last video shot of Michael Jackson in preparation for his This Is It! tour shows what might have been. Two days before he died, the fallen hitmaker tore into "They Don't Care...



Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:25 pm

Rothbury Festival Gets Off To Eclectic Start

Guitar riffs, rhymes and polyrhythmic ragas got the second Rothbury Festival off to an eclectic start on Thursday at the Double JJ Ranch in western Michigan.



Source: Billboard.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:23 pm

Sex and the 'Harry Potter' movies: Does anyone want this? - Entertainment Weekly


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Sex and the 'Harry Potter' movies: Does anyone want this?
Entertainment Weekly
Alyssa Rosenberg wrote that ''the problem of keeping the Harry Potter movies fresh as filmmakers tackle the later books and deal with their characters' development into sexually mature adults'' is because ''JK Rowling, for all that she's created a ...
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:01 pm

Fashion Face-Off: Carrie Underwood vs. Whitney Port

Carrie Underwood, Whitney PortWhat's black and silver and spotted all over? This sparkly Pamella Roland minidress that Carrie Underwood and Whitney Port both wore to red carpet events. Country crooner Carrie...



Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Exclusive: How Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Changed The Music Business

In the early '80s, Michael Jackson boosted the music industry and set a new benchmark for blockbusters.



Source: Billboard.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

What Body Part Could Vanessa Minnillo Possibly Be Embarassed

Here's a hint - this body part, for her, resists all toning attempts. Hmm...
Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm

Jackson shared bond with Diana Ross

Michael Jackson and Diana Ross shared a bond that he apparently thought would last long after his death. In his will Jackson wanted Ross to take care of his children if his mother was not alive or was unable to do so. While the public may have been surprised at Jackson's decision, the two have a long history together.

Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:55 pm

The Game talks about Michael Jackson tribute

Many fans will always remember where they were when they heard the "King of Pop" had died. The rapper The Game will always remember what he did afterward.

Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:45 pm

Twilight Cast Reveals Breaking Dawn Details

Twilight Cast, MTV Movie AwardsAfter Robert Pattinson confirmed he was signed on for the fourth Twilight installment, Breaking Dawn, back in Cannes, we've all been dying for more juicy deets on the hypersexualized film....



Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:28 pm

Michael Jackson, Pepsi Made Marketing History

Essentially two kinds of people existed in the '80s: Coke drinkers and Pepsi drinkers. And if you loved Michael Jackson, you had good reason to fall into the latter group.



Source: Billboard.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:23 pm

Not So Scruffy Mongrels in Common (Fashion Wire Daily)

FWD113  Model walks the runway at the Mongrels In Common show during Spring 2010 Fashion Week in Berlin on Thursday, July 2, 2009.(Fashion Wire Daily/Gruber)Fashion Wire Daily - Mongrels, a favored pet, though not atypically a scruffy one, might seem an odd choice of name for a fashion label, but if the latest collection from Mongrels in Common seen Thursday, July 2, in Berlin is any test, then the progeny looks like being a very fine breed.



Source: Yahoo! News: Fashion News | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:13 pm

Madonna to Pay Tribute to M.J. at His Comeback Arena

Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback.
Source: FOXNews.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 11:57 am

PHOTOS: Michael Jackson: Faces Through the Years

A look at the physical transformation of Michael Jackson over the years.
Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 3 Jul 2009 | 11:45 am

Michael Jackson and MTV: M Once Stood For Michael

Video thrilled the radio star: Michael Jackson made MTV and convinced everyone to buy a VCR.



Source: Billboard.com | 3 Jul 2009 | 11:44 am