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Over 1.2M apply for Jackson memorial tickets

Brenna Smith, of Gardena, Calif., waits across the street from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday. She hopes to get tickets to Tuesday's memorial service.More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson’s memorial service next week.




Powerful sedative found in Jackson’s home

July 3: The powerful sedative Diprivan was reportedly found in Michael Jackson's home. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.  (MSNBC)A law enforcement official says the powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home. Diprivan is an intravenous anesthetic drug widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's very unusual to have in a private home




Madonna pays tribute to Jackson in concert

Madonna performs during her "Sticky and Sweet" tour at the O2 arena, in London on July 4. Madonna paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson during the show.“Let’s give it up for one of the greatest artists the world has ever known,” she said during her concert and the crowd roared its approval.




Many call Jackson a loving, attentive father

Affectionate dad Michael Jackson shares intimate moments with children Prince Michael II (nicknamed Blanket), Paris and Prince Michael in a trove of previously unseen photos that reveal the faces that so often appeared masked or veiled in public.“To the extent that Michael Jackson’s kids could have a normal life, he wanted them to have it,” says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach.




Jackson’s mysterious adviser Tohme opens up

Dr. Tohme Tohme, an advisor to Michael Jackson, stands in front of a painting of Jackson titled "The Book," by artist Brett-Livingstone Strong, in the law office of Dennis Hawk in Santa Monica, Calif., on Friday, July 3.Dr. Tohme Tohme, a financier with a murky past, was Michael Jackson's primary financial advisor before his death.




‘Slumdog’ child star moves into new home

Azhar Ismail, a child actor in 'Slumdog Millonaire,' offers us a glimpse of his life. (Dateline NBC)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 -- a shanty.




Former Beatles, Stones manager Klein dies

Allen Klein, left, once said John Lennon hired him to protect his interest in the Beatles because he and wife Yoko Ono wanted "a real shark — someone to keep the other sharks away."Infamous record label owner Allen Klein, who played a key role in the Beatles' demise and also nabbed control of some of the Rolling Stones' best-known songs, dies after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.




Gangster films take revenge on our behalf

Johnny Depp stars as bank robber John Dillinger in "Public Enemies." In our challenging economic times a film about a bank robber could provide audiences with a vicarious thrill.The films “represent the dreams of filmgoers to beat the system,”says George De Stefano, journalist and critic.




Rupert Grint recovering from swine flu

Rupert Grint is recovering from a mild case of swine flu.The agent for “Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint says the actor is recovering from a mild case of swine flu.




Cops and guns are best part of ‘Public Enemies’

Johnny Depp stars as John Dillinger in this Michael Mann film about a Fed (Christian Bale) who tries to take him, and a whole lot of other gangsters, down. (Other)For all its lush costumes and game cast members, the movie has nothing new to tell us about famed gangster John Dillinger.




Give ‘Ice Age 3’ the cold shoulder

The stars of the previous two "Ice Age" entries (Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary) return for this threequel.“Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” seemingly exists only to give parents and children an air-conditioned activity between “Up” and the upcoming “Ponyo.”




Funeral for Billy Mays draws hundreds

Pallbearers carry the coffin of the television pitchman Billy Mays from the church where the funeral mass was held in Mays' hometown, in the Pittsburgh suburb of McKees Rocks, Pa., on Friday.Television product pitchman Billy Mays is remembered as a pop culture icon at his funeral near Pittsburgh.




Quiz: Which ‘View’ host was sued over new book?

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Billboard: Jackson had two albums in works

Click to see pictures from the highs and lows of Michael Jackson's career.Michael Jackson had two albums in the works at the time of his death, Billboard reported Thursday. He was reportedly crafting a pop album as well as a collection of classical compositions.




AEG boss: Jackson insurance covers overdose

Click to see pictures from the highs and lows of Michael Jackson's career.Insurance will help cover any losses on the now-canceled Michael Jackson concert series if the pop star died accidentally, including of a drug overdose, but not if he died of natural causes




Expert: Asphyxia likely killed Carradine

Actor made his mark as “Kung Fu” star on TV in the 1970s and again on the big screen in “Kill Bill.”The private pathologist who examined David Carradine's body says Thai authorities have determined the actor died of asphyxia and so far, he agrees.




Jolie trumps Aniston atop actress earning list

From Angelina Jolie's cat eye to Anna Wintour's iconic bob, see the stars' signature styles.Angelina Jolie banked $27 million in the past year to beat out her partner Brad Pitt's ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, who made $25 million, a Forbes.com study of the highest-paid Hollywood actresses showed.




Neil Patrick Harris may host the Emmys

Neil Patrick Harris won raves for his turn hosting this year's Tony Awards. Are the Emmys next?The two-time Emmy nominee is fresh off a well-received performance hosting CBS' Tonys telecast in June.




Gary Coleman's wife arrested in Utah

Gary Coleman with his wife, Shannon Price, who was arrested in Utah and booked for investigation of domestic violence, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct on Wednesday.Police say the wife of actor Gary Coleman was booked into jail after an argument at the couple's Utah County home.




Slide show: Slideshow: The week in celebrity sightings

Chrissie Hynde is a long way from Ohio, friends and family remember Ed McMahon, Kiefer Sutherland takes a New York stroll and more.Chrissie Hynde is a long way from Ohio, friends and family remember Ed McMahon, Kiefer Sutherland takes a New York stroll and more.




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