June 2009 - Posts

• Spokeswoman: Doctor not suspect in Jackson's death

  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The cardiologist who was with Michael Jackson during the pop star's final moments sat down with investigators for three hours to explain his actions, and his spokeswoman says he is not a suspect.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Jackson's influence gets spotlight at BET Awards

  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After three days to process the shock and grief, attendees at the BET Awards - a show thrown into "total overhaul" by the death of Michael Jackson - were preparing for what was sure to be a spectacular celebration of the King of Pop, put on by an dazzling collection of the artists he influenced most.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Thread of pain ran through Jackson's career

  It was the last day of shooting for a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1984, and the only hiccup had been an argument between Michael Jackson and an ad executive over whether the young superstar would take off his sunglasses.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• AP Source: Jackson's mother retains his lawyer

  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The mother of Michael Jackson has chosen one of his longtime lawyers to represent the family's legal interests, a person close to the situation said Saturday.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Court fight over Jackson's children looms

  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Given the secrecy surrounding Michael Jackson's children throughout his life, it's no surprise that there are lingering questions about who will care for them after his death. What is almost certain is this: Their fate will be decided in a courtroom, with several people possibly vying for custody.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Jackson also left legacy as cultural phenomenon

  ATLANTA (AP) -- From the wow to the weird, Michael Jackson leaves a fashion legacy to rival his musical one.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Questions swirl around doctor in Jackson's death

  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Elvis had one. So did Anna Nicole Smith and Marilyn Monroe. They are the doctors who cater to celebrities, dispensing powerful painkillers and sedatives to some of Hollywood's best-known entertainers.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Apollo Theater to pay tribute to Michael Jackson

  NEW YORK (AP) -- The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson's career plans a star-studded musical memorial on the same stage where he and his brothers once did 31 shows in one week, for $1,000.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Arab world mourns Michael Jackson

  CAIRO (AP) -- A Bahraini royal mourned him publicly, young Lebanese held a candlelight tribute, Egyptian musicians hailed him as an inspiration.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Pop king Jackson was content to remain fan of film

  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The cliche is that rock stars want to be movie stars, and movie stars want to be rock stars. Michael Jackson was content to be the King of Pop.... Posted Jun 28 2009, 08:40 AM by DUI

• Federer, Serena Williams advance at Wimbledon

  WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Roger Federer lost a set for the first time this week but advanced to the second week at Wimbledon by beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-1.... Posted Jun 26 2009, 11:13 AM by DUI

• Singh offered to pay Stanford's bail

  HOUSTON (AP) -- Vijay Singh has offered to help pay the $500,000 bail for financier Allen Stanford, but a federal magistrate would not allow it because the three-time major champion is not a U.S. citizen.... Posted Jun 26 2009, 11:13 AM by DUI

• Hedo Turkoglu opts out of contract with Magic

  Hedo Turkoglu's run with the Orlando Magic appears to be over.... Posted Jun 26 2009, 11:13 AM by DUI

• Clippers take Griffin with No. 1 pick in NBA draft

  NEW YORK (AP) -- On a draft day that felt like the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers never considered a deal. Not when they were the ones who could take Blake Griffin. Following a flurry of head-turning trades around the NBA, the Clippers started Thursday night's draft with the obvious choice: Griffin, the only player considered a sure thing in a class full of question marks.... Posted Jun 26 2009, 11:13 AM by DUI

• LeBron, Shaq to chase a title together with Cavs

  CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James is a unique talent, a once-in-a-generation player who has lifted a franchise to unprecedented heights. He's also a red-carpet celebrity whose circle of friends includes billionaire business moguls and rap stars.... Posted Jun 26 2009, 11:13 AM by DUI