Michael Jackson’s death excessively covered, think most Americans
DEA joins Michael Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled outLOS ANGELES — Jermaine Jackson said he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that Michael Jackson abused prescription drugs, but that he did not know about any drug use by his younger brother. Neverland Ranch, abandoned by Jackson in ‘05, now seen as having ‘Graceland’ potentialLOS OLIVOS, Calif. — With Peter Pan as inspiration, Michael Jackson turned his lush Neverland ranch into a whimsical retreat with carnival rides, a chimpanzee named Bubbles and even a Disney-like train station where he could recapture his lost childhood. LA City Hall official: Jackson family considering Los Angeles Coliseum for memorialLOS ANGELES — One site under consideration for a public Michael Jackson memorial is the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the Los Angeles Lakers held their championship celebration last month. Harlem’s Apollo Theater continues Michael Jackson tributes with amateur night moonwalk contestNEW YORK — Tributes to the King of Pop continue at New York City’s Apollo Theater, which has turned its weekly Amateur Night contest into a Michael Jackson celebration. Few survive cardiac arrest even with hospital CPR; study finds little improvement over timeYou don’t have to be Michael Jackson to have this problem: The odds of surviving cardiac arrest after getting CPR in a hospital are slim and have not improved in more than a decade, a big Medicare study concludes. Person familiar with the situation says no public Jackson memorial planned for NeverlandLOS ANGELES — An effort to bury Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch has fizzled and it appears more likely a funeral and burial will take place in Los Angeles, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Michael Jackson’s will cuts out ex-wife Debbie Rowe and leaves entire estate to family trustLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. Person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says his mother gets custody; assets in trustLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s will gives custody of his children to the singer’s mother and leaves all of his assets in a trust fund, a person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Michael Jackson at Montreal jazz festivalMONTREAL — Stevie Wonder tinkered with the words of one of his biggest hits on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson at Montreal’s international jazz festival. Jackson family says Michael had a will; memorial service possible at Neverland taking shapeLOS ANGELES — A will for Michael Jackson has surfaced and is expected in court soon, a lawyer for the family said Tuesday, countering their previous claim that he died without such a document. Iowa State Fair to have tribute to Michael Jackson with a butter statue of the King of PopDES MOINES, Iowa — It’s the King of Pop — in butter. Iowa State Fair to honor Michael Jackson with butter statue of the pop iconDES MOINES, Iowa — Michael Jackson is getting a new tribute. And it’s in butter. Coroner-police investigators retrieve medications from Michael Jackson’s homeLOS ANGELES — Investigators on Monday retrieved medications from the rented mansion where pop star Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week, a coroner’s official said. Michael Jackson’s parents move quickly to take charge of his estate, gain custody of his kidsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family moved quickly Monday to take control of his complicated personal and financial affairs, winning temporary custody of his three children and asking a judge to name the King of Pop’s mother as administrator of his estate. AP Exclusive: Michael Jackson wrapped clandestine ‘Dome Project’ video in final weeksLOS ANGELES — The Associated Press has learned that Michael Jackson finished an elaborate video production two weeks before he died. Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s hard-driving father, returns to the spotlight with son’s deathNEW YORK — At the BET Awards over the weekend, Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, was back in front of the cameras. Wearing a black fedora and oversized sunglasses, he spoke proudly of his son, paid tribute to “a superstar” and promoted his own new record label. Michael Jackson’s mother files for guardianship of the singer’s 3 childrenLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s mother is caring for the singer’s three children and asked the court Monday to declare her their guardian. Catty rumors fly at Dior as Paris’ menswear week winds down with shows by Lanvin, Paul SmithPARIS — The French capital’s spring-summer 2010 menswear displays wound down Sunday with a harder-than-usual silhouette from romantic label Lanvin, a retro rocker at British dandy Paul Smith and a sheer, shorn look at Dior Homme that sparked catty rumors about the possible departure of the luxury house’s designer, Kris Van Assche. Obama adviser Axelrod says president has written Michael Jackson’s familyWASHINGTON — A top White House adviser says President Barack Obama has written a private letter to Michael Jackson’s family. Judge will likely have to decide who gets to care for Michael Jackson’s childrenLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s mother is caring for the singer’s three children and asked the court Monday to declare her their guardian. Pain was as familiar as success throughout Michael Jackson’s remarkable career cut shortIt 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. Throughout a remarkable career cut short, pain was as familiar as successIt 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. Jackson doctor hires law firm; lawyer says physician is only considered a witnessLOS ANGELES — A Houston lawyer says his firm has been hired by the doctor who reportedly was with Michael Jackson when the pop star was fatally stricken in his Los Angeles home. Ahmadinejad denounces Obama, suggests talks on improving relations imperiledEDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Iran’s president lashes out at Obama statements, accuses US of interferenceIran’s hardline president is lashing out anew at the United States and President Barack Obama. White House’s delay in recognizing Jacko’s death draws flakWASHINGTON - The White House’s delay in issuing a statement on Michael Jackson’s death, and President Barrack Obama indifference towards the musical legend’s family, has raised many eyebrows. Iranian opposiiton enters third week of campaign in tightening strategic bindEDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Jackson’s body released by LA county coroner; no funeral service plans announcedLOS ANGELES — The body of Michael Jackson, who died Thursday, has been released by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. Comedians mark death of the oft joked about Michael Jackson with both jokes and deferenceNEW YORK — For years, comedians have made Michael Jackson a punch line. In deference to the beloved pop star’s family and fans, though, many treated his death differently. For still others, it wasn’t “too soon.” |
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LONDON - Two thirds of Americans are of the view that late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s death has been excessively covered by the media, according to a survey. Conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, the survey saw 1,000 people being questioned between June 26-29. The poll revealed that about 29 per cent people believed that the coverage of Jackson’s sudden death was the “right amount”.owever, about 64 per cent of those polled said that the coverage was too much, reports the Sun.
