Judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and family friend should take over estateLOS ANGELES — A judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer’s estate. Michael Jackson’s family seeks delay in naming executors of will to probe singer’s affairsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family wants a judge to delay the appointment of two men as temporary administrators of the pop superstar’s estate, a person close to the Jacksons said. Jackson’s kids had an isolated life but a loving bond with their superstar father, friends sayNEW YORK — 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 rides — the Ferris wheel, the roller coaster, the bumper cars. Neverland draws the curious, but gates to remain closed until after Michael Jackson memorialLOS OLIVOS, Calif. — Like an old Western boomtown, the makeshift village that sprang up around the gates of Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch was vanishing Friday, with visitors and vendors packing up tents, tarps, posters and CDs. LA plans for massive crowds during Michael Jackson public memorial; ticket lottery announcedLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday’s public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public. DEA joins Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled outLOS ANGELES — With the federal Drug Enforcement Administration now joining the investigation into Michael Jackson’s death, Jermaine Jackson says he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that his younger brother abused prescription drugs. 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. 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. Moving van pulls up at Jackson’s Neverland; driver says he’s dropping off undisclosed itemsLOS OLIVOS, Calif. — A moving van has arrived at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch to drop off what the driver says are a few small items. Jackson’s mother fires first salvo to control the billion-dollar-plus fortune of ‘King of Pop’LOS ANGELES — So, who gets Michael Jackson’s riches? 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. 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. 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. Gary, Ind. mayor hopes Jackson’s modest boyhood home becomes the new Graceland for fansGARY, Ind. — The hardscrabble city of Gary, Ind., which rose to prosperity in its steelmaking heyday and saw its fortunes fall with the industry, sees an opportunity in the death of its most famous native: Michael Jackson. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Michael Jackson auction cancelledLOS ANGELES - An auction of the contents of Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch has been cancelled following a legal settlement between the auctioneer and lawyers for the former king of pop. Michael Jackson losing battle to halt auctionLONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson is fighting a losing battle to stop an auction of items from his Neverland ranch. Jacko memorabilia auction given go-ahead by courtWASHINGTON - Michael Jackson’s lawyer have failed to obtain a court order to stop the auction of his Neverland Ranch belongings, scheduled for April 22-25. Sale of Jacko’s Neverland ranch in negotiationsWASHINGTON - Pop star Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is about to be sold, if reports are to be believed. |