EntertainmentJuly 1, 2009 By ANTHONY MCCARTNEY (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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. By LYNN ELBER (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson was so distraught over persistent insomnia in recent months that he pleaded for a powerful sedative despite warnings it could be harmful, says a nutritionist who was working with the singer as he prepared his comeback bid. By JAKE COYLE (The Associated Press) MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) — When it's remarked to Jeff Tweedy while walking backstage at the recent Bonnaroo Music Festival that it's a shame he won't have time to catch most of the festival's other acts, he turns and smiles. By YURI KAGEYAMA (The Associated Press) TOKYO (AP) — When the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette-tape player delivered music on-the-go — a totally innovative idea back in 1979. By JAKE COYLE (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Cassy Hayes and Jasmine Coleman were among the first fans to arrive outside the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles where Michael Jackson was brought and later pronounced dead. By ANTHONY MCCARTNEY (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Heavy construction equipment and workers passed through the wrought-iron gates of Neverland Ranch, fueling speculation that it could soon be hosting a funeral or a permanent memorial to Michael Jackson. June 29, 2009 By MITCH STACY (The Associated Press) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida medical examiner says television pitchman Billy Mays likely died of a heart attack but further tests are needed. By DAVID GERMAIN (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — After just five days, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is halfway to $400 million domestically, a box-office milestone only eight other movies have reached. If it climbs that high, the "Transformers" sequel will be by far the worst-reviewed movie ever to make the $400 million club. By ANTHONY McCARTNEY (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, is taking care of the singer's three children and the family will go to court Monday in part to protect her rights to custody, the family's spokesman said. By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop's standards. June 26, 2009 By RACHEL METZ (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson's death has led to skyrocketing sales of his music and videos, with major retailers selling out of products that have regained immense popularity overnight. June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted "King of Pop" who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. June 24, 2009 By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga doesn't get why some people don't get her. June 23, 2009 By LYNN ELBER (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed McMahon, the loyal "Tonight Show" sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86. June 22, 2009 By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew McConaughey (Mih-KAH'-nih-hay) and his girlfriend, Camila Alves (kuh-MEE'-luh AHL'-vehs), are expecting another baby. By ERIN CARLSON (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — In the debut episode of "NYC Prep," Bravo's new water cooler reality series about the young and rich, two teenagers hang out in a sleek lounge — their after-school version of IHOP. By ROB GILLIES (The Associated Press) TORONTO (AP) — Police have charged the tour manager of the Black Eyed Peas with assault after he allegedly punched celebrity blogger Perez Hilton outside a Toronto nightclub. By DAVID GERMAIN (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Pitt and Steven Soderbergh's baseball tale "Moneyball" has been benched just days before the start of shooting. By ANTHONY McCARTNEY (The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Brown has plead guilty to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna. |
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