Michael Jackson Posts

Jackson's Doc Approved For Release In China

October 06, 2009... Chinese fans will get to see the last footage of Michael Jackson at the same time as the rest of us now that Chinese censors have approved This Is It in time for it's global release date of October 28th. Sony...

Autopsy Reveals Michael Had Tattooed Eyeliner, Lipliner On His Face

October 02, 2009... According to the Jacko autopsy report, Michael had tattooed eyeliner and lipliner on his face, as well as inked in his eyebrows and portions of his hairline. accidental overdose. His weight was within normal limits for his frame, and his heart was...

MJ's This Is It Breaks Records For Pre-Sales

September 29, 2009... Courtesy AEG Fans eager to get a glimpse of Jackson's last few months on film helped propel the doc to record-breaking numbers of pre-sales. Variety reports that movie-goers camped out Sunday at LA Live, where the film will premiere on the new...

Michael Jackson Calls Hitler A Genius, Disses Madonna

September 25, 2009... He continues to speak from the grave! Michael Jackson sat down with close friend Rabbi Shmuley Boteach over 8 years ago for an interview, and though the late King of Pop made some rather incendiary remarks, the Daily Mail reports that...

Michael's "Is This It" Single Has Release Date

September 23, 2009... The first new MJ song since the King of Pop's sudden death is about to be revealed... Entertainment Tonight reports that "Is This It," the brand new song off the two-disc album also entitled Is This It, will be released October...

Jackson Blasts Family In Secret Tapes

September 23, 2009... Michael Jackson blasts his own family in secret tapes recorded during an interview with the ghostwriter of his autobiography Moonwalk. In the recordings, obtained by NOTW, Jackson calls his brothers lazy, Janet a tomboy who broke his heart when she got...

This Is It: Michael Jackson Still Had The Moves!

September 21, 2009... While the King of Pop looks a bit skeletal in this clip from This Is It, he's still got the voice and you can tell he had the moves somewhere in there! As much as we miss MJ, we're...

Michael's Lovechild To Star As Jacko In New Biopic

September 21, 2009... According to reports, Michael's not-so-secret lovechild, Omer Bhatti, will be starring in a new biopic about his dad's rise to fame in the 80s. The Sun says that Bhatti, who has denied being Michael's bio son in the past, was handpicked...

X17 XCLUSIVE - MJ's Kids At The La Brea Tar Pits!

September 20, 2009... Saturday was like a school trip for Michael Jackson's children! We caught a glimpse of the kids visiting the George C. Page Museum at the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits this weekend - the youngsters arrived with their cousins, surrounded by...

Judge Says Katherine Jackson Can Challenge Administrators Of Sonâ€™s Estate

September 19, 2009... Judge Mitchell Beckloff has ruled that Katherine Jackson will be allowed to challenge the special administrators of her son's estate without being disinherited. Attorneys for Jackson had asked the judge to decide whether she could go up against attorney John...

Michael Jackson Was There In Spirit ...

September 13, 2009... ... But Joe Jackson was there to enjoy the spotlight :( ... And Janet was there to remind us why the Jackson family - especially Michael - is so special. She rocked the tribute to her brother with an angry,...

MJ Is A "Magnet For Miracles"

September 13, 2009... A series of Post-it notes have been uncovered in Michael Jackson's bathroom by the News of the World... and some of them are a little peculiar! One reads: "I am so grateful that I am a magnet for miracles." That's like...

Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Postponed Until Next Year

September 11, 2009... The Michael Jackson Tribute Concert originally scheduled for September 26th in Vienna has been postponed until next summer. Citing scheduling conflicts with many of the major talents who had reportedly signed on, Jackson's brother Jermaine broke the news that the family...

Michael Jackson Trailer To Premiere During The 2009 VMAs

September 10, 2009... Michael Jackson fans will get their first look at the trailer for This Is It at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday. The documentary was put together from over 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, and it chronicles the...

Chris Brown Lands First Post-Trial Gig In Jackson Vienna Tribute Concert

September 08, 2009... Chris Brown will be joining Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Sister Sledge, Akon, Angela Bassett and MJ's own band and dancers for another tribute concert slated for Sept. 26th in Vienna, says Michael's brother Jermaine. The show, which will feature performers...

Randy Jackson Slams Media Coverage Of MJ's Funeral

September 06, 2009... Here's the situation... Randy Jackson has criticized the media in a statement, arguing that his family has asked the press to give them "one moment of privacy to mourn as a family out of the public spotlight." But instead, he claims...

Christian Audigier Moving Into MJ's Holmby Hills Home

September 05, 2009... Christian Audigier will be moving into former friend Michael Jackson's rented Holmby Hills home when MJ's lease is up in December. The mansion is owned by Guess and Ed Hardy CEO Hubert Guez, and despite rumors to the contrary, Audigier says...

Family And Friends Say Their Final Goodbyes To Michael Jackson

September 04, 2009... After those close to Michael Jackson attended the memorial service at Forest Lawn yesterday evening, they headed to Villa Sorriso in Pasadena for a dinner celebrating the King of Pop's life. Guests included Reverend Al Sharpton, attorney Brian Oxman,...

Michael Jackson Laid To Rest ...

September 03, 2009... A 31-car motorcade of family and close friends left the Jackson compound in Encino around 7:00 today and headed to Forest Lawn Memorial Park for Michael Jackson's burial, more than two months after the King of Pop died. The service started...

Michael Jackson Funeral Preparations Are Under Way....

September 03, 2009... Michael Jackson will finally be laid to rest today. The streets leading the cemetery have been blocked off with barricades and sheriffs cruisers. The family has been inside all day and in a few hours Michael Jackson bury two months...

Michael Jackson Laid To Rest Tonight In Private Service

September 03, 2009... It's been over two months since he died, but Michael Jackson will finally be laid to rest tonight at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles. In a private, "friends and family" only service, Michael will be interred in the Great Mausoleum, which...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Joe Jackson Talks About MJ's Funeral Tomorrow!

September 02, 2009... We're glad they're finally burying him already! We spotted Joe Jackson outside of IHOP in the Valley and asked him about his late son's funeral - Joe declined to comment, though, and his publicist responded with "he loves his fans." Check out...

Paris Jackson's Paranoia Over Her Hair

August 31, 2009... Over the weekend, 11-year-old Paris Jackson got a haircut at Amp salon at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and while that seems totally normal, what did with her shorn locks was anything but! According to The...

Macaulay Culkin Blanket's Bio-Dad?

August 31, 2009... Blanket pic courtesy AP/Pool In the neverending game of "who fathered Jackson's kids?", another name has emerged as a possible dad for Blanket: Michael's longtime pal Macauley Culkin. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! According to The Sun, "This isn't just chitter-chatter, even Culkin suspects he's Blanket's father,"...

Joe Jackson Thinks Someone "Should Pay" For Michael Jackson's Death

August 31, 2009... Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Joe Jackson sat down with The Today Show to do yet another interview, and while he seemed to be fairly composed, he did express some anger towards those involved...

Coroner Says Jackson's Cause Of Death Is "Acute Propofol Intoxication"

August 28, 2009... The Los Angeles County Coroner's office has released the cause of Michael Jackson's death, and they say the king of pop suffered "acute Propofol intoxication." The report also states that "other conditions contributing to death" included the use...

Heroin And Marijuana Found At MJ's Home!

August 27, 2009... Whoa - things just got even weirder! There's a report on Access Hollywood that both heroin and marijuana were found in Michael Jackson's rented LA home (pictured above)... Apparently, certain members of Michael's family informed the coroner's office that they "had found...

Michael Jackson To Become Posthumous Reality Star

August 27, 2009... A&E announced Tuesday that what had initially been intended to be a one hour special about the Jackson 5 40th anniversary tour would now be made into a full reality series dealing with the fallout of Michael's death - but...

Is Michael Jackson Still Alive???

August 25, 2009... This vid is circulating around the 'net today - and yes, it begs the question whether or not the King of Pop is truly dead or alive... Check out the questionable footage of a Coroner's van inside a locked parking lot...

JACKSON'S DEATH RULED HOMICIDE

August 24, 2009... Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to the Associated Press. This follows the news that a lethal level of the drug Propofol was found in Michael Jackson's body, according to the...

Debbie Rowe Visited Mickey Fine Two Weeks Before Raid

August 22, 2009... Yesterday the DEA raided Mickey Fine Pharmacy in Beverly Hills looking for evidence of improper dispensing of prescription medication in connection with MJ's death (video below), but X17online spotted his ex-wife Debbie visiting the same pharmacy just two weeks before. Mickey...

Another Pharmacy Raided In Jackson Case

August 21, 2009... Law enforcement officials are currently at Mickey Fine Pharmacy in Beverly Hills with a warrant looking for more information about what prescription drugs were provided to Michael Jackson. As X17online first reported, a pharmacy employee confirmed that he used to deliver...

Former Child Actor Says He Gave Jackson His Sperm

August 21, 2009... Former child actor Mark Lester thinks it's possible he is the father of Michael Jackson's daughter Paris. In an interview on Friday's Today show, Lester told Matt Lauer he had provided Jackson with his sperm. Geez, how exactly do you think...

Man Claims He Was Michael Jackson's Gay Lover

August 21, 2009... A man who worked for Michael Jackson's Dermatologist says he had a love affair with the pop singer. Jason Pfeiffer says he met Jackson at Dr. Arnold Klein's Beverly Hills office. He claims the pair had a clandestine relationship and calls...

Michael Jacksonâ€™s Brother Randy To Testify About Memorabilia Tour

August 21, 2009... Michael JacksonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s brother Randy, along with an accountant and an attorney are expected to testify today about why a proposed memorabilia tour may not be in the best interest for the late pop icon's estate. AEG wants the memorabilia tour...

Jackson Film Date Moved Up

August 21, 2009... Sony Pictures and Sony Music are moving the release date for Michael Jackson: This Is It to Wednesday, October 28 according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tickets will go on sale September 27, and the film will run for two weeks....

Michael Jackson's Burial Postponed

August 20, 2009... On Monday Joe Jackson announced that his son Michael would be buried on August 29 (his 51st birthday), but now it looks like that date has been delayed. According to the Examiner, Joe has now revealed that the...

Jackson Brothers Reality Show Will Air On A&E This Fall

August 20, 2009... Before Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, his brothers filmed an hour long pilot for A&E that was supposed to include a reunion, but Michael died before he could discuss the possibility of appearing on the TV show. However,...

DA Says No Charges Planned For Jackson Doctor

August 19, 2009... The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office calls a report saying Michael Jackson's doctor will be charged with manslaughter in the next two weeks "completely and totally false," according to Access Hollywood. Several media sources had reported charges would be filed against...

Michael's Doc Speaks: "I Have Done All I Can Do"

August 18, 2009... For the first time since he was ID'd, Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor currently under investigation for manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson death, is speaking out in public. Well, kinda, he recorded a YouTube video that he just...

Katherine Jackson Considering Wrongful Death Suit

August 18, 2009... An attorney for Katherine Jackson says she is considering a wrongful death lawsuit because of the circumstances surrounding her son's final days, reports the Associated Press. The King of Pop's mother has yet to file suit, but if she does...

Michael Jackson To Be Buried on Birthday Says Dad

August 17, 2009... Michael Jackson will finally be laid to rest on his 51st birthday according to his father Joe. The elder Jackson told the NY Daily News the family has recently agreed to bury MJ on August 29th at Forest Lawn Cemetery in...

Many Questions Still Surround Jackson's Death

August 14, 2009... Our photogs spotted Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine having dinner with his wife Halima Rashid at Beso last night, and though it looks like things are slowly returning to normal for Jermaine and company, there are still a lot of unanswered...

Jackson Doc Bought Propofol In Las Vegas

August 14, 2009... Michael Jackson's doctor legally purchased the powerful anesthetic that most likely killed the pop singer from a Nevada pharmacy, a law enforcement source has revealed. Dr. Conrad Murray purchased Propofol from Applied Pharmacy Services on May 12 and it was a...

Michael Jackson's Glittery Glove Up For Auction

August 13, 2009... The rhinestone covered glove Michael Jackson wore when he introduced the moonwalk to the world on the Motown 25 television special in 1983 is going up for auction. The glove, which is actually a store-bought golf glove decorated with rhinestones, is...

Jackson Tribute To Be Televised

August 12, 2009... TV viewers around the world will get a chance to watch next month's star studded concert tribute to Michael Jackson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the three-hour concert will be televised from Vienna and could reach an audience of as many...

Joe Jackson Says Michael Hasn't Been Buried Yet

August 12, 2009... Geez, how long is this going to take!? Despite reports that Michael Jackson's body has been laid to rest at Forest Lawn, Joe Jackson spoke with E! News and revealed that the king of pop is still "not buried yet."...

Court Confirms Appointment Of Independent Attorney To Rep Jackson Children

August 11, 2009... The LA Superior Court confirmed today that they have appointed an independent counsel to represent Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket in the estate proceedings. Since Katherine Jackson acts as their legal guardian yet has an interest in her son's estate, representing...

Jackson Autopsy Complete, But Remains Sealed

August 10, 2009... After over a month of investigation, the LA County Coroner's office has finally completed Michael Jackson's autopsy, but will not release the results, according to the AP. Police have requested that the coroner not release the "cause and manner" of death...

Is This The Mother Of MJ's Kids?

August 10, 2009... Pic courtesy Cruise's Facebook page A woman named Claire Cruise is claiming that she, not Debbie Rowe is the biological mother of Prince and Paris Jackson, as well as Blanket's biological mom! She's already filed three guardianship petitions arguing that...

Judge Approves Michael Jackson Concert Movie

August 10, 2009... A judge in Los Angeles has approved a plan to turn footage of Michael Jackson's final rehearsals for his planned London concerts into a feature film. Columbia pictures struck a deal with AEG Live, Jackson's concert promoter, to release the videotaped...

Mark Lester: "I Believe Paris Is My Daughter"

August 09, 2009... Is this the biological father of Michael Jackson's daughter Paris? Former child star Mark Lester claims 11-year-old Paris Jackson is his child and is willing to take a paternity test to prove it, the British tabs are reporting... Lester - who...

AEG's Insurance Policy May NOT Cover $30 Million Loss For Jackson's London Concerts!

August 07, 2009... The $17.5 million insurance policy that AEG took out for Michael Jackson's London concert series would only be covered if Jackson's death was accidental and occurred after a second physical examination was completed. Though certain losses would be...

Hard Drives Containing New Michael Jackson Tracks Go Missing!

August 07, 2009... While it's great news that Michael Jackson had over 100 previously unreleased songs, no one seems to know where they went! Jackson's manager Frank DiLeo told Rolling Stone that there were dozens and dozens of tracks on Jackson's hard drives...

Neverland May Be Moving To Sin City

August 07, 2009... The owners of Neverland are said to be "seriously considering" dismantling the King of Pop's former residence and moving it to Vegas to open a Graceland style attraction, according to E!. "The idea is to take physically everything that's not part...

Madonna, Mariah, Beyonce & Others Set To Record MJ Tribute Album

August 07, 2009... Madonna, Mariah, Beyonce and other superstars are set to record a Michael Jackson tribute album, according to The Daily Star. A source told the paper, Ã¢â‚¬Å“The idea came from the memorial concert. Many fans asked if cover versions would be released...

Michael Jackson Could Soon Be Permanently Buried At Forest Lawn

August 06, 2009... Michael Jackson's family is apparently moving forward with plans to have the King of Pop permanently laid to rest at Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills. The family has reportedly agreed on a final resting spot for Michael and are in...

Katherine Jackson Made Permanent Guardian, Follow Up Hearings Set

August 03, 2009... Judge Mitchell Beckloff has named Katherine Jackson the guardian of Michael's three young children, it was decided today. Biological mother Debbie Rowe will maintain visitation rights, and consent forms signed by both Paris and Prince Michael, indicating that...

What To Expect At The Jackson Court Hearing This Morning

August 03, 2009... Katherine, Rebbie, Randy and La Toya Jackson are all currently at the Los Angeles Superior Court for a hearing that will finalize the custody agreement, along with several important issues concerning the Jackson estate. It was announced last week that Katherine...

Katherine Jackson On Michael's Death: 'Something Happened'

August 03, 2009... Katherine Jackson has spoken for the first time about the death of Michael Jackson. Speaking by phone with Geraldo Rivera on Fox news, the 79-year-old Jackson matriarch wouldn't say if she holds Dr. Conrad Murray responsible for Michael's death. "All I...

Joe Jackson: "I Knew Michael Had Another Son"

July 30, 2009... Whoa! Turns out Michael Jackson had even more kids than we knew of before... In an interview with News One, father Joe speaks out again about his deceased son, confirming that MJ did indeed have a "secret son." His name is Omer...

BREAKING NEWS - Katherine Jackson To Get Custody Of Michael's Children

July 30, 2009... courtesy AEG Katherine Jackson, 79, and Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of two of Michael Jackson's children, have reached a custody agreement, giving the Jackson matriarch sole custody of kids, as was revealed today in an interview on CBS' Early Show. Rowe...

Michael Jackson Autopsy Report Delayed

July 29, 2009... It will be a little longer before there is any new information about what may have killed Michael Jackson, as officials now say the results of his autopsy have been delayed. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner's office, the results...

Michael Jackson's Burnt Hair To Be Turned Into Diamonds!

July 29, 2009... Would you wear a diamond made from Michael Jackson's hair? You may soon able to, now that a Chicago-based jeweler has unveiled plans to sell a limited collection made from Jackson's hair. "Our plan is to give people an opportunity to own...

Michael Jackson's Chef Speaks Out About Doctor's Actions

July 29, 2009... Michael Jackson's personal chef says she first realized there was a problem when his personal doctor didn't come downstairs to bring Michael his usual breakfast of granola and juice. Kai Chase, 37, tells the Associated Press that Dr. Conrad Murray typically...

Police Raid Dr. Murray's Las Vegas Home!

July 28, 2009... Around 9am this morning, several uniformed officers and DEA agents entered Dr. Conrad Murray's gated Red Rock Country Club community in the Las Vegas suburb of Summerlin, and law enforcement sources reveal that investigators are currently searching his home and...

Debbie Rowe OK with Rebbie Jackson Raising Kids

July 28, 2009... The mother of two of Michael Jackson's children is apparently okay with the plan to have Rebbie Jackson raise the children. Spotted as she was leaving the same Beverly Hills medical building where she was once a nurse for Michael's controversial...

Dr. Conrad Murray's Lawyer: "Everyone Needs To Wait For These Toxicology Results"

July 28, 2009... After the net was abuzz with confirmation from law enforcement officials that Dr. Conrad Murray was indeed the one who administered the fatal dose of propofol to Jackson, his attorney is cautioning the public to not jump to any conclusions...

Jacko's Doc Administered Fatal Dose, Says Law Official

July 27, 2009... A law enforcement official close to the Jackson investigation confirms what was already suspected: His live-in doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, injected the fatal and final dose of the anesthetic propofol which ultimate caused the pop star's cardiac arrest. The source tells...

Katherine Jackson's Attorney Says Custody Arrangement With Rowe "Close"

July 27, 2009... Katherine's attorney told the Today show that his client is "very close to reaching an agreement" with Jackson's ex wife and the mother of his two eldest children, Debbie Rowe. Ã¢â‚¬Å“WeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll be making an announcement very soon,Ã¢â‚¬Â attorney L. Londell McMillan...

MJ's Attorneys Recover $5.5 Million From Former Financial Advisors

July 26, 2009... There's a report on ET claiming that attorney John Branca and music exec John McClain - temporary administrators of Michael Jackson's estate - have recovered $5.5 million from Jacko's former financial advisors, as well as "substantial amounts of tangible personal...

Is MJ Missing His Nose?

July 25, 2009... File this one under "more wacko than Jacko", but a source is telling the Rolling Stone that they saw Jackson lying atop the autopsy table with "a small dark hole" where his nose should have been. Now, the idea that Michael...

Drug Thought To Have Killed Jackson Found Hidden In His Doctor's Closet

July 25, 2009... Authorities have found a secret stash containing "various drugs" - including Propofol (aka Diprivan), the powerful anesthetic thought to have ultimately killed Jackson - hidden in Dr. Conrad Murray's closet at Michael's home. TMZ reports that after an initial search of...

Rebbie Jackson To Look After Michael's Children?

July 23, 2009... It's being reported that if Katherine Jackson gets custody of Michael's three children, Michael's oldest sister Rebbie Jackson will raise them. Rebbie lives in Las Vegas with her husband of over 20 years, but since Michael's passing, she's been staying...

Coroner's Employees Peeked At Jackson Records

July 23, 2009... It looks like morbid curiosity led a large number of employees to inappropriately view Michael Jackson's death certificate and other information that should have been off limits on a Los Angeles County Coroner's Office computer. According to the Los Angeles Times,...

BREAKING NEWS - DEA Officials Raid Offices of Jackson's Doctor

July 22, 2009... Drug Enforcement Officials are currently conducting a raid at the Houston offices belonging to Dr. Conrad Murray, apparently looking for anything related to the doctor's treatment of Michael Jackson. The officials, armed with a search warrant, arrived at the office early...

Katherine Jackson Denied Role As Executor!

July 22, 2009... Katherine Jackson's request to be named a co-executor of Michael's estate has been denied by the executors appointed by the pop singers will. However, Katherine is still pressing the issue. While, she's not expected to challenge the will, her attorney Londell...

Michael Jackson Was In Movies?

July 22, 2009... This was definitely news to us! Michael Jackson apparently had a very close friendship with B-movie producer, writer and director Bryan Michael Stoller, and not only did the King of Pop appear in some of Stoller's films, they also...

Sony To Pay $60 Million For Jackson Rehearsal Footage

July 21, 2009... Sony Pictures is reportedly this close to buying the film being put together from footage of the rehearsals for Michael Jackson's planned London concert series. The studio is reportedly spending $60 Million on the film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jackson's estate...

The Original Papa Joe Just Can't Stop!

July 21, 2009... We already told you how Joe Jackson denied abusing Michael and quashed rumors that he's pushing the late pop star's kids into showbiz, but in case you missed his um, slightly uncomfortable Larry King Live interview, here it is! When asked...

Joe Jackson Claims He's Not Trying To Push Michael's Kids Into The Spotlight

July 21, 2009... Despite hinting in a recent ABC News interview that Michael Jackson's children might be pursuing careers in the entertainment industry, Joe Jackson now claims he has no plans to turn them into superstars. Uh huh! Last night, Joe made...

Feature Film Planned For Jackson Rehearsal Footage

July 20, 2009... Embedded video from CNN VideoFans of Michael Jackson will get a chance to see a lot more of the video like that above of Michael Jackson rehearsing for his planned concerts in London in the days just before his unexpected...

Will Janet Raise The Kids?

July 20, 2009... Janet Jackson has offered to raise her brother's children, according to Inside Edition, and CBS News reports that Janet has bonded with the children quite a bit since their father's death. Inside Edition's Jim Moret said, "[Janet] has said, 'I'll...

Jackson Guardianship Hearing Delayed A Third Time!

July 17, 2009... X17online can confirm that the guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's children has been delayed AGAIN - the hearing has been moved from Monday, July 20 to Monday, August 3rd. Katherine Jackson will remain the legal guardian of Prince, Paris...

Jackson Mementos To Be Buried At Detroit Cemetery

July 17, 2009... Hundreds of stuffed toys, flowers, letters and cards that were left by fans outside the Motown Museum following Michael Jackson's death will be buried in two special plots donated by a Detroit cemetery. Several hearses are expected to collect the items...

Debbie Rowe Sues Over Reports She Was Willing To Give Up Custody Of Jacko's Kids In Exchange For $$$

July 17, 2009... Debbie Rowe filed suit yesterday afternoon against Rebecca White, a supposed "close friend" who blabbed to Extra that Rowe was willing to give up custody of her kids in exhange for a big payday. Debbie is suing White for defamation, invasion...

Brooke Shields Questioned: Who Should Get MJ's Kids?

July 15, 2009... We spotted the actress out and about town on Tuesday afternoon and, because she spoke so eloquently at Michael Jackson's memorial service last week about their unique friendship, our photog asked her about the custody battle for MJ's kids... Who does...

Dr. Klein Subpoenaed for Michael's Medical Records!

July 14, 2009... Michael Jackson's dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein was served with a subpoena this afternoon, an official from the L.A. County Coroner has confirmed. Craig Harvey, Los Angeles County's chief coroner investigator released the following statement: "We are serving a Coroner subpoena...

Coroner Shows Up At Arnold Klein's Office

July 14, 2009... The Los Angeles Coroner's department has arrived at the Beverly Hills office of Michael Jackson's dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein. The agency is reportedly seeking Jackson's medical records. Dr. Klein is allegedly under investigation for over-prescribing medication to Jackson and prescribing drugs using...

Just How Much Are The Jacksons Getting Paid For Their Interviews?

July 14, 2009... Last Thursday Michael Jackson's sister LaToya sat down and chatted with London's Daily Mail for 4 hours, and CNN has confirmed that the singer/plastic surgery aficionado was (gasp!) paid for the interview! LaToya told the London newspaper she suspected her brother...

Joe Jackson On London Concerts: "I Knew Michael Couldn't Do All Those Shows"

July 14, 2009... Last night Joe Jackson told ABC News that he believed his son Michael never would have been able to handle this summer's 50-show London concert series at the 02 Arena. "The comeback tour was a good idea, but the wrong...

Jackson Family Reality Show Put On Hold

July 13, 2009... A reality show featuring members of the Jackson family has been put on hold in the wake of Michael Jackson's death. A&E's cameras had been following the brothers as they prepped for a new album and possible tour. The network is...

Joe Jackson To Be Kept Away From Michael's Children?

July 13, 2009... Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe have supposedly struck a deal which would exclude Joe Jackson from having any involvement in the upbringing of Michael's three children. Though Joe has insisted that he and Katherine should share joint custody of Prince,...

Was Michael Jackson Autistic?

July 12, 2009... A Las Vegas doctor shares his experience of being called to MJ's hotel suite in Sin City back in November 2003 with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, claiming the pop icon had "classic signs of autism." But that's not all -...

Prince Plays Video Games On The Patio!

July 12, 2009... Check out these shots of Michael Jackson's son Prince hanging out at home - his grandparent's Encino estate - playing video games on the patio... Think he's coping well without his father? We hafta wonder what he hopes will happen in...

LaToya Believes "Michael Was Murdered"

July 12, 2009... There's an article in The Daily Mail featuring the King of Pop's sister, LaToya Jackson, where she explains that MJ was "fed addictive drugs" by his handlers who treated him like their "cash cow." Here are a couple choice quotes from...

Will This Be Michael Jackson's Final Resting Place?

July 11, 2009... X17 photogs snapped shots of what is believed to be the tomb at Forest Lawn where pop icon Michael Jackson will be buried. The Jackson family hasn't yet announced their plans, but it seems more and more likely that...

Jackson Guardianship Hearing Delayed AGAIN

July 10, 2009... The guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's three children has been delayed for a week, in order to give Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe time to reach an agreement, reports The Associated Press. Katherine Jackson will remain the temporary guardian...

BREAKING NEWS - Police At Dr. Klein's Office Right Now!

July 10, 2009... This just in: the police are at Dr. Arnold Klein's Beverly Hills office right now! So what does the doctor have to hide? We already know he's a Beverly Hills dermatologist who prescribed Demerol and Xanax to Michael Jackson, so why...

Lionel Richie Doesn't Suspect Foul Play In Jackson Death

July 10, 2009... We spotted Lionel Richie leaving the super-exclusive Italian restaurant Madeo in West Hollywood last night. On the way out, a photographer asked Richie if he thought there was "foul play" involved in Michael Jackson's death. "No, I just think it was a...

Joe Jackson REALLY Wants Custody Of The Kids!

July 10, 2009... Joe Jackson spoke to ABC News this morning, and he declared that he and wife Katherine should get custody of Michael's kids, as he apparently knows what's best for them. Joe told reporter Chris Connelly, "Yes, there's no one...

Michael Jackson Took Up To 40 Xanax Pills A Night!

July 10, 2009... More details about Michael Jackson's drug habits are beginning to emerge, and it looks like some of his former employees were the ones who spilled the beans! CNN obtained a confidential document from 2004 stating that Jackson frequently asked...

Jackson's Body Being Held At Berry Gordy's Crypt

July 10, 2009... Michael Jackson's family is reportedly so divided over what to do with his remains, that his body is being stored in a crypt belonging to Motown founder Berry Gordy. According to the NY Post, Jackson's remains were brought to the white...

Jackson Investigation Looking At Homicide!

July 10, 2009... The investigation into Michael Jackson's death could turn into a criminal case, and authorities may be looking at homicide as a cause of death! CNN reports that Los Angeles detectives are waiting on the coroner's report on the...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Michael Jackson's Body Headed To Neverland!!!

July 09, 2009... We're hearing rumors that Michael Jackson's body is being taken to Neverland Ranch near Santa Barbara. While no announcement has been made about burial plans, we do know SOMETHING is going on. The family MUST have something special planned otherwise why...

Did The Jackson Family Force Paris To Speak At Michael's Funeral?

July 09, 2009... image courtesy of AEG Though it seemed like 11-year-old Paris Jackson was the one who wanted to deliver that heartbreaking eulogy at her father's funeral, E! Online is reporting that Paris was seen and heard backstage at the Staples Center telling...

Jackson Mania Sparks Plans For Live Events

July 09, 2009... In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, a number of high profile live events are in the planning stages. Several online reports say a memorial concert is being planned at London's O2 arena. That's where Jackson was scheduled to begin a...

Michael Jackson's Body Was Taken Through A Secret Tunnel After The Public Memorial!

July 09, 2009... Aha! We were wondering what happened to Michael Jackson's body after the Staples Center memorial, and while we're still not sure where it is at the moment, we do know how it left the venue! E! Online reports that...

Michael's Doctor Now Admits To Giving Him Demerol!

July 09, 2009... Despite telling ABC's Good Morning America that he never prescribed the powerful narcotics that may have lead to Michael Jackson's death ("I didn't give him any of that crap"!) Dr. Arnold Klein is now admitting that he gave the King...

Jackson's Funeral Drew 31.1 Million Viewers In The U.S.

July 09, 2009... image courtesy of AEG Tuesday's Michael Jackson memorial was seen by 31.1 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. 18 cable and broadcast networks carried the three-hour special, and millions of additional viewers watched the coverage online. According to The Hollywood...

Where Should MJ Be Buried?

July 08, 2009... We reported earlier that the Jackson family is still hoping for a permit to bury the King of Pop at Neverland Ranch - which makes sense, as it never seemed appropriate to have Forest Lawn be his final resting place....

Jackson Doc Says "I Didn't Give Him That Crap!"

July 08, 2009... photo courtesy ABC/Good Morning America One of Michael Jackson's doctors is angrily denying allegations that he may have fed the singer's addiction to pain killers. Dr. Arnold Klein, a Beverly Hills dermatologist, told ABC's Good Morning America that he never prescribed the...

Shocking Jackson Tell-All Book To Be Released, Claims He Was Gay!

July 08, 2009... It looks like a scandalous tell-all book about Michael Jackson is going to be released, and it covers everthing from his sexuality to his drug use, according to In Touch Weekly. Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson by Ian...

As Expected, Jackson's Funeral Draws Lots Of Celebs

July 08, 2009... We knew Mariah, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie would be performing at Michael Jackson's funeral, but there were plenty of stars who weren't onstage that came to pay their respects to the late King of Pop. After giving her...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Michael's Family Wants Him Buried At Neverland!

July 08, 2009... Sources tell X17online that the Jackson family is still hoping for a permit from Santa Barbara county to allow them to bury Michael at Neverland. Ã‚Â In order to bury Jackson on the property, the family would need to get permission...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Debbie Breaks Down When She Sees Paris' Eulogy On TV

July 08, 2009... Debbie Rowe broke down in tears as she watched her daughter Paris' emotional eulogy on the televised memorial tribute to Michael Jackson. X17 cameras snapped Rowe burst out from the door of her home, crying, at the EXACT moment Paris Jackson...

The Jackson Family Arrives At Beverly Wilshire Hotel

July 07, 2009... Immediately after Michael Jackson's public memorial at the Staples Center ended, his family left downtown LA and headed to Beverly Hills... Check out this shot of a few of their cars arriving at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for a more private...

Report: MJ Will Not Be Buried At Forest Lawn

July 07, 2009... Photo of Michael's coffin from Monday afternoon As soon as Michael Jackson's coffin was being carried out of the Staples Center, we immediately began to wonder where its final resting place would be... Now TMZ reports that MJ's body will not be...

Paris Leaving Father's Private Memorial Service

July 07, 2009... Poor girl. Did you hear her speak onstage at the Staples Center? That was intense. And sad. Here's Paris Jackson - with her Aunt LaToya and her grandmother Katherine - leaving the memorial service at Forest Lawn earlier this morning. We're...

Live From Michael Jackson's Funeral!

July 07, 2009... Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Here is live video coverage of Michael Jackson's public memorial at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, Lionel Richie and a...

Michael Jackson's Casket Covered In Flowers

July 07, 2009... Michael Jackson's casket was snapped leaving the Forest Lawn Cemetery earlier this morning, and as you can see, it was covered in red flowers...

Michael Jackson's Morning Ceremony...

July 07, 2009... Check out these shots from earlier this morning of the private ceremony held for Michael Jackson, and attended by his close friends and family. Forest Lawn will see a lot of activity today! That parking lot is packed. Are you...

Michael Jackson's Casket Arrives At The Staples Center

July 07, 2009... photo of Michael's coffin being transported to the Forest Lawn Cemetery yesterday afternoon Michael Jackson's casket has just arrived at the Staples Center, and the memorial is expected to begin any minute now...

Jackson Family Arrives At Staples Center

July 07, 2009... Michael Jackson's family has arrived at Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles for the public memorial service. A police escort accompanied the procession of black Rolls Royces and Range Rovers from Forest Lawn in Burbank to Staples Center. A hearse carrying...

Jackson Family On Their Way To The Staples Center Right Now!

July 07, 2009... The Jackson family has left the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Burbank and they are currently on their way to the Staples Center for Michael's public memorial service. The family arrived at the funeral home shortly after 8am in...

The Jackson Family Motorcade At Forest Lawn Cemetery

July 07, 2009... The Jackson family left their Encino estate this morning in a motorcade of black SUVs and arrived at the Forest Lawn Cemetery around 8:10am for a private memorial service. The King of Pop's body will be taken to the...

X17 Takes You Inside Michael Jackson's Memorial!

July 07, 2009... image courtesy of Samantha at DiamondDusted.com An X17 source has snagged a pair of the highly coveted Michael Jackson funeral tickets, and she reveals that the scene is surprisingly orderly at the Staples Center, but as expected, there are thousands...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Paris Jackson Mourns At The Family's Encino Estate

July 07, 2009... Yesterday Paris Jackson was snapped at her grandparents Encino estate, and Michael Jackson's middle child was comforted by friends and family as she played with their dogs in the backyard. We can't even begin to imagine how hard this is on...

Jackson Family Currently At Forest Lawn For Private Memorial

July 07, 2009... The Jackson family arrived at the Forest Lawn Cemetery shortly after 8am this morning in a long motorcade of black SUVs, and they are expected to leave for the Staples Center in the next 45 minutes.

Will Jackson's Body Be At Staples Center Memorial?

July 07, 2009... Online reports are speculating that Michael Jackson's body will be brought to Staples Center for today's memorial. According to at least one report, Jackson will "lie in state" in an open, elaborate gold casket. The body would be brought by motorcade...

Last Night's Memorial Attended By Family And Close Friends

July 07, 2009... Yesterday evening we snapped Randy and LaToya Jackson making their way to Michael Jackson's funeral service at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Burbank, California, shortly after Michael's children Prince, Paris, and Prince arrived. A few hours later we snapped a tearful Paris...

Debbie Rowe Calls The Cops On Paps

July 07, 2009... Ã¯Â»Â¿ After threatening photographers Sunday when she went out to lunch with a pack of paps following her, Debbie Rowe called in the big guns yesterday, bringing in the cops to protect her against the nasty lensmen. Now that Debbie has decided...

X17 XCLUSIVE - PARIS JACKSON CRYING AFTER FINAL FAREWELL TO DAD

July 06, 2009... X17ONLINE SNAPPED THIS EXCLUSIVE SHOT OF PARIS JACKSON IN TEARS IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR ON HER WAY HOME FROM THIS EVENING'S PRIVATE FAMILY VIGIL.

The Jackson Family Prepares For Burial Tomorrow Morning

July 06, 2009... Following the private family funeral service for Michael Jackson this evening, it is believed the family will bury their beloved son tomorrow morning at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The media have been speculating when the King of Pop would finally be laid...

BREAKING NEWS - JACKSON'S CHILDREN LEAVE PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR THEIR FATHER

July 06, 2009... photo of security outside the funeral home at Forest Lawn today around 7:30 pm PT X17online reports exclusively that Michael Jackson's children Prince, Paris, and Prince II have just left this evening's funeral service for their father at Forest Lawn Cemetery....

X17 XCLUSIVE - Jackson's Funeral Is NOW!

July 06, 2009... X17online is the first to report that Michael Jackson's funeral is taking place right this moment at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Burbank, California in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. All of the Jackson's family members, including his children, have...

Is Jermaine Ready For His Brother's Funeral?

July 06, 2009... He's doing okay from the looks of it! X17 spotted Jermaine Jackson twice over the 4th of July weekend, one time at Coffee Bean, the other he was taking a very important call while wearing some super-shiny bracelets... But is he...

John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Usher And Others To Attend Jackson Memorial

July 06, 2009... The Jackson family has released a statement with more details about the guests who will be involved with Michael Jackson's public memorial tomorrow, and as expected, a handful of A-listers will attend. John Mayer, Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson,...

World Media Descend On Forest Lawn For Jackson Funeral

July 06, 2009... Just one more day! The Michael Jackson memorial ceremony will take place tomorrow morning at the Staples Center, but the world is already waiting at the Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in the Hollywood Hills... Take a look at some...

Debbie Rowe Won't Attend Jackson Memorial

July 06, 2009... Debbie Rowe, who we caught kissing a mystery man at her house yesterday, will not be attending the memorial for Michael Jackson on Tuesday. Rowe's attorney just released the following statement: Although Debbie had originally planned to attend tomorrow's Staples Center...

Michael Jackson's Mother Stripped Of Temporary Executor Title, Estate Handed Over To Attorney And Music Exec

July 06, 2009... A Los Angeles probate judge ruled today that Michael Jackson's 2002 will is valid, and he stripped Katherine Jackson from the title of temporary executor and named attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain the co-executors of Jackson's estate. Lawyers...

Mariah Carey To Perform At Michael Jackson's Funeral

July 06, 2009... Mariah Carey will perform at Michael Jackson's memorial service tomorrow morning at the Staples Center, according to TMZ. It's being reported that the pop diva will sing the Jackson 5 hit, "I'll Be There." First Jennifer Hudson, now Mariah...what other...

Jackson Family Squabbling Over Funeral Arrangements

July 06, 2009... Michael JacksonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s business manager Dr. Tohme Tohme has revealed that the king of pop's family has been butting heads over funeral arrangements, but so far it looks like Katherine Jackson has been getting her way. Michael's brothers and father Joe...

Will Michael Jackson's Funeral Be Open Casket?

July 06, 2009... Plans for Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center are emerging, as news that Michael's body COULD be on display at the sports arena is being reported by CNN. Jackson's family is reportedly still considering an open-casket...

Debbie Rowe Drops The F-Bomb On Paps, Threatens Physical Violence!

July 06, 2009... MJ's baby vessel, Debbie Rowe, is sick of the attention following Michael's death - particularly the paparazzi attention. She was trying to enjoy a quite lunch at a Chinese restaurant near her home yesterday and when X17 and a few other...

Are YOU Going To The Michael Jackson Memorial?

July 05, 2009... The Staples Center is going to be a madhouse this Tuesday! But who gets to go? Well, if you're one of the 1.6 million fans that registered for tickets, you may be one of the 8,750 random names drawn! Access Hollywood...

Watching And Waiting... When's The Funeral? And Where?

July 05, 2009... We know that Michael Jackson's public memorial service will be happening at the Staples Center this Tuesday, but what about the private funeral for his close friends and family? It seems the Jacksons would HAVE to bury the King of Pop...

The Jacksons Make Plans For Michael's Funeral

July 04, 2009... Yesterday afternoon the Jackson clan had a pow wow of sorts at Janet Jackson's LA home, and we snapped LaToya leaving later in the afternoon. We also caught up with Michael's father Joe and Al Sharpton at a meeting...

X17 XCLUSIVE - The Ambulance Report On The Day Michael Jackson Died...

July 04, 2009... When Michael Jackson was taken to the UCLA Medical Center on June 25, we were able to get a glimpse at the monitor in the ambulance, and here's what it said... So what took the ambulance so long to get moving?...

Madonna To Pay Tribute To Michael Jackson At Her London Concerts

July 04, 2009... Madonna is set to pay tribute to Michael Jackson at her London concerts this weekend, her rep has confirmed to the Associated Press. Madonna will debut a special song and dance number, and yesterday she posted a photo...

X17 XCLUSIVE - JACKSON'S FAMILY MEETING NOW TO MAKE FUNERAL PLANS

July 03, 2009... This just in...the entire Jackson family is having lunch at Janet Jackson's Los Angeles home right now where they are believed to be making final arrangements for laying Michael to rest. What location do you think the Jackson clan will choose?...

Days Before He Died, Michael Jackson Had Cancer Removed From His Nose, Sought More Medication

July 03, 2009... Michael Jackson had a cancerous lesion removed from his nose (or what was left of it...) just days before his death, reports Us Weekly. Biographer Diane Dimond tells the mag, "Last week, I had two real sources call me and say...

Michael's Bodyguard Gives Shocking Details In New Interview

July 03, 2009... Michael Jackson's UK bodyguard Matt Fiddes has spilled the beans to Sky News about the pop icon's drug use and his secret girlfriend among other things. Juicy! Fiddes says he and another Jackson confidant, psychic Uri Geller tried in vain...

Ticket Details Announced For Michael Jackson's Public Memorial

July 03, 2009... At a press conference held this morning at the Staples Center, Tim Leiweke (the president/CEO of AEG Live) announced that 17,500 tickets will be made available - 11,000 of those will be for the memorial service at the Staples...

Jackson Had Two Albums In The Works!

July 03, 2009... It was discovered yesterday that at the time of his death, Michael Jackson was working on two albums -- one pop work and another one instrumental, according to a report by Billboard. Michael was teaming up with Akon for the pop...

11,000 Free Tickets To Be Made Available For Michael Jackson's Memorial Service

July 03, 2009... As we previously reported, there will be a public memorial service held for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center on Tuesday, July 7, where fans can bid their final farewell to the king of pop. Jackson family spokesman Ken Sunshine...

X17 XCLUSIVE - FIRST PIX OF PRINCE JACKSON SINCE MICHAEL'S DEATH!

July 02, 2009... Spotted: King of Pop Michael Jackson's eldest son, Prince, hanging around his new home - the Encino family estate... He looks okay, right? Considering all that's happened. He seems fairly at ease with his new life. Do you think it's better...

Michael Was Set To Perform With Son Prince...

July 02, 2009... This kinda breaks our heart... MJ's former publicist Stuart Backerman tells Us that the late Michael Jackson was "planning on doing a short duet with his son, Prince" during his upcoming London concerts. "He knew his kids would enjoy it." Backerman adds:...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Jermaine On Funeral Plans: "We're Trying To Put It Together"

July 02, 2009... X17 photogs got this Xclusive set of pix and vid of Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine hitting up a gas station in LA Wednesday afternoon and he talked to us about upcoming funeral plans... Jermaine states: "We're trying to put it together."...

Footage Of Michael Jackson Rehearsing Just Two Days Before His Death

July 02, 2009... Embedded video from CNN Video CNN has gotten their hands on some of Michael Jackson's rehearsal footage from June 23 (just two days before he died), and we're totally blown away. He seemed so alive and healthy - what happened...

Debbie Rowe IS Going To Fight For The Kids!

July 02, 2009... Though we weren't sure whether or not Debbie Rowe would ask for custody or simply continued visitation, NBC LA is reporting that Rowe WILL fight for custody of Paris and Michael Jr., the children born during her marriage to...

Paris, Prince And Blanket Saw Their Father's Dead Body

July 02, 2009... Matt Lauer ventured to Neverland Ranch for an in-depth interview with Michael Jackson's older brother Jermaine on the Today show this morning - the first with any Jackson family member since the death of MJ. What did Jermaine have to say?...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Jackson's Body Moved After Second Autopsy

July 02, 2009... Though no one is sure where the pop icon will be laid to rest, X17 photos snapped a few shots of what may be Michael Jackson's body leaving a Hollywood mortuary yesterday afternoon. The body was taken to another...

The Jacksons Haven't Reached Out To Debbie Rowe

July 02, 2009... First she was "intentionally" omitted from the will and now Michael Jackson's family isn't even speaking to her? That's gotta sting! The Jacksons have not spoken to Debbie Rowe, the mother of his two oldest children, and it appears as...

DEA Joins Jackson Death Investigation

July 02, 2009... A law enforcement official in Washington D.C. has confirmed that the Drug Enforcement Administration is now joining the investigation of Michael Jackson's death. According to The Associated Press, the official says the Los Angeles Police Department asked the DEA to...

Michael Jackson's Funeral To Be Held At The Staples Center Next Tuesday

July 01, 2009... Michael Jackson's funeral will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 10am on Tuesday, July 7, according to The Hollywood Reporter. AEG Live, which owns the Staples Center and the adjacent Nokia Theatre, will use both facilities...

Joe Jackson Embraces His Son...

July 01, 2009... ...in the form of a pillow? A little weird, in my opinion! We snapped these pix of Joe Jackson leaving the Encino estate carrying a pillow with a picture of his late son, Michael, on the front of it. Is this...

MJ's Attorney Vs. MJ's Mom!

July 01, 2009... The existence of Michael Jackson's will has been the subject of much scrutiny the last couple of days... Now Radar reports thats Jacko's lawyer, John Branca, plans to do battle with his client's mother, Katherine Jackson. Why? Because he claims she...

Neverland Public Viewing Nixed

July 01, 2009... An effort to bury Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch has fallen through, and it appears more likely that a funeral and burial will take place in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. Authorities in Santa Barbara County had been...

UPDATE: Michael's Body Being Prepped For Move To Santa Barbara!

July 01, 2009... While no official decision has been made on his actual final resting place, the body of the late Michael Jackson is currently at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuaries in the Hollywood Hills, which we first reported earlier this...

Jackson's Mother To Be Removed As Temporary Administrator Of His Estate

July 01, 2009... An ex parte hearing took place just a few minutes ago in downtown Los Angeles for the Michael Jackson probate case, and here's what we know... On Monday, Katherine Jackson was appointed temporary administrator of her son's estate, after she...

Michael Jackson's Will Filed, Names Katherine As Guardian

July 01, 2009... Michael Jackson's will has been filed with the court, and in it Jackson nominates his mother Katherine as the guardian for his three children. The will states that if Katherine died before him or couldn't serve as guardian, he'd...

X17 XCLUSIVE - MICHAEL JACKSON'S BODY BEING HELD IN LA MORTUARY

July 01, 2009... X17online has located the mortuary where Michael Jackson's body is being held in preparation for transport to the singer's former ranch in Santa Barbara for a public viewing this Friday... More details coming soon...

Hometown Memorial Planned For Michael Jackson

July 01, 2009... Michael Jackson's hometown of Gary, Indiana, is asking the family to send him there, according to a spokesperson for the mayor. CNN reports that Mayor Rudy Clay has been in contact with the Jackson family, and he told...

Pharmaceutical Delivery Man Talks About The Deliveries He Made To Jackson's Home!

July 01, 2009... X17 photogs caught up with a delivery man for Mickey Fine Pharmacy (ironic name, eh?), and he confirmed that he made numerous deliveries to Michael's home over the years. He said he couldn't talk about the drugs Michael ordered, because...

Michael Jackson Wrapped Secret Film Project Two Weeks Before He Died

July 01, 2009... Two weeks before his death, Michael Jackson wrapped up work on a secret film titled the "Dome Project," which could be the final finished video piece overseen by the pop icon, reports The Associated Press. Jackson was apparently preparing to...

Powerful Intravenous Sedative Found In Jackson's House...

June 30, 2009... It's no secret that Michael Jackson was on numerous medications, but was a powerful sedative to blame for his shocking death last week? According to the Associated Press, Jackson repeatedly begged his caretakers for Diprivan (aka Propofol) despite warnings...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Preparations Under Way At Neverland

June 30, 2009... We reported earlier that the King of Pop will return to Neverland Ranch, his Santa Barbara estate, on Thursday morning for a public viewing the day later. (A private service is scheduled for Sunday, two days after that, as July...

JT On MJ: "I'm Lucky To Have Memories With Him Onstage And Off"

June 30, 2009... Justin Timberlake has some more words to say about his late idol Michael Jackson - the Prince of Pop talked to MTV U.K., reflecting on his memories of the "Thriller" singer. (Jackson performed with 'N Sync at the 2001 MTV...

The Family Receives Jacko's Will...

June 30, 2009... The AP report that a copy of Michael Jackson's will (from 2002) has finally been received by the Jackson family. X17 reported earlier that the doc, held by Michael's lawyer John Branca, divides MJ's estate between his mom Katherine, three...

Jermaine Jackson Remembers His Little Brother

June 30, 2009... Michael's older brother Jermaine Jackson was snapped at Menchie's frozen yogurt yesterday, and rather than sporting an all black outfit, Jermaine honored MJ's memory with a colorful Jackson Five zip up. We bet Michael would much rather be remembered...

Debbie Rowe IS Biological Mom Says Attorney

June 30, 2009... Debbie Rowe is fighting back against rumors that she has no genetic relationship to the two children she carried for Michael Jackson. In an interview with Radaronline.com, Rowe's attorney Marta Almli says "without a doubt" her client IS the biological mother...

Cops Want To Know: Did Michael's Dermatologist Overprescribe Drugs During Recent Visits?

June 30, 2009... Not only is Dr. Arnold Klein suspected to be the biological father of two of Michael Jackson's children, now he's wanted for questioning reports TMZ. Over the last few months, we spotted Jackson going in and out of Dr. Klein's office...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Jackson Family To Be Locked Out Of Michael's Estate!

June 30, 2009... Joe Jackson leaving Michael's former estate just hours ago ... Security guards for the insurance company (presumably for the owner who rented the house to the Jackson for a whopping $100,000 a month) spoke exclusively to X17 photogs and revealed that...

Michael's Music Surges To The Top Of The Charts

June 30, 2009... Posthumous sales of Michael Jackson's music has pushed the King of Pop back on top of the charts, with his The Essential Michael Jackson album holding the top spot of iTunes album chart (Thriller is #6) and his singles holding...

Michael Jackson's Body Will Be Taken To Neverland Ranch For Public Viewing

June 30, 2009... Michael Jackson's body will return to Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning for a public viewing on Friday, reports CNN. TMZ reports that a 30 car motorcade will escort the late singer from Los Angeles to his Santa Barbara estate...

OK Mag Pays $500,000 For Jacko Cover Shot

June 30, 2009... X17online has learned that OK Magazine paid $500,000 for the last known pic of Jackson, a harrowing photo from inside the ambulance that they're featuring prominently on the cover. While Jackson is undoubtedly the biggest story of the year (if...

Michael Never Filed Adoption Papers For His Three Kids

June 30, 2009... TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson never legally adopted his three children, Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II. Since Michael's most likely not even the biological father of any of the children, this may have some effect on his mother's...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Sources Tell X17, Jacko's Family Planning A Muslim Funeral

June 30, 2009... As you know, Michael Jackson reportedly converted to Islam late last year, and a source close to the family tells X17 may legendary pop singer will have a traditional Muslim burial: "The family is considering following the Muslim burial traditions because...

Joe Jackson Left Out Of Michael's Will

June 30, 2009... Yesterday, Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine sought control of their son's estate, claiming in court docs that Michael died without a will; however, just a few hours later, a will from 2002 surfaced, and surprisingly, Joe was not named...

New Report: Neither Jackson Nor Rowe Are Biological Parents Of Michael's Three Kids

June 30, 2009... A new report claims that not only is Michael Jackson not the biological father of Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II, but neither is the woman who delivered the two eldest, Debbie Rowe. TMZ says "multiple sources" tell them that...

Jackson Rehearsal Footage May Shed Some Light On His State Of Health

June 30, 2009... There are still hundreds of questions lingering after the death of Michael Jackson last week, but hopefully some recent rehearsal footage will help give investigators (not to mention fans) the answers they've been looking for. According to The Hollywood...

Jackson's Tour To Become A Tribute Concert

June 30, 2009... MSNBC reports that a tour organizer for Michael Jackson's final concert series has announced that one tribute performance will be held in September, and it will be a replica of what was planned for Ã¢â‚¬Å“This Is ItÃ¢â‚¬Â in London. Several...

BIG BAGS OF PILLS FOUND AT JACKSON'S HOUSE

June 29, 2009... We reported earlier this afternoon that four detectives and a rep from the LA County Coroner's Office have been searching the late Michael Jackson's home in Bel Air since 11am today... Looks like they're still there investigating, and they've already announced...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Michael's Family Prepares For His Funeral

June 29, 2009... This afternoon, X17 photographers spotted what is believed to be the white carriage that will be used during Michael Jackson's funeral, which should take place sometime this week. At a press conference earlier today, Joe Jackson would not confirm...

X17 XCLUSIVE - INVESTIGATORS STILL SEARCHING JACKSON'S HOME

June 29, 2009... Four detectives and a rep from the LA County Coroner's Office have been at Michael Jackson's Holmby Hills home since 11am this morning, and they are still at the late pop icon's mansion searching for additional clues and information...

Camped Out In Encino!

June 29, 2009... This is a little nuts... While many members of the Jackson family have been coming and going from the Encino estate the last couple of days, the only people that aren't leaving the mansion are members of the press! News vans,...

Did Michael Jackson Have A Will?

June 29, 2009... MJ's parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, filed a petition requesting that Michael's mother be named as "administrator of the will," reports TMZ.com. Basically she wants to run the show - which makes sense, right? Only problem is, it seems neither she...

Joe Jackson Speaks About The Children, Funeral Arrangements

June 29, 2009... At a press conference at the Jackson family estate in Encino, California today, Joe Jackson told reporters that his son's three children are in good hands now that Jackson's mother Katherine is their temporary legal guardian. "We're the parents. This is...

Jackson's Mother Asks Court For Kids

June 29, 2009... Katherine Jackson has filed a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minors with the Los Angeles Superior Court, X17online has learned. The petition asks that Katherine be appointed guardian of Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson,...

Michael Jackson Had 'Faint Pulse' When Paramedics Arrived

June 29, 2009... Michael Jackson was warm to the touch and had a faint pulse when paramedics arrived at his Holmby Hills mansion, according to documents offered to X17online. Although he had stopped breathing, Jackson's heart was still beating when a private physician began...

Michael's Mother Heads To Court Today To Argue For Custody Of His Three Kids

June 29, 2009... The three children Michael left behind, Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II, have been in the custody of their grandmother since the singer's untimely death, and today Katherine Jackson will go to court to seek legal custody of her...

Michael Jackson Was Bald, Bruised And Full Of Pills And Needle Wounds At The Time Of His Death

June 29, 2009... Even more details have emerged about Michael Jackson's condition at the time of his death, and The Sun reports that the singer was "a virtual skeleton" and his hips, thighs and shoulders were covered with needle wounds, believed to...

The Jackson Family Continues To Cope

June 29, 2009... Spotted: MJ's sister LaToya and his mom Katherine leaving the Encino estate - where Michael's three kids will now be living - on Sunday afternoon. How do you think they're coping, what with all the media frenzy going on around...

Janet Pays Tribute To Michael At The BET Awards

June 29, 2009... A teary Janet Jackson spoke to the world last night at the BET Awards in LA, saying: "I would just like to say that to you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family, and he will forever live...

Michael's Family Photos

June 28, 2009... A friend of Jackon's, Nancy Malnick (wife of millionaire celebrity lawyer Al Malnick), posted these personal photos of Michael and his kids. Other pix show Jackson dressed up for a 70's-themed birthday party for Nancy's husband Al. CHECK OUT THE...

Was Michael Jackson Over-Medicating Himself On Purpose?

June 28, 2009... It's pretty clear that Michael Jackson was taking too many meds at the time of his death... but the real question is why? MJ had 50 - yes, 50 - concerts in London coming up. His big comeback tour that was...

Jacko's Sick Sense Of Humor...

June 28, 2009... Who knows how much of these stories are true, but here we go... The News of the World reports that MJ's kids possibly thought that their dad was just "playing dead"when he was lying unconscious in his bedroom this past Thursday. A...

Will MJ's Kids Have A Normal Life With Grandma?

June 28, 2009... Katherine Esther Jackson - seen leaving her home the other day - will now take in her deceased son's three kids and raise them. Where were they used to living? In that monstrous rented Bel Air mansion ($100,000/month) pictured above! So...

100 Never-Before-Heard Michael Jackson Songs To Be Released?

June 28, 2009... Wow, that's a lotta music! The Times Online reports that Jackson recorded a hundred songs for his children and that they may now be released, due to the shifty financial situation of his estate... Author Ian Halperin, who wrote the biography "Unmasked:...

Michaelâ€™s Mom Searches Desperately For Sonâ€™s Money

June 28, 2009... ...hmm, but shouldn't she be more distraught about her son's death? The Times Online' Daphne Barak had a long conversation with Grace Rwaramba, the woman who took care of Michael Jackson's kids as if they were her own, and working for...

The Jackson Family Issues A Statement

June 27, 2009... Joe Jackson, after the death of his son Michael on Thursday, issued this statement today on behalf of the Jackson family: In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this...

Jackson's Dangerous History Of Drug Abuse, Anorexia Led To His Death

June 27, 2009... Although the results of the toxicology report have yet to be revealed, a long history of an addiction to prescription drugs coupled with an apparent eating disorder most likely led to Jackson's death. Sources close to the star revealed to The...

Why Is Joe Jackson Laughing?

June 27, 2009... While we don't begrudge anyone who's lost a loved one the right to smile, isn't it more than a bit inappropriate for Michael's dad to be making such a public display so soon after the death of his son? We just...

Who Will Get Custody Of MJ's Kids?

June 27, 2009... A battle over custody of Jackson's three kids, Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket, seems "almost inevitable" according to legal experts who spoke with the LA Times. Debbie Rowe, the biological parent of Prince Michael and Paris, who initially sought to waive...

Second Doctor Sought For Questioning In Jacko's Death

June 27, 2009... As police prepare to question Dr. Conrad Murray, the "personal physician" who may have been the last person to see Michael Jackson alive, the cops are seeking to interview a second doctor on an "alleged indirect connection" between MJ's death...

Jacko's Dad Greets Michael's Fans Outside His Home

June 27, 2009... We're gonna chalk this one up to shock, because the other explanation as to why Joe Jackson would be smiling and waving for the cameras is just too sad. Joe greeted the crowd of police, reporters and mourners outside of his...

Slowest Moving Ambulance Ever ...

June 26, 2009... If there had been ANY chance of resuscitating Michael Jackson yesterday after he was not breathing and unconscious, according to the 911 call from his home, don't you think the EMTs could have figured out how to get out of...

LA County Coroner: Michael Jackson's Cause Of Death Still Not Determined

June 26, 2009... At a press conference held by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office just a few moments ago, spokesperson Craig Harvey announced that the cause of death has been "deferred" because the medical examiner has ordered additional testing and toxicology reports,...

Michael Jackson's 911 Call

June 26, 2009... Here's the 911 call placed by one of Michael Jackson's associates at 12:21 p.m. yesterday requesting immediate assistance after the pop legend suffered cardiac arrest at his Beverly Hills mansion. The unidentified caller requests an ambulance, and without giving Jackson's name,...

Jackson's Fans Pay Tribute To Their Fallen Idol

June 26, 2009... As the world mourns the passing of a pop superstar, some of Michael Jackson's fans paid tribute to their idol by gathering outside of Jacko's Holmby Hills home where they laid candles, flowers and homemade signs and one even dressed...

Lisa Marie Says Marriage To Micheal Jackson Wasn't 'A Sham'

June 26, 2009... Lisa Marie Presley is revealing her thoughts about the death of her ex-husband Michael Jackson on her MySpace blog. In an emotional entry titled He Knew, Presley writes: Years ago Michael and I were having a deep conversation about life in general. I...

Bruno's Premiere Rolls Over Jacko's Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

June 26, 2009... Although the news of Michael Jackson's death echoed throughout all of Los Angeles (and the world) yesterday, the show still went on for Bruno's big Hollywood premiere. Making his biggest entrance yet, on a disco-balled tank, a gigantic howitzer between his...

Will Justin Timberlake Take Over Michael Jackson's London Concerts?

June 26, 2009... Justin Timberlake is reportedly considering performing at London's O2 arena for fans who purchased tickets for Michael Jackson's upcoming concerts, according to the UK's The Sun. "Right now he's still in shock but already there is a big feeling that he...

Jackson's Family Attempted An Intervention

June 26, 2009... With reports surfacing that an overdose of the prescription drug Demerol may have led to the sudden death of Michael Jackson, People magazine is reporting his family once tried to have an intervention in Las Vegas. According to the magazine, back...

Police Seize Drugs At Jackson's Home

June 26, 2009... Life & Style is reporting that the police have seized "bags of prescription drugs" at Jackson's Holmby Hills home, according to Jacko's attorney, Brian Oxman. Oxman told the mag, "Police seized bags of material from his house. They were looking for...

Rihanna Mourns Michael

June 26, 2009... Rihanna reacted to the news of Michael Jackson's death today by changing clothes from a blue dress to all black. The R&B singer visited her agents' offices at Endeavor earlier in the day and then hit up Kentucky Fried Chicken before...

RIP, Michael

June 26, 2009... There are few people more compelling than Michael Jackson was -- from his childhood singing career, to his wild success in the 1980s, to his troubles in the 1990s, to his untimely death. We have compiled this gallery of candid shots...

Jackson's Kids Pay Their Last Respects

June 26, 2009... archive Jackson's children in an SUV returning home from the hospital today Michael Jackson's children, Prince, Paris, and Prince II were taken to UCLA Medical Center this afternoon AFTER their father was pronounced dead, for a final goodbye. A chauffeur-driven SUV...

LaToya Says Goodbye To Her Brother

June 25, 2009... Michael's sister LaToya Jackson made her way through the chaos of media and fans outside of UCLA Medical Center today after rushing to her brother's side upon news of his hospitalization and subsequent pronouncement of death. It's believed their sister Janet...

Fans Mourn Jacko's Passing

June 25, 2009... After news of Jackson's hospitilization -- reported HERE on X17online first -- lead to news of the King of Pop's death, more and more fans gathered at UCLA Medical Center this afternoon. Reports said some fans tried to storm the hospital...

Jackson Family Attorney: "I'm Very Sad"

June 25, 2009... Jackson family attorney Brian Oxman tries to make his way through a sea of media outside UCLA Medical Center today ...

Jackson Thrilled Britney

June 25, 2009... Britney paid tributed to the King of Pop back in December '06 -- who DIDN'T own the Thriller album and know all the lyrics?!

The Stars React ...

June 25, 2009... Celebs react to the news of Michael Jackson's death ... Madonna ... "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on...

Jackson Was On A Cocktail Of Prescription Meds

June 25, 2009... Michael Jackson was said to be on a cocktail of up to seven prescription drugs in the months before his death, according to Life & Style magazine. The report says Jackson was taking painkillers and anti-anxiety drugs in recent...

Jackson's Body Airlifted To Coroner's Office

June 25, 2009... Michael Jackson's body has been airlifted from UCLA Medical Center to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office where his body will be autopsied tomorrow. We just heard that Jackson's last words to his family were, "I love you all." Well we loved...

MJ's Bodyguards Give Media A Tough Time

June 25, 2009... Michael Jackson's bodyguards are INSISTENT upon not letting anyone get close to the hospital doors for fear of a photo of their beloved Jacko getting out to the media. You can see the TV cameraman above getting yelled out...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Source Says "Possible Drug Overdose" For Michael Jackson

June 25, 2009... As you know, Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 50 today. The pop icon suffered cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon, and when paramedics arrived at his Beverly Hills home, he wasn't breathing and they were unable to...

Michael Jackson's Mother Arrives At UCLA Medical Center

June 25, 2009... Michael Jackson's mother Katherine was just snapped arriving at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, where Michael Jackson has passed away.

MICHAEL JACKSON PASSES AWAY AT AGE 50

June 25, 2009... Michael Jackson has passed away at the age of 50. The legendary pop star suffered cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon, and when paramedics arrived at his Beverly Hills home, he wasn't breathing and they were unable to revive him. Michael is survived...

FIRST PIX: MICHAEL JACKSON RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL!

June 25, 2009... Michael Jackson arrived at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles at 1:10pm this afternoon after reportedly suffering from cardiac arrest approximately two hours ago. Captain Steve Ruda of the Los Angeles Fire Department told the LA Times that when...

BREAKING NEWS! - MICHAEL JACKSON HOSPITALIZED!

June 25, 2009... archive photo Our photographers just saw Michael Jackson rushed to the hospital in an ambulance from his Beverly Hills home just minutes ago. Jackson has reportedly been suffering from skin cancer and has been receiving some sort of treatment on a regular...

Peace Out, Michael!

June 17, 2009... Spotted: MJ again leaving a medical building in the BH... wearing his signature black face mask... and flashing the peace sign on his way out. Is he praying from inside the car? Hmm. He actually seems like a sweet guy!...

X17 XCLUSIVE - Michael Jackson Says He's Okay!

June 10, 2009... ...and that he can still moonwalk?! Who knew? The singer was snapped leaving a Beverly Hills medical building yesterday (where else?), and he seemed to be in good spirits as he waved to fans and chatted with photographers camped out...

Another Day, Another Visit To The Doctor

May 22, 2009... Michael Jackson must be aggressively treating his skin cancer, with a trip to the doctor's office practically every day! We certainly hope his vigilance means that the cancer is treatable and it won't spread!

If You Can't Say Something Nice...

May 21, 2009... ...you know how it goes! Michael Jackson was spotted at a Beverly Hills medical building yesterday (where else...), and we got an up close and personal view of his famous mug.

X17 XCLUSIVE - A Peek At Paris (Not Hilton)!

May 18, 2009... Saturday, X17 gave you a peek behind the mask at Jacko's youngest, Blanket, and now we snapped his daughter Paris, in a rare moment of exposure in the SUV! It must be tough having to wear those Mardi Gras masks constantly...

X17 XCLUSIVE - The Gloved Masked Ones At The Market!

May 18, 2009... Michael was back out in Beverly Hills with the kids on Sunday, where he joined in the masked fun with a bee keeper type of rig! Although this time, it seems like he has a very real reason to cover up,...

A Peek Behind The Blanket!

May 16, 2009... After visiting a doctor's office yesterday, Jacko took his kids, Prince, Paris and Blanket, to Tom's Toys. Although the tykes faces are never seen, we got a rare glimpse of Blanket when he lifted his mask to check out a...

Jacko Visits Doctor Amidst Reports of Skin Cancer

May 16, 2009... Michael Jackson made a visit to a medical building yesterday in Beverly Hills as reports that the 50-year-old singer has recently been diagnosed with skin cancer. The Sun says pre-cancerous cells were found on Michael's face, and some cancer spots were...

Another Day, Another Lawsuit...

May 07, 2009... Uh oh...more legal woes for the King of Pop! Michael Jackson's former spokesperson Raymone Bain has filed a $44 million lawsuit against the singer, claiming he broke his promise to give her 10% of all the deals she...

Is Michael Jackson Afraid Of Swine Flu?

April 28, 2009... Ã¯Â»Â¿ Jacko strikes again! Michael took his kids Prince, Paris, and Prince II (Blanket) shopping at Off the Wall antiques and at Ed Hardy yesterday in West Hollywood and off course the whole family was incognito. Poor kids!

Jacko Shops 'Til He Drops

April 22, 2009... Michael Jackson went shopping at Arte and World's Finest Antiques yesterday, and naturally, he wore a surgical mask and carried an umbrella. The king of pop waved to photographers and fans, and while we're happy he's not being...

Jacko Goes Wacko!

March 13, 2009... How appropriate! Michael Jackson stopped by the Soap Plant/Wacko/La Luz De Jesus art and novelty shop in Hollywood yesterday afternoon, and as always, he covered up his face with shades and a surgical mask. What's underneath there?

Does Jacko Have 'Flesh Eating' Disease?

February 12, 2009... Has Michael Jackson been diagnosed with a serious infection that could eat away his flesh?!? According to the UK's The Sun, Jackson has come down with a serious staph infection that is spreading throughout his body. The paper says this "superbug"...

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