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The world is still reeling from the sudden death of Michael Jackson - and we've been reeling with it. There are so many angles of the story to report, from the children's custody arrangement to the mystery surrounding Jackson's doctor, it actually seems like there's no end to the possible tidbits we could be sharing with you. Eventually we had to get back to some of our regularly scheduled programming - after all, things are still happening in the world of entertainment. We can't conceivably get to every single MJ story that hits the web, but we wanted to point out some of the top-notch reporting we didn't cover:
MJ's Animals Not Returning to Neverland: Tippi Hedren, who runs the Shambala Preserve in California where Jackson's tigers live, told TMZ,"The animals will not be going back ... they're staying with me at the sanctuary."
Michael Looked "Fit" At His Last Performance: FoxNews.com quotes photographer Kevin Mazur, who says,"When he hit the stage at rehearsal, I was thrilled that the magical Michael Jackson was back. I felt the same adrenaline rush as when I photographed him the first time moonwalking."
No Mother Listed on Prince II's Birth Certificate: TMZ reports a blank spot on Prince's birth certificate - Michael Jackson is listed as the father, but the mother line is apparently empty.
Coroner Confiscates Meds: EOnlinewrites: "Michael Jackson's medical history is starting to unfold in pill form. Los Angeles County Coroner's officials have confiscated various prescription drugs from the entertainer's rented Holmby Hills mansion."
Jackson's Doctor Won't Attend Funeral: According to TMZ, the doctor who was with Michael at the time of his death will not be leaving isolation to attend the pop star's funeral.
Jackson Family Planning Muslim Funeral: X17 claims that "the family is considering following the Muslim burial traditions because they believe Michael would have wanted to be laid to rest in keeping with his new-found religious beliefs. "
Jackson Ticket Holders Offered Refunds: CNN printed remarks from the CEO of MJ's concert promoter, who said, "Since he loved his fans in life, it is incumbent upon us to treat them with the same reverence and respect after his death."
Lou Ferrigno Weighs In: The Incredible Hulk tells PEOPLE, "I was devastated. I mean I was shocked. I still think of it as like a joke or a like a dream."
Jackson Will Snubs Joe: EOnline reports that Michael Jackson's will has surfaced, and his father Joe Jackson was not named as an heir.
Michael Jackson's Mom Fears Looting: TMZ writes: "Katherine's attorney, Burt Levitch, claims there are numerous bank accountsof Michael's that are being controlled by third parties."
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A Michael Jackson Retrospective

    Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital suffering from cardiac arrest. According to reports, he has died at the age of 50. A Retrospective of His Life

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    Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson began his life as a child sensation who blossomed into one of the greatest pop stars of all time.

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    He was the lead singer for the very popular Jackson 5 that included the his brothers -- Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon. He then morphed into a highly successful recording artist, making his first solo album in 1972.

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    Jackson appears in the 1982 music video for 'Thriller,' one of the best-selling albums of all time with at least 27 million copies sold worldwide.

    Everett Collection

    Over the course of his storied career, Jackson won 13 Grammy awards -- eight of them for 'Thriller' alone.

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    His stage presence captured the hearts of millions -- including his signature "moonwalk" dance which he unveiled in 1983 while performing 'Billie Jean.' At 50 years old, he was attempting to make a comeback with several dates scheduled in London.

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    Jackson's successes were also marred by personal strife and controversy. In later years, the singer was twice accused of molesting children. In the first, he settled out of court with the accuser, and in the second he was found not guilty.

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    Jackson is seen being escorted into court in January of 2004 -- the second time he was charged with child molestation. The first, in 1993, resulted in a settlement reported to be worth about $23 million.

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    Jackson is shown here in his 2003 mug shot where he was booked on child molestation charges. The singer was later acquitted.

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    The 'Dangerous' star caused a stir when he held his youngest child, Prince Michael II, over the balcony of his Berlin hotel in 2002. His son was later dubbed 'Blanket' due to this incident.

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