Life After Michael Jackson: The Year in News

By Jane Boursaw Posted Jun 25th 2010 06:00AM

It hardly seems like a year has passed since ambulances were called to the rented Los Angeles home of Michael Jackson, but June 25 marks the one-year anniversary of the pop star's death. He was pronounced dead at a LA hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. So much has happened during those twelve months, not the least of which is that his estate earned $783 million from album and DVD sales, his 50 percent stake in the Sony/ATV music catalog and various publishing deals. Let's take a look at what's happened in the year since his death.

His Kids -- Prince Michael, Prince Michael II (Blanket) and Paris. Remember when Jackson used to wrap scarves around his kids' faces to shield them from the prying eyes of the paparazzi? He must be rolling over in his grave at the thought of how visible they've become, beginning with his memorial service on July 7, 2009. Jackson's will named his mother, Katherine, as the guardian of all three children.

Last summer, a custody battle arose between Katherine and Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of Paris and Prince Michael. Rowe was eventually granted visitation rights, and has forged a relationship with Katherine, as well. The will cut out Rowe and his father, Joe Jackson, leaving his $500 million estate in trust for his kids, his mother and various charities.

His Personal Physician -- Dr. Conrad Murray. Controversy and scandal have surrounded the doctor since Jackson's death, which was officially ruled a homicide in August of last year. The cause was acute intoxication of the anesthetic propofol combined with other sedatives. Six months later, on Feb. 8, 2010, Dr. Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter by prosecutors in Los Angeles. He pleaded not guilty, was released on $75,000 bail and is currently awaiting trial.

Joe Jackson recently alleged that Murray had been drinking at a strip club hours before he administered the fatal dose of propofol. Murray and his reps have denied this.

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The Estate. As mentioned, Jackson's estate has earned a whopping $783 million in the year since he died. The documentary 'This Is It' was released in theaters in October of 2009 and delved into Jackson's rehearsals for a series of comeback concerts in London. The film has earned $260 million worldwide and is the most successful concert movie ever.

In March, the Jackson estate and Sony Music Entertainment announced a $250 million deal to release 10 albums of new and re-issued Jackson material through 2017. The first album of new music is scheduled for a November 2010 release.

The Autopsy. On Feb. 8, 2010, a full autopsy was released, confirming that Jackson suffered from the skin pigmentation condition vitiligo, wore a wig, weighed 136 pounds and was covered with small scars on his nose, knee, shoulder, neck, wrists and behind both ears.

His Music. In November, Jackson won four posthumous American Music Awards, but was beaten for the Artist of the Year award by Taylor Swift. In February, more than 70 stars, including Miley Cyrus and Barbra Streisand, recorded a new version of 'We Are the World' (co-written by Jackson in 1985) for Haiti earthquake relief. On April 20, the Jackson estate and Cirque du Soleil announced plans for Las Vegas touring and permanent shows, as well as a Jackson-themed nightclub, opening in late 2012.

Other Stuff. In September, Jackson was buried in a Renaissance-themed mausoleum near Los Angeles in a private ceremony attended by Elizabeth Taylor, Lisa Marie Presley and 200 other guests and family members. A tribute concert was planned by Jermaine Jackson, but scrapped in December as organizers went bust.

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Friday 25 June

By dirtyoldman1052

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the only one to blame for him dieing is him self

By twocutsabove

you are by far the dumbest person in world

By snake

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RIGHT. but enough is enough sick of hearing about him let him rest in peace

By Tell It Like It Is

Yes dumb on doubt. Dolt. Snake, go back underground.

By elisa

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u are the most self sentered person how can he die on his own dummy. u must b on the dr.'s side because this is bogas just let the man rest PLEASE!!! LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!!!!!!!!! IF U DNT LIKE HYM THEN GO FREAK UR SELF KUZ NOBODI CARES!!!!!!!!!!!1

dirtyoldmen are never too old to begin 1st grade.

By Praise the Lord

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...and as with any one-life goes on.

By mermaid290

We all die ( and it's dying not dieing)..yet MJ death was directly attributed to a reckless doctor whose concern was money...look at all Michael Jackson has done for the world? What have you done? R.I.P. sweet angel, MJ.

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By Violent P

Nothing should matter anymore...the man is at peace, or at least some would think. I turn away from the TV and media at times like this, and simply relish in the memories I had as a kid growing up, being a fan and how he was #1 to me.

By lorie

it a year now he die on my brithday and to day it here again so every year now i and the king of pop can be together all over again i miss you my prayes are with u and your family.

By Ruth

One of the best years of my life. I'm so glad my husband has finally quit playing Jacksons crap music.

By TOM

Ruth, Why don"t you just Beat It.

By Judy

That is very very rude Ruth,no matter what he was a human being and is gone now.I enjoyed the Jackson 5 and then some of Michael'sown music.You should not dis-respect anybody.

By Elizabeth

If you consider MJ's music to be crap there's def something wrong with you....You really need help ...Michael had trillions of fans.....you are full of hate .... GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY....

By Divine

Your Lost!! Look for a lost and found ....QUICK!

By denise

Nice one Tom. Ruth please don't hate just appreciate.

By Joyce Amico

Michael Jackson's music is and always will be great - beyond the word talent, he was so far ahead of music all along. It's a shame you chose to use negative words to describe this wonder. Sounds to me that you are full of crap.

Certain day of marriage, lowest point in your spouse's life.

Saturday 26 June

By antigoniem

I'm pretty sure all of the music and the artists you listen to today is/are inspired in some way by Michael. So in some form you secretly like MJ's music and you want to be like him in some way.

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