Posts with tag "michael jackson"

Michael Jackson's Kids Want to 'Continue' Dad's Legacy in Showbiz, Charity Work

Posted Feb 25th 2011 at 11:40 AM by Sarah Crow

'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts talked with Michael Jackson's kids, Prince, 14, Paris, 12, and Blanket Jackson, 9, in a new interview that aired Friday. The previously sheltered kids spoke candidly about how their lives have changed since the loss of their father almost two years ago. The three children, who have been attending a traditional school since their father's death, after ...

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Michael Jackson's Children Open Up on 'Good Morning America'

Posted Feb 24th 2011 at 11:30 AM by Sarah Crow

Two years after the devastating loss of their father, Michael Jackson's children are opening up about how they've coped with Jackson's death and what their lives are like now. In an exclusive interview with 'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts, Jackson's mother, Katherine, commends her grandchildren's strength, saying, "It was kind of hard at first, but they've adjusted pretty well." ...

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Teasing From Brothers, Michael Included, Still Pains Janet Jackson

Posted Feb 8th 2011 at 09:16 AM by Elizabeth Townsend

Janet Jackson reveals that she "never, ever felt attractive" and that she is still grappling with the untimely death of her brother, Michael, in an exclusive interview with Meredith Vieira on the 'Today' show and Dateline NBC. While discussing her new book, 'True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself,' Jackson talks about her troubled childhood, her relationship with her famous family ...

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Michael Jackson's Doctor Will Be Tried in Televised Trial

Posted Feb 7th 2011 at 08:52 PM by Rebecca Macatee

It seems like Michael Jackson's personal life will continue to be a publicized media affair when it comes to the details surrounding his death. CNN reports that a judge ruled Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician accused of involuntary manslaughter in the king of pop's death, will be tried in a court that allows approved television cameras. The judge also ordered that jury selection for the trial ...

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'Glee' Cast Mash Up Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' + Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 'Heads Will Roll' -- Song Premiere

Posted Jan 31st 2011 at 10:40 AM by Georgette Cline

Super Bowl Sunday is a momentous occasion not only for football enthusiasts, but for 'Glee' fans as well, as the day marks the show's welcomed return since its Christmas episode last year. While loyal viewers of the musical comedy series are waiting in anticipation for which hit songs actors like Cory Monteith and Lea Michele will sing, fans can expect a monstrous mashup: Cast members are ...

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Dr. Conrad Murray Pleads Not Guilty in Michael Jackson's Death

Posted Jan 25th 2011 at 12:32 PM by PopEater Staff

Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson on Tuesday, setting up a high-profile trial in which prosecutors will try to prove it was his gross negligence that killed the legendary singer. Katherine Jackson and her son Randy were among family members that attended the arraignment hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court. If convicted, Murray ...

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Michael Jackson's Estate Sues Unauthorized Memorabilia Website

Posted Jan 20th 2011 at 09:00 PM by Rebecca Macatee

Michael Jackson's estate is suing a businessman who has teamed up with the King of Pop's mother, Katherine, to market memorabilia related to the late star on jacksonsecretvault.com, Reuters reports. The lawsuit alleges that the website "does absolutely everything in its power to suggest to its visitors that it is the hub for all things Michael Jackson, and that it is sanctioned and supported by ...

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Jackson's Rabbi: Michael's Doctor Was a Drug Pusher

Posted Jan 13th 2011 at 09:20 AM by Rob Shuter

Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, learned on Tuesday that he will face trial on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the pop star's death. One person, however, has already decided that he's guilty: Michael's longtime friend, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. "Here is a doctor, who essentially acted as a pusher, now denying any and all responsibility for dispensing to Michael a ...

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Dr. Conrad Murray's Medical License Suspended, Ordered to Stand Trial Over Michael Jackson's Death

Posted Jan 11th 2011 at 08:06 PM by Rebecca Macatee

Conrad Murray, the physician accused of injecting Michael Jackson with a lethal amount of sedatives, was ordered to stand trial on a count of involuntary manslaughter. According to TMZ, Judge Michael Pastor then ordered the suspension of Murray's license as a condition to the doctor's bail. E! Online reports that Murray has pleaded not guilty to the charge. This ruling comes only six days after ...

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Bodyguard to Testify Against Michael Jackson Doc

Posted Jan 5th 2011 at 06:24 AM by PopEater / Wire Services

A bodyguard, who prosecutors say was ordered by the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death to conceal syringes and other items before calling 911, is expected to shed light on the chaotic efforts to revive the King of Pop. Alberto Alvarez will testify Wednesday at a preliminary hearing against Dr. Conrad Murray about the doctor's attempts to revive the singer on June 25, 2009, his attorney ...