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Paramedic: Alleged Michael Jackson ambulance tape is a hoax

Feb 24, 2010 10:11pm

A paramedic who rushed Michael Jackson to a hospital the day he died said a recording purported to be him calling the emergency room is a fake, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department....

Coroner releases new details about Michael Jackson's death

Feb 10, 2010 4:06pm

With Dr. Conrad Murray officially charged in Michael Jackson's death, the Los Angeles coroner has released the autopsy report that said it was a homicide....

What is involuntary manslaughter?

Feb 9, 2010 1:14pm

To prove involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors will have to convince jurors that Michael Jackson's doctor took risks he shouldn't have -- and that other doctors wouldn't have, legal experts say....

Michael Jackson's Doctor Surrenders

Feb 9, 2010 10:51am

Onlookers yell "murderer!" as Conrad Murray arrives at a courthouse to face involuntary manslaughter charge...

Michael Jackson's Doctor Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

Feb 9, 2010 12:11am

Conrad Murray, who'll plead not guilty, faces up to four years in prison if convicted...

Charges in Michael Jackson's death expected Monday

Feb 5, 2010 5:53pm

Charges relating to Michael Jackson's death will be filed Monday, prosecutors said....

Jackson's doctor to turn himself in Friday

Feb 4, 2010 10:29pm

Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician, has agreed to surrender to Los Angeles prosecutors Friday on charges stemming from the pop star's death last summer, his lawyer said....

Lawyer: Michael Jackson's doctor to surrender

Feb 3, 2010 11:48am

Dr. Conrad Murray expects to surrender to Los Angeles authorities this week on charges relating to the death of Michael Jackson, his lawyer said Tuesday....

Five Grammy Performances to YouTube

Feb 1, 2010 1:50pm

From Beyoncé's Alanis cover to the Pink's high-flying number, these are the musical moments you'll want to watch again...

Michael Jackson's children to take stage at awards

Jan 28, 2010 9:26pm

Michael Jackson's two eldest children are scheduled to take the stage this weekend to accept the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for their father, Jackson family sources said....

Michael Jackson tribute at Grammy Awards to be in 3-D

Jan 20, 2010 7:27pm

A planned tribute to Michael Jackson at the upcoming 52nd annual Grammy Awards will feature the first-ever 3-D performance on an awards show....

Grammys to Salute Michael Jackson - in 3-D

Jan 20, 2010 3:28pm

The tribute will also star Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and others...

The 12 Most Shocking Moments of 2009

Jan 1, 2010 12:07pm

Michael Jackson's death, the Hudson River miracle crash, the Balloon Boy hoax and more of the year's jaw-dropping stories...

FBI files on Michael Jackson published online

Dec 23, 2009 5:33am

The FBI released files it collected over the past 17 years on Michael Jackson on Tuesday, most of them from the federal agency's support of the California investigations of child molestation allegations against the entertainer....

Judge delays arguments on Joe Jackson's allowance request

Dec 10, 2009 8:28pm

Michael Jackson's father will have to wait until next month before a judge decides whether he'll get a monthly allowance from the pop star's estate....

Glove, other Michael Jackson items fetch $2 million

Dec 4, 2009 1:18pm

More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million....

Jermaine Jackson: Lawyers, money can't divide family

Nov 25, 2009 5:20pm

Michael Jackson's family gathered Tuesday for an early Thanksgiving dinner, determined not to let money and fame pull it apart, the pop icon's older brother said....

Jackson physician resumes practice

Nov 23, 2009 6:46am

Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician at the center of the homicide investigation into singer Michael Jackson's death, has resumed his practice....

Father of Alleged Michael Jackson Molestation Victim Kills Himself

Nov 18, 2009 7:20pm

Evan Chandler's son was paid a reported $15 - $20 million to end his claims that he was sexually abused...

Police say father of Jackson accuser has killed himself

Nov 18, 2009 5:28pm

The man who accused pop star Michael Jackson of molesting his son in 1993 killed himself in his New Jersey condo earlier this month, police said....

Michael Jackson Laid to Rest in a $35,000 Suit

Nov 11, 2009 2:48pm

His funeral cost at least $1 million, including $590,000 for entombing and $25,000 for a casket...

Michael Jackson's father seeks allowance from estate

Nov 6, 2009 11:00pm

Michael Jackson's father wants a judge to order the pop star's estate to pay him a monthly allowance, according to papers filed in court Friday....

'This Is It' grosses $20.1M worldwide

Oct 30, 2009 3:47pm

Like the pop icon himself, Michael Jackson's "This Is It" has become an international hit....

Review: 'This Is It' a Jackson triumph

Oct 30, 2009 12:35pm

Yes, you probably want to see this....

Bid it! Jackson gifts heading for auction

Oct 29, 2009 10:43am

For more than 30 years, Betty Alonso has held on to a glittery concert scarf Michael Jackson sent her when she was 12 after the two met face-to-face after a concert in Caracas, Venezuela....

Jackson's hometown pushes for museum, hotel

Oct 28, 2009 4:44pm

Michael Jackson's father and the mayor of Gary, Indiana, want to build a museum, hotel and performing arts center in the Jackson family's hometown, a spokeswoman for the mayor said....

PEOPLE Critics Rate Michael Jackson's This Is It

Oct 28, 2009 1:17pm

Return to form or rehashed rehearsal? Our reviewers tell you what to expect from the movie and the music it showcases...

Dead celebrities, big bucks

Oct 28, 2009 11:33am

This year, it's hip to be dead....

Jackson's 'This Is It' moved friends to tears

Oct 28, 2009 11:29am

For Kenny Ortega, Travis Payne and Michael Bearden, "It" is a bittersweet feeling....

Jackson's 'This Is It' hits record stores

Oct 28, 2009 11:28am

A newly-released Michael Jackson album is drawing devoted fans back to stores today, ahead of a week of celebrations in memory of the pop singer....

Elizabeth Taylor tweets praises of 'Michael's genius' in 'This Is it'

Oct 27, 2009 5:08pm

It is an understatement to say that Elizabeth Taylor likes the new Michael Jackson movie "This Is it."...

Jackson's eccentric, lavish life on display

Oct 27, 2009 3:41pm

From his glittering white glove and golden throne, to his Swarvoski-studded costumes and a treasured carousel horse, a new Michael Jackson show offers an eye-popping look at the King of Pop's extravagant lifestyle and peculiar private tastes....

Jackson's comeback: What might have been

Oct 26, 2009 4:19pm

One of the executives whose hapless job it was to determine whether Michael Jackson really had it in him to mount a 50-show concert gig in London slated to begin next month told me a few weeks ago that Jackson was surprisingly robust....

Jackson guitarist Orianthi taking spotlight

Oct 26, 2009 3:21pm

She looks like Rock 'n' Roll Barbie -- cascading blonde locks, cute little upturned nose, a cherry red electric guitar she calls "Pepper." Then she rips into the solo from "Beat It."...

Michael Jackson song mystery resolved

Oct 24, 2009 12:46pm

The Michael Jackson song "This Is It," released Monday, was co-written and recorded in 1983 with singer-songwriter Paul Anka, Anka and the Jackson estate confirmed Monday afternoon....

Goodall: Chimps' plight inspired Jackson's 'Heal the World'

Oct 24, 2009 12:43pm

A famed primatologist says the plight of chimpanzees helped inspire Michael Jackson to write the song "Heal the World."...

The fight over Michael's millions

Oct 23, 2009 3:25pm

On a recent Friday afternoon, workers toiled away at Neverland Ranch as part of a curious restoration effort that accelerated after Michael Jackson's sudden death on June 25. The main grounds of the 2,700-acre property had been cleared of encroaching chaparral and were now close to the condition they had...

Behind Michael Jackson's mad money

Oct 23, 2009 3:23pm

We all know that Michael Jackson was one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived. But when it came to how he conducted his business and financial affairs, was he smart, lucky, or mad? As depicted in the Fight Over Michael's Millions , he managed to be all at the...

Elizabeth Taylor Gives Michael Jackson Film a Standing Ovation

Oct 22, 2009 9:31pm

The actress hosts a private screening of This Is It at a movie studio in L.A....

PHOTOS: Michael Jackson's This Is It

Oct 22, 2009 7:28am

Get a behind the scenes look at the King of Pop's final rehearsals before the film hits theaters Oct. 28...

Commentary: Blackface is never okay

Oct 14, 2009 5:39pm

Harry Connick Jr. almost got it right when he challenged the doctors who mocked the Jacksons in blackface on an Australian version of "the Gong Show."...

'New' Michael Jackson song mystery resolved, Anka gets share

Oct 12, 2009 11:17pm

The Michael Jackson song "This Is It," released Monday, was co-written and recorded in 1983 with singer-songwriter Paul Anka, Anka and the Jackson estate confirmed Monday afternoon....

New Michael Jackson Song Debuts Online

Oct 12, 2009 2:06pm

"This Is It" makes its midnight debut in anticipation of the album release this month...

New Michael Jackson Single to Debut Online


Oct 11, 2009 11:07pm

"This Is It" will premiere on the late singer's Web site Sunday at midnight...

PHOTO: Jackson Kids Visit Science Center and IMAX Theatre

Oct 6, 2009 11:32am

Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket were "running around, just having fun," says an employee...

Judge says Michael Jackson's kids 'doing wonderfully'

Oct 2, 2009 10:28pm

The two men running Michael Jackson's estate gained new powers and an extension of their authority until the end of the year in a court hearing Friday....

Michael Jackson tapes: Madonna 'is not a nice person'

Oct 1, 2009 11:43am

Michael Jackson was one of the most famous people in the world. Yet for all his global fame, the man himself was shrouded in mystery....

Michael Jackson tapes reveal his soul, former adviser says

Sep 29, 2009 11:28am

Michael Jackson feared his father so much he would faint or vomit sometimes when his father entered the room -- even when the pop singer was an adult, according to a book written by a former Jackson confidant....

Katherine Jackson lawyer believes settlement possible

Sep 21, 2009 1:34pm

Katherine Jackson's court challenge of the men who control Michael Jackson's estate will continue, although her lawyer said he hopes a judge's decision will lead to an out-of-court settlement....

Preview of Jackson documentary premieres Sunday

Sep 10, 2009 6:32pm

Michael Jackson fans will get their first peek at the behind-the-scenes documentary of the pop star's final three months Sunday evening during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV said....

All About Michael Jackson's Final Resting Place

Sep 7, 2009 5:07pm

Dubbed the "New World's Westminster Abbey," Glendale cemetery is grand, exclusive and filled with A-list stars...

The King of Pop Is Finally Laid to Rest

Sep 4, 2009 2:18pm

Seventy days after Michael Jackson’s death, his intimate funeral draws Elizabeth Taylor, Lisa Marie Presley and his family...

Dead stars and classic art will surround Michael Jackson

Sep 3, 2009 4:44pm

Seventy days after his sudden death, Michael Jackson will be interred in what may or may not be his final resting place Thursday evening....

Jackson family prepare for final farewell

Sep 3, 2009 6:19am

Seventy days after his sudden death, Michael Jackson will be interred in what may or may not be his final resting place on Thursday evening....

Michael Jackson to Pay for His Own Funeral

Sep 2, 2009 11:47pm

The "extraordinary" costs of Thursday night's internment will be covered by his estate, a judge rules...

Commentary: 'Michael Jackson was a drug addict'

Sep 2, 2009 6:15pm

Michael Jackson died of an overdose, according to the preliminary finding of the Los Angeles coroner described in court documents. The King of Pop apparently was given a variety of drugs that included the powerful sedative propofol, according to authorities....

Michael Jackson hoax was 'experiment,' broadcaster says

Sep 1, 2009 7:42am

A hoax video purporting to show Michael Jackson hopping out of a coroner's van alive was produced by a German television station as an experiment, the broadcaster told CNN Monday....

Las Vegas Pays Birthday Tribute to Michael Jackson

Aug 31, 2009 11:53am

Father Joe Jackson and some fans attend the unveiling of a Walk of Fame star...

Michael Jackson's death was a homicide, coroner rules

Aug 29, 2009 9:07am

The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled that Michael Jackson's death was a homicide involving a combination of drugs....

Michael Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide

Aug 28, 2009 11:06pm

The L.A. coroner's report says the singer suffered from "acute propofol intoxication"...

Drugs that killed Jackson for clinical use only, experts say

Aug 28, 2009 10:41pm

The drugs said to have contributed to Michael Jackson's death are routinely used in hospital settings, but should never be combined at home, medical professionals say....

REPORT: Evidence Piling Up Against Michael Jackson's Dermatologist

Aug 28, 2009 4:46pm

Unsealed search warrants reveal probe into Dr. Arnold Klein's possible mishandling of prescription drugs...

Marijuana Found at Michael Jackson's Home

Aug 28, 2009 2:47pm

Numerous other empty pill bottles were found shortly after he died by authorities, according to search warrants...

Documents: Marijuana found in search of Jackson's bedroom

Aug 28, 2009 3:44am

The first search of Michael Jackson's bedroom a day after his death found marijuana, skin-bleaching and hair-growing ointments, anti-insomnia pills and empty bottles of several anti-anxiety drugs, according to court documents unsealed Thursday....

Coroner's preliminary finding: Jackson overdosed on propofol

Aug 27, 2009 10:53am

The Los Angeles coroner has concluded preliminarily that singer Michael Jackson died of an overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative he was given to help him sleep, according to court documents released Monday....

Sleepless night preceded Jackson's death

Aug 27, 2009 10:51am

Michael Jackson couldn't sleep....

Police: Michael Jackson's Doctor Waited 82 Mins. Before Dialing 911

Aug 25, 2009 2:27pm

Detectives allege a long list of suspicious behavior by Dr. Conrad Murray the day the pop star died...

Report: L.A. Coroner Rules Michael Jackson Death Homicide

Aug 25, 2009 11:46am

Lethal levels of anesthetic were found in his body, court documents reveal...

Michael Jackson's Final Hours

Aug 25, 2009 11:26am

Unsealed court documents detail a slew of drugs administered by Jackson's doctor - who defends himself in a new statement...

Nancy Grace Blog

Aug 24, 2009 9:14pm

Friday, August 21, 2009 1:04 PM ET - Michael Jackson's burial is still a go, but it looks like the private service has been pushed back. A Jackson family spokesperson confirms the late King of Pop will now be laid to rest on September 3. The evening...

DEA searches pharmacy as part of Jackson investigation

Aug 21, 2009 9:56pm

Drug Enforcement Administration agents searched a Beverly Hills pharmacy Friday in connection with the investigation into the death of Michael Jackson, an agency spokesman said....

Jackson burial moved to September 3

Aug 21, 2009 8:04pm

The date of the funeral for pop legend Michael Jackson has been changed to September 3, the singer's spokesman said Friday....

Michael Jackson Burial Rescheduled for September

Aug 21, 2009 3:32pm

The original Aug. 29 date has been pushed back, for reasons unexplained...

Tickets to Michael Jackson movie go on sale September 27

Aug 20, 2009 8:53pm

The film about Michael Jackson's final three months, which uses video of rehearsals for his concert comeback, will run in theaters worldwide for two weeks only beginning October 28, according to Sony Pictures....

L.A. coroner returns to office of Jackson's dermatologist

Aug 20, 2009 5:40pm

The Los Angeles Coroner's chief investigator revisited the office of Michael Jackson's dermatologist Wednesday, even though the coroner announced last week his "thorough and comprehensive" report was completed....

VIDEO: Michael Jackson's Physician Breaks His Silence

Aug 19, 2009 11:49am

"Please don't worry," Dr. Conrad Murray tells supporters in a taped message. "I will be fine. I have done all I could do. I told the truth"...

Michael Jackson doctor: 'I told the truth'

Aug 18, 2009 10:46pm

Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician under investigation in the death of singer Michael Jackson, said in a video posted online Tuesday that he has "faith the truth will prevail."...

Katherine Jackson Weighs Possible Wrongful Death Suit

Aug 18, 2009 2:30pm

Michael's personal physician "has been floated" as a defendant, says the matriarch's lawyer...

Michael Jackson will be buried on his 51st birthday

Aug 18, 2009 12:41pm

Michael Jackson will be buried Saturday, August 29, on what would have been the singer's 51st birthday, according to a statement from publicist Ken Sunshine....

Jackson kids now have lawyer; estate debate continues

Aug 17, 2009 4:08pm

The newly named lawyer for Michael Jackson's children makes her first court appearance Monday as a judge decides if he'll approve a contract between Jackson's estate and concert promoter AEG Live....

Authorities Facing Tough Challenges in Michael Jackson Case

Aug 17, 2009 2:07am

A longer list of drugs reportedly in Jackson's system makes it more difficult to prove manslaughter, experts say...

Expert not surprised by focus on Jackson doctor

Aug 12, 2009 3:44pm

Police raided a Las Vegas, Nevada, pharmaceutical supply store Tuesday as part of their investigation of Michael Jackson's death....

Police search Las Vegas pharmacy in Jackson case

Aug 11, 2009 10:03pm

Police executed a search warrant at a Las Vegas pharmacy Tuesday morning in connection with the investigation into Michael Jackson's death, a federal drug agent said....

Pharmacy Raided in Michael Jackson Investigation

Aug 11, 2009 7:09pm

Police and federal officials search the Las Vegas business for evidence, say reports...

Antidepressants, not sleep drugs, often prescribed for insomnia

Aug 11, 2009 6:51pm

Insomnia, the inability to fall or stay asleep, can make the days feel fuzzy and the nights never-ending....

Michael Jackson Autopsy Results Under Police Hold

Aug 11, 2009 12:34pm

The coroner wraps its examination of the singer's death, but the LAPD's investigation still continues...

Coroner: Jackson's autopsy will be withheld

Aug 11, 2009 3:37am

Michael Jackson's autopsy is done, but its release is on hold, as is the court case over the iconic singer's estate....

Michael Jackson's 3 children to get their own lawyer

Aug 10, 2009 11:40pm

Michael Jackson's three children are getting their own lawyer because the judge overseeing the probate of Jackson's will is concerned their interests might sometimes conflict with their grandmother's....

Michael Jackson Expected to Be Buried 'Very Soon'

Aug 9, 2009 6:26pm

Forest Lawn cemetery is the top choice, says a source close to the family...

Michael Jackson's mom gets custody of kids

Aug 3, 2009 8:32pm

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Monday approved an agreement granting Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, permanent custody of his children....

Issue of Jackson doctor-shopping for drugs raised again

Jul 31, 2009 11:36pm

While the coroner's report on what killed Michael Jackson has been delayed indefinitely, new evidence emerged that the singer shopped for a doctor who would give him the drug investigators suspect led to his death....

Jackson's personal chef: House went from happy to hysterical

Jul 31, 2009 12:52pm

Michael Jackson's personal chef Kai Chase says June 25 was shaping up as another typical day in the superstar's usually peaceful and orderly home until an urgent plea from Jackson's personal doctor sent panic sweeping through the household....

Michael Jackson's Drug Aliases Include Son, Personal Chef

Jul 31, 2009 11:37am

A search warrant for Jackson's doctor's house says authorities were seeking evidence of the powerful anesthesia propofol...

Search warrants seek evidence of drug addiction in Michael Jackson

Jul 31, 2009 4:51am

Search warrants filed Thursday in court in Clark County, Nevada, and carried out at properties of Michael Jackson's doctor imply that investigators looking into his death believe the singer was a drug addict....

Deal reached for custody of Michael Jackson's children

Jul 30, 2009 7:07pm

Michael Jackson's ex-wife and the mother of his two oldest children, Debbie Rowe, has agreed not to challenge the singer's mother for custody of the children, according to a joint statement from lawyers for Rowe and Katherine Jackson....

Katherine Jackson to Get Full Custody of Michael's Kids

Jul 30, 2009 4:57pm

Deborah Rowe will get visitation of her two oldest children and continued spousal support...

Another Doctor Searched in Michael Jackson Case

Jul 30, 2009 10:48am

Plastic surgeon Lawrence Koplin gets a visit by a coroner's official a day after a search of Dr. Conrad Murray's house and office...

Personal Chef Recalls Dramatic Details of Michael Jackson's Death

Jul 29, 2009 7:17pm

Cook Kai Chase says children and staff gathered to pray - but it was too late...

Cops Seize Cell Phones, Hard Drive from Jackson's Doctor

Jul 29, 2009 1:27pm

The search warrants for Dr. Conrad Murray relate to the singer's "reported aliases," the physician's lawyer says...

Doctor suffering financially when he decided to work for Jackson

Jul 29, 2009 11:38am

Dr. Conrad Murray was suffering financially with nearly $435,000 in judgments and liens against him over the past two years, according to court documents. Then he decided to leave his practice and work for Michael Jackson, getting paid $150,000 a month....