Archive for June, 2009

Jamie Foxx, New Edition Open BET Awards With Rousing Michael Jackson Tributes

Foxx does a decent Moonwalk; New Edition perform Jackson 5 medley.By Kyle Anderson, with additional reporting by Eric Ditzian

Host Jamie Foxx pays tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2009 BET Awards

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Everyone knew Sunday night’s BET Awards would focus on the lasting memory and legacy of Michael Jackson, who died Thursday afternoon at [...]

Ne-Yo, Others Salute Michael Jackson At BET Awards Red Carpet

‘I mourn his death, but celebrate his life,’ Ne-Yo said from the red carpet.By Eric Ditzian

Ne-Yo on the 2009 BET Awards red carpet

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Just three days after the sudden passing of Michael Jackson, the BET Awards kicked off in Los Angeles, and during the two-hour red carpet extravaganza, artists and celebrities paid tribute [...]

Michael Jackson’s Father Has ‘A Lot Of Concerns’ Regarding Son’s Death

‘I can’t get into that, but I don’t like what happened,’ Joe Jackson says.By Kyle Anderson, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez

Joe Jackson

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Although the BET Awards in Los Angeles largely stood as a tribute to Michael Jackson,
who died Thursday, not everyone was in high spirits. Joe, patriarch of the Jackson clan and [...]

Michael Jackson’s Doctor: Singer Had Faint Pulse When Found

Doctor, through lawyer, also denies prescribing Jackson Demerol or Oxycontin.By Kyle Anderson

Michael Jackson in 2005

Photo: Phil Klein/Reuters

Michael Jackson still had a pulse when his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, found him on Thursday, Murray’s lawyer told The Associated Press.

Early Sunday (June 28), Chernoff spoke on behalf of Murray, and said that when the doctor found [...]

Michael Jackson’s Family Issues Statement To Fans

‘Continue to spread his message, because that is what he would want you to do,’ family says in statement.By MTV News staff

Michael Jackson

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Two days after Michael Jackson’s death, his family issued a statement to fans on Saturday, conveyed by family patriarch Joseph Jackson. It reads:

“In one of the darkest [...]

Michael Jackson’s Doctor Meets With Police

Dr. Conrad Murray was ‘cooperative and provided information which will aid the investigation,’ police say in statement.By MTV News staff

Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson’s cardiologist, Dr. Conrad Murray, met with detectives for three hours in Los Angeles on Saturday and provided information that will help with the investigation into the singer’s death, the Los [...]

Michael Jackson Asked Bobby Brown, New Edition For Help With Dance Moves

Group was disappointed their manager turned down Jackson’s offer to spend the night.By Jayson Rodriguez

Bobby Brown at the BET Awards Sunday

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LOS ANGELES — New Edition’s Bobby Brown was renowned for his dancing and, believe it or not, he says his royal dance moves were once requested by the legendary King of [...]

Michael Jackson’s Father: Stress Over Concerts Did Not Kill MJ

Joe Jackson tells Geraldo Rivera that family is ‘pretty strong.’By MTV News staff

Joe Jackson

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In an interview with Fox News airing Sunday night (June 28), Michael Jackson’s father Joe told Geraldo Rivera that he does not believe stress over the singer’s 50 scheduled concerts
in London killed his son.

“Michael was the biggest superstar in [...]

Ne-Yo Recalls Meeting ‘Down-To-Earth, Cool’ Michael Jackson

‘I’m still slowly wrapping my mind around the thought that he’s no longer with us,’ singer says.By Jayson Rodriguez

Ne-Yo

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LOS ANGELES — Like countless others, Ne-Yo was inspired by Michael Jackson — but the singer/songwriter was also fortunate enough to meet the superstar.

“I actually got the chance to sit and talk with [...]

Michael Jackson’s Cause Of Death Deferred

Medical examiner has ordered additional testing, which will take four to six weeks to complete.By Eric Ditzian

Michael Jackson

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After several hours of delay, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office announced at a press conference on Friday (June 26) that a determination of Michael Jackson’s cause of death following his autopsy has been [...]