Neverland draws the curious, but gates to remain closed until after Jackson memorial
July 03, 2009 - 5:18 pm
LOS OLIVOS, California - Like an old Western boomtown, the makeshift village that sprang up around the gates of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was vanishing Friday, with visitors and vendors packing up tents, tarps, posters and CDs. The dwindling fans were replaced by curious tourists ...
Serious family medical issue forces Tragically Hip to skip Halifax festival
July 03, 2009 - 4:25 pm
HALIFAX, N.S. - The Tragically Hip, citing "a serious family medical issue," have pulled out of a headlining spot at the first Virgin Festival in Halifax on Saturday. Organizers of the outdoor festival didn't offer details on the nature of the problem. "Our thoughts are with the Tragically ...
Madonna to pay tribute to Michael Jackson in concert at London arena
July 03, 2009 - 3:12 pm
LOS ANGELES - Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback. The superstar is preparing a special part of her concert Saturday at O2 arena. Madonna publicist Liz Rosenberg says she is going to unveil a special song, along with a ...
James Frey of 'A Million Little Pieces' writing four-book series of teen sci-fi
July 03, 2009 - 3:11 pm
NEW YORK - James Frey is writing for young people and Hollywood has signed on. Frey, a former screenwriter best known for his discredited memoir "A Million Little Pieces," is collaborating on a four-book series of teen science fiction novels that HarperCollins will publish. Screen ...
TV One, Martin launching public affairs show aimed at black audience
July 03, 2009 - 3:09 pm
NEW YORK - Roland Martin will anchor a new Sunday public affairs show aimed at a black audience that will debut in September on the TV One network. The "Washington Watch" program aims to tap into a new interest in politics and government due to the election of President Barack Obama, said ...
Queen Latifah promotes beauty, empowerment at Essence Music Festival
July 03, 2009 - 3:02 pm
NEW ORLEANS - Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American community through issues-filled seminars by day and high-powered musical performances by night. Queen Latifah, a spokeswoman for ...
Powerful sedative found in Jackson's home as memorial details announced
July 03, 2009 - 1:21 pm
LOS ANGELES - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service. Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known ...
Top 10 television programs in Canada for the week of June 22-28
July 03, 2009 - 12:16 am
TORONTO - Here are the top 10 television programs in Canada, with viewer numbers, for the week of June 22-28: 1 "So You Think You Can Dance 5" (CTV, Thursday) - 1,492,000 2 "So You Think You Can Dance 5" (CTV, Wednesday) - 1,432,000 3 "C.S.I. Miami" (CTV, Monday) - ...
Law enforcement official says sedative Diprivan was found in Jackson's home
July 03, 2009 - 11:01 am
LOS ANGELES - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday. Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's administered intravenously and is very unusual to have ...
Michael Jackson moonwalk tribute draws hundreds of fans in South Africa
July 03, 2009 - 10:35 am
JOHANNESBURG - Several hundred South Africans gathered on Friday for a moonwalking tribute to the King of Pop that reflected the diversity of the rainbow nation. They were in Johannesburg's Nelson Mandela Square for one reason: an abiding love for Michael Jackson's music. "He's the ...
L.A. officials scramble to accommodate horde of Michael Jackson fans
July 03, 2009 - 9:41 am
LOS ANGELES - City officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to try to figure out how to accommodate a public memorial service for Michael Jackson at a venue that can hold no more than 20,000 people. The event has been set for 10 a.m. PDT Tuesday at the downtown Staples Center, ...
Product pitchman Billy Mays remembered in home town as natural salesman
July 03, 2009 - 9:38 am
MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. - Television pitchman Billy Mays, whose high-energy hawking turned products like OxiClean from infomercial curiosities into mainstream successes, was remembered as a pop culture icon at his funeral Friday near Pittsburgh. "He sold more OxiClean than Andy Warhol sold ...
Small French town rebuilt after war with help from 'Gone With the Wind' author
July 03, 2009 - 9:13 am
ATLANTA - When a tiny French town destroyed during the Second World War needed help rebuilding, "Gone With the Wind" author Margaret Mitchell came to the rescue. Mitchell's efforts on behalf of Vimoutiers are little known, even to those who have studied her life and papers. Like other ...
Recording studios get more cautious after muggings, murders outside facility
July 03, 2009 - 9:12 am
ATLANTA - DJ Montay rarely leaves the recording studio without having someone give the all-clear from outside, counting his blessings each time he's able to leave without any trouble. "I don't feel completely safe," said DJ Montay, who has produced songs for Ludacris and Flo Rida. "I won't ...
Rare bust of George Washington to be auctioned in London after Independence Day
July 03, 2009 - 9:11 am
LONDON - Art lovers looking for a way to mark U.S. Independence Day may want to consider a rare bust of George Washington being auctioned by Sotheby's in London. But this is not a July 4 knick-knack. Experts believe it will fetch more than 300,000 pounds (C$568,000) when it is auctioned ...
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