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Michael Jackson
Entertainment
June 27
Son testifies in Michael Jackson death trial
Michael Jackson's eldest son has testified in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by his family against AEG Live that the late pop star was unhappy with the concert promoter in the run-up to his "This Is It" concert series in 2009.
Entertainment
May 8
Jackson lawyer slams new sex abuse claim
The attorney for Michael Jackson's estate has described as "outrageous and pathetic" a fresh claim of child molestation against the dead pop star, made by one of his close friends.
Entertainment
November 16
As in life, Jackson intrigues
Michael Jackson fans have been eagerly anticipating Randall Sullivan's Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson.
Entertainment
July 26
Jackson family power struggle escalates
Michael Jackson's three children have been given a new guardian in an escalating power struggle within the famous musical family involving the singer's multimillion-dollar estate and the well-being of his elderly mother.
Entertainment
October 27
Jackson 'had regular Botox and painkillers'
Michael Jackson was getting large regular shots of a painkiller, along with Botox treatments, in the months before his death, a Los Angeles court has heard.
Entertainment
October 12
Defence drops claim Jackson swallowed fatal dose
A cardiologist has testified that Michael Jackson's physician made major mistakes in giving the singer the anesthetic propofol to help him sleep and the doctor's lawyers made an adjustment in their strategy.
Entertainment
October 10
Jackson children take stage at tribute gig
Tens of thousands of fans have rocked to the hits of Michael Jackson at a tribute concert in Cardiff that his brothers hoped would put the spotlight on his musical legacy after so much controversy.
Entertainment
October 7
Jackson death investigator acknowledges mistakes
A coroner's investigator has acknowledged that she made mistakes while collecting medications and other evidence from Michael Jackson's bedroom after he died, but she minimized the issues by saying no investigation is perfect.
Entertainment
October 4
Posthumous Michael Jackson album revealed
A posthumous Michael Jackson album entitled "Immortal" is to be released in November featuring newly discovered outtakes and redesigned versions of some of his biggest hits.
Entertainment
September 29
Jackson doctor 'collected vials before 911 call'
One of Michael Jackson's bodyguards had barely stepped into the singer's bedroom when he heard a scream. "Daddy!" Jackson's young daughter cried.
Entertainment
September 27
Jacko caused his own death: defence
Prosecutors have told jurors that Michael Jackson was killed by the actions of his personal physician, who used a dangerous anesthetic without adequate safeguards and botched recovery efforts when he found the singer unconscious.
Entertainment
September 6
Trial a tough challenge for Jackson doctor
Michael Jackson's former doctor faces a tough challenge clearing himself of involuntary manslaughter charges in the pop star's death as his trial, which promises to avoid many dark aspects of Jackson's life, begins with jury selection due this week.
Entertainment
August 16
Kiss dumped from Jacko tribute gig
Organizers of a Michael Jackson tribute concert have dropped Kiss from the lineup after receiving widespread criticism for booking the band despite critical comments toward the late pop singer by bassist Gene Simmons.
Entertainment
June 27
Jacko's 'Thriller' jacket tops $2m at auction
A famed black-and-red calfskin jacket that Michael Jackson wore in the classic "Thriller" video has sold at auction for $US1.8 million ($NZ2.23m).
Football
April 5
Jacko statue defended
Fulham has unveiled a statue of Michael Jackson outside its stadium, and team chairman Mohamed Al Fayed is telling fans to support another Premier League club if they don't like the idea.
Entertainment
February 8
TV coverage of Jackson trial likely
A judge says he will approve TV coverage of the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor if the camera is unobtrusive.
Entertainment
January 12
Manslaughter trial for Jackson doctor
Dr Conrad Murray, the physician who was demonised by Michael Jackson's family and fans, has been ordered to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter after court testimony showed he administered a powerful anaesthetic and other sedatives then left the pop star alone.
Entertainment
January 10
Witness tells of Jackson doctor's drug buy-up
A pharmacist has testified that the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death bought 255 vials of a powerful anesthetic in the three months before the singer died from a lethal combination of the drug and other sedatives.
Entertainment
December 5
Michael Jackson glove brings $430,000 at auction
Items from Michael Jackson's stage wardrobe, including one of the King of Pop's famous gloves, attracted furious bidding at an auction of celebrity memorabilia in Beverly Hills.
Entertainment
November 1
Judge declines to hear Jackson wrongful death case
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's father will now be handled by a state court after a federal judge said he doesn't have the authority to hear the case.
Entertainment
September 27
Bubbles' story in all its glory
Many is the time, as an expert on television, I am stopped in the street, the office, in saunas and parlours of various sorts, and asked to blow the lid on New Zealand television news.
Entertainment
June 28
Jackson's '84 Victory Tour glove sells for $NZ265K
Bidders from around the world bought up Michael Jackson memorabilia worth nearly $1 million at an auction on the anniversary of his death, including $190,000 for the Swarovski-crystal-studded glove he wore on his 1984 Victory Tour.
Entertainment
June 21
Jackson's last day pieced together
A year ago, the world watched as Michael Jackson balanced on the edge of a precipice.
Entertainment
June 18
'Say Say Say' most popular Jackson song: Billboard
Michael Jackson had dozens of hits, but his most popular one wasn't a solo smash or a tune with his brothers. It was a song with another icon.
Entertainment
June 16
Jackson's stage clothes, Hendrix guitar up for auction
Michael Jackson memorabilia, including furniture, stage clothes and handwritten lyrics, are up for sale as part of a celebrity auction planned in Las Vegas this month.
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