Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested early Friday in Los Angeles area community of West Hollywood on suspicion of drunk driving after her car hit the car the sheriff, police said.

Bynes, 26, was taken into custody about 3:00 am after her black BMW apparently struck the patrol car Los Angeles County sheriff, who was stopped at the intersection of Lieutenant William Nash Station West Hollywood police.

"There was minor damage to the transfer of paint on both cars. Study was conducted on the spot, and ... Bynes was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol," Nash said.

No one was injured. The representative of the actress was not immediately available for comment.

Bynes began her acting career in his childhood in various Nickelodeon TV show "All That", where its success led to another series named after her, "Amanda Show".

After starring in the TV series "What I like about you" and win a prize in the children aged 15, segued Bynes in the movie with titles such as "What a Girl Wants," "She's a man" and "Easy A." She has worked with such Emma Stone, Colin Firth and Harry Connick Jr.

Bynes and motivation in singing, contribute two songs for the soundtrack to the 2007 film "Hairspray," which she also starred.

In 2010, Bynes has announced its decision to withdraw from acting at age 24, tweeting that she no longer loves to act.

Bobby Brown was arrested in the San Fernando Valley singer on suspicion of driving under the influence, law enforcement officials said.

The arrest occurred at 12:20 pm on Monday at the near corner of Victory Boulevard and Wilbur Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Harris. The staff pulled him over for talking on his mobile phone, and then administered sobriety test, said Harris.

The arrest comes four days after the office of the Los Angeles coroner released the results of his autopsy Brown's ex-wife, Whitney Houston.

Houston seems to have used cocaine "in the period just before its collapse in the bathroom at the hotel," said Los Angeles County Chief Coroner Craig Harvey. Houston, 48, has been determined that the accident was drowned after the February 11 episode of apparent heart with cocaine as a factor.

Officials did not say how many drugs were in her system. But Harvey, chief investigator of the operations department, said the results of toxicology, "suggested the chronic use of" drug.

14-year marriage Brown and Houston's drug abuse has been tarnished, Brown clashes with the law, and allegations of domestic violence. He became fodder for tabloids and entertainment shows throughout the year, and were exhibited in the reality show "Being Bobby Brown."

Superstar singers met in the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards and married three years later.
Houston divorced Brown in 2007, having custody of daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown.

If stadium news doesn't get your blood pumping, then perhaps ballroom dancing will float your boat on this fine Monday afternoon.

After years of begging, the NFC North finally has representation on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." We in the business call it "DWTS" for short. You will soon, because Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver is one of 12 celebrities paired with a dancing professional to compete in an elimination-style competition.

(For now, we'll skip over the possibility that Driver, 37, will not be a part of the Packers' roster in 2012. He's ours for now.)

Season 14 debuts Monday night at 8 p.m. ET on, yes, ABC. Tuesday night brings us the first results show of the season, from what I understand.

A total of 10 current or former NFL players have participated in DWTS, and Driver will be the fifth wide receiver after Jerry Rice, Hines Ward, Michael Irvin and Chad Ochocinco. He is paired with Peta Murgatroyd, a native of New Zealand whose previous celebrity dance credits include Ron Artest before he re-named himself Metta World Peace.

I haven't decided whether we'll actually do a Driver Watch, or perhaps a DWTS Watch, as this exciting drama unfolds. I do think it will be fun to see how Driver's personality plays on a national level, and we've seen enough fancy footwork from him to think he has a reasonable chance to, uh, dance well over the next few weeks. (Sorry, I don't know how the kids these days describe good dancing. "Getting down?" "Gettin' jiggy with it?" "Busting a move?" I'm a big "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" guy, but otherwise, I have no idea.)

For now, at least, consider this a public service announcement as you look for ways to fill your Monday (and Tuesday) nights until Monday Night Football returns in just a few short months.

George Clooney and his father were arrested today during a protest outside the Sudanese Embassy, ​​and the actor says he has asked President Barack Obama with China to end the humanitarian crisis in North Africa.

The protesters accuse Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir of provoking a humanitarian crisis and blocking supplies and assistance from the entrance to the Nuba Mountains in the border areas of the county with the Southern Sudan.

Clooney and his father, Nick Clooney, and others were arrested after being warned three times not to cross the line of police outside the embassy. Those arrested included NAACP President Ben Jealous, Martin Luther King III, as well as an actor and comedian Dick Gregory.

Several members of Congress were arrested, including members of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts, James McGovern and John Olver, Congressman Al Green of Texas and Rep. Jim Moran of Virginia. They were handcuffed and placed in a U.S. Secret Service van.

Arrest was made after Clooney met this week with Obama, testified in the Senate and attended a state dinner for British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Clooney told the Associated Press, before he was arrested, he could only hope to draw attention to the crisis in Sudan, but he does not know if progress has been made. He said he was impressed, though, with the involvement of Obama on this issue.

"It's amazing to sit down with a world leader who knows all the nuances of what is happening in Sudan," he said.

The actor said that he asked Obama to bring China back in promotion decisions in the Sudan. He said world leaders should "follow the money" flowing into Sudan's leaders to expose corruption.

"This is a time when we have a chance to do something, because if we do not, in the next three to four months, it will be a real humanitarian catastrophe," said Clooney before his arrest.

"It's such a silly idea I think that you are actually successful in any of this," he said. "But if it's loud enough, and you continue to do it loud enough, at least people will know about it, and you can not say we did not know. This is the first step."

Comic Gallagher, known for smashing watermelons, is "slowly recovering" from a heart attack suffered the day before he was to speak at the Texas Club, its advertising manager, said on Thursday.

"We do not know the results until sometime tomorrow," said Christine Scherrer.

Gallagher, 65, is in stable condition at an unknown Dallas area hospital, Scherrer said.

He was about to go on stage on Wednesday in Hat Tricks Lewisville, Texas, club, when he became ill and was taken to the hospital to the ambulance, she said.

"His family is with him and Hat trick was incredible, with the help and support from everyone," Scherrer said.

His show in Texas, Oklahoma and Oregon is scheduled for next week have been postponed, she said.

Colbert Report abruptly suspends production
Keep an artificial breaking news, "Colbert Report" has suspended production at least a few days.

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, the show will be repeated episodes air on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16," Steve Albani, a spokesman Comedy Central, confirmed by CNN.

Albani said that the network will not provide any other details.

"Colbert Report sharply suspend production and I fall into a deep depression., Related?" Twitter actor Josh Adams.

While Stephen Colbert did not make any statements publicly, he has been actively involved in the social networking site Twitter this week.

On Monday, the bespectacled comedian tweeted about the new NBA star Jeremy Lin, "Kraft, you can finally start your" It Crumbelievable! Campaign "It's Lincredible! You know where to send the check."

On Thursday, Twitter users downloaded the cancellation e-mail, purportedly from the show, which inform ticket holders of the suspension.

At ColbertNation.com, the report said, "Unfortunately, the Colbert Report Tickets are not available at this time."

Micron CEO dies in plane crash
51-year-old Appleton, for three decades, the industry veteran who performed stunts in the air show, has died after a small plane that he piloted crashed at the airport in Boise, Idaho, where the chips with headquarters.

His death shook the close-knit semiconductor industry. Appleton was a prominent figure in Boise, the city of 200,000 in the western United States, as well as a member of the Idaho Business Council.



President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Durcan, who was to retire in August, will take the responsibility of the CEO to the board of directors may appoint a permanent successor. Directors will meet at the weekend, Micron said in a statement.

Shares of Micron, stopped before the announcement, resumed trading after the regular market close and quickly slid 6 percent.

"Steve was a great energy, never give up the type of inspiration. Entire industry will miss the energy of Steve," said an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus Kevin Cassidy. "However, Micron has a deep bench of managers who share the vision of Steve."

The accident occurred while the pilot flew Appleton Lancair single engine aircraft, airport spokeswoman Patti Miller, Boise told Reuters. Lancair sells kits to build high-end aircraft.

After take-off and reach a height of about 200 feet, Appleton radio that he had problems and needed to turn around, Boise police spokeswoman Lynn Hightower told reporters.

The aircraft rolled left, then fell to the ground where he fell, leading to a high heat and leave the twisted, black debris.

Appleton, a native of California, joined Micron to work the night shift immediately after the University of Idaho in 1983. His subsequent meteoric rise led to his becoming the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 company, at age 34 in 1994.

He resigned in 1996 amid rumors of power struggles meeting room, only to return nine days after the council asked him to reconsider his decision.

Appleton, a well-known sports enthusiast, who also scuba, dive, surf, and raced off-road vehicles and motorcycles, has received the prestigious Robert Noyce - the highest award of the industry - from the Semiconductor Industry Association in 2011.

The award, named in honor of the founders of Intel Corp, Robert Noyce is granted to those who have contributed greatly to the production of microchips.

Headquarters staff a vast Micron and plant, where several flags flew at half mast, were obviously upset, while others adhered to the procedure.

"I was at the meeting, which was normal, but in the end, when she broke up was nothing but a sad talk about Steve." said Officer Mike Peterson. "I know he loved airplanes, so if it will go, I think it was a setup."

Officer Melanie Wood said: "Someone told me at my cabin, and then I read the letter, and we do not believe that at first he was so young, you do not expect something like this.".

Heavy losses:

"Steve was a visionary and a true leader in our industry. He will be sorely missed by the entire community of semiconductors and our prayers and thoughts are with his family," Brian Toohey, president of the Semiconductor Industry Association, said in a statement.

Micron makes memory chips used in personal computers, smart phones and tablets and compete with Asian competitors Hynix Semiconductor Inc, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Toshiba Corp.

Manufacturers of memory chips are struggling as falling prices and a huge investment to remain competitive saddle them huge losses. Micron is the last remaining U.S. producer of memory chips.

Boise Mayor Dave Bieter said Appleton was sensitive, as job cuts at Micron in recent years, the effect on the community.

"He called me and told me to come up with layoffs and explained how the business end of the chip technology and Micron will develop a strong will on the other end. And it happened exactly as he said he would," said Bieter told reporters.

The company announced last week that Durcan will retire in August, but the death of Appleton raised questions about whether he can stay.

Seen as a more-keeled Micron top technologist, Durcan took the major role of the chips every day for the past few years, and larger than life Appleton focused more on strategy.

The loss of the conclusion of transactions Micron could waylay the possible acquisition of troubled Japanese rival Elpida Memory. Saddled with millions of dollars of operating losses and major upcoming debt payments, Elpida may be in talks to be bought by Micron or reach some kind of partnership, the media in recent assumptions.

Risky lifestyles:

Appleton's death raises questions about what some of the leaders' brave life is too risky for shareholders.

British tycoon Richard Branson is trying to circle the world in a balloon in 1985 were rescued after the capsizing boat. Oracle founder Larry Ellison, sailing races, as well as flying aircraft.

Micron recent regulations make no mention of a "key person" life insurance policy on the Appleton, and they are not particularly noted directors and officers' insurance that will cover it.

One of the leaders in the national insurance broker said it is possible to obtain directors and officers insurance for the person as CEO, who flew their planes, but added that the death of Appleton could still cause headaches for legal advice.

"D & O is really about, in essence, a public company, whether the company is subject to court shareholders," said the broker, on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.

The broker said the board would be required to Micron have a backup plan, especially given the risky behaviors Appleton, and that the degree to which the company may face legal issues depends a lot on what makes the Micron shares on Monday.

"If trade is opened much lower, it may be that the plaintiffs' lawyer, two or three will conduct an investigation," says the broker.

Trading in shares Micron was stopped Friday morning in anticipation of a statement. Shares fell $ 7.48 in extended trade from last quote $ 7.95 on the Nasdaq, before it stopped.

Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' creator, dies
Don Cornelius, smooth voice, TV presenter, who brought black music and culture in the living rooms of America, when he created the dance show "Soul Train", was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning in what appeared to be suicide, authorities said. He was 75.

Police in response to the shooting found the body of the report of Mr. Cornelius is at 4:00 am on the floor in his house on Mulholland Drive with a gunshot wound to the head. He seemed to have been self-inflicted, said Ed Winter, Los Angeles County assistant chief investigator.



He was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Police said they ruled out murder and talked with the relatives of the mental state of Mr. Cornelius to.

"Soul Train", one of the longest-running syndicated show in television history, has played a crucial role in spreading the music of black America in the world, offering a broad impact musicians like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson in 1970 and 80 - x.

Soul Train was created outlets for black artists who would never have been if not for Cornelius, said Kenny Gamble, who with his partner Leon Huff, Philly Sound created the soul, and wrote the theme song for the show. It was a huge export from America to the world that have shown African-American life and the joy of music and dance, and it brought people together.

News of the death of Mr. Cornelius has prompted an outpouring of tributes from leaders of civil rights, musicians, entrepreneurs, scientists and writers. "He was able to provide the country with a window into the black youth culture and black music," said Lonnie G. Bouquet III, director of the National Museum of the Smithsonian African-American history and culture. "For young black teenagers, like me, he gave a sense of pride and a sense that we loved the culture can be shared and evaluated at national level."

Mr. Cornelius, a former disc jockey, has created a "Soul Train" in 1970 for television station WCIU Chicago and served as writer, producer and host. When it became a local sensation, he moved the show to Los Angeles and began broadcasting at the national level in 1971, beginning a 35-year run in syndication.

In its heyday, it was a formative experience every Saturday morning for young people from all walks of life, and provides some of the most important soul and R & B acts their first national exposure of television. It was also a platform for the white rock musicians such as Elton John and David Bowie to reach black audiences.

Besides the music, "Soul Train" presents dance and clothing styles, the popular among young blacks. It laid the foundation for dance programs such as Fox "So You Think You, Can Dance" and MTV's "America Best Dance Crew."

Born on the south side of Chicago, September 27, 1936, Mr. Cornelius was too early to go to the thrust of broadcasting. He graduated from DuSable High School in 1954, he joined the Marines and then returned to Chicago to marry a childhood sweetheart, Dolores Harrison. They had two sons, Anthony and Raymond, who are among his survivors.

In 1966, he abandoned his career selling insurance and cars to take three months, broadcast, of course, despite the presence of small children to feed. With his deep baritone voice, he got a job as a jockey to replace the drive on WVON in Chicago, and then as a sports anchor on the television program "View from Black news." He produced "Soul Train" pilot with $ 400 of their own money, taking the title from the road show he created for a local high school.

Soul Train was developed as a radio show on television," Mr. Cornelius said New York Times, in 1995. "It was a radio show that I always wanted and never had. I chose the music, and so far, just seeing what success in the charts.

He said that the show was originally modeled on Dick Clark's "American Variety," but with a focus on black music, fashion and dance. "There was no program that targets a specific ethnic group," he told Associated Press in 2006. "I'm trying to use euphemisms here, trying not to say there was no television for black people, they knew it was for them."

The formula for the show has not changed over the years, though, and sets have been updated and transformed music from Motown to funk and rap in the end. As the host each week, Mr. Cornelius, the high and mighty, will play the latest songs and pen a few artists to be interviewed. They will do a song or two, sometimes live, sometimes lip-synching. He signed with each show by intoning "Love, peace and soul."

Mr. Cornelius has retired as host in 1993, handing the reins of a series of actors, comedians and other hosts guest. "I took myself, because I just felt that 22 years was enough, and that the audience is changing, and I was not," he said.

It was not until 2006, however, that he stopped the production of new shows. He sold the franchise and the archives of two years a subsidiary of Vibe Holdings LLC.

In recent years, he experienced a bitter divorce with his second wife, Victoria Chapman-Cornelius, a Russian model. In 2008 he was arrested and charged with spousal battery, assault with a firearm and to dissuade a witness from making a police report, all misdemeanors, after a domestic dispute with his wife in their home.

A year later he was sentenced to three years probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanor spousal battery charges in a deal. During the divorce proceedings in the same year, he mentioned that "significant health problems," but did not elaborate.

Clarence Avant, the former chairman of Motown Records, said that the proposal by Mr. Cornelius took his own life surprised his friends. He did not appear sad or upset, when the two men met for lunch last week, Mr. Avant said, although Mr. Cornelius had mentioned that he had a seizure in recent times and avoid driving yourself. "He was very private," Mr. Avant said.

Andy Whitfield, who starred in the television series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," died on Sunday in Sydney, Australia. He was 39.

The cause was lymphoma, his wife, Vashti, the statement said.

Mr. Whitfield, who was from Wales, but lived in Australia, was a relatively unknown actor until he was selected for this series, by sex and bloody version of the Thracian Gladiator's early life who led a slave rebellion against the Roman ruling class from 73 to 71 BC

Mr. Whitfield took what was supposed to be temporary leave from the show, which was an instant hit after its debut January 2010, after a routine check in March of that year revealed cancer recurrence.

Starz Entertainment, premium channel, which broadcasts the show, used by different actors to shoot a prequel called "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," in anticipation of the return of stars. But Mr. Whitfield and has not recovered enough to return.

Liam McIntyre, a virtual unknown from Australia, took the lead in the second season of the show.

Mr. McIntyre said then: "a wonderful actor Andy. I do not want to follow this guy, and all the pain that he had to give up the role, including me."

Chris Albrecht, president and CEO of Starz, said in a statement, "The man who played a champion on the screen was also a champion in his own life." Mr. Whitfield faced with cancer, "courage, strength and grace," he said.

Osama Bin Laden Dead Picture
As it happened with Snoop Dogg's death rumors on Labour Day weekend, another Internet hype surrounding the picture of a dead Osama bin Laden made the rounds this weekend. September 11, ten-year anniversary approaches, the trend in the phrase Web sites that track search queries a day.

Back in May of this year, TMZ reported on the alleged pictures of the dead Osama bin Laden.

They write: "The photo reportedly shows dead Osama bin Laden is already making its way around the internet ... but it seems pretty obvious ... Photos FAKE "

Although Osama bin Laden was gunned down by U.S. troops during a raid in Pakistan, no pictures of Osama bin Laden have been released. Meanwhile, ABC News, wrote recently about the weak by al-Qaeda is still posing security threats.

The White House has not released any official photos of Osama bin Laden's death at this time.

The official told CNN, that the original photographs of Osama bin Laden really exist, showing a gunshot wound to the side of the head.

According to him due to injury, the face of Osama bin Laden was "unrecognizable" in the photo.

The report also noted that the photographs may eventually be released into the world.

Back in May of this year, CNN also reported the false images of Osama bin Laden's death spread on the Internet.

The Guardian reports that Osama bin Laden is dead hoax photo spreads across the Internet, at least two years.

Donald Driver is Dad
Football star Donald Driver and his wife Bettina are the proud parents of a sweet baby girl named Love. Driver's wife went into labor one day before his game on Thursday. Seeking enough about the game, the driver said that he will not have to worry about going into labor Betina on game day, and can concentrate on their game.

Donald Driver is one of the happiest players on the field today, as he became pope. His wife Bettina baby girl on Wednesday night. Up to a joyous event, the driver was worried about his wife. He thought that, because of the excitement of the game on Thursday, it could enter into labor during his performances on the field. But now, those fears are a bad dream.

By WBay, the player need only 42 meters to get the Packers rank all time leading receiver. If he does, then this may be the third record for him: the main franchises receive the record. The driver already has two records that he can be proud of: a record number of catches and the other for the most consecutive games with a catch.

Speaking about the game on Thursday, football star says he does not want to think about the possibility of another record listed in the summary of his career, because the pressure is too much. "As soon as I get it, I think that someone will tell me. I focused on the output there and making plays count, when I have the opportunity," he ads. He also said that, even if it sets another record, he does not expect the game to end. As he said: "You're the wave, and every time the game can be, you can leave, knowing that you did it."

The name of his infant daughter, Charity, may have something to do charity work, and that the driver was involved in. Betina Since 1999, Donald is present in more than 300 charities in 2001, the family set of drivers osnoveFond Donald Driver.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Doctors completed an autopsy on the body of Michael Jackson on Friday but said they could not immediately establish a cause of death for the "King of Pop" as speculation centered on his use of prescription painkillers.
"The cause of death has been deferred, which means that the medical examiner has ordered additional testing such as toxicology and other studies," Los Angeles County Coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey said.
"Those tests we anticipate will take an additional four to six weeks."
Speaking to a throng of reporters outside the coroner's office, Harvey said, "There was no indication of any external trauma or indication of foul play to the body of Mr. Jackson."
He said his office expected to determine what killed Jackson, 50, when the tests were complete.
The body would be released to family members after they chose a mortuary to handle the funeral arrangements, Harvey added.
Celebrity website TMZ.com, citing an interview with an unidentified "close member" of the Jackson family, reported the superstar singer was injected with Demerol about half an hour before he went into cardiac arrest.
'HE'S NOT RESPONDING'
Police searched Jackson's rented mansion in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles and planned to interview his personal physician, who was with the entertainer at the time of his death.
TMZ, citing family members, said Jackson received a daily injection of Demerol, a narcotic painkiller. The family believes his death was caused by an overdose of the drug, TMZ reported.
An unidentified man called a 911 emergency phone line from the mansion at 12:21 p.m. local time, saying Jackson was unconscious and not breathing.
In excerpts from the call played on television, the man said the doctor was the only other person present and was performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the unconscious Jackson without results.
"He's pumping, he's pumping his chest but he's not responding to anything, sir, please," the caller said.
A senior law enforcement official told ABC News that Jackson was "heavily addicted" to the painkiller Oxycontin and was injected daily with that medication, along with Demerol.
Lawyer Brian Oxman, a Jackson family spokesman, told CBS' "The Early Show" he had been concerned about the prescription drugs Jackson took due to injuries suffered while performing
Source : www.reuters.com

A source close to the family of Michael Jackson tells TMZ the family has requested a second autopsy -- and it is currently underway somewhere in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Coroner conducted an autopsy on Friday and while he said there was "no indication of foul play," the official cause of death could not be determined.

Doctors confirm pop star was taking medications

The Los Angeles County coroner has completed Michael Jackson's autopsy, but deferred determining the pop star's cause of death until more tests can be run.

It is believed that the pop star suffered from a heart attack after he went into cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles-area home yesterday (June 25).

Coroner's spokesperson Craig Harvey told reporters that the toxicology tests could take six to eight weeks. He said there were no signs of foul play or trauma to the body. He also confirmed that Jackson was taking some unspecified prescription medications, but could not confirm which ones.

Jackson's body can be released to his family as early as 6:00pm PST today, he added.

A "close member" of the Jackson family reportedly told TMZ that Jackson was injected with pain medication Demerol about half an hour before he went into cardiac arrest.

Police are seeking to interview Jackson's personal doctor, who was thought to be with him at the time he went into cardiac arrest, to find out additional information that could help them determine the cause of the singer's death.

Jackson was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles yesterday, where he died around 2:00pm PST.

A team of doctors tried unsuccessfully to resuscitate him for more than an hour before he was declared dead.


source : http://www.nme.com

This picture was just leaked minutes ago, Rest in Peace

King of Pop, may your legacy of greatness live on throughout history.

WARNING: May be disturbing to some viewers.

Michael Jackson's Autopsy Pictures Leaked.



source : http://mushy2000.blogspot.com

Celebrity pop singer and King of pop Michael Jackson died at 50. Michael Jackson’s dead body has been transported away from UCLA medical centre by helicopter for an death autopsy report by the coroner’s office.

Paramedics were called to the singer’s house in Bel Air at 1221 following an emergency phone call.

They performed CPR on Jackson and rushed him to the UCLA medical centre.

A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said the robbery and homicide team was investigating Jackson’s death because of its “high profile”, but there was no suggestion of foul play.

Jackson began his career as a child in family group The Jackson 5.

He then went on to achieve global fame as a solo artist with smash hits such as Billie Jean and Bad.

Thriller, released in 1982, is the biggest-selling album of all time, shifting 65m copies, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

He scored seven UK number ones as a solo artist and won a total of 13 Grammy awards.

“For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don’t have the words,” said Quincy Jones, who produced Thriller, Bad and Off The Wall.



“He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.”



The singer had been dogged by controversy and money trouble in recent years, becoming a virtual recluse.

He was arrested in 2003 on charges of molesting a 14-year-old boy, but was found not guilty following a five-month trial.

The star had three children, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II.

He is survived by his mother, Katherine, father, Joseph and eight siblings – including Janet, Randy, Jermaine and La Toya Jackson.



source : http://www.newsnidea.com

This is the last ever photo of the late Michael Jackson, obtained by US TV show Entertainment Tonight.

But was the superstar dead in the pic? Reports have suggested that Jackson, 50, had passed away at his Los Angeles home after paramedics failed to revive him.

Jackson reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest Thursday afternoon at his Holmby Hills mansion and paramedics were unable to bring him back round.


When paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back, according to TMZ. Jackson was apparently dead when paramedics arrived.

Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive. Jackson’s sister La Toya ran in the hospital sobbing after Jackson was pronounced dead.

The star was due to begin a series of comeback concerts with an appearance at London’s O2 arena on July 13.

He had a history of health problems and had not completed a concert tour in 12 years.

Jackson had three children — Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II.
Jackson’s body has been flown to the L.A. County Coroner’s Office. His autopsy is scheduled to take place Friday.

It has also been reported that Jackson passed a recent physical, and his death is to be investigated by police.


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