Remembering The King of Pop: Rehearsal Photos Released

Adding just another layer to the unbelievable tragedy that was Michael Jackson's passing, photos from his rehearsal at the Staples Center in Los Angeles were released.

Taken on June 23rd, the pictures show the King of Pop focused and even smiling as he prepared for the would-be London comeback that was to commence in two weeks. In one photo, he is dressed in the suit he wore for the iconic "Smooth Criminal" music video. While he does look paler than usual, he looks fine.

As we know now, he wasn't.

Check out the photos below (pictures from TMZ.com and AEG):

Michael Jackson Autopsy Fake

In today's edition of the UK tabloid The Sun, there is a detailed report about the autopsy on Michael Jackson. The shocking report "reveals" that Michael only weighed 112 pounds, had needle marks all over his body, had only pills in his stomach, and was nearly bald. Well, according to TMZ, that report was completely false. The first autopsy was done on Thursday, with delayed results. A second was done by the Jackson family themselves, with no report from that yet.


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"To Us, Michael Is Family": Grieving Janet Pays Tribute To Brother Michael at BET Awards

Janet Jackson, who I consider the Duchess of Pop, made a surprise appearance at last night's BET Awards to pay tribute to her brother Michael. The pop star, who was visibly shaken and grieving, thanked the world for their love and support and made this statement: "To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family". She revealed that she was elected by the family to speak on their behalves after realizing a full appearance would be "too painful".

The icon was escorted on the stage by Jamie Foxx, who later performed "I'll Be There" with Ne-Yo to close out the show. The BET Awards was retooled to pay tribute to the fallen King of Pop, who shockingly passed away last Thursday.





Here is Janet (and the tribute) below:

The Death of Michael Jackson: The King of Pop Reigns Over iTunes

 

He may be gone, but his music has proven its durability.

One day after the shocking death of Michael Jackson, virtually his entire music catalog has seen a massive sales boost. Jackson, despite lackluster sales this past decade, sees no less than 21 albums on the iTunes Store Top 100 Albums chart and 9 albums in the Top 10, with The Essential Michael Jackson at #1, Thriller at #2 (the 25th anniversary edition sits at #5), Number Ones at #3, Off The Wall at #4, Bad at #6, Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection at #7, Dangerous at #8, and the greatest hits version of HIStory at #9. His lowest-charting album on the Top 100 is Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix at #74.

On the songs chart, Michael takes six slots in the top 10, and forty in the top 100. The iconic "Man in the Mirror" sits at #2 behind "I Gotta Feeling" and Thriller at #3. Also in the top 10 are "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Smooth Criminal", and "Black or White". "Billie Jean" sits at #12.

It is so good to know that a whole new generation is getting to know what the King of Pop is really about.

R.I.P.: Farrah Fawcett at 62

Today will be known as a day of tragedy in pop culture.

This morning, 70's icon Farrah Fawcett, star of TV show Charlie's Angels, died at the age of 62. Fawcett was suffering from anal cancer since 2006. Beside her was Ryan O'Neal, her longtime partner she intended to marry.

Last month, NBC aired a documentary on the beauty's remarkable fight against cancer, which drew millions of viewers.

As well as Charlie's Angels, Farrah Fawcett was well-known for a 1970s pin-up poster than sold 12 million copies. After she left the series, she took on more serious roles, like a battered wife in The Burning Bed, the role that scored her an Emmy nomination.

May she rest in peace.

The King of Pop Michael Jackson Dies at 50

The world has lost a legend.

Michael Jackson, known to many as the King of Pop, had shockingly died today at the age of 50. He reportedly suffered a massive cardiac arrest at his rented home in Bel Air, California. He was taken to UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he was officially declared dead.

Pop music, all music for that matter, will never be the same.

R.I.P. King of Pop.

Did Chris Brown Get Off Too Easy?

R&B singer Chris Brown can breathe a sigh of relief today; he will
avoid jail time for assaulting his pop star ex Rihanna before the
Grammys. Instead, he will do community service in his home state of
Virginia, be on probation for five years, stay 50 yards away from
Rihanna, and be officially recognized as a felon. That is thanks to
his hotshot celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos, who struck a plea bargain
before today's hearing, which was supposed to see Rihanna testify.

I'm sure Breezy's fans are cheering in the streets right now, but did
he really deserve the leniency for such a serious assault. He already
has been let off by a majority of the media, his fans, and
celebrities, and there are some who thought he would finally receive
"justice" in the eyes of the law.

Honestly, while Chris does deserve a little more than garbage cleanup
and som anger management classes, I'm not particularly for him in the
slammer. My hope is that he gets SERIOUS help for his anger issues
(therapy seems like a necessity at this point) and learns from his
major mistake. I know he is, but he should consider this a serious
gift. He should also focus his energies on his new album, which is due
later this year.

Of course, through that, we'll see how many people really support him.

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Lewis Top 30 (6-14-09): Agnes Tops Third Week; Black Eyed Peas, JLS Skyrocket

Swedish singer Agnes scores a third week at the top of the Lewis Top 30 chart with "Release Me". Along with having the longest run at #1 so far, she also has the most points on the chart with 158.

Right behind her are the Black Eyed Peas with "I Gotta Feeling", which moves up from #7 to #2 this week. The group sees a 15 point increase this week, the third highest of the week and all time. The group, whose album The E.N.D was released this past week, sees two new songs enter this week, "Meet Me Halfway" at #14 and "Imma Be" at #23.

Katy Perry's "Waking Up in Vegas", JLS's "Beat Again" and Matt Nathanson's "Come On Get Higher" all enter the Top 10 this week after see major point gains in the double digits. Songs that fell include "LoveGame" by Lady GaGa and "Good Girls Go Bad" by Cobra Starship, despite minor point increases.

Here is the Top 10 for this week:

1. Release Me - Agnes
2. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
3. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
4. Come On Get Higher - Matt Nathanson
5. Said It All - Take That
6. Beat Again - JLS
7. Evacuate The Dancefloor - Cascada
8. Work - The Saturdays
9. New In Town - Little Boots
10. Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
    

BGT Judge Amanda Holden Co-Hosts CBS Early Show

Susan Boyle isn't the only one making waves here in the States from across the pond.

The gorgeous Amanda Holden was invited by CBS to co-host The Early Show yesterday morning, joining Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez in New York. The glamorous judge talked Susan Boyle, summer shoes, and British food classic fish and chips. UK tabloids reported her appearances on the show months ago, and they suggested that her appearance was a screen test of sorts, and that she could possibly become a permanent co-host on the program.

If she does get a co-hosting gig in America, she wouldn't be the first. Fellow judge Piers Morgan, who has become a chat show staple throughout the Susan Boyle media frenzy, is a judge on America's Got Talent. Then, of course, there is Simon Cowell.

Check out her appearance on yesterday's episode below: