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Michael Jackson

2011 MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Michael Jackson's Doctor Found Guilty (5 of 10)

Date Added: 12/8/2011 2:32:33 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

After a long layover, Dr. Conrad Murray began trial on September 27, 2011 for involuntary manslaughter over the death of Pop King Michael Jackson. Following a grueling six-week trial, the jurors quickly returned a verdict, finding Murray guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

During his sentencing, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor sentenced Dr. Murray to the ...

Conrad Murray

Michael Jackson's Doctor Conrad Murray Gets Max 4 Year Sentence

Date Added: 11/30/2011 7:31:47 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Yesterday (November 29th), the Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor sentenced Dr. Conrad Murray to the maximum of four years in the case of the death of Michael Jackson.

Pastor was shocked and bothered to learn that Murray expressed no sense of remorse, and even criticized him for his recent televised comments saying, “I do not feel guilty because I did not do a...

Conrad Murray

Mother of Michael Jackson's Doctor Pleads to Judge Prior to Sentencing

Date Added: 11/29/2011 10:40:38 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Dr. Conrad Murray’s mother is hoping her last cry for help will ease the sentencing of her son, who faces a four year jail term for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson. Milta Rush sent a letter to Judge Michael Pastor, begging for mercy.

In a letter obtained by TMZ, Ms. Rush says her son "has never been in trouble with the law before and I am barely standing, scared and wor...

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's Doctor Conrad Murray Under Suicide Watch

Date Added: 11/16/2011 7:32:26 AM | Connie Tang | Comments: 1

Dr. Conrad Murray has been placed in the medical ward at L.A. County Jail under suicide watch, according to TMZ.

Allegedly, Murray has been telling his visitors that he is contemplating suicide. Murray was recently found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop icon Michael Jackson.

TMZ reports that Murray has told several people that have visited hi...

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Michael Jackson

Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty in Michael Jackson Trial

Date Added: 11/7/2011 4:53:28 PM | Connie Tang | Comments: 0

After a grueling six-week trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the jurors have finally returned with a verdict. In the case of involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop icon Michael Jackson, Murray has been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

While Jackson was preparing for his comeback concerts in 2009, Murray served as Jackson’s personal physician. During this time, Murray admini...

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Tops Forbes Top Earning Dead Celebrities

Date Added: 10/26/2011 8:54:40 AM | Cola Janneti / SR Staff | Comments: 1

Michael Jackson has once again topped Forbes' annual list of the year's top-earning deceased celebrities.

The late King of Pop was estimated to have accumulated $170 million in earnings over the past year. This marks the second consecutive year MJ has topped the list -- between October 2010 and Oct. 2011 his estate brought in a staggering $275 million.

Aside from his stor...

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's Murder Trial: Witness Accused Doctor of Causing Singer's Death

Date Added: 10/20/2011 2:33:42 PM | Connie Tang | Comments: 2

On Wednesday, prosecutor David Walgren called up his last witness, Dr. Steven Shafer, in the involuntary manslaughter case against Dr. Conrad Murray. The medical expert testified that the defendant, Murray, committed 17 flagrant violations of the standard care of his patient, and thus, was directly responsible for the death of the late-Michael Jackson.
 
At one point in the testimony,...

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Michael Jackson

New Michael Jackson Album 'Immortal' Coming November

Date Added: 10/3/2011 10:50:49 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 2

A posthumous Michael Jackson album will be released in November, the second since the King of Pop’s passing. Dubbed ‘Immortal,’ the set will be released both as a deluxe double disc version and single disc under the partnership of Epic Records and Michael's  Estate.

‘Immortal,’ produced by Kevin Antunes (Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Madonna), takes a “creative approach in redesigni...

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Latoya Jackson

Latoya Jackson's Twitter Rant Over Conrad Murray Trial: 'This Is All a Big Conspiracy'

Date Added: 9/30/2011 8:00:00 AM | Aleta Watson | Comments: 1

Latoya Jackson has been one of the most vocal members of the Jackson family in regard to the death of Michael Jackson. She has publicly expressed her belief that her brother was murdered by a group of people in an attempt to take his money. While present during the first day of the Conrad Murray trial, Latoya's emotions bubbled over as she tweeted, "This is all a BIG CONSPIRACY and the doctor kn...

Michael Jackson

UPDATE: The Jackson Family Livid Over Photo Released During Trial

Date Added: 9/30/2011 7:52:00 AM | Aleta Watson | Comments: 0

The Jackson family is learning that nothing is sacred anymore. As the first week of the Conrad Murray trial comes to a close, one of the most damning pieces of evidence brought forth by the defense was a photograph which shows Michael Jackson lying lifeless on a gurney in the hospital.

Lawyer for the prosecution, Brian Oxman recalls that the family fought viciously to ban the defense...

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's Mother and Children Gets $30 Million From Estate

Date Added: 9/15/2011 8:43:17 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 4

Michael Jackson's mother Katherine and his three children will receive $30 million from the King of Pop's estate.

Since Jackson’s untimely passing in 2009, his estate has raked in millions and the executors felt the family should receive a cut of the earnings. According to TMZ, the funds will be moved to the Michael Jackson Trust, which was set up to help provide for his closest family...

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Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx Joins Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

Date Added: 9/12/2011 8:40:48 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 1

Singer/actor Jamie Foxx has been tapped to host the upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff next month. Foxx, who says he is “truly honored” to be involved in the event, will also perform several hits during the gig.

“Michael was larger than life and I have admired him, honored him, joked about him but always loved and respected him... I hope I h...

Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson Plotted Escape for Michael Jackson During Child Molestation Case

Date Added: 9/12/2011 7:46:27 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Jermaine Jackson has revealed in a new interview that his family secretly plotted to whisk Michael Jackson away to Bahrain if the late King of Pop was found guilty of child molestation.

In a new The Times magazine story, Jermaine was quoted saying that a private jet financed by a friend was on standby to fly Michael to the Gulf emirate if the 2005 court case ended with a conviction. ...

Michael Jackson

Organizers of the Michael Jackson Tribute Say the Show Will Go On Despite Protesting from Fans

Date Added: 8/25/2011 12:09:47 AM | Aleta Watson | Comments: 0

Despite the constant protesting and petitioning from fans, organizers of the ‘Michael Forever Tribute’ show stand firm behind their decision to not cancel the concert. Scheduled to take place October 8 at the Cardiff's Millennium stadium in London, the tribute show has been plagued with issue that many see as a sign to cancel the event. From ticket problems, the signing of KISS, and even the pub...

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Beyonce

Beyonce Added to Michael Jackson Tribute, Fans Pressure Promoters to Cancel Event

Date Added: 8/23/2011 9:32:32 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 2

Beyonce will pull another BET Awards stunt for the upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert. Due to scheduling conflicts, the “Party” singer will perform one of her favorite Jackson Five songs via satellite during the event, which takes place at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on October 8.

Writing on their Facebook page, promoters of the concert confirmed: “BEYONCE Beams I...

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