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Published July 3, 2009, 10:45 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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 as Propofol, it's given ...
Published July 3, 2009, 8:30 PM EST
LONDON (AP) - Forget those reports that Swedish supergroup ABBA will be reuniting to cover Michael Jackson's sold-out concert dates.

"No one has even asked us, and if they asked us they would have 'no' as an answer, because (Jackson's concerts were) going to happen in a week," said Benny Andersson, who co-wrote A...
Published July 2, 2009, 8:55 PM EST
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California Attorney General Jerry Brown says his office is helping Los Angeles police investigate the possible involvement of prescription drugs in Michael Jackson's death.

The Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement is searching the state database that tracks doctors who prescribe controlled substances. It ...
Published July 3, 2009, 6:50 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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 choreographed dance in honor of Jackson.

Micha...
Published July 3, 2009, 6:25 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public.

Assistant Police Chief Earl Paysinger says anywhere from a quarter-million to 700,000 people m...
Published July 3, 2009, 5:50 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - 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 Cover Girl's Queen Collectio...
Published July 3, 2009, 1:25 PM EST
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - 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 king and will always be the king...
Published July 3, 2009, 10:35 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the singer has been hospitalized in Tennessee.

Tracy Pitcox, president of Heart of Texas Records, said the 83-year-old was admitted to the critical care unit of Summit Medical Center in Hermitage on Thursday.

Pitcox said he had an accelerated heart rate...
Published July 3, 2009, 8:15 AM EST
LONDON (AP) - Legendary music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson's sudden death is too surreal to process.

Jones is renowned in the music world for producing Jackson's most successful albums, including the best-selling "Thriller."

He told BBC Wales television that he never imagined Jackson would die befor...
Published July 3, 2009, 2:00 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police.

Why didn't police seal the mansion where he had been living? Why were moving vans seen at the home, and were any items removed before poli...
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