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1. FBI releases Michael Jackson file

   Tue 22 Dec 2009 18:13

   The FBI releases more than 300 pages of formerly classified documents relating to pop...

2. Jackson wins posthumous gongs

   Mon 23 Nov 2009 10:02

   Singer Michael Jackson makes history by winning four posthumous prizes at the American...

3. Jackson glove sells for $350,000

   Sun 22 Nov 2009 04:56

   The glove worn by Michael Jackson for his first Moonwalk dance in 1983 sells at...

4. Jackson drugs bought in Las Vegas

   Sat 21 Nov 2009 15:09

   Michael Jackson's personal doctor bought anaesthetic Propofol in Las Vegas and had it...

5. Doctor 'responsible' says Jackson

   Thu 19 Nov 2009 10:19

   Singer Janet Jackson reveals in her first TV interview since her brother Michael's...

6. This Is It makes $20m in one day

   Fri 30 Oct 2009 08:29

   Michael Jackson concert film This Is It earned $20m at box offices worldwide on its...

7. Jackson third on dead rich list

   Thu 29 Oct 2009 11:46

   Pop star Michael Jackson is placed third in an annual list of top-earning dead...

8. Is This It?

   Wed 28 Oct 2009 13:09

   Does Jackson's concert film capture a star at his peak?

9. Fans hail Jackson concert movie

   Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:42

   Michael Jackson's concert documentary, This Is It, is warmly received by fans after...

10. 'World on a stage'

    Tue 20 Oct 2009 16:12

    What Jackson had in store for his ill-fated comeback

11. 'New' Jackson song to miss charts

    Fri 16 Oct 2009 13:55

    A "new" Michael Jackson track unveiled this week will not be a chart hit because it...

12. 'New' Jackson song is from 1983

    Tue 13 Oct 2009 10:31

    The "new" Michael Jackson track premiered on Monday was written in 1983 by the star...

13. Beyond the grave

    Mon 12 Oct 2009 09:12

    The big business of posthumous releases

14. New Jackson song is given airing

    Mon 12 Oct 2009 06:50

    A previously unheard Michael Jackson song is given its first public airing, three and...

15. 'New' Jackson 5 single released

    Wed 7 Oct 2009 10:47

    A previously unreleased Jackson 5 song is made available to download ahead of an album...

16. Jackson film tickets sell out

    Mon 28 Sep 2009 13:06

    Advance tickets to the Michael Jackson documentary This is It sell out in hours in the...

17. Jackson 'didn't want to grow old'

    Sat 26 Sep 2009 14:25

    A book based on taped interviews with Michael Jackson provides first-hand detail about...

18. New Jackson song to be released

    Wed 23 Sep 2009 18:51

    An unheard Michael Jackson track, featuring his brothers on backing vocals, is to be...

19. Global premieres for Jackson film

    Tue 22 Sep 2009 10:04

    The Michael Jackson film This Is It is to have simultaneous premieres in more than 15...

20. Jackson mother gains estate say

    Sat 19 Sep 2009 12:45

    Michael Jackson's mother can challenge the administrators of his estate without losing...

21. Jackson mother to get $1m a year

    Fri 18 Sep 2009 01:30

    Court papers reveal that Michael Jackson's mother will receive more than $1m a year...

22. Jackson tribute gig postponed

    Fri 11 Sep 2009 14:38

    The tribute concert for Michael Jackson, set to take place in Vienna this month, is...

23. Doubts over Jackson gig line-up

    Fri 11 Sep 2009 09:46

    Plans for a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna are dealt a blow after top stars...

24. Brown awaits Jackson gig ruling

    Wed 9 Sep 2009 14:20

    A US judge will decide whether R&B singer Chris Brown can perform at the Michael...

25. Chris Brown, Mary J Blige and Natalie Cole join Jackson tribute

    Tue 8 Sep 2009 12:13

    Chris Brown, Mary J Blige and Natalie Cole will perform at the Michael Jackson tribute...

26. Jackson glove sells for $49,000

    Sun 6 Sep 2009 14:59

    A jewelled white glove worn by Michael Jackson is sold at a Melbourne auction for...

27. 'King of Pop' fan changes name to honour dead star

    Fri 4 Sep 2009 15:09

    A Warwickshire woman changes two of her names to Michael Jackson in honour of the late...

28. Pop legend Jackson buried

    Fri 4 Sep 2009 10:47

    Friends and family pay their last respects to legendary pop singer Michael Jackson as...

29. Jackson death certificate amended

    Wed 2 Sep 2009 09:26

    Michael Jackson's death certificate is amended to reflect his cause of death as homicide.

30. Fans party on Jackson's birthday

    Sun 30 Aug 2009 10:21

    Fans around the world mark what would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday with...

31. Fans' Thriller tribute to Jackson

    Sat 29 Aug 2009 17:05

    Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans come together to dance to the song Thriller in...

32. Jackson death ruled as homicide

    Sat 29 Aug 2009 10:12

    Michael Jackson's death was homicide, primarily caused by the anaesthetic Propofol,...

33. Jackson death ruled as homicide

    Fri 28 Aug 2009 22:41

    The death of pop star Michael Jackson was homicide caused by acute anaesthetic...

34. Jackson 'had lethal drug levels'

    Tue 25 Aug 2009 16:00

    Pop star Michael Jackson had lethal levels of a powerful anaesthetic in his body when...

35. Jackson's album chart reign over

    Mon 24 Aug 2009 15:42

    Michael Jackson's seven-week run at the top of the UK album chart ends as a new entry...

36. Michael Jackson's burial delayed

    Fri 21 Aug 2009 22:12

    The singer will be buried in Los Angeles on 3 September, not 29 August as had been...

37. Jackson doctor 'told the truth'

    Wed 19 Aug 2009 08:35

    The doctor at the centre of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death issues a...

38. Jackson to be buried on birthday

    Tue 18 Aug 2009 17:26

    Michael Jackson's remains will be buried in Los Angeles on what would have been his...

39. Merchandise king

    Tue 18 Aug 2009 12:24

    Death need not get in the way of a successful career

40. Deal on Jackson merchandise

    Tue 18 Aug 2009 09:12

    A Los Angeles judge approves a deal for the sale of Michael Jackson merchandise.

41. Black Eyed Peas back on chart top

    Sun 16 Aug 2009 19:00

    Peter Andre's bid for chart glory was halted in its tracks as the Black Eyed Peas...

42. Jackson friend claims paternity

    Mon 10 Aug 2009 09:02

    Former child star Mark Lester claims he is the father of at least one of Michael...

43. Second chart-topper for Stryder

    Sun 9 Aug 2009 19:33

    Tinchy Stryder scores his second number one, while Michael Jackson remains at the top...

44. Jackson concert film in the works

    Thu 6 Aug 2009 11:10

    A film based on Michael Jackson's final tour rehearsals is on the way, after promoters...

45. JLS beat UK pop chart competition

    Sun 26 Jul 2009 19:00

    Boy band JLS hold firm at the top of the UK singles chart, while Michael Jackson...

46. X Factor's JLS top singles charts

    Sun 19 Jul 2009 19:01

    X Factor runners up JLS go straight to the top of the UK charts with their debut...

47. Jackson foul play 'not ruled out'

    Fri 10 Jul 2009 13:20

    The head of Los Angeles police refuses to rule out murder in the investigation into...

48. 'No rush' for new Jackson songs

    Thu 9 Jul 2009 18:02

    New music recorded by Michael Jackson before his death is likely to be released - but...

49. Mystery surrounds Jackson burial

    Thu 9 Jul 2009 11:59

    Plans for Michael Jackson's burial remain unclear, as it emerges that 31m people...

50. Daddy's girl

    Wed 8 Jul 2009 04:46

    Weeping daughter reveals Jackson family grief

51. Emotional farewell to King of Pop

    Tue 7 Jul 2009 23:04

    Michael Jackson's daughter Paris makes a poignant tribute at the end of a memorial...

52. Jackson fans say their final goodbyes

    Tue 7 Jul 2009 20:59

    Thousands of Michael Jackson fans have been saying their final goodbyes to the singer...

53. Shaheen of Britain's Got Talent joins tribute to Michael Jackson

    Tue 7 Jul 2009 20:48

    A Welsh schoolboy has paid tribute to Michael Jackson in a performance at the singer's...

54. Boy misses Jackson memorial

    Tue 7 Jul 2009 12:48

    A County Durham teenager wins a pass to Michael Jackson's memorial concert in Los...

55. Swansea's Britain's Got Talent star to sing at Jackson memorial

    Mon 6 Jul 2009 21:27

    Michael Jackson's family is to hold a "private function" at a Los Angeles cemetery on...

56. Fan 'amazed'

    Mon 6 Jul 2009 11:40

    One Jacko fan bags a pair of tickets for memorial service

57. Jackson service set for Tuesday

    Fri 3 Jul 2009 11:14

    A memorial service for Michael Jackson is announced for Tuesday as video of his final...

58. Jones on Jackson

    Fri 3 Jul 2009 09:15

    Singer's death 'surreal' says producer Quincy

59. Jackson video

    Fri 3 Jul 2009 07:20

    Footage released of rehearsals two days before he died

60. Jackson 'hurt' over drug reports

    Thu 2 Jul 2009 16:29

    Jermaine Jackson "would be hurt" if he found out that reports about his brother...

61. Jackson leaves estate to family

    Thu 2 Jul 2009 12:13

    Michael Jackson has left his entire estate to his family - but has not provided for...

62. Jackson will

    Thu 2 Jul 2009 08:28

    Michael Jackson left everything to his mum and his children

63. Jackson tribute

    Wed 1 Jul 2009 08:57

    Fans in New York have queued for hours to see a video of his life

64. How should Jackson be remembered?

    Tue 30 Jun 2009 08:47

    A concert? A statue? Fans in Los Angeles tell Newsbeat what the best tribute to the...

65. Jackson tributes

    Mon 29 Jun 2009 07:56

    Fans leave flowers, cards and photos at Jacko's house in LA

66. Jackson left 'fresh' new songs

    Mon 29 Jun 2009 01:01

    Pop star Will.i.am speaks about new material he recorded with Michael Jackson before...

67. Jackson tributes

    Sun 28 Jun 2009 12:53

    Fans flock to singer's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

68. Festival in giant Thriller chorus

    Sat 27 Jun 2009 18:12

    Rapper Dizzee Rascal leads the crowd at the Glastonbury music festival in a tribute to...

69. Glastonbury tributes for Jackson

    Sat 27 Jun 2009 00:47

    Artists including Pharrell Williams, Lily Allen and The Streets pay tribute to Michael...

70. World mourns pop legend Jackson

    Fri 26 Jun 2009 23:35

    Stars and fans pay tribute to Michael Jackson following his sudden death, amid...

71. Refund issues over Jackson gigs

    Fri 26 Jun 2009 16:02

    Ticketholders for the sell-out Michael Jackson concerts at the O2 Centre in July...

72. Neverland ranch

    Fri 26 Jun 2009 10:22

    See photos of Michael Jackson's former ranch in California

73. Fans devastated

    Fri 26 Jun 2009 09:53

    US reporter Jonathan Blake gives the Jackson latest

74. Michael's music

    Fri 26 Jun 2009 08:52

    Watch the performances, read the story

75. More Jackson tickets up for sale

    Tue 23 Jun 2009 18:35

    Michael Jackson announces another batch of tickets are to go on sale for his concerts...

76. Jackson delay 'not due to health'

    Thu 21 May 2009 11:48

    Concert promoters for Michael Jackson say he is in "great shape" after he delays his...

77. Jackson delays opening tour dates

    Wed 20 May 2009 18:54

    Pop star Michael Jackson delays the opening four nights of his UK tour.

78. Michael Jackson tickets sell out

    Fri 13 Mar 2009 17:44

    Tickets for Michael Jackson's 50-date residency at London's O2 arena sell out in a...

79. Michael Jackson sells out 50 shows

    Fri 13 Mar 2009 10:29

    Jacko said to be "ecstatic" at the response to his comeback dates with fans camping...

80. Jackson to play 50 gigs at the O2

    Thu 12 Mar 2009 17:31

    Michael Jackson will now play 50 shows at London's O2, continuing his residency well...

81. Jackson dates stretch into 2010

    Thu 12 Mar 2009 10:12

    Michael Jackson adds more dates to his residency at London's O2, confirming 45 shows...

82. Jackson announces more gig dates

    Wed 11 Mar 2009 14:55

    Singer Michael Jackson announces more dates for his residency at London's O2 arena in...

83. Jackson reveals London gig dates

    Tue 10 Mar 2009 10:50

    Singer Michael Jackson reveals the dates of his 10 shows in July at London's O2 arena.

84. Hit or miss?

    Fri 6 Mar 2009 11:52

    Pundits assess the prospects for Jackson's comeback

85. 'Final curtain call' for Jackson

    Thu 5 Mar 2009 20:21

    Michael Jackson's series of concerts at the O2 arena in July will be "the final...

86. Highs and lows

    Thu 5 Mar 2009 11:51

    The ups and downs of self-styled 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson, who is preparing a...

87. Jackson plans London dates

    Tue 3 Mar 2009 16:31

    Michael Jackson is widely expected to announce a series of comeback concerts at the O2...

88. Cultural shift

    Thu 26 Feb 2009 16:28

    Does Manchester need the Royal Opera House?

89. Thriller musical set for Broadway

    Tue 27 Jan 2009 08:30

    Singer Michael Jackson is to collaborate on a musical based on the groundbreaking...

90. Jackson brother at show premiere

    Thu 22 Jan 2009 09:02

    Michael Jackson's brother Tito attends the opening night of a West End show about his...

91. Jackson 'transplant' claim denied

    Tue 23 Dec 2008 09:03

    A spokesman for Michael Jackson denies reports the singer has a rare respiratory...

92. Jackson to sell personal effects

    Fri 12 Dec 2008 11:04

    Singer Michael Jackson is arranging an auction at which he plans to sell items...

93. Five Star singer joins Thriller

    Tue 9 Dec 2008 16:58

    Former Five Star lead vocalist Denise Pearson joins the cast of Thriller - Live.

94. Jackson 'too sick' for court case

    Tue 18 Nov 2008 16:59

    Michael Jackson could be made to attend the High Court in London, despite his doctor...

95. Sheikh 'planned Jackson revival'

    Mon 17 Nov 2008 22:33

    The King of Bahrain's son planned to revive Michael Jackson's career with songs he had...

96. Jackson gives up Neverland ranch

    Fri 14 Nov 2008 10:05

    Pop star Michael Jackson loses ownership of his Neverland ranch in California, the...

97. Jacko soundalike sought for stage

    Thu 6 Nov 2008 17:54

    Open auditions to find a young Michael Jackson for the musical version of Thriller -...

98. King Of Pop's boost post X Factor

    Tue 21 Oct 2008 18:18

    Michael Jackson's latest album rises up the album chart after X Factor contestants...