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Drugs and Alcohol: Jackson Family Attempted Vegas Intervention — As far back as 2006, members of Michael Jackson's family were terrified that his escalating dependence on prescription drugs had become a danger to his life - and attempted an intervention in Las Vegas.
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Michael Jackson — The 911 Call — TMZ has just received a tape of the Michael Jackson 911 call made yesterday at 12:21 PM from Michael's house in Holmby Hills, Ca. — The person who makes the call says Jackson was not breathing and unconscious. Jackson was not responding to CPR.
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Jackson Family — Demerol Shot Caused Death — A close member of Michael Jackson's family has told us Jackson received a daily injection of a synthetic narcotic similar to morphine — Demerol — and yesterday he received a shot at 11:30 AM. — Family members are saying the dosage was “too much” and that's what caused his death.
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Debbie Rowe — She Gets Custody if She Wants — Debbie Rowe is poised to take full custody of the two children she bore for Michael Jackson. — It has been widely reported Debbie Rowe gave up her parental rights to Paris and Michael Jr. That is not true.
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Lorenzo Benet / People.com:
Debbie Rowe: I'm the Legal Parent of Two of Michael Jackson's Kids — With Michael Jackson's death, what will become of his three children? — Debbie Rowe, the mother of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, is their legal parent and can gain custody of them if she chooses, according to Rowe's former attorney, Iris Finsilver.
TMZ.com:
Michael Jackson Doctor — MIA — We've learned law enforcement is looking for a doctor who lived at Michael Jackson's home — and the doctor is nowhere to be found. — Law enforcement sources tell us a BMW belonging to the doctor was towed from Jackson's home last night. — Cops are looking to interview the doc.
ETonline:
MICHAEL JACKSON: EXCLUSIVE LAST PHOTO — A source close to Michael Jackson tells ET that the international superstar and pop-music legend has passed away earlier Thursday afternoon. He was 50. — The Los Angeles County Coroner's office tells ET that Jackson was transported from his residence in full cardiac arrest on Thursday.
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Mark Greenblatt / Associated Press:
Houston doctor with Michael Jackson when he collapsed — HOUSTON — 11 News has learned that a Houston doctor was in Michael Jackson's Southern California home when he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest. — A medical assistant at the Acres Home Heart and Vascular Institute confirms …
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Michael Jackson's Kids “Doing Fine,” With Grandmother — After Michael Jackson's sudden passing, the singer's three children “are doing fine,” says Brian Oxmon, the Jackson family attorney for 20 years. — “They are in the care of a nanny,” he tells Usmagazine.com, adding that they're staying with their grandmother, Katherine.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Manager: Janet Jackson “Is Grief-Stricken” — Janet Jackson, who was in Atlanta at the time of brother Michael Jackson's death, has arrived in Los Angeles. — She was photographed at the Van Nuys airport early Friday. — “Janet Jackson is grief-stricken and devastated at the sudden loss of her brother …
PopEater:
Liza Minnelli: ‘All Hell Will Break Loose’ After Jackson's Autopsy — In a interesting new twist, actress Liza Minnelli reveals “all hell's going to break loose” when Michael Jackson's autopsy results are in. During a segment on The Early Show, Minnelli reflected on her long friendship …
TMZ.com:
Jackson's Missing Doc To Speak with Cops — We have just learned Dr. Conrad Robert Murray — the guy who was with Jackson when he collapsed — is now in Los Angeles. — He is preparing to speak with law enforcement officials regarding Michael Jackson's death. — Story developing ...
Los Angeles Times:
TV misses out as gossip website TMZ reports Michael Jackson's death first
TV misses out as gossip website TMZ reports Michael Jackson's death first
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Jackson Danced and Sang Last Night
Jackson Danced and Sang Last Night
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Todd Martens / Pop & Hiss:
‘Bruno’ delays Hollywood Walk of Fame tribute to Michael Jackson
‘Bruno’ delays Hollywood Walk of Fame tribute to Michael Jackson
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Police Searching for Michael Jackson's Doctor; Autopsy Underway
Police Searching for Michael Jackson's Doctor; Autopsy Underway
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Just Jared:
Jon Gosselin: The Wedding Ring is Off! — Under the supervision of a family friend, four of Jon and Kate Gosselin's sextuplets — Alexis, Leah, Joel and Collin — help unload bottles of Lucky Leaf apple juice at the family's home in Reading, Penn., on Friday morning (June 26).
Kristen Mascia / People.com:
Farrah Fawcett Funeral Set for Tuesday — While tribute arrangements have yet to be announced for pop legend Michael Jackson, PEOPLE has confirmed that Farrah Fawcett's funeral will take place at 4 p.m. PST Tuesday, June 30. — Fawcett, 62, who died just hours before Jackson on Thursday …
Starpulse:
Megan Fox Is Sexy On ‘Letterman’ (Pics & Video) — Megan Fox continued her sexy media blitz for ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ on the ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ last night in a black, see-through dress. More hot pics and video of her Letterman interview after the jump...
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