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Quick Pic: Tyra Banks Rocks Jackson Style At BET Awards

Tyra gives tribute to Michael Jackson at last night’s BET Awards through dress—it doesn’t matter if you’re black or white, ’cause you can wear both. [Los Angeles, 6/28/09] Keep reading »

Janet Jackson Makes First Public Appearance At BET Awards

This video gave me the mega Monday sadsies. Last night, just a few days after her brother’s death, Janet Jackson stepped out to give thanks to his fans at the BET Awards. For a minute, she was able to keep her composure. “To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family,” she said. “And he will forever live in all of our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all of your love. Thank you for all of your support. We miss him so much.” Then her voice got shaky. Although a few days have passed, his death is still evoking sadness of epic proportions. [CNN] Keep reading »

Star Couplings: Michael Jackson Wasn’t The Biological Father Of Prince And Paris

  • Debbie Rowe, Michael Jackson’s ex-wife, said children Prince Michael and Paris aren’t Michael’s biological children because the sperm came from a donor. [Dlisted] — Wow, Michael hasn’t been buried or whatever yet, and this woman is already spilling the beans. Well, at least she’s confirmed everyone’s suspicions.
  • Zachary Quinto spent some quality time with a male “pal” over the weekend. [Perez Hilton] — I have no idea whether Zachary is gay, but he and his friend do make a cute couple.
  • Ana Ortiz of “Ugly Betty” welcomed a baby girl, named Paloma Louise Lebenzon, with husband Noah Lebenzon. [E! Online] — I’ve always liked the name Paloma.

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Tributes: Michael Jackson Video Mashup

This tribute to the King Of Pop, from video mashup team Eclectic Method, is one of the better ones we’ve seen in the last few days. Check it. [via Gawker] Keep reading »

Now THIS Is A Michael Jackson Tribute

Remember those prisoners in the Philippines who got worldwide attention after filming their version of “Thriller”? Well upon hearing of the death of Michael Jackson, they, to quote Michael K at DListed, “immediately stopped doing each other in the shower room and started rehearsing for a tribute dance to him.” It’s freaking awesome. [DListed] Keep reading »

Quickies!: Michael Jackson’s Ex To Get Custody Of Kids?

  • Though she was rumored to have given up her parental rights long ago, Debbie Rowe will reportedly be getting full custody of her two children with Michael Jackson. [Perez Hilton]
  • Not all stars looked like stars before they got famous. Check out these pop icons back in the day. [Yep Yep] – Warning: It ain’t such a pretty sight…
  • Farrah Fawcett’s invitation-only funeral is set for Tuesday. Her partner Ryan O’Neal is handling the ceremony. [People]

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Michael Jackson’s Death Eerily Reminds Us Of Elvis

As details emerge about exactly what happened to Michael Jackson, I can’t help but notice—doesn’t this sound an awful lot like Elvis? After the jump, a side-by-side comparison of the superstars’ deaths. Long live the King and the King of Pop. Keep reading »

Michael Jackson: The Latest News

  • Michael Jackson‘s autopsy has begun, and TMZ is already speculating that drug use may be at play. They’re saying that family members wanted Michael to head to rehab because of an addiction to morphine and prescription pill. They think a overdose of Demarol may be what lead to his heart failure yesterday. [TMZ]
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And So The Michael Jackson Fairy Tale Begins

In the last 24 hours I’ve been shocked by how, well, overwhelmingly glowing and one-sided the rememberances of MJ have been by celebrities, the media, and the public in general. Is reflecting on the undeniable strangeness — to some, grotesqueness — of Michael Jackson suddenly off-limits because he’s dead? Keep reading »

Star Couplings: Lisa Marie Presley Saddened By Michael Jackson’s Death

  • Michael Jackson’s former wife, Lisa Marie Presley, says she is “very sad and confused with every emotion possible.” [Us Weekly]
  • Who will raise Michael’s kids now? Apparently, he wanted Grace, the nanny to take care of them, however his mom Katherine wants them. [PopEater] — We hope this doesn’t turn into an ugly custody battle.
  • Beyonce dedicated “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” to Sasha and Malia Obama at her Washington, D.C., concert. [Yahoo] — Does anyone else think this is a little bizarre, considering the girls aren’t even even of dating age yet?

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