Raw Video: Mariah Carey Pays Tribute to Jackson
Singer Mariah Carey performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, paying tribute to Michael Jackson. (July 7)
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Jackson Memorial a Somber, Spiritual Celebration
It was not spectacular, extravagant or bizarre. There were songs and tears but little dancing. Instead, Michael Jackson’s memorial was a somber, spiritual ceremony that reached back for the essence of the man.
Singer, dancer, superstar, humanitarian: That was how the some 20,000 people gathered inside the Staples Center arena on Tuesday, and untold millions watching [...]
Artest Going to Lakers
“I am very excited to finally be going to L.A.,” Artest said in a statement issued by his agent Thursday night. “For years now, the Lakers have expressed interest in having me play for them, but we could never get the stars to align. I’m finally a Laker and I can’t wait to get on [...]
1.6M Jackson Fans Learn Who Won Memorial Tickets
Who’s getting the tickets?
Like a modern-day Willy Wonka tale, more than 1.6 million fans waited to learn Sunday whether they were among the lucky few to win access to Michael Jackson’s memorial service at Staples Center on Tuesday.
Fans registered online for free in the random drawing of only 8,750 names. Each person selected will receive [...]
Television Networks Planning Jackson Coverage
NBC executives changed their minds Sunday and decided to join other networks that will televise Michael Jackson’s memorial service live this week.
NBC joins ABC, CNN, MSNBC and E! Entertainment in offering the ceremony live. It’s set for 10 a.m. PDT (1700 GMT) Tuesday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center.
NBC had initially planned only a one-hour prime-time [...]
“Idol” Winner Kris Allen to Sing At NBA Finals
“American Idol” champion Kris Allen will sing the U.S. national anthem on Sunday before the second game of the NBA finals, pairing the winner of TV’s top-rated talent show with U.S. professional basketball’s biggest series.
The 23-year-old Allen, a student from Arkansas, won the 2009 season of the popular singing contest, defeating presumed front-runner Adam Lambert [...]
