Evan Chandler, formerly a Beverly Hills dentist, shot himself in the head. He was found dead in Jersey City, N.J. Jersey City Police Department spokesman Stan Eason told RadarOnline.com: "Evan Chandler's body was found at 5.35 pm on November 5 by the concierge at his luxury apartment building in Jersey City. We have ruled it as suicide because he was found with a gun held to his body and had a single bullet wound to the side of his head. Mr. Chandler was 65.

"There was no note found in the apartment but officers did find medication in keeping with a serious medical condition. A doctor based at Colanta Hematology in Bayonne, NJ, had called the concierge, asking him check on Mr. Chandler's apartment as Mr. Chandler had missed an appointment. It was thanks to the concierge's actions that Mr. Chandler's body was discovered. Mr. Chandler;s body has now been returned to his family."

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Paparazzo Rear Ends Jackson Family Car

A paparazzo crashed into one of the Jackson family vehicles while trying to get a shot of Michael's children. No one was hurt, thankfully. People magazine reports that the photographer rear ended one of the Jackson's cars.

A paparazzi photographer following Michael Jackson's children got into an accident Wednesday with one of the family's vehicles in Los Angeles, according to police. "The damage was minor and there were no injuries," says Sgt. Ann Pickering. "A report was taken and it's under investigation."

The children were accompanied by security guards and a nanny, and possibly other minders. The police didn't say whose car was hit, but it wasn't the car the children were driving in. But it easily could have been. This is just the Princess Diana thing all over again. Michael's children did not seek out fame and celebrity and they need to be kept safe. Photographers shouldn't be allowed to follow children and endanger them.

Posted on October 21, 2009
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Egyptian Statue Resembles Michael Jackson



This Egyptian statue of a woman kept at the Field Museum in Chicago bears an uncanny resemblance to the late singer Michael Jackson. The statue was carved sometime during Egypt's New Kingdom Period - from 1550 BC to 1050 BC. NBC Chicago says Michael Jackson probably never got a chance to see the statue, which has been on display at the museum since 1988. If he did see it, perhaps it inspired his many plastic surgeries.

Photo: The Field Museum, Chicago

Posted on September 5, 2009
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Michael Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide

The Los Angeles country coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide. The L.A. Times says the coroner found "lethal levels" of the anesthetic propofol. Two other sedatives were also found. Take a look:



Posted on August 24, 2009
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Katherine Jackson Gets Custody of Michael's Children

Michael Jackson's mother Katherine now has legal custody of Michael Jackson's three children after Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved an agreement reached last week by attorneys for Katherine Jackson and Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe. Debbie Rowe received visitation rights. Michael's children have been living with Katherine Jackson since Michael Jackson died over a month ago.



Posted on August 3, 2009
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Joe Jackson Says Omer is Michael Jackson's Son

Joe Jackson told NewsOne in an interview that Michael Jackson is the father of Omer Bhatti. Joe Jackson says despite The Mirror's claim that Omer himself has said Michael Jackson is not his father. Michael Jackson's brother Tito also wouldn't speculate. Joe Jackson says Omer "looks like a Jackson, acts like a Jackson and can dance like a Jackson." Joe added, "This boy's a fantastic dancer." Joe Jackson sounds like he is ready to put Omer to work.



(via Dlisted)

Posted on July 29, 2009
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DEA Agents Raid Michael Jackson's Doctor's Office

DEA agents in full gear raided the offices of Michael Jackson's doctor, cardiologist Dr. Conrad Murray of Houston. TMZ says Murray's attorney, Ed Chernoff, just released the following statement about the raid saying that the raid was to find evidence of the offense of manslaughter.

"We can confirm that a search warrant was executed today on Dr. Murray's offices in Houston, Texas. We reviewed the warrant and remained on the premises while the search was being executed. The search was conducted by members of the DEA, two Robbery – Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department and Houston Police officers.

The search warrant authorized law enforcement to search for and seize items, including documents, they believed constituted evidence of the offense of manslaughter.

Law enforcement concluded their search around 12:30pm, and left with a forensic image of a business computer hard drive and 21 documents. None of the documents taken had previously been requested by law enforcement or the L.A. Coroner's office."

So Dr. Murray is being investigated in a possible manslaughter case. This could get very ugly, very fast for Dr. Murray. Unsubstantiated reports have accused Dr. Murray of injecting Michael Jackson with the anesthetic drug Propofol, which should only be used inside a hospital setting. Unofficial autopsy reports say Michael's body was filled with drugs the day he died, including multiple painkillers and anti-anxiety drugs.

Posted on July 22, 2009
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Michael Jackson's Dermatologist Served Subpoena For Medical Records

The AP reports that an official from the Los Angeles coroner's office served Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson's dermatologist, with a subpoena seeking more medical records. The L.A. Times says this was a second subpoena. There were also reports today that toxicology findings could be less than a week away.



Posted on July 14, 2009
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Michael Jackson Sand Sculpture



Michael Jackson has been honored with a 2-meter sand sculpture at the world's largest sand sculpture festival in Blankenberge, Belgium. CCTV says the sand sculptures are made with a sand found at the bottom of rivers. The sculpture looks a lot like the King of Pop. Take a look:



Photo: Belgium Society via Reuters

Posted on July 12, 2009
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Highlights From The Michael Jackson Memorial Service

The Michael Jackson memorial service was the big news item of the day. Major networks covered the event live and online the event set web streaming records. Here are some highlights of the memorial service.

• Jermaine Jackson sang the song "Smile."
• Usher sang in remembrance of Michael Jackson.
• Al Sharpton gave a speech and said it was Michael Jackson who "brought blacks and whites and Asians and Latinos together."
• Mariah Carey sang "I'll be There" with Trey Lorenz.
• Magic Johnson talked about how he became friends with Michael Jackson.
• Queen Latifya read a poem written by Maya Angelou.
• Brooke Shields gave a moving tribute to Michael Jackson.
• The most memorable part of the service was when Michael Jackson's daughter Paris gave an emotional farewell.

Posted on July 7, 2009
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Jackson Memorial Has Star-Studded Lineup



CNN mentions some of the many stars that will be a part of Michel Jackson's Memorial Service. Here's a list of some of the stars that will be present. Elizabeth Taylor has declined to attend - she says it would be too emotional for her.

• Smokey Robinson
• Mariah Carey
• Kobe Bryant
• Usher
• Magic Johnson
• Steview Wonder
• Lionel Richie

Posted on July 6, 2009
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Video: Michael Jackson's Rehearsal for London Concerts

Concert promoter AEG has released video footage of Michael Jackson's rehearsal on June 23rd, just two days before his death. Michael was rehearsing for his big comeback concerts at the O2 Arena in London. It's only a walk-through, clearly, not even the back-up dancers are giving it their all, and the director can be heard giving directions. But you can still tell it would have been a great number. Take a look:



Posted on July 2, 2009
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Neverland Ranch Plans Fizzle

Some fans are sad that Michael Jackson will not be buried at Neverland Ranch. The memorial is also not going to be held at Neverland Ranch and will be in L.A. instead. One fan said the area is really not set up for loads of visitors because there are single lane roads. The local community is also not entirely ready to embrace tourists. There were concerns the situation would get out of hand if there had been a memorial.



Posted on July 1, 2009
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Michael Jackson Public Viewing at Neverland Ranch Friday

CNN reports that a public viewing of Michael Jackson's body will be held Friday at Neverland Ranch. A 30-car motorcade will reportedly carry Jackson's remains.

Planning is under way for a 30-car motorcade carrying Jackson's remains to leave the Los Angeles area at 10 a.m. for Santa Barbara County, California, on Thursday, a source said.

Another state law enforcement source said the California Highway Patrol had not been formally requested to escort the motorcade.

The question of where Jackson will be buried remains unanswered.

A concrete truck was spotted headed into Neverland Ranch today.

Some of Michael Jackson's fans want the King of Pop buried at Neverland Ranch, because they argue this was his favorite place to be.

Posted on June 30, 2009
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