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Fans hail Jackson concert movie
Michael Jackson's concert documentary, This Is It, is warmly received by fans after its worldwide premiere.


LATEST NEWS

Jackson film tops US box office
Michael Jackson film This Is It tops the North American box office in its first weekend of release.

Jackson fans in premiere protest
A group of Michael Jackson fans protest about a new film about his final weeks, claiming it covers up the extent of his ill health.

'He wanted the world on the stage'
The director of Michael Jackson's This Is It movie - talks to the BBC about the singer's plans for his ill-fated comeback.

'New' Jackson song penned in 1983
The "new" Michael Jackson track premiered on Monday was written in 1983 by the star and singer Paul Anka, it emerges.

'New' Jackson 5 single released
A previously unreleased Jackson 5 song is made available to download ahead of an album of unheard tracks and rarities.

Jackson's children 'doing well'
Michael Jackson's children are "doing wonderfully with their grandmother guardian", a judge has said.

Jermaine to judge Jackson search
Jermaine Jackson will be one of the judges on a BBC talent show to find performers who can dance like his late brother Michael.

Jackson autopsy details revealed
Michael Jackson had a strong heart and was a "fairly healthy" 50-year-old, autopsy details obtained in the US say.

Jackson 'didn't want to grow old'
A book based on taped interviews with Michael Jackson provides first-hand detail about the late singer's life.

Jackson tribute 'badly organised'
The mayor of Vienna has admitted that the cancelled Michael Jackson tribute concert was badly organised.

Global premieres for Jackson film
The Michael Jackson film This Is It is to have simultaneous premieres in more than 15 cities around the world later next month.

Jackson mother to get $1m a year
Court papers reveal that Michael Jackson's mother will receive more than $1m a year from the late singer's estate.


MICHAEL JACKSON REMEMBERED

Pop legend Michael Jackson buried
Friends and family pay their last respects to legendary pop singer Michael Jackson as he is buried outside Los Angeles.

Emotional farewell at public memorial
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris makes a poignant tribute at the end of a memorial service for the pop star in Los Angeles.

Who said what at service
A selection of quotes on the day of the memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles.


REACTION AND TRIBUTES

Behind the scenes at O2 tour rehearsals
Renowned rock photographer Kevin Mazur was at Michael Jackson's last tour rehearsal in Los Angeles. He told the BBC about the "magical" show that was being prepared before the entertainer's death.

Stars and friends remember King of Pop
Family, friends, colleagues and admirers have been paying tribute to Michael Jackson, following the announcement of the singer''s death at the age of 50.

Reaction around the world
BBC correspondents report on the global reaction to Michael Jackson's death at the age of 50

Former bodyguard's tribute
A former UK bodyguard's personal memories

Tributes at awards show
Stars in Los Angeles celebrate the life of Michael Jackson at the annual Black Entertainment Television Awards.


MORE NEWS

Fans party on Jackson's birthday
Fans around the world mark what would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday with parties and mass dances.

Jackson death ruled as homicide
Michael Jackson's death was homicide, primarily caused by the anaesthetic Propofol, the Los Angeles coroner confirms.

Jackson's album chart reign over
Michael Jackson's seven-week run at the top of the UK album chart ends as a new entry from Calvin Harris goes straight to number one.

Jackson doctor 'told the truth'
The doctor at the centre of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death issues a public statement on YouTube.

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

Jackson friend claims paternity
Former child star Mark Lester claims he is the father of at least one of Michael Jackson's children in a newspaper interview.

Clinic of Jackson doctor raided
The Houston clinic of Michael Jackson's doctor is searched by police looking for evidence of manslaughter, his lawyer says.

Jackson's ex-wife denies pay-off
Michael Jackson's ex-wife denies reports she agreed to give up parental rights to her two children with the star in exchange for money.

Jackson leaves estate to family
Michael Jackson has left his entire estate to his family - but has not provided for ex-wife Debbie Rowe, his will shows.

Jackson 'hurt' over drug reports
Jermaine Jackson "would be hurt" if he found out that reports about his brother Michael's drug use were true, he tells US TV.

Doctor 'did not inject' Jackson
A lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor tells the AP news agency that his client did not administer drugs which contributed to the singer's death.

'Spendaholic' singer dies in debt
Michael Jackson, one of the biggest and most successful pop stars of all time, ended his days deeply in debt.

Fans in shock at Jackson's death
News of Michael Jackson's death has been greeted with shock and disbelief by fans of the singing legend.

Singer Michael Jackson dies at 50
Music legend Michael Jackson dies at the age of 50, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Beverly Hills.


FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS

In his own words
With the help of his music and archive images, Michael Jackson reflects on his own vulnerabilities

World reaction
Correspondent reports and user comments

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

Tortured mind
Can Michael Jackson's demons be explained?

Health concerns
What could have caused Jackson's cardiac arrest?

Jackson songbook
Listen to some of King of Pop's memorable songs


FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS

'Best showman'
Paul Gambaccini on Jackson's musical impact

Career trajectory
A look at the highs and lows of his career



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