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Michael Jackson's mom wants doctor to get maximum timeupdated: Tue Nov 29 2011 06:29:00

Michael Jackson's mother says she's hoping Dr. Conrad Murray will get the harshest sentence possible, four years in a state prison, in the death of her son.

Cascio: Jackson 'moved on' from drug useupdated: Tue Nov 29 2011 06:29:00

Dr. Drew talks to Michael Jackson's lifelong friend Frank Cascio about the singer's alleged drug use.

Jermaine Jackson: Murray is a liarupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 10:35:00

Jermaine Jackson speaks out against a planned documentary about Dr. Conrad Murray.

Prince Jackson steps into public spotlightupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 10:35:00

Michael Jackson's oldest son, Prince, takes another step into the public eye this week with his first commercial endorsement.

Prince Jackson will not testify in Murray trial, grandmom saysupdated: Tue Oct 18 2011 17:49:00

With testimony on hold while Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyers study a new lab test that prosecutors plan to use against him, speculation about Michael Jackson's oldest son possibly testifying has increased.

Michael Jackson's mom supports tributeupdated: Tue Aug 30 2011 15:32:00

Despite the fact that some of her kids are against a tribute for Michael Jackson, Katherine Jackson supports it.

Janet Jackson: Michael tribute is 'too difficult for me'updated: Tue Aug 30 2011 15:32:00

Janet Jackson joined brothers Jermaine and Randy on Tuesday in opposing the October tribute concert for Michael Jackson because it takes place during the trial of the doctor charged in their brother's death.

Jackson's kids excited about tributeupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 14:32:00

"Showbiz Tonight" has an exclusive interview with Katherine Jackson about the Michael Jackson tribute concert.

KISS booted from Jackson tribute amid fan uproarupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 14:32:00

Promoters yanked the rock band KISS from the Michael Jackson tribute show Tuesday after fans called their attention to negative remarks KISS leader Gene Simmons made about the pop star in the weeks after his death.

KISS joins Michael Jackson tribute line-upupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 06:30:00

The legendary rock band KISS signed up to pay tribute to Michael Jackson in an October concert that will also headline Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Cee Lo Green and JLS, the promoters told CNN Monday.

Michael Jackson tribute lineup revealedupdated: Thu Aug 11 2011 19:48:00

Acts signed for October's tribute concert for Michael Jackson include Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Cee Lo Green and JLS, the promoters told CNN Thursday.

Promoter: Despite delay, acts are signed for Michael Jackson tributeupdated: Fri Aug 05 2011 15:11:00

Organizers of a Michael Jackson tribute concert, supported by the late pop star's mother and four siblings, promise they will announce "an incredible line-up very soon" that will include "some of the greatest names in music."

No acts set for Michael Jackson tribute at ticket sales deadlineupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 14:41:00

A planned Michael Jackson tribute concert, supported by the late pop star's mother and four siblings, was in disarray Thursday amid family squabbling and the apparent failure of promoters to sign any big-name acts so far.

Michael Jackson's family plans tribute concert, but some objectupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 21:21:00

Michael Jackson's mother and four of his siblings announced Monday a tribute concert for the late pop singer to be held in Wales in October, but the lineup for talent is still a secret.

Debate over Michael Jackson's death clouds his legacyupdated: Sun Jun 26 2011 13:47:00

Two years after his death, music legend and celebrity icon Michael Jackson's legacy remains clouded by the debate over how he died and who, if anyone, is to blame.

Remembering Michael Jacksonupdated: Sun Jun 26 2011 13:47:00

Joe Jackson talks about trying to move beyond grief on the 2nd anniversary of the death of his son, Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson's mom copes with 'sad memories'updated: Wed May 04 2011 08:55:00

Katherine Jackson's sadness over the loss of her son is constant nearly two years after Michael Jackson's sudden death from an overdose of a surgical anesthetic.

Michael Jackson's mom talks about motherhood, familyupdated: Tue Apr 26 2011 07:56:00

Katherine Jackson doesn't celebrate Mother's Day or birthdays for religious reasons.

Dr. Conrad Murray a 'fall guy'?updated: Wed Dec 01 2010 06:20:00

In June, Jermaine Jackson said his family believed Michael Jackson was murdered.

Michael Jackson's dad files wrongful death suit against son's doctorupdated: Wed Dec 01 2010 06:20:00

An attorney for the father of the late pop star Michael Jackson filed a wrongful death suit Tuesday against Jackson's doctor and his medical clinics, as well as the pharmacy that sold the doctor the drug that killed Jackson.

Michael Jackson's kids, parents talk to Oprahupdated: Mon Nov 08 2010 19:51:00

Michael Jackson's son Prince wants to produce and direct movies, while daughter Paris hopes to be an actress when she grows up, the late pop star's children told Oprah Winfrey in an interview aired Monday.

Court rebuffs Joe Jackson's challenge of son's executorsupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 05:34:00

A California appeals court rejected the challenge by Michael Jackson's father of the two men named by the late pop star to run his estate.

Michael Jackson richest dead celebrityupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 05:34:00

A year after his death, Michael Jackson's estate earns $275 million, making him the top earning dead celebrity.

Oprah visits Michael Jackson's mom for interviewupdated: Sat Oct 09 2010 20:13:00

Oprah Winfrey's production team moved into Katherine Jackson's Encino, California, home Saturday to tape an interview with Michael Jackson's mother, a source inside the home said.

Michael Jackson's mom sues production company AEG Live for son's deathupdated: Thu Sep 16 2010 18:07:00

Michael Jackson's mother filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing AEG Live of causing her son's death by pushing him to rehearse for his comeback concerts despite poor health.

Where are they now - A year after Michael Jackson's deathupdated: Fri Jun 25 2010 16:40:00

Michael Jackson's death instantly changed the lives of his family and friends. The weeks immediately after the pop icon died were chaotic, and many questions are still unanswered for those closest to Jackson.

Tributes low-key for Michael Jackson death anniversaryupdated: Thu Jun 24 2010 12:48:00

Don't look for an album filled with artists covering his tunes, or a prime-time star-studded tribute blowout to mark the anniversary of Michael Jackson's death.

People.com: Katherine Jackson: 'Michael's Death Brought Us Closer'updated: Mon Jun 21 2010 15:27:00

"It has been a daily battle to cope," the superstar's mom says of her family's private pain

Indiana town working day and night for Michael Jackson museumupdated: Wed Jun 02 2010 02:51:00

The mayor of Gary, Indiana, and Michael Jackson's father, Joe, on Wednesday will announce "a major move forward" to bring a museum and performance arts center bearing the singer's name to the city.

Estate challenges Michael Jackson belt tributeupdated: Thu May 27 2010 16:58:00

A spokesman for the trustees who control Michael Jackson's estate said designer belts produced under a contract with the pop icon's parents were not authorized.

Michael Jackson's kids have fun on YouTubeupdated: Thu May 13 2010 11:45:00

Michael Jackson's children appear to be having lots of fun playing with the camera on their computer.

Attorney: Jackson kids were not threatened with stun gunupdated: Wed Mar 03 2010 03:41:00

Jermaine Jackson's son caused a stir with a stun gun in the home where Michael Jackson's children live, but the family lawyer said nobody got hurt.

Jackson stun gun reportupdated: Wed Mar 03 2010 03:41:00

HLN's Joy Behar talks about TMZ's report that Jackson children tried to use a stun gun on Michael Jackson's youngest.

People.com: Michael Jackson's Family Reacts with Outrage to Chargeupdated: Tue Feb 09 2010 07:47:00

His mother calls Dr. Conrad Murray a "monster," while his father says the physician got a "slap on the wrist"

Michael Jackson's kids to honor father at Grammysupdated: Sun Jan 31 2010 04:38:00

Michael Jackson's two eldest children will appear on stage Sunday night during the Grammy show tribute to their father, Jackson's father and others confirmed.

Michael Jackson's children to take stage at awardsupdated: Thu Jan 28 2010 19:26:00

Michael Jackson's two eldest children are scheduled to take the stage this weekend to accept the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for their father, Jackson family sources said.

Judge delays arguments on Joe Jackson's allowance requestupdated: Thu Dec 10 2009 18:28:00

Michael Jackson's father will have to wait until next month before a judge decides whether he'll get a monthly allowance from the pop star's estate.

Jermaine Jackson: Lawyers, money can't divide familyupdated: Wed Nov 25 2009 15:20:00

Michael Jackson's family gathered Tuesday for an early Thanksgiving dinner, determined not to let money and fame pull it apart, the pop icon's older brother said.

Jackson: Money can't divide familyupdated: Wed Nov 25 2009 15:20:00

Jermaine Jackson says his family will stick together and legal battles will not drive them apart.

Michael Jackson estate fight becomes public family disputeupdated: Tue Nov 10 2009 22:43:00

Michael Jackson's mother dropped her challenge of the two men named as executors in her son's will, but her sudden reversal caught her husband by surprise Tuesday and led to a bitter fight in court.

Michael Jackson's father moves to oust will executorsupdated: Tue Nov 10 2009 12:30:00

The battle for control of Michael Jackson's estate took another turn Monday as the pop singer's father filed a challenge of the men named as executors in Jackson's 2002 will.

Michael Jackson's father seeks allowance from estateupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 21:00:00

Michael Jackson's father wants a judge to order the pop star's estate to pay him a monthly allowance, according to papers filed in court Friday.

Jackson's hometown pushes for museum, hotelupdated: Wed Oct 28 2009 15:44:00

Michael Jackson's father and the mayor of Gary, Indiana, want to build a museum, hotel and performing arts center in the Jackson family's hometown, a spokeswoman for the mayor said.

Jackson family lawyer: 'New evidence' in battle for estateupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 14:47:00

Katherine Jackson's battle for control of her pop star son's estate is about to take a "new direction" based on "new evidence" uncovered by the family, a Jackson family lawyer said.

A&E waffles on whether Jackson kids are in reality showupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 11:35:00

The A&E network quickly backed away from an earlier assurance that Michael Jackson's three children "are not part of" a reality show it is taping with four of the pop star's brothers.

Katherine Jackson replaces lawyers in estate battleupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 10:29:00

Michael Jackson's mother fired the lawyers helping her fight for control of her son's estate, but her new lawyer missed a key hearing where the judge gave more power to the men she is opposing.

Jackson family lawyer hints at 'new evidence' in battle for estateupdated: Fri Oct 23 2009 21:12:00

Katherine Jackson's battle for control of her pop star son's estate is about to take a "new direction" based on "new evidence" uncovered by the family, a Jackson family lawyer said.

Judge says Michael Jackson's kids 'doing wonderfully'updated: Fri Oct 02 2009 21:28:00

The two men running Michael Jackson's estate gained new powers and an extension of their authority until the end of the year in a court hearing Friday.

Katherine Jackson lawyer believes settlement possibleupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 12:34:00

Katherine Jackson's court challenge of the men who control Michael Jackson's estate will continue, although her lawyer said he hopes a judge's decision will lead to an out-of-court settlement.

Judge clears path for challenge of Jackson executorsupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 20:51:00

Katherine Jackson can safely challenge the men who control singer Michael Jackson's estate without risking her benefits from her son's will, a judge has ruled.

$86,000 monthly allowance for Michael Jackson's mom, kidsupdated: Thu Sep 17 2009 23:06:00

Michael Jackson's mother and his three children receive an allowance totaling more than $86,000 a month, according to court documents released Thursday.

People.com: Katherine Jackson Receiving $86K Monthly from Son's Estateupdated: Thu Sep 17 2009 20:48:00

New financial documents also value Michael's assets at $500 million with tens of millions of dollars more expected

People.com: Janet Jackson on Michael: 'It's Really Hard To Believe He's Passed'updated: Wed Sep 09 2009 16:31:00

The singer says of her brother's kids, "That family love will keep them going"

Michael Jackson reaches his 'final resting place'updated: Fri Sep 04 2009 12:49:00

Michael Jackson's family and about 200 of their closest friends gathered on a hill Thursday evening for their final farewell to the pop singer, who died 10 weeks ago.

Media cover Jackson's burialupdated: Fri Sep 04 2009 12:49:00

CNN's Randi Kaye shows the media gaggle outside the Forest Lawn cemetery where Jackson will be buried.

Judge orders estate to pay for Jackson burialupdated: Wed Sep 02 2009 17:59:00

A judge Wednesday approved Katherine Jackson's request that Michael Jackson's estate get the bill for the cost of this week's burial of her son.

People.com: Katherine Jackson Weighs Possible Wrongful Death Suitupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 13:30:00

Michael's personal physician "has been floated" as a defendant, says the matriarch's lawyer

Michael Jackson will be buried on his 51st birthdayupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 11:41:00

Michael Jackson will be buried Saturday, August 29, on what would have been the singer's 51st birthday, according to a statement from publicist Ken Sunshine.

Jackson kids now have lawyer; estate debate continuesupdated: Mon Aug 17 2009 15:08:00

The newly named lawyer for Michael Jackson's children makes her first court appearance Monday as a judge decides if he'll approve a contract between Jackson's estate and concert promoter AEG Live.

Coroner: Jackson's autopsy will be withheldupdated: Tue Aug 11 2009 02:37:00

Michael Jackson's autopsy is done, but its release is on hold, as is the court case over the iconic singer's estate.

Michael Jackson's 3 children to get their own lawyerupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 22:40:00

Michael Jackson's three children are getting their own lawyer because the judge overseeing the probate of Jackson's will is concerned their interests might sometimes conflict with their grandmother's.

People.com: Joe Jackson: I Won't Raise Michael's Childrenupdated: Wed Aug 05 2009 07:53:00

"I understand that all decision-making authority regarding the children will rest with Katherine," he said in court papers

People.com: Katherine Jackson: 'The Children Are Doing Fine'updated: Tue Aug 04 2009 07:46:00

Breaking her silence, the Jackson family matriarch voices suspicions about the cause of Michael's death

People.com: Judge Approves Custody for Katherine Jacksonupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 15:28:00

Michael's mother formally is named guardian of the singer's three children

Issue of Jackson doctor-shopping for drugs raised againupdated: Fri Jul 31 2009 22:36:00

While the coroner's report on what killed Michael Jackson has been delayed indefinitely, new evidence emerged that the singer shopped for a doctor who would give him the drug investigators suspect led to his death.

People.com: Fight Over Michael Jackson's Estate Heats Upupdated: Wed Jul 29 2009 09:47:00

His mother Katherine accuses his estate lawyers of "keeping her in the dark" about his financial matters

Jackson estate says it recovered $5.5 million from ex-advisersupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 22:41:00

The administrators of Michael Jackson's estate have filed court papers disclosing they've recovered $5.5 million in cash from one of Jackson's "former financial advisers."

People.com: Jackson Family Agonizing over Michael’s Final Resting Placeupdated: Tue Jul 21 2009 10:33:00

Some family members want him buried at Neverland, others in Los Angeles

Law firm: Jackson had slight pulse when doctor found himupdated: Mon Jul 20 2009 12:10:00

Michael Jackson's father says he is concerned about the last moments of his son's life and about the personal physician who found the pop icon unconscious at the singer's estate.

Joe Jackson at BET Awardsupdated: Mon Jul 20 2009 12:10:00

The patriarch of the Jackson clan speaks publicly for the first time since his son's death to CNN's Don Lemon.

People.com: Source: Joe Jackson Willing to Step Aside in Custody Caseupdated: Sat Jul 18 2009 19:08:00

The family patriarch won't jeopardize his wife's chances of raising Michael Jackson's kids

People.com: Katherine Jackson Finally Able to Grieveupdated: Fri Jul 17 2009 13:48:00

The family matriarch - a pillar of strength for others - is "crying a lot," says source

Katherine and Joe Jackson a unique teamupdated: Wed Jul 15 2009 10:48:00

Michael Jackson's upbringing was shaped by two very different parents.

Who should get Jackson's kids?updated: Wed Jul 15 2009 10:48:00

HLN hears your views on Debbie Rowe and the brewing custody battle over Michael Jackson's children.

People.com: Lawyer: Debbie Rowe Won't Give Up Parental Rightsupdated: Wed Jul 15 2009 09:07:00

The mother of Michael Jackson's oldest children blasts a report that she's reached a $4 million custody deal

People.com: Debbie Rowe Plans to Attend Jackson Custody Hearingupdated: Mon Jul 13 2009 10:52:00

The biological mother of two of the singer’s children has not declared her intentions

People.com: Custody Hearing over Jackson's Children Postponedupdated: Sun Jul 12 2009 11:07:00

Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe both request that the guardianship hearing be pushed back

Jackson custody hearing rescheduled againupdated: Sat Jul 11 2009 08:30:00

A custody hearing for singer Michael Jackson's children scheduled for Monday has been pushed back for a second time.

A doctor's denialupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 18:16:00

Michael Jackson's dermatologist denies he is the father of Jackson's two oldest children. CNN's Kara Finnstrom reports.

Dermatologist doesn't think he's Jackson kids' dadupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 18:16:00

Michael Jackson's dermatologist did not rule out that he may be the biological father of Jackson's children, and Dr. Arnold Klein denied that he ever gave Jackson dangerous drugs.

All the world came to Michael Jackson memorialupdated: Tue Jul 07 2009 21:04:00

They were there for Michael Jackson.

People.com: Katherine Jackson Denied Control of Michael's Estateupdated: Mon Jul 06 2009 18:07:00

Executors named in his 2002 will remain in charge for now; the singer's mother remains temporary guardian of his children

People.com: INSIDE STORY: Will Jackson's Kids Inherit a Fortune or a Pile of Debt?updated: Sat Jul 04 2009 12:08:00

The singer leaves his heirs huge financial obligations - and very valuable assets

People.com: Debbie Rowe to Seek Custody of Jackson Kidsupdated: Sat Jul 04 2009 10:27:00

At a July 13 hearing, she'll do battle with the late singer's family, which wants matriarch Katherine Jackson to keep the children

Fans must register for tickets to Jackson memorialupdated: Thu Jul 02 2009 22:00:00

Fans wishing to attend singer Michael Jackson's memorial service next week will have to register for the 11,000 free tickets, organizers said Thursday.

Jackson investigationupdated: Thu Jul 02 2009 12:44:00

Investigative reporter Drew Griffin reports on new developments in the investigation into Michael Jackson's death.

Michael Jackson's mom gets kids, estate control for nowupdated: Thu Jul 02 2009 12:44:00

Michael Jackson's three children asked to see their father's body in the UCLA emergency room after they were told he was dead, according to the lawyer for Jackson's personal doctor.

People.com: Jermaine Jackson: 'The World Wasn't Ready for Michael'updated: Thu Jul 02 2009 12:26:00

In an emotional TV interview, the singer's brother talks about his legacy - and how his kids said goodbye

People.com: Jackson's Will Names Diana Ross as Backup Guardianupdated: Thu Jul 02 2009 07:07:00

Mother Katherine is his first choice to raise his kids, followed by the Supremes singer

Family: Michael Jackson viewing won't happen at Neverlandupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 22:38:00

Michael Jackson's family will not hold a public or private viewing of his body at the Neverland Ranch, a spokesman for the family said Wednesday.

Michael Jackson will from 2002 locatedupdated: Tue Jun 30 2009 15:27:00

A will from Michael Jackson written in 2002 has been located, but it may be one of several, the Jackson family lawyer said Tuesday.

People.com: Debbie Rowe Reaches Out to Jackson Familyupdated: Tue Jun 30 2009 10:27:00

"Our understanding is that the Jackson family does want to have contact," a close pal of Rowe's tells PEOPLE

People.com: The Jacksons Go To Court Over Michael's Estateupdated: Mon Jun 29 2009 21:47:00

In new legal papers, Michael Jackson's parents claim their son died without a will

People.com: 'Joe and Katherine Jackson Want Those Children!'updated: Mon Jun 29 2009 19:08:00

"Debbie Rowe has nothing to do with what we're doing," Joe Jackson says after Katherine files for guardianship

Battles over Jackson's kids, assets may loomupdated: Mon Jun 29 2009 08:32:00

Michael Jackson's life has ended, but the legal battles over his possessions, his debts and his children are likely just beginning.

Jackson's legal troublesupdated: Mon Jun 29 2009 08:32:00

CNN Sr. Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin looks back at Michael Jackson's legal issues.

Jacksons rely on strength of familyupdated: Sun Jun 28 2009 22:04:00

There's a photo of the Jackson family on the cover of the September 24, 1971, issue of Life magazine. In it, Joseph and Katherine Jackson stand at the foot of a set of stairs, their star children -- known as the Jackson 5 -- arrayed behind them.

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