At the BET Awards, Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, was back in front of the cameras. Wearing a black fedora and oversized sunglasses, he spoke proudly of his son, paid tribute to "a superstar" and promoted his own new record label. Joe Jackson has returned to the spotlight. [Read
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Michael Jackson, 50, Dies From Cardiac Arrest
Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted "King of Pop" who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. [Read
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U.S. Study to Target Blacks in Vitamin D, Fish Oil Test
Two of the most popular & promising dietary supplements, vitamin D and fish oil, will be tested in a large, government study to see whether either nutrient can lower a person's risk of getting cancer, heart disease or having a stroke. It will be one of the first big nutrition studies ever to target a specific racial group--blacks, who will comprise one quarter of the participants. [Read
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Demonizing Joe Jackson
Michael Jackson got his final revenge on his alleged, tyrannical, abusive, and unfeeling father, Joe. He didn’t leave him a red cent in his will.
Michael Jackson: Our Brother, Not Our 'N**ga'
Author H. Lewis Smith reacts to a tribute released by Diddy and The Game, entitled "Better On The Other Side" where they refer to Michael Jackson as “my n**ga.”
Jena 6 Beating Case Wraps Up With Plea Deal
The Jena Six case, which once prompted a massive civil rights demonstration and drew international attention, saw the final chapter played out quietly.
Jesse Jackson: Family Wants Second Autopsy
Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy to determine the cause of the King of Pop's death, The Rev. Jesse Jackson said.