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Sony Corp.'s movie studio has bid $50 million to acquire the worldwide distribution rights to a film based on rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" comeback concert series, according to a person familiar with the bid.

The Jackson brothers are negotiating with concert promoters AEG to perform a number of dates at the same venue their late brother Michael was set to stage his comeback in, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Michael Jackson's songs and albums went to the top of the charts in the days and weeks following his death --and there may be plenty more hits to come, if his rumored plethora of unreleased songs find their way to the public.

Michael Jackson is still King, but Maxwell and Hannah Montana make for a nice royal court. Despite big bows from the Brooklyn crooner and the Disney queen, the late King of...

Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter went to Arnold Klein’s Beverly Hills office around midday Tuesday.

Michael Jackson's sister La Toya reportedly told British tabloid News of the World that her brother was murdered, saying "I know who did it."

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

Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton said Thursday that detectives were awaiting a coroner's report to decide whether to proceed with the investigation into the death of entertainer Michael Jackson as a homicide or an accidental overdose.

Michael Jackson's glimmering casket took center stage at the Staples Center, sitting for more than two hours as celebrities memorialized the King of Pop under the watchful eyes of millions. And when the ceremony was over, it was gone.

City attorney plans investigation of $1.4-million bill, but some see long-term gains from global exposure. Hours after the last eulogy to Michael Jackson bounced off the rafters of Staples Center, discussion in Los Angeles civic circles turned to more down-to-earth matters: Were the pop star's death and memorial a net fiscal loss or gain to the city, and should taxpayers get stuck with the tab?