R&B star Usher is speaking out on the loss of the King of Pop. On Friday, the “Confessions” star told The Early Show he wouldn’t be the man or artist he is today without the influence of Michael Jackson.

Fans in Gary, Indiana formed a prayer circle on the front yard of Michael Jackson’s modest childhood home on Thursday after word spread that the “King of Pop” and the Gary native had died. Read the rest of this entry »

Ron Weisner, producer of the 2009 BET Awards says this Sunday’s ceremony is being overhauled to include an opening tribute to Michael Jackson that will include surprise guests. The King of Pop died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack at his California home. He was 50.
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The entertainment world is mourning the loss of the most successful musician of all time, the late Michael Jackson.

Celebrity friends, fans and entertainment entities are reacting to the news of Michael’s sudden death of a heart attack in Los Angeles this afternoon. Read the rest of this entry »

Music mogul/superproducer Quincy Jones, who worked with the late Michael Jackson on numerous music and film projects throughout the ’70s and ’80s, has issued a statement on the passing of the King of Pop.

Michael Jackson died Thursday afternoon at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 50 years old.

“I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don’t have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on ‘The Wiz’ and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the ’80s. To this day, the music we created together on Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all…talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.”

Michael Jackson is dead. According to a report from The Los Angeles Times he was rushed to a hospital in a coma via ambulance and later died.

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Michael Jackson was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center by the Los Angeles Fire Department after suffering an apparent heart attack on Thursday afternoon. Reports are that he was in a coma and may have been using prescription drugs. According to the publication, he was not breathing when paramedics arrived and never regained consciousness…

Michael Jackson was the greatest performer of our generation…I’m in tears right now.

Rest In Peace, Michael….May God Be With The Jackson Family.

Michael Jackson was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday, after suffering a possible heart attack.
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Mariah Carey unveiled the offical cover art for her upcoming 12th studio album, Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel on Thursday.

“The reason I chose to use 3 images for the cover is cos there are a lot of different emotions and stories revealed on this album….” the Grammy-winning singer wrote on her Twitter page this afternoon.
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No one hates quite like 50 Cent. In a new interview with XXL, the always-opinionated hip-hop heavyweight sounded off on comparisons between himself and Canadian newcomer Drake.

“I didn’t hear that, I don’t think you can accomplish that right now…Not without finance. I hear his record on the radio. He got a good buzz, I hear him. Shit, it wasn’t possible for my music to be on the radio when I was coming. You know mine’s was completely organic. Ain’t nothing there just because, enough for it to be playing every hour on the hour. That song is being worked like he’s on a label. You know I’m sure Sylvia Rhone or Universal — they’re spending money to get the record played. They got the public feeling like its just happening. He might not be signed yet, but they may work it to get him to sign…”