Michael Jackson

Bidders from around the world bought up Michael Jackson memorabilia worth nearly $1 million at an auction on the anniversary of his death, including $190,000 for the Swarovski-crystal-studded glove he wore on his 1984 Victory Tour.

A year ago, the world watched as Michael Jackson balanced on the edge of a precipice.

Michael Jackson had dozens of hits, but his most popular one wasn't a solo smash or a tune with his brothers. It was a song with another icon.

Michael Jackson memorabilia, including furniture, stage clothes and handwritten lyrics, are up for sale as part of a celebrity auction planned in Las Vegas this month.

Michael Jackson's family sat solemnly across the courtroom from the doctor charged in the death of the pop legend, listening as a judge said on Monday he could not suspend Dr Conrad Murray's medical license in California and that it could take months for the case to go to trial.

Michael Jackson's father and Gary officials have announced plans to move ahead with a long-delayed performing arts center to help revitalise the late singer's hometown, drawing cautious optimism from residents who say they've heard this song many times before.

An over-the-top portrait of Michael Jackson is going up for auction online.

Michael Jackson's doctor halted CPR on the dying pop star and delayed calling paramedics so he could collect drug vials at the scene, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press that shed new light on the singer's chaotic final moments.

The 22 pieces of custom-made furniture Michael Jackson commissioned for his London home are going on the auction block.

A judge has granted Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, a $27,000 ($NZ38,473) judgment against a woman who she says gave false information to reporters about her after the singer's death.

Michael Jackson's personal physician pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Monday, setting the stage for a sensational celebrity courtroom drama as prosecutors attempt to prove Dr. Conrad Murray caused the pop star's death.

Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death.

Michael Jackson's doctor, who is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death, is negotiating his surrender to authorities, his attorney said on Thursday.

A law enforcement official says prosecutors plan to charge Michael Jackson's doctor with manslaughter.

Nearly seven months after Michael Jackson's death stunned the world, the official investigation of his death is edging toward conclusion with prosecutors prepared to seek an indictment of Jackson's doctor on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, The Associated Press has learned.

Michael Jackson's This Is It, a film about the King of Pop's final rehearsals before his death, will be released on DVD on January 26, 2010.

Jackson says she recognised her brother Michael's drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene.

Sony Pictures says Michael Jackson's This Is It has passed the $US200 million mark ($NZ275m) at the box office worldwide.