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Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday....

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VIDEO Tributes To Michael Jackson
Tilesha McClurkin wanted to join other Michael Jackson fans to celebrate his life, but she knew she wouldn't be able to go to whatever official memorial celebration might be held.
Today in History: Thursday, July 2, 2009
On this date in 1955, ABC Television premiered The Lawrence Welk Show. In Welk's 24-piece band was the 'Champagne Lady', Alice Lon who was credited for bring the bubbles to the show. And Richard Petty turns 72 today.
MOVIE REVIEW - Public Enemies
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Johnny Depp steps into the spotlight with Director Micheal Mann's Public Enemies.
MOVIE REVIEW - My Sisters Keeper
DMC Rapper Encourages Teachers
MOVIE REVIEW - Transformers 2
All Hail The King
MOVIE REVIEW - Year One

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LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center....

Essence Fest to celebrate black music in La.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The celebration of black music and culture at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will provide comfort to artists and fans alike after a tough week following Michael Jackson's death....

Los Angeles police under scrutiny in Jackson death
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police....

Tributes to Jackson spring up in unlikely locales

Geller, ex-bodyguard tell of Jackson drug abuse

Rumors swirl over who will fill Jackson's O2 dates

Prosecutors: Flirty juror no reason for new trial

Jermaine Jackson: `I wish it was me'


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LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center....

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday....

South Africa holds Jackson moonwalk tribute
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Several hundred South Africans gathered on Friday for a moonwalking tribute to the King of Pop that reflected the diversity of the rainbow nation....

Country singer Ferlin Husky hospitalized in Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the singer has been hospitalized in Tennessee....

Czech film fest opens with Milos Forman premiere
PRAGUE, (AP) -- The 44th International Film Festival opened Friday in the Czech Republic with a week of events planned, including an award for French actress Isabelle Huppert and a world premiere by Milos Forman....

Producer Quincy Jones says Jackson's death surreal
LONDON (AP) -- Legendary music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson's sudden death is too surreal to process....


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Today in History: Thursday, July 2, 2009

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MOVIE REVIEW - Public Enemies

posted 7/1/2009 3:49:27 PM

VIDEO Tributes To Michael Jackson

posted 7/3/2009 3:17:29 AM


  Concerts

Date Concert Venue
Friday, July 03, 2009
7:00 PM
Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute) - The Juke Hounds Lock 3 Live
Friday, July 03, 2009
7:30 PM
Zappa Plays Zappa House Of Blues
Friday, July 03, 2009
9:00 PM
Andy Pratt The Winchester
Friday, July 03, 2009
10:00 PM
Panama - The Van Halen Tribute Band Sadie Renes
Sunday, July 05, 2009
8:00 PM
Project Object - The Frank Zappa Tribute featuring Ike Willis Beachland Ballroom