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Michael Landon's eldest son dead at 60

Mark Landon, an actor and eldest son of "Little House on the Prairie" star Michael Landon, was found dead Monday at his home. He was 60.

Los Angeles police under scrutiny in Jackson death

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.

Los Olivos Journal: Neverland, Old Neighbors and New Visitors

The gentle attitude of Los Olivos, Calif., residents may be tested as Neverland ranch will make the village something of a Graceland-like stop on the Michael Jackson after-death tour.

Best Sellers-Video

Weekly charts for the nation's most popular videos as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Reprinted with permission:

Movie Review | 'I Hate Valentine’s Day': The Game of Love, Played With an Unorthodox Rule Book

The conflicted lovebirds in “I Hate Valentine’s Day” may be in their 30s, but they play the game of romance with the finesse of sixth graders.

Movie Review | 'Lion’s Den': Even Behind Bars, Motherhood Can Be Liberating

“Lion’s Den” is the Argentine director Pablo Trapero’s sprawling, unpredictable drama about a woman who gives birth in prison while awaiting trial for murder.

Movie Review | 'The Girl From Monaco': Long-Range Forecast: All Hot and Bothered

If in the end “The Girl From Monaco” is neither a cogent psychological thriller nor an effervescent sex comedy, it does at least have an interesting sense of place.

Theater Review | 'Speedmouse': Two Nimble Australians: Much Talk, Many Antics

In their theatrical lark “Speedmouse” the affable Australian doofuses known as the Umbilical Brothers practice a chaotic brand of unadulterated silliness.

Television Review: A New Detective in the Drawing Room

Julia McKenzie will have some convincing to do in the new season of “Miss Marple,” which begins on Sunday on PBS’s “Masterpiece Mystery!”

Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A public memorial for pop star Michael Jackson took shape Thursday when a concert backer and family spokesman said the event would take place next week, even as doubt lingered over the guardianship of the singer's children.

Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday (Reuters)

Reuters - A public memorial for pop star Michael Jackson took shape Thursday when a concert backer and family spokesman said the event would take place next week, even as doubt lingered over the guardianship of the singer's children.

King of Pop set for LA memorial service (AFP)

AFP - Michael Jackson's family announced a free public memorial service for the tragic pop icon in Los Angeles, as a custody battle loomed with his ex-wife seeking their children.

Jackson memorial set for Tuesday (Reuters)

Belgian film offers complex portrait of Singing Nun (Reuters)

Reuters - "Sister Smile," Stijn Coninx's film on the life of the Belgian "Singing Nun," Jeanine Deckers, owes much of its success in Belgium and France to star Cecile de France.

Paper says publishers' conference won't be held

The Washington Post asked lobbyists and business leaders to pay $25,000 to attend a dinner discussion with government officials and journalists at the home of its publisher, and then canceled the event after the invitations became public.

Paper says publishers' conference won't be held (AP)

AP - The Washington Post asked lobbyists and business leaders to pay $25,000 to attend a dinner discussion with government officials and journalists at the home of its publisher, and then canceled the event after the invitations became public.

Jackson Memorial Set for Staples Center, Funeral Plans Falling Into Place (E! Online)

E! Online - UPDATE: E! News has learned exclusively that AEG Live will make next Tuesday's memorial service for Michael Jackson free to the public.

Video Shows Vigorous Jackson Before Death

Newly-released video of Michael Jackson's last rehearsals have emerged. This video was recorded on June 23rd, two nights before Jackson died. In the video, you can hear him singing "They Don't Really Care About Us", a song from his HIStory album.
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Tributes to Jackson spring up in unlikely locales (AP)

AP - 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.

Jackson Family Reps -- Memorial Service at Staples

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AEG and reps for the Jackson family just announced a memorial service will take place at the Staples Center on Tuesday at 10:00 AM.11,000 tickets will be distributed free of charge to the general public -- a press conference will be held tomorrow ...

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Aerosmith's Joe Perry turns to fans for album title (Reuters)

Reuters - Aerosmith's next album might be "on the bench, in pieces," waiting for the group to resume recording after it finishes touring in mid-September, but guitarist Joe Perry's next solo album is just about ready to go.

Aerosmith's Joe Perry turns to fans for album title

DETROIT (Billboard) - Aerosmith's next album might be "on the bench, in pieces," waiting for the group to resume recording after it finishes touring in mid-September, but guitarist Joe Perry's next solo album is just about ready to go.

AEG chief: Rehearsal footage may become motion pic (AP)

AP - A 30-second snippet of Michael Jackson rehearsing two days before his death was released Thursday, part of more than 100 hours of footage that could be turned into live albums, a movie and a pay-per-view special, the promoter said.

Deal Near on Service, as Custody Battle Looms

Michael Jackson’s family faced a potential custody battle with the mother of two of his children.

Movie Review | 'Kambakkht Ishq': The Bollywood Sign

Bollywood casts a proprietary eye on Hollywood in “Kambakkht Ishq.”