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Surviving on a diet of coffee and cigarettes, two Chinese writers have written an "instant book" on Michael Jackson in just 48 hours.

Katie Couric interviews US Airways pilot Chesley Sullenberger, who safely landed Flight 1549 in the Hudson River on Jan.

JACKSON'S INTIMATE FAMILY SNAPS PUBLISHED Intimate photos showing MICHAEL JACKSON cradling his children with DEBBIE ROWE have been published - just days after his ex-wife vowed to fight for custody of the kids.

Caption: Guy Ritchie attend the charity fundraising evening 'Hoping's Got Talent' in aid of the Hoping For Palestine charity at Cafe de Paris London, England .... RITCHIE GOES GREEN Director GUY RITCHIE plans to turn his English country mansion into an eco-friendly estate - with greenhouses and vegetable plots.

British film director and pop star Madonna's ex-husband Guy Ritchie has submitted plans to turn his Wiltshire estate into a more eco-friendly home.

Madonna has paid tribute to Michael Jackson as she described him as one of the greatest performers the world has ever known.

Music manager Allen Klein, a no-holds-barred businessman who bulldozed his way into and out of deals with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, died Saturday, a publicist for his company said.

Brass band musicians on trumpet, trombone and tuba belted out "A Closer Walk With Thee" as the Essence Music Festival gave a salute to Michael Jackson befitting a New Orleans jazz funeral procession.

Colin Powell says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated.

This summer's persistent thunderstorms won't affect any indoor viewing of fireworks, via TV from Washington, hosted by Jimmy Smits.

As U2 kicks off its world tour, the Irish rockers are turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in concert at London's 02 Arena Saturday.

NEW YORK One of the big mysteries in the chaotic days following Michael Jackson's death was whether he left behind a will.

Take That, Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson and rock royalty Queen have all received honours at the O2 Silver Clef Awards.

Peter Andre has admitted that the past few months had been the worst of his life.

Britpop stars Blur have revealed that Hyde Park was the inspiration for their signature song Parklife, during their first reunion gig in the 350-acre park.

A rarely seen portrait of Michael Jackson is on display inside a New York City showroom that sells luxury cars to celebrities.

Colombian pop star Shakira says after her latest album is born she plans to undertake a new labor: multiple children.

The mother of Michael Jackson's two eldest children has indicated she will fight for custody.

An all-star Michael Jackson tribute show? A Jackson family concert, minus Michael? An ABBA reunion? The death of the King of Pop has left 50 empty nights at London's 23,000-seat O2 Arena - and a heady mixture of business hope, hype and wishful thinking is already filling the gap.