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Michael Jackson's music had impact around the globe (Reuters)

Visitors watch a video of a performance at the Michael Jackson exhibit in the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Phil McCartenReuters - Michael Jackson went from being Gary, Ind.'s most talented kid to one of the most recognizable human beings on the planet. While his worldwide album sales were astounding, that wasn't the sole reason for his fame. His ascendancy went far beyond the cash register -- he inspired dance moves, dictated fashion trends and raised awareness for social causes around the globe.


Michael Jackson, Pepsi made marketing history (Reuters)
Reuters - Essentially two kinds of people existed in the '80s: Coke drinkers and Pepsi drinkers. And if you loved Michael Jackson, you had good reason to fall into the latter group.
The Killers announce plans to release covers album (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - The Killers' Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vanucci have told NME.COM that the band are planning to record an album of covers before the end of the year.
No Minor Problems for R. Kelly (E! Online)

No Minor Problems for R. Kelly(E! Online)E! Online - R. Kelly isn't having girl trouble. Literally.


Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home (AP)

Jermaine Jackson, right, and Jackie Jackson drive out of the Jackson family home in the Encino section of Los Angeles, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.


South Africa holds Jackson moonwalk tribute (AP)

South African fans of late pop star Michael Jackson participate in a tribute to their idol on Mandela Square in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday July 3rd, 2009. Los Angeles officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to figure out how to accommodate an expected horde of Michael Jackson fans who will show up for a public memorial service next week. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)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.


Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorial (Reuters)

Tear for Jackson : Michael Jackson fan Sherrise Johnson cries as she waits for a press conference in front of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (AFP/Gabriel Bouys)Reuters - Los Angeles city officials are planning a massive security operation for Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, and on Friday urged fans who do not win a ticket in a random drawing to stay away from the basketball arena where the singer will be memorialized.


Michael Jackson was working on two albums (Reuters)

Jackson family spokesperson Ken Sunshine speaks at a news conference announcing details of the Michael Jackson public memorial service in Los Angeles July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Phil McCartenReuters - At the time of Michael Jackson's death last week, it was well-known that he was preparing for a 50-show concert series at London's O2 Arena later this month.


Pixies planning Hollywood-themed new album (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Pixies frontman Black Francis has revealed that he is planning to record the band's first new album since 1991's Trompe Le Monde with a Hollywood film director.
Jackson Family Decides on Burial Grounds (E! Online)

Jackson Family Decides on Burial Grounds(E! Online)E! Online - Michael Jackson's family is closing in on where, exactly, the superstar will be resting in peace.