1.6 million register for 8,750 Jackson memorial tickets

1.6 million register for 8,750 Jackson memorial tickets
About 1.6 million fans registered for a chance at fewer than 9,000 tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service next week, organizers said.
Former NFL quarterback McNair found dead

Former National Football League quarterback Steve McNair and an unidentified woman were found dead Saturday.

OPENING NIGHTS

USO: Not your dad's entertainment anymore
Among the entertainers who have donated their energies to the USO in recent years are Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Scarlett Johansson, Kid Rock, Queensryche, Toby Keith, Lewis Black and Robin Williams.
Police Find Diprivan in Jackson's Home

The powerful sedative Diprivan, which we wrote about earlier in connection with Michael Jackson, has been found in the late singer's home, a law enforcement official said Friday.

OPENING NIGHTS
"A Chorus Line," the ultimate backstage story about Broadway dancers, opens with a preview Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Musicals at Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Road, next to Richter Golf Course in Danbury. Opening night is Friday."Five. Six. Seven. Eight." When those four words were first spoken at the beginning of "A Chorus Line" in 1975, few realized they were witnessing the birth of one of the theater's iconic musicals.

Blur return to reclaim 'Britpop' crown

Blur return to reclaim 'Britpop' crown
After a six-year hiatus in which many bands have emerged, such as the Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand and Kaiser Chiefs, copying their blend of melodic, intelligent songs and cheeky blokeishness, Blur return to show them who is best.

The Game For A-Team Movie?

The Game talks about Michael Jackson tribute
Many fans will always remember where they were when they heard the "King of Pop" had died. The rapper The Game will always remember what he did afterward.
The Game For A-Team Movie?

The rapper-and-actor is reportedly being lined up to play B.A. Barracusoriginally portrayed by Mr.

Caramoor opens with diva's warmth and victorious orchestra
KATONAH, N.Y. -- Sunny skies were smiling on Caramoor last Saturday evening, a rare occurrence for the month of June. The weather was so well choreographed with the music for the opening gala that you had to wonder if General Director Michael Barrett has some pull with Mother Nature.

Jackson had 'secret girlfriend'

Jackson's chimp Bubbles enjoying retirement
Bubbles gained fame over two decades ago as Michael Jackson's simian companion. Now at age 26, Bubbles has retired to the Center for Great Apes outside Wauchula, Florida.
Jackson had 'secret girlfriend'

MICHAEL Jackson had a secret long-term girlfriend at the time he died, the pop superstar's former British bodyguard has revealed.

People in the news
Jonas brother Kevin off the marketNEW YORK -- The eldest Jonas brother, Kevin, and his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa were engaged Wednesday. The 21-year-old Jonas is one-third of the popular Jonas Brothers, along with Joe and Nick Jonas. A spokeswoman for the Jonas Brothers confirmed the engagement.

Jackson's public viewing set for Friday

Jackson's public viewing set for Friday
Journalists jostled for position today near the Neverland Ranch two days before a public viewing for pop icon Michael Jackson. Meanwhile, a registered nurse said she rejected Jackson's plea for the powerful sedative Diprivan. "I told him this medication is not safe," nutritionist Cherilyn Lee said.

Review: Depp is great in 'Public Enemies'

Review: Depp is great in 'Public Enemies'
Early in Michael Mann's vivid, incisive, but half-cocked gangster opus "Public Enemies," Johnny Depp's John Dillinger returns to jail a few scant months after leaving it.
Michael Jackson Sales Boom In The US Too

While Jackson sits atop the UK album chart this week, with seven appearances in the album chart, and twenty tracks in the singles Top 75 , the King Of Pop has been shifting serious units in the US too following his premature death last week.