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Jun
27

AP - Britain's official music chart compilers say sales of Michael Jackson's albums are surging since his death — and he's virtually certain to reach No. 1 in the coming days.

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Jun
27

Two Bahraini girls pass near a poster of Michael Jackson at a  store in Manama, Bahrain, on Friday, June 26, 2009. A store employee said Jackson's CDs sold briskly Friday on word of the singer's death. Jackson lived in the Persian Gulf island country after his 2005 child molestation trial ended in acquittal, but had a falling out with his benefactor, a son of Bahrain's king. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)AP - A Bahraini royal who fell out with Michael Jackson after hosting him in this Gulf emirate for a year said Saturday he was saddened by the entertainer's death.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Jun
27

Michael Jackson fans attend a vigil in Buenos Aires, Friday, June 26, 2009. The 50-year-old pop star died Thursday, just as he was preparing for a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 at London's 02 arena. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)AP - Michael Jackson imitators moonwalked at Mexico's Angel of Independence, a prison in the Philippines organized a "Thriller" tribute dance, political leaders paid homage and French fans gathered at Notre Dame to sing and cry as the world mourned the King of Pop.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Jun
27

Michael Jackson fan Larry Edwards reacts to a bid at Julien's Auction in Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, June 26, 2009. The auction house had expected their Michael Jackson memorabilia to go for around $10,000, however, in the wake of the entertainer's unexpected death, the pieces went for $205,000. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch)AP - A crystal-studded shirt worn onstage by Michael Jackson: $52,500. A young Jackson's painting of Mickey Mouse: $25,000. Owning a piece of a pop icon who died before his time: Priceless.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Jun
27

AP - The Filipino inmates who shot to global fame with a Youtube video recreating the "Thriller" dance swayed and stomped again Saturday in a behind-bars tribute to their idol, Michael Jackson.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Jun
27

Michael Jackson fans react during a vigil in Santiago, Friday, June 26, 2009. The 50-year-old pop star died Thursday, just as he was preparing  for a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 at London's 02 arena.  (AP Photo/Roberto Candia)AP - Most of Michael Jackson's family members have gathered in their Encino compound where they are contemplating funeral arrangements, caring for his three children and feeling confused, upset and angry by the lack of information about those who were around the pop superstar in his final days, a person close to the family told The Associated Press.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

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