BEIJING, Dec. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Michale Jackson's death and Susan Boyle's overnight sensation are the top entertainment stories voted by U.S. newspaper and broadcast editors surveyed by The Associated Press.
Top two: Michale Jackson & Susan Boyle
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Pop star Michael Jackson waves to supporters as he leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse after he was found not guilty in Santa Maria, California in this June 13, 2005 file photo. Jackson died from a lethal dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol given in a cocktail of drugs, leading authorities to suspect his doctor of manslaughter, court documents showed on August 24, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)
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On June 25, Jackson was pronounced dead at the age of 50.
One of the most momentous and shocking deaths in pop culture history, the event reverberated in many ways.
There was the ongoing investigation: Jackson's death was ruled a homicide, and his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who says he's innocent of wrongdoing, is being investigated for manslaughter.
There was the gigantic Los Angeles funeral.
There was the documentary, "This Is It," of Jackson's preparations for a comeback concert series.
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Michael Jackson's white jeweled glove, is on display at an auction preview in New York, November 17.(Xinhua/AFP Photo)
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Michael Jackson dies at 50 in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, June 25 (Xinhua) -- American pop icon Michael Jackson was announced dead here Thursday at a hospital after suffering a heart attack at his rented home in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.
The 50-year-old former "King of Pop," whose musical achievements were overshadowed later in life by his often-eccentric behavior and accusations of lewd behavior with young boys, died when he was preparing for a series of London concerts, which might be his last performances on stage. Tickets to those concerts are already sold out. Full story
Private funeral for Michael Jackson held at Los Angeles cemetery
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- About 200 invited guests Thursday night gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in a Los Angeles suburb for the funeral of Michael Jackson, more than two months after the pop star's death from an overdose of a powerful sedative.
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File photo shows the Jackson brothers (L-R) Randy, Marlon, Tito, Jermaine and Jackie carry the casket of Michael Jackson from the memorial services for the late pop star in Los Angeles July 7, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)
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Members of the Jackson family arrived at the cemetery shortly after 8 p.m. for the burial ceremony, which was earlier scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Full story
Propofol overdose likely cause of Michael Jackson's sudden death
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- A potent and lethal dose of propofol was the likely factor that induced the death of pop king Michael Jackson, his personal doctor Conrad Murray told the authorities, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.
In a search warrant affidavit declassified in Houston, Murray told the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) that he had kept giving Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol every night for about six weeks in an effort to treat his insomnia. Full story
Michael Jackson's death confirmed as homicide
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Pop star Michael Jackson's death was a homicide caused by prescription medications, the Los Angeles County coroner's office announced on Friday.
Jackson died of acute propofol intoxication -- a powerful sedative -- and the effects of the anti-anxiety drug lorazepam, the office said in a final ruling. Full tory
Jackson film "This Is It" brings $20 mln on first day of screening
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- "This Is It", a documentary depicting the late pop king Michael Jackson's rehearsal in preparation for a planned London concert grossed 20.1million dollars in theaters across the world, figures released Thursday show.
This was generated on the first day of its release, or Wednesday in some 100 countries and regions around the world. Full story
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