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

Reuters - 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 memorial sketchy, LA seeks help with costs (Reuters)

Reuters - Organizers of an elaborate Michael Jackson memorial said on Friday they would give away 17,500 tickets for Tuesday's event for the late "King of Pop" but have to yet to set the program for the event.

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AP - A law enforcement official says the sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home.

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.

Prince booked to return to Montreux jazz festival (Reuters)

Reuters - Prince will return to the Montreux stage, closing out the famed jazz festival on July 18, with high-priced tickets expected to be snapped up quickly, organizers said on Friday.

Michael Jackson bringing Neverland to U.K. (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Michael Jackson is set to turn the Kent house he'll be renting during his London O2 Arena residency into a replica of his Neverland Ranch.

Would-Be Baby Mama Wants Jackson's Kids, Estate (E! Online)

E! Online - She's ba-a-ack.

No Minor Problems for R. Kelly (E! Online)

E! Online - R. Kelly isn't having girl trouble. Literally.

Algerian star jailed in France over forced abortion (Reuters)

Reuters - Algerian singer Cheb Mami was sentenced on Friday to five years in a French prison after being found guilty of forcing an attempted abortion on his former lover.

LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial (AP)

AP - Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center.