Thursday 25 June 2015

Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

A view of Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, the day after he died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50.
A view of Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, the day after he died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50.   

In this Sept. 15, 1972 file photo, The Jackson 5, from left, Tito, Marlon, Michael, Jackie and Jermaine perform during the "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" in Los Angeles.
In this Sept. 15, 1972 file photo, The Jackson 5, from left, Tito, Marlon, Michael, Jackie and Jermaine perform during the "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" in Los Angeles.   
Diana Ross, center, poses with co-stars Michael Jackson, left, and Nipsy Russell at a news conference for "The Wiz" in New York City on Sept. 28, 1977. Ross will play Dorothy, Jackson will portray Scarecrow, and Russell will play Tinman in the film version of the musical which was based on "The Wizard of Oz."
Diana Ross, center, poses with co-stars Michael Jackson, left, and Nipsy Russell at a news conference for "The Wiz" in New York City on Sept. 28, 1977. Ross will play Dorothy, Jackson will portray Scarecrow, and Russell will play Tinman in the film version of the musical which was based on "The Wizard of Oz."   
Michael Jackson, who at 13 is the youngest member of the Jackson Five singing group, displays some of the cards and letters he receives from fans at his home in the San Fernando Valley suburb of Encino, Ca., in1972.
Michael Jackson, who at 13 is the youngest member of the Jackson Five singing group, displays some of the cards and letters he receives from fans at his home in the San Fernando Valley suburb of Encino, Ca., in1972.   
In this Oct. 4, 1977 file photo, Diana Ross, center, as Dorothy, Michael Jackson, right, as Scarecrow, and Nipsey Russell as Tinman perform during filming of the musical "The Wiz" in New York. Ted Ross, portraying the Lion, is partly hidden behind Russell.
In this Oct. 4, 1977 file photo, Diana Ross, center, as Dorothy, Michael Jackson, right, as Scarecrow, and Nipsey Russell as Tinman perform during filming of the musical "The Wiz" in New York. Ted Ross, portraying the Lion, is partly hidden behind Russell.  
Michael Jackson of "Jackson Five" with Lola Falana during 1977 American Music Awards.
Michael Jackson of "Jackson Five" with Lola Falana during 1977 American Music Awards.  
Michael Jackson, right, performs with Alfonso Ribeiro, of Broadway musical “The Dance Kid” during performance For Pepsi Bottlers convention at New York State Theater in Lincoln Center in New York, Sunday, Feb. 26, 1984. Jackson and Ribeiro are performing to the song “Billy Jean” with new lyrics for the Pepsi-Cola Co.
Michael Jackson, right, performs with Alfonso Ribeiro, of Broadway musical “The Dance Kid” during performance For Pepsi Bottlers convention at New York State Theater in Lincoln Center in New York, Sunday, Feb. 26, 1984. Jackson and Ribeiro are performing to the song “Billy Jean” with new lyrics for the Pepsi-Cola Co.  
President Bush looks on as entertainer Michael Jackson, a Points of Light Ambassador, speaks at the White House Friday, May 1, 1992 during an award ceremony honoring the 21 winners of the 1992 President's Annual of Light.
President Bush looks on as entertainer Michael Jackson, a Points of Light Ambassador, speaks at the White House Friday, May 1, 1992 during an award ceremony honoring the 21 winners of the 1992 President's Annual of Light.
President-elect Clinton joins Michael Jackson and Stevie Nicks, of Fleetwood Mac, as they sing "Don't Stop" for the grand finale of Tuesday night's Presidential Gala at the Capital Centre in Landover, Md., January 19, 1993.
President-elect Clinton joins Michael Jackson and Stevie Nicks, of Fleetwood Mac, as they sing "Don't Stop" for the grand finale of Tuesday night's Presidential Gala at the Capital Centre in Landover, Md., January 19, 1993.   
Michael Jackson arrives at the University of Oxford Union, in Oxford, England, in this March 6, 2001 file photo. A lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who died at a Santa Maria, Calif., hospital soon after she was moved to make room for Jackson cannot continue as filed, a judge has ruled, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007.
Michael Jackson arrives at the University of Oxford Union, in Oxford, England, in this March 6, 2001 file photo. A lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who died at a Santa Maria, Calif., hospital soon after she was moved to make room for Jackson cannot continue as filed, a judge has ruled, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007.   
Actress Brooke Shields and singer Michael Jackson are shown as they arrive Monday night, January 16, 1984 for the 11th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Actress Brooke Shields and singer Michael Jackson are shown as they arrive Monday night, January 16, 1984 for the 11th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles.   
Michael Jackson opens the first of a threee-night concert stay promoting his album "Bad", in Rosemont, Illinois, Tuesday night, April 19, 1988. Jackson will be touring the U.S. and Europe for the next three months.
Michael Jackson opens the first of a threee-night concert stay promoting his album "Bad", in Rosemont, Illinois, Tuesday night, April 19, 1988. Jackson will be touring the U.S. and Europe for the next three months.      
Pop star Michael Jackson gestures to his fans as he arrives at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Thursaday, March 17, 2005 in Santa Maria, Calif., to begin the fourteenth day in Jackson's trial on charges of child molestation.
Pop star Michael Jackson gestures to his fans as he arrives at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Thursaday, March 17, 2005 in Santa Maria, Calif., to begin the fourteenth day in Jackson's trial on charges of child molestation.   
Singer Michael Jackson, center, covers his face and is protected by bodyguards upon his arrival at Cologne's airport, Friday, Nov. 3, 1995. Jackson is in Germany to participate in a popular German TV show on Saturday, Nov. 4. 1995.
Singer Michael Jackson, center, covers his face and is protected by bodyguards upon his arrival at Cologne's airport, Friday, Nov. 3, 1995. Jackson is in Germany to participate in a popular German TV show on Saturday, Nov. 4. 1995.   
In this April 20, 2002 file picture, Michael Jackson performs "Dangerous" during the taping of the American Bandstand's 50th anniversary show in Pasadena, Calif.
In this April 20, 2002 file picture, Michael Jackson performs "Dangerous" during the taping of the American Bandstand's 50th anniversary show in Pasadena, Calif.   
Singers Kenny Rogers, left, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross share a moment backstage at the 11th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 16, 1984.
Singers Kenny Rogers, left, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross share a moment backstage at the 11th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 16, 1984.   
Michael Jackson, background, is seen with his hair on fire during a taping of a Pepsi TV commercial in Los Angeles on February 1984 as brother Germaine Jackson, foreground, continues to perform apparently unaware of the situation.
Michael Jackson, background, is seen with his hair on fire during a taping of a Pepsi TV commercial in Los Angeles on February 1984 as brother Germaine Jackson, foreground, continues to perform apparently unaware of the situation.  
U.S. pop singer Michael Jackson holds an unidentified child as he stands in the window of his suite in the Adlon hotel in Berlin, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002. Jackson will be awarded later with the media prize Bambi for his lifetime achievements.
U.S. pop singer Michael Jackson holds an unidentified child as he stands in the window of his suite in the Adlon hotel in Berlin, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002. Jackson will be awarded later with the media prize Bambi for his lifetime achievements.
Michael Jackson with Quincy Jones shown at the Grammy Awards at Shrine Auditorium, Feb. 28, 1984 in Los Angeles. Jackson won total of Eight Grammys.
Michael Jackson with Quincy Jones shown at the Grammy Awards at Shrine Auditorium, Feb. 28, 1984 in Los Angeles. Jackson won total of Eight Grammys.   
In this Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 file picture, Michael Jackson waves to his fans from atop his limousine after his arraignment on child molestation charges at the courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif. Jackson has died in Los Angeles at the age of 50 on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
In this Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 file picture, Michael Jackson waves to his fans from atop his limousine after his arraignment on child molestation charges at the courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif. Jackson has died in Los Angeles at the age of 50 on Thursday, June 25, 2009.  
In this Nov. 22, 2002 file photo, Michael Jackson wears a mask as he leaves a gallery in Berlin. Jackson, 50, died in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
In this Nov. 22, 2002 file photo, Michael Jackson wears a mask as he leaves a gallery in Berlin. Jackson, 50, died in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, 2009.  
In this Feb. 28, 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson is seen backstage at the 26th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as he poses with the awards he won in eight different categories.
In this Feb. 28, 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson is seen backstage at the 26th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as he poses with the awards he won in eight different categories.  
In this Feb. 29, 1984 file photo, pop superstar Michael Jackson, right, is joined by his sisters, from left, Maureen "Rebie", Janet and LaToya on stage during the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, as he receives an award for Best Male Pop Vocal. Jackson received a total of eight Grammy awards, a new record. Jackson, 50, died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2009.
In this Feb. 29, 1984 file photo, pop superstar Michael Jackson, right, is joined by his sisters, from left, Maureen "Rebie", Janet and LaToya on stage during the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, as he receives an award for Best Male Pop Vocal. Jackson received a total of eight Grammy awards, a new record. Jackson, 50, died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2009.  
Superstar Michael Jackson is surrounded by fantasy as he stands with Snow White and Dopey, of the Seven Dwarfs fame on Friday, April 27, 1984 in Jackson’s Encino, California home. The Disney characters presented Jackson with a one-of-a-kind display featuring the characters in a scene representative of the 1937 classic film.
Superstar Michael Jackson is surrounded by fantasy as he stands with Snow White and Dopey, of the Seven Dwarfs fame on Friday, April 27, 1984 in Jackson’s Encino, California home. The Disney characters presented Jackson with a one-of-a-kind display featuring the characters in a scene representative of the 1937 classic film.   
The Jackson Five perform at their "V for Victory" tour on Friday, July 6, 1984 in Kansas City, Mo. The elaborate production included laser lights, fireworks and a five-storey stage.
The Jackson Five perform at their "V for Victory" tour on Friday, July 6, 1984 in Kansas City, Mo. The elaborate production included laser lights, fireworks and a five-storey stage.   
Singer Michael Jackson and friend Jonathan Spencer, right, walk down a corridor at the Brotman Memorial Hospital in Culver City, California on Tuesday, August 5, 1985. Jackson was taken to the facility after he suffered a severe sprain to his right hand during the filming of a short movie. Spencer, who was present at the filming, accompanied the pop star to the hospital.
Singer Michael Jackson and friend Jonathan Spencer, right, walk down a corridor at the Brotman Memorial Hospital in Culver City, California on Tuesday, August 5, 1985. Jackson was taken to the facility after he suffered a severe sprain to his right hand during the filming of a short movie. Spencer, who was present at the filming, accompanied the pop star to the hospital.   
Actress Elizabeth Taylor with Michael Jackson relax after singing "We are the World" at the close of the American Music Awards Monday, Jan. 28, 1986 in Los Angeles. Jackson is holding the Award he shared with Quincy Jones for the song thye co-wrote "We Are The World".
Actress Elizabeth Taylor with Michael Jackson relax after singing "We are the World" at the close of the American Music Awards Monday, Jan. 28, 1986 in Los Angeles. Jackson is holding the Award he shared with Quincy Jones for the song thye co-wrote "We Are The World".   
In this Feb. 24, 1988 file photo, Michael Jackson performs during his 13-city U.S. tour in Kansas City, Mo. The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.
In this Feb. 24, 1988 file photo, Michael Jackson performs during his 13-city U.S. tour in Kansas City, Mo. The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.   
In this Dec. 30, 1992, file photo, Michael Jackson sings "Black or White" while Guns n' Roses Slash plays the guitar during his Danergous World tour in Japan at Tokyo's indoor stadium. Jackson, 50, died in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
In this Dec. 30, 1992, file photo, Michael Jackson sings "Black or White" while Guns n' Roses Slash plays the guitar during his Danergous World tour in Japan at Tokyo's indoor stadium. Jackson, 50, died in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, 2009.  
In this Tuesday Nov. 19, 2002 file picture made from video, Michael Jackson holds his child Prince Michael II, his head hidden by a towel, over a balcony of the Adlon Hotel in Berlin. Jackson, in Germany to attend an awards ceremony, had been waving to German fans, when he brought the baby onto the balcony. Jackson has died in Los Angeles at age 50 on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
In this Tuesday Nov. 19, 2002 file picture made from video, Michael Jackson holds his child Prince Michael II, his head hidden by a towel, over a balcony of the Adlon Hotel in Berlin. Jackson, in Germany to attend an awards ceremony, had been waving to German fans, when he brought the baby onto the balcony. Jackson has died in Los Angeles at age 50 on Thursday, June 25, 2009.   
Pop singer Michael Jackson, right, holds his award while posing with actress Elizabeth Taylor at the 20th American Music Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., January 25, 1993.
Pop singer Michael Jackson, right, holds his award while posing with actress Elizabeth Taylor at the 20th American Music Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., January 25, 1993.   
Entertainer Michael Jackson leaps among the pyrotechnics during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Sunday, Feb. 1, 1993.
Entertainer Michael Jackson leaps among the pyrotechnics during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Sunday, Feb. 1, 1993.   
In this Aug. 29, 1993 file photo, pop singer Michael Jackson performs during his "Dangerous" concert in National Stadium, Singapore.
In this Aug. 29, 1993 file photo, pop singer Michael Jackson performs during his "Dangerous" concert in National Stadium, Singapore.   
American pop star Michael Jackson marches with Russian army soldiers at an army bases in the suburbs of Moscow at night, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1993.
American pop star Michael Jackson marches with Russian army soldiers at an army bases in the suburbs of Moscow at night, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1993.   
US pop star Michael Jackson holds one of the Tv awards given during the "Telegatti" ("Tv Cats") international television award gala in Milan Monday night, May 5, 1997. At right is Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti. They both attended as guests to the gala.
US pop star Michael Jackson holds one of the Tv awards given during the "Telegatti" ("Tv Cats") international television award gala in Milan Monday night, May 5, 1997. At right is Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti. They both attended as guests to the gala.  
US pop star Michael Jackson
US pop star Michael Jackson 
This Dec. 22, 1993, file photo shows an aerial view of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch in Santa Ynez, Calif. Jackson has given up title to his Neverland ranch, transferring the deed to a company he partly controls.
This Dec. 22, 1993, file photo shows an aerial view of Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch in Santa Ynez, Calif. Jackson has given up title to his Neverland ranch, transferring the deed to a company he partly controls.  
Entertainer Michael Jackson, right, poses with French pantomime artist Marcel Marceau Monday, Dec. 4, 1995, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City during a rehearsal for Jackson's HBO television special "Michael Jackson: One Night Only." Jackson, who usually plays in large stadiums, makes a departure from the norm in filming the special at the Beacon later this week. Marceau, who has choreographed the song "Childhood,"from the movie "Free Willy 2", will perform as his famed character "Bip". The TV special will premiere Sunday, Dec. 10.
Entertainer Michael Jackson, right, poses with French pantomime artist Marcel Marceau Monday, Dec. 4, 1995, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City during a rehearsal for Jackson's HBO television special "Michael Jackson: One Night Only." Jackson, who usually plays in large stadiums, makes a departure from the norm in filming the special at the Beacon later this week. Marceau, who has choreographed the song "Childhood,"from the movie "Free Willy 2", will perform as his famed character "Bip". The TV special will premiere Sunday, Dec. 10.
Our archive image from April 28, 1996 shows the US pop star Michael Jackson in Pasadena , California , with a woman who is identified in numerous press publications as Debbie Rowe . According to reports the British tabloid " Daily Mirror " Jackson is said to have agreed with his pregnant wife a trade millions of dollars . The Journal reported that the singer will Debbie Rowe $ 1.25 million ( approximately 1.8 million dollars) to pay when the child come into the world earlier this year.
Our archive image from April 28, 1996 shows the US pop star Michael Jackson in Pasadena , California , with a woman who is identified in numerous press publications as Debbie Rowe . According to reports the British tabloid " Daily Mirror " Jackson is said to have agreed with his pregnant wife a trade millions of dollars . The Journal reported that the singer will Debbie Rowe $ 1.25 million ( approximately 1.8 million dollars) to pay when the child come into the world earlier this year.  
In this April 30, 2004 file photo Michael Jackson, surrounded by security and with his brother, Randy, rear left, arrives for his expected arraignment on child molestation charges at the Santa Maria, Calif., courthouse. Police concerns that media-hungry terrorists would target Michael Jackson's trial as a "soft target" led to a request for federal help, according to FBI files kept on the late pop star.
In this April 30, 2004 file photo Michael Jackson, surrounded by security and with his brother, Randy, rear left, arrives for his expected arraignment on child molestation charges at the Santa Maria, Calif., courthouse. Police concerns that media-hungry terrorists would target Michael Jackson's trial as a "soft target" led to a request for federal help, according to FBI files kept on the late pop star.  
In a March 10, 2005 file photo Michael Jackson, wearing pajama pants, is helped as he walks to the courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif., after arriving late. Jackson said his attire and tardiness was the result of a morning stay at a local hospital for back pain. Jackson died Thursday June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles.
In a March 10, 2005 file photo Michael Jackson, wearing pajama pants, is helped as he walks to the courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif., after arriving late. Jackson said his attire and tardiness was the result of a morning stay at a local hospital for back pain. Jackson died Thursday June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles.  
Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine Jackson arrive for the preliminary hearing for Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray, charged in the death of the pop singer, at Los Angeles Superior Court, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011.
Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine Jackson arrive for the preliminary hearing for Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray, charged in the death of the pop singer, at Los Angeles Superior Court, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011.  
Michael Jackson's children from left, Paris, Prince Michael II, also known as Blanket and Prince Michael appear with their aunt LaToya Jackson, background left, at the memorial service for music legend Michael Jackson, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.
Michael Jackson's children from left, Paris, Prince Michael II, also known as Blanket and Prince Michael appear with their aunt LaToya Jackson, background left, at the memorial service for music legend Michael Jackson, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.  
U.S. superstar Michael Jackson, right, hugs South African President Nelson Mandela, at the conclusion of a brief meeting at Mandela's Pretoria residence Saturday, July 20, 1996. Jackson was on a three-day visit to South Africa.
U.S. superstar Michael Jackson, right, hugs South African President Nelson Mandela, at the conclusion of a brief meeting at Mandela's Pretoria residence Saturday, July 20, 1996. Jackson was on a three-day visit to South Africa.