Jul 8th, 2009 - MTV
Michael Jackson fans paid tribute to the King of Pop the best way they knew how last week: by buying his music. In the first full week following the death of Jackson at age 50, and with retailers fully prepared for the onslaught of buyers, the fallen pop idol sold an astonishing 800,000 solo albums, dominating the charts in a way not seen since his heyday in the early 1980s.
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Mystery Solved: Jackson's Body at Prominent Cemetery
Jul 9th, 2009 - ABC News
Michael Jackson's body is at Forest Lawn cemetery, sources close to the family told ABC News, but a dispute among his brothers and mother over whether the King of Pop should be finally laid to rest at Neverland Ranch is delaying his burial.
Michael Jackson Memorial Program Booklet
Jul 9th, 2009 - Examiner
For those fortunate enough to attend the Michael Jackson Memorial Service yesterday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, they were handed a full-color, glossy program filled with triumphant photos and emotional tributes to the late singer.
Jackson's Final Resting Place Remains a Mystery as Rumors Fuel Unease
Jul 8th, 2009 - The Ledger
LOS ANGELES | Michael Jackson's glimmering casket took center stage at the Staples Center, sitting for more than two hours as celebrities memorialized the King of Pop under the watchful eyes of millions...
Michael Jackson albums flying off digital shelves
Jul 8th, 2009 - Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - The untimely death of Michael Jackson has set off an unprecedented surge in interest in his musical legacy. The self-proclaimed "King of Pop" certainly ruled the Billboard charts in the 1980s and beyond...
Michael Jackson Music Dominates Billboard Charts, 800K Albums Sold
Jul 7th, 2009 - Billboard
On the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson, his legacycontinues to shine on Billboard's charts, a testament to hislasting musical legacy and impact. Based on...
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