Jackson's hometown holds memorial for pop icon (AP)

AP - This gritty steel-making city where Michael Jackson got his start playing on street corners with his brothers and competing in talent shows said goodbye to the King of Pop with a show that featured experienced homegrown talent, as well as youngsters who hope to follow in his footsteps.

Island Records stars pay tribute at Montreux Jazz Festival (Reuters)

Reuters - Baaba Maal and Angelique Kidjo were among the headliners in a tribute to Island Records founder Chris Blackwell that rocked into the early hours at the Montreux Festival on Saturday.

Jackson's dad suspects "foul play" in death (Reuters)

Reuters - Michael Jackson's father said on Friday he suspected "foul play" in the death of his pop star son, as lawyers disclosed talks aimed at settling guardianship of the singer's two children with his ex-wife.

After going "Loco", Carrington plans Christmas album (Reuters)