Coroner dismisses tabloid story claiming Michael Jackson autopsy details

A top official with the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office denounced as inaccurate a British tabloid story claiming to have details of Michael Jackson's autopsy.

Coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey said the results of an autopsy completed Friday by the Los Angeles County coroner were deferred pending toxicology tests that could take up to six weeks to complete, and that the entire report was placed under a security hold.

But that didn't stop the Sun tabloid from claiming it had details of the medical examiner's findings including some gruesome specifics about Jackson's body.

"The report that is being published did not come from our office,'' said the coroner's spokesman. "I don't know where that information came from, or who that information came from. It is not accurate. Some of it is totally false.''

Jackson's body was released Friday to the family. A private pathologist completed a second autopsy Saturday.

Madonna 'can’t stop crying' over Michael Jackson's death

Pair attended 1991 Academy Awards together

Madonna has said she cannot stop crying after hearing the news of the death of Michael Jacson who died yesterday (June 25).

The singer, who attended the 1991 Academy Awards on Jackson’s arm, released a statement after learning of his death.

"I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson," she said. "The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."

The pair had earlier in 1991 discussed plans to work on a duet for Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ album, according to People.com, and at the time, Jackson had just signed the famous ‘billion dollar’ contract with Sony under which he would record six albums for Epic Records and an undisclosed number of movies for Columbia Pictures, both owned by Sony.

Jackson was then earning $1 million a week, with the deal expected to make him a billion dollars.

Sony Comments on the Passing of Michael Jackson

NEW YORK, NY – June 25, 2009 – Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture.

Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: “Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him.”

Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: “Michael Jackson’s unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly.”

Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: “Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences.”

Five of Jackson’s solo albums – “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” “Bad,” “Dangerous” and “HIStory,” all with Epic Records, a Sony Music label – are among the top-sellers of all time. During his extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and “Thriller” as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award’s Artist of the Century Award.

Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking videos as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and the epic “Thriller.” Jackson’s sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.

NFL season kicks off with free NYC concert

NEW YORK (AP) — Usher, Keith Urban and Natasha Bedingfield are kicking off the NFL season with a free concert that's expected to draw thousands to Manhattan's Columbus Circle.

They are scheduled to perform Thursday afternoon. A video about the Super Bowl champion New York Giants will be shown before the NFL Kickoff show.

Traffic at the busy intersection at the foot of Central Park is expected to come to a virtual stop as fans and speakers — including Mayor Michael Bloomberg — turn out for the event.

The NFL will air portions of the concert live on its network prior to Thursday night's game between the Giants and the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium.

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Christina Aguilera Reaches Target Audience

Ain't no other retailer for Christina Aguilera.

The petite vocal powerhouse has inked a deal to sell her upcoming compilation album, Keeps Gettin' Better—A Decade of Hits, exclusively through Target.

She joins John Legend, whose Live From Philadelphia is a Target exclusive, Carrie Underwood and Alicia Keys among the artists who've enlisted the big-box retailer to peddle their musical wares. Groups such as the Eagles, AC/DC and Journey have made similar arrangements with Wal-Mart.

Aguilera's greatest-hits collection, which also features two new songs, will be available in stores and on Target.com starting Nov. 11.

"I can't believe it's been over 10 years since my first album, and it was really exciting to put all of my favorite songs in one collection for my fans," said the 27-year-old "Genie in a Bottle" singer, who's also busy pushing a new signature fragrance, Inspire, and mothering her 7-month-old son, Max.

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