Essence Fest to celebrate black music in La. (AP)
AP - The celebration of black music and culture at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will provide comfort to artists and fans alike after a tough week following Michael Jackson's death.
Michael Jackson memorial likely Tuesday (Reuters)
Reuters - A public memorial for Michael Jackson is expected Tuesday in Los Angeles, a venue official said, as a lawyer for the pop star's ex-wife said she hasn't decided whether to fight for custody of their children.
Neverland just a shell without Jackson (AP)
AP - The gates to Michael Jackson's fabled Neverland Ranch swung open Thursday to reveal a shell of the fantasyland the boy-man had created in his heyday.
Michael Jackson Will Surfaces, Snubs Joe (E! Online)
E! Online - UPDATE: Jackson family attorney Londell McMillan said Tuesday afternoon that the artist's will has been presented and is due to be filed in probate court.
Jackson memorial tentatively set for Tuesday in US (AP)
AP - An executive with a concert promoter says Michael Jackson's memorial service will be Tuesday at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles — if that's what his mother wants.
Los Angeles police under scrutiny in Jackson death (AP)
AP - The investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police.
Obama cites Michael Jackson as entertainment icon (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama called Michael Jackson a brilliant performer whose talents were paired with a tragic personal life.
U2 open world tour with a bang in Barcelona (Reuters)
Reuters - U2 kicked off their first tour in three years on Tuesday, rocking a raucous Barcelona crowd of around 90,000 and reaching for the stars with a live link-up to the International Space Station.





