Michael Jackson's ghost tells Lionel Richie's ex-wife he 'accidentally' killed himself, hears court

The ongoing trial in which Michael Jackson's family are seeking £26 billion in damages against AEG Live, accusing the promoter of negligence which contributed to Jackson's death, took an unexpected turn a few days ago (June 11) as Randy Phillips, CEO of AEG Live, testified about talks had with the ghost of Jackson.

Phillips said his friend Brenda Richie – Lionel Richie's ex-wife - spoke to a medium or ...

AEG Live Chief Tells Court Michael Jackson ‘Had Control Of His Life’

The head of AEG Live LLC told jurors Wednesday that he knew Michael Jackson as a sophisticated, forceful businessman and not the drugged-up performer who's been described throughout an ongoing civil trial filed over the singer's untimely death. Jackson was a far more complex figure than has been portrayed during the trial of a case filed by the singer's mother against AEG Live over her son's death, said Randy Philips, the company's president and CEO. Phillips said based on meetings he had with Jackson in 2008 and early 2009, he found Jackson to be a ...

Michael Jackson Refused Help for Painkillers

Michael Jackson's mother sat in court Thursday as a police detective testified that she told him the family had tried drug interventions for the singer, believing he was addicted to painkillers. But Detective Orlando Martinez said Katherine Jackson told him her son refused any help, saying he didn't have a drug problem.
The testimony came under questioning by lawyers for concert promoter AEG Live LLC, which is being sued by Katherine Jackson for negligence in the star's death. Martinez, who took the lead investigating Michael Jackson's June 25, 2009, death, said he first interviewed his mother at the hospital. But six months later, he decided to go back to her and check ...

Michael Jackson Civil Trial Begins, With a Fortune at Stake

Millions, and possibly billions, of dollars are at stake in a civil trial starting Monday over allegations from Michael Jackson's mother that the company promoting his comeback failed to properly investigate the doctor convicted in his death. Jurors will listen to remarks from attorneys who hope to ...

Coachella, Stagecoach Festivals Staying Put in Indio Through 2030

Goldenvoice, the promoter behind both Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, reached an agreement with the city of Indio, CA that will keep the two festivals at their current home through 2030, according to the LA Times. The Indio city council voted 4-0 in favor of the restructured deal (and why the hell wont they).

The main tenet of the agreement will more than ...