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July 02, 2009 04:10 PM ET
A week after Michael Jackson's death, organizers of what would have been a 50-show run at the O2 Arena in London have made significant strides straightening out what one touring executive called "the biggest mess in the history of our business." More...




July 02, 2009
Michael Jackson Remains A Global Phenomenon
Michael Jackson Music Sales Surge Could Last For Months
Exclusive: AEG's Randy Phillips Talks About Michael Jackson Fallout
Exclusive: Michael Jackson Was Working On Two Albums
Michael Jackson Funeral Date Set, Mystery Deepens
Federal Drug Agents Join Michael Jackson Investigation
Michael Jackson Left 'Endless' Supply Of Unreleased Music
Alice In Chains Reunion 'Gives Way' To New Album, Tour
Aerosmith's Joe Perry Turns To Twitter Fans For Solo Album Title

July 01, 2009
Michael Jackson's Will Filed With Los Angeles Court
Michael Jackson Superfans Share Their Stories
Boys Like Girls Is 'Love Drunk' On Sophomore Album
Staind, Shinedown And More Go On Stimulate This! Tour
Mase Making Comeback, Inspired By Michael Jackson
Jackson's Will To Be Filed In Court Wednesday

June 30, 2009
Michael Jackson Breaks Billboard Charts Records
Aerosmith Drummer Pens Hard-Hitting Book
Michael Jackson's Body Heading Back To Neverland
Jay-Z Confirms Roc Nation Deals With Sony, Atlantic
Daughtry Goes Back To Clubs For New Album Launch
Michael Jackson Rocks Billboard Charts
Drake Signs To Young Money, Distribution By Universal Republic
Michael Jackson Shot 3D Video Project Before Death

June 29, 2009
Michael Jackson Ticket Refund Details Announced By AEG
Michael Jackson Radio Play Jumps 1735%
Bon Jovi, Don Was Team Up For Iranian Solidarity Song
Slayer Ready For 'World Painted Blood'
Michael Jackson Dominates U.K. Charts
Susanna Hoffs, Matthew Sweet Go 'Under The Covers' Again
Ashley Tisdale's 'Guilty Pleasures' Showcases Edgier Side

June 28, 2009
Beyonce, New Edition, Maxwell To Perform Michael Jackson Songs On BET Awards Tribute
Janet, Brothers May Do Michael Jackson Tribute Tour
Michael Jackson May Be Buried At Neverland
Michael Jackson To Be Honored At BET Awards

June 27, 2009
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Family Wants Second Autopsy
Michael Jackson Poised To Make Billboard Chart History, Again
Jackson Family Gathers, Questions AEG Role
Michael Jackson Death Mystery Remains Unsolved After Autopsy
AEG Will Offer Michael Jackson Ticket Refunds

June 26, 2009
Akon On Michael Jackson: "He Was Completely Healthy" 
Drug Use Key Question In Michael Jackson Death
UPDATED: Michael Jackson Mourned By Friends, Fans, Fellow Musicians
Lisa Marie Presley: Michael Jackson Afraid He'd 'End Up' Like Elvis
AEG Facing $85 Million Refund For Michael Jackson Shows
Manager: Michael Jackson Rehearsed Night Before Death
Michael Jackson Bit Cut From 'Bruno' Movie
Michael Jackson Dominates Twitter, Amazon, iTunes
Michael Jackson Died Deeply In Debt
Michael Jackson Autopsy Planned For Today
Michael Jackson's Legal Problems May Outlive Him
Radio Remembers Michael Jackson

June 25, 2009
Fortune At Stake On Michael Jackson London Concerts
Michael Jackson: King Of Billboard's Pop Charts
Michael Jackson Dies at 50
Phish Name New Album 'Joy'
Drake Flies Twice Into Top 10 Of Billboard Hot 100
Eminem, Kiss, Flaming Lips To Headline Voodoo Experience
Jim James Reveals George Harrison E.P. Details
RZA Returns To The 'Chamber'
Eve To Guest On 'Glee'
Placebo Holds Off Black Eyed Peas On Euro Album Chart

June 24, 2009
Jordin Sparks Is Ready For 'Battle'
Perez Hilton Sues Black Eyed Peas Manager For Battery
Jim James Readies George Harrison Covers E.P., Monster Of Folk Album
Jonas Brothers Debut Atop Billboard 200
Blink-182, Weezer To Headline Free Virgin Fest
We Are The Fallen Rises From Evanescence's Ashes
Spinal Tap Springs 'Back From The Dead'
The Fray Hatching Plans For New Music

June 23, 2009
Roots To Debut New Single On 'Jimmy Fallon'
Alchemist Conjures Up Eminem, Lil Wayne, Maxwell For 'Chemical Warfare'
Beastie Boys' 'Hot Sauce' Due Sept. 15
Sunny Day Real Estate Classic Lineup Reunites For Tour
Counting Crows Taking 'Circus' On Tour
Ex-Wilco Member Jay Bennett Died Of Overdose
Flaming Lips Offer 'Embryonic' Sneak Peek
Dallas Cowboys' Heavy Metal Band Gets Record Deal
Heart Readies New Album, Children's Book
Barbra Streisand, Diana Krall Join For Jazz Album
Airborne Toxic Event Flying High
Lil Wayne Makes Arizona Court Appearance

June 22, 2009
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty To Assault
Springsteen/Ticketmaster War Escalates
Kid Rock Hooks Up With Rick Rubin For 'Jesus' Follow-up
Maxwell Spells Out 'Black' Trilogy, Tour Plans
Jessica Simpson Returns To Reality TV
Black Eyed Peas Tour Manager Charged With Assaulting Perez Hilton
Dave Guetta, Kelly Rowland Song 'Takes Over' U.K. Singles Chart
Nickelback Sweeps Canada's MuchMusic Video Awards
Daughtry's 'Leave This Town' A Band Effort
Forecast Bright For Jack White's Dead Weather
Rihanna Could Testify Today In Chris Brown Case

June 19, 2009
Adam Lambert Pre-'Idol' Debut Album Due This Summer
Adam Lambert, Kris Allen Team With Top Hitmakers For Debut Albums
Offspring Plotting 'Rise And Fall' Follow-Up
Pink Martini Serves Up 'Splendor'
Air Brings Out the 'Love'
Metro Station Ready To Roll With Miley
Death Row Back To Life With Publishing Deal, New Releases

June 18, 2009
Black Eyed Peas Take Top Two Slots On Billboard Hot 100
Jonas Brothers On Track For Second No. 1
Jamey Johnson Looking Ahead While Riding 'High' On Success
Phish Revels In Glory Day Of Springsteen Bonnaroo Jam
Angels & Airwaves' Prog Rock 'Love' Album, Film To Be Released For Free
Placebo, Lady GaGa Top Euro Chart
New Kids Cancel Aussie Tour, Cite Recession

June 17, 2009
Sting Announces 'Winter' Album For Fall
Chris Brown Trial Delay Denied By California Supreme Court
Black Eyed Peas 'E.N.D.' Up At No. 1 On Billboard 200
Blink-182 To Unveil 'Up All Night' On Tour
Taylor Swift Has Big Night At CMT Awards
Uncle Kracker Serves Up 'Happy Hour'
Chris Brown's Lawyer Seeks Delay In Assault Case

June 16, 2009
Mariah Carey Sets Release Date For 'Memoirs'
No Doubt Finds Inspiration On The Road
Steely Dan Promises Special Shows On 'Rent Party' Tour
Bob Bogle Of Rock Band The Ventures Dies At 75
Beyonce, Kanye To Perform At BET Awards
'American Idol' Auditions Begin In Boston

June 15, 2009
Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Drake Announce 'Young Money' Tour Dates
Aerosmith To Play Entire Classic Albums On Summer Tour
Bonnaroo's Top Ten Moments
Bonnaroo 2009 A Huge Success, Attendance 'Up Dramatically'
Phish Jams With Springsteen On Bonnaroo's Closing Night
Jack White Brings Dead Weather To Detroit Club
Nanci Griffith Breaks Through Writer's Block On 'Loving'
Kasabian, Pixie Lott Debut Atop U.K. Charts
Usher Files For Divorce

June 14, 2009
Bruce Springsteen, Wilco Soar At Bonnaroo

June 13, 2009
Bonnaroo Heats Up With Phish, Beastie Boys

June 12, 2009
Black Eyed Peas Prep For High-Tech Summer Tour
Stormy Bonnaroo Kicks Off, Jimmy Buffett Added To Lineup
Eagles, Weezer, Aguilera To Launch 24-Hour Online Radio Shows
Widespread Panic To Headline New Orleans' Voodoo Fest
Black Crowes Double Down With 'Frost' And 'Freeze'
Barry Beckett, Famed Producer And Keyboard Player, Dies At 66
Cheap Trick To Do 'Sgt. Pepper' In Vegas Run
Miley Cyrus Breaks Out U.K. Concert Dates

June 11, 2009
Black Eyed Peas Poised For No. 1 On Billboard 200
Trent Reznor Quits Social Networking
Jonas Brothers Playing Free NYC Club Show Tonight
SPIN Mag Goes Crazy With Free 'Purple Rain' Tribute Album
Los Lobos Find New Home At Shout! Factory
Brian McKnight Duets With Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott On New Album
The Black Eyed Peas Snag Top Spot On Hot 100
Michael Jackson Concerts Face Legal Challenge
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Delivers 'Trouble'
Appeal From Selena's Killer In Wrong Court
Black Eyed Peas, Green Day Top Euro Charts
Late Blues Great Koko Taylor Gets Musical Sendoff

Music Industry Remembers Michael Jackson
Billboard.biz invited music business friends and colleagues to share their memories of working with Michael Jackson, through the years, and around the world.
Exclusive: Michael Jackson Was Working On Two Albums
At the time of Michael Jackson's death, it was well-known that he was preparing for a 50-show concert series at London's O2 Arena.
Exclusive: AEG Live CEO Addresses Michael Jackson Fallout
AEG says it can recoup the costs of Michael Jackson's O2 shows but questions about insurance loom large.
Michael Jackson Set To Rock Charts Again
According to SoundScan's Building Chart data, more than 110,000 Jackson albums were purchased during the first two days of the new tracking week (June 29-30).
Jackson Funeral Date Set As More Details Emerge
The Michael Jackson funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Sources said AEG Live, which owns the arena and the adjacent Nokia Theatre, will use both facilities and the surrounding plaza.
Jackson Has Top Six Catalog Albums In Canada
Michael Jackson sales soared in Canada last week following the pop star's unexpected death.

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