... popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died unexpectedly in 2009. Dubbed the "King of Pop," singer-songwriter Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958. As a child, he performed as the lead singer of the Jackson family's popular Motown group, the Jackson 5. Jackson went on to become one of the ... public grief and sympathy. Memorials to Jackson were erected around the world, including one at the arena where he was set to perform and another at his childhood home in Gary, Indiana. On July 12, 2009, a televised memorial wa...

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... a lot of times, the National Enquirer, the Globe, the Star. I've yet to figure out why they do what they do" (Burk). In a similar suit, the wife of former congressman Gary Condit settled a lawsuit against the National Enquirer. The tabloid reported that Carolyn Condit verbally attacked Washington intern Chandra Levy, just days before her disappearance (Bickel). Again, another libel suit, signifying ... be borderline. These false pseudo-journalists should stick to real journalism, which is truth, accuracy, and the best interests of the subject in mind. Works Cited: Bickel, Bill. "Chandra...

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... " in 1956. Without Jackson there is no Prince. No Whitney Houston. No Lenny Kravitz. And the world is a lesser place. Michael Joe Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Ind. His middle name was his father's. At 5 he became the vehicle for steelworker Joe's dreams when mother Kate found him practicing dance steps in front of a mirror. Michael and ... ...

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