Michael Jackson Dies, Aged 50.

[Chris_2k11]

A total of 20 tracks featuring Michael Jackson have re-entered the top 75 of the UK singles chart following the singer's death on Thursday.

The flux of Jackson classics is led by 'Man In The Mirror' - originally a number 21 hit in 1988 - which reaches a new peak of eleven this week.

It is followed by 'Thriller' at 23, 'Billie Jean' at 25, 'Smooth Criminal' at 28, 'Beat It' at 30 and 'Earth Song' at 38.

Other Jackson favourites to re-enter the top 75 range from 'I Want You Back', a number two hit for The Jackson Five in 1970, to 'They Don't Care About Us', a top five hit for the singer in 1996.

Meanwhile, Jackson's Number Ones compilation - originally released in 2003 - returns to the top of the UK albums chart.

[Pinkbanana]

lets face it if he was skint and in that much trouble with money then he wouldnt be able to afford to rent a place like that

His record company were paying for it... they gave him a huge loan, against his share of the Beatles back catalogue...

[Abbie]

I want to download loads of his hits now

[Perdita]

An episode of ITV1's Mr & Mrs featuring Tito Jackson will be re-edited before airing.

Presenter Phillip Schofield revealed on Twitter that the programme had been tweaked following Tito's brother Michael's death last Thursday.

"Just been talking to the producer of Mr & Mrs. Having to re-edit this Saturday's show as it features Tito Jackson. There was a lot of MJ talk," wrote Schofield.

"It will go out, just with a sensitive re-edit and a statement before."

In another post, he added: "Think [Tito] would like it to go out for his charity's sake, tough call though."

Mr & Mrs, which is hosted by Schofield and Fern Britton, airs on ITV1 at 7:30pm on Saturday. Tito and his partner Sonia Galindo are among the famous couples hoping to win £30,000 for a charity of their choice.

I think if it is made clear that the show was recorded before Michael's death, it should go out as recorded. I am sure Tito was complimentary about his brother so why cut it?

[Abbie]

Yeah but still

I cant really think of how to describe it but I get why

[Perdita]

Ticketholders for dates on Michael Jackson's cancelled 50-date London residency have been given information on how to get their money back.

Concert promoters AEG Live have said that fans will have the option of either returning their ticket for a full refund, or keeping the Jackson-designed pass as a souvenir.

Chief executive Randy Phillips said: "The world lost a kind soul who just happened to be the greatest entertainer the world has ever known.

"Since he loved his fans in life, it is incumbent upon us to treat them with the same reverence and respect after his death."

Fans who purchased tickets through reseller Seatwave have been promised a full refund via the firm's TicketCover guarantee, while Viagogo customers will automatically be refunded.

A spokeswoman for eBay has urged buyers to get in touch with their seller directly to request a refund and said that those who bought via PayPal will be covered by insurance if they claim within 45 days.

[Perdita]

MICHAEL JACKSON faked his own death to escape the pressures of fame, according to crazed fans who believe their hero is still alive.

Thousands have been logging onto websites to join wacky conspiracy theories that the star is simply preparing for the ultimate comeback.

One site has published a photo it claims is of Jacko on Sunday - three days after his death - although you can't see his face and there's no proof the snap is new.

Another webpage reckons he has been planning this for nearly a year-and-a-half and is now in hiding in Eastern Europe.

A third believes Jacko was spotted crossing the border into Mexico hours after news of his death broke on Thursday.

Again there is no hard evidence to support the claims.

The leading conspiracy theory website is www.michaeljacksonsightings.com

The site has published a grainy photo it says is Jacko, above, and claims the man who died on Thursday was a Jacko double with a terminal illness whose family will be looked after in return.

A message reads: "Over the past few days there have been many Michael sightings. People have e-mailed with pictures and amazing stories.

"Michael is alive and well and happier than ever. The plot was 10 years in the making but it had to be done.

"We know he is alive because we have seen pictures. Clear pictures taken June 26, 2009 of Michael Jackson lounging poolside with friends.

"This site is dedicated to bringing the truth to his fans and ultimately to provide a forum for Michael to communicate with them.

"We feel he was forced to fake his death the same way companies are forced into bankruptcy.

"Those close to Michael have known about the plot for years, it was a very expensive and intricate venture.

"The man who died had a terminal illness and his death was long overdue. He was given facial surgery to resemble Michael exactly. No doubt his family will be taken care of.

"Soon we think Michael's new music will be out.

"Under a different name and with a drastically altered face, which sounds better than ever, even though a harmonizer has been used to disguise his voice.

"Michael wants to connect with his fans, he only wants to run from those who would seek to control him."

Another site, called Jackson Faked His Own Death, also claims Jacko's death is a stunt, but this time that he is holed up in Eastern Europe ready to return in person.

They claim: "Once he is rested and ready will blow the lid off his own hoax and then embark on the most spectacularly lucrative concert tour in the history of rock 'n' roll."

Then there is www.michaeljacksonhoaxdeath.com, which claims to have been told by sources from the United States Customs and Border Protection saw Michael and another unidentified man, crossing the California-Mexico Border late on Thursday night.

A witness says: "How could you mistake a face like that? I'm certain it was Michael Jackson.

"His hair was cut short and he was wearing dark sunglasses, but I've got a couple of his albums and seen him on TV and everything, so I have not doubt in my mind that it was him."

The man added that he had no idea the singer had died at the time of the sighting.

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They are all wrong, he and Elvis Presley are running the chip shop down the road from where I live.
Those people need to get a life

[Jojo]

Re his debt, apparently he was millions of dollars in debt, around the $300 million mark, but once all assets etc are sold/taken into consideration, it will leave around $200 mill for distribution...

I remember seeing that Martin Bashir programme and seeing him walk into a store and buy so much expensive stuff that cost thousands each at the drop of a hat, so it doesn't really surprise me that he ended up in debt like it.

I just still can't get over how his father appears to be more interested in the money making side of things, than apparently grieving properly for the loss of his son - I know its been said that they didn't have the closest of relationships, but still.....

But I suppose everyone deals with grief and loss in different ways....

[Trinity]

Old Joe seems like a right piece of work. He sounds like a manager rather than a grieving father, and I would hope that he doesn't get his hands on the children - he didn't do such a great job with Michael...

[Meh]

How much money does he need? He can't take it to the grave with him.