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Report: Sleeping Drug Discovered in Jackson Home

TheInsider — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:16:00 GMT

A new development has reportedly come to light in the Michael Jackson death investigation. A law enforcement source tells the Associated Press that Diprivan was discovered in Jackson's home. Diane Dimond, who has been covering Jackson since 1993, tells "The Insider" that Diprivan is a sedative that is typically used in hospitals. Click here for video of Dimond's full explanation about the effects of the drug. Earlier in the week, officials visited Jackson's rented L.A. home and seized various medications for the LAPD's investigation.

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Madonna Honoring Michael Jackson in Concert

TheInsider — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:04:00 GMT

Madonna will pay special tribute to Michael Jackson when she resumes her Sticky & Sweet tour in London tomorrow night. Madonna's rep tells the Associated Press that she'll perform a special song and dance number in memory of Michael during the concert. In exclusive photos of a dress rehearsal for the show (posted on Madonna's Web site), a man dressed like the late King of Pop is pictured busting dance moves while the Material Mom and an entourage watch on, looking impressed. The concert takes place at London's O2 arena, where Michael was slated to stage his 50-date tour.

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Breaking: Sarah Palin to Resign

TheInsider — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:31:00 GMT

Sarah Palin is resigning as Alaska governor. The former Republican VP candidate says she'll step down from office on July 26, reports the Associated Press. Palin's spokesperson didn’t specify why she is resigning, but the AP says the move has created buzz that she might attempt to run for president in 2012.

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The Latest: Michael Jackson Memorial

TheInsider — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Next Tuesday's public memorial service for Michael Jackson will be an event of "extraordinary" scope that could present unique challenges for the city of L.A, officials said on Friday. Read on to find out how to get tickets to the memorial or watch it on TV! Speaking at a press conference, L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry called the public memorial -- which takes place next Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Staples Center -- a special event "with the potential to impact public safety." She urged fans to consider watching the service on TV, via a world-wide video feed being made available to the networks. Tim Leiweke, the president and CEO of sports/entertainment corporation AEG, said 17,500 free tickets are being released to the legions of fans expected in town. Eleven thousand tickets are for the service at L.A.'s Staples Center, while 6,500 more are for seats at the nearby Nokia Theater, where the event is being simulcast. Leiweke said fans can register for tickets at the Staples Center Web site until 6 p.m. on Saturday. Then, on Sunday, 8,750 people will be chosen at random to receive two tickets each. Leiweke said no tickets are being sold, and there will not be a funeral procession at the service. Keep checking back here for the latest Michael Jackson news!

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Michael Jackson: Exclusive Last Photo

TheInsider — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:33:00 GMT

"The Insider" has the exclusive last photo of Michael Jackson before his death. Jackson passed away Thursday afternoon. He was 50.

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Baby No. 1 for 'How I Met Your Mother' Star

TheInsider — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:12:00 GMT

"HIMYM" star Cobie Smulders and her fiancé Taran Killam have welcomed their first bundle of joy! The couple became parents to a baby girl, Shaelyn Cado Killam, on May 16, says People.com. In March, Cobie's "HIMYM" co-star Alyson Hannigan also welcomed a daughter.

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