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July 3, 2009 - 10:32 AM

AEG Live, the company producing what was to be Michael Jackson's farewell series of concerts, has released footage from the late star's final rehearsal on June 23.

June 26, 2009 - 5:37 PM

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Michael Jackson autopsy rules out foul play

By John Lucas

At a press conference today, the Los Angeles Coroners Office announced that Michael Jackson’s three-hour autopsy revealed no indications of foul play or evidence of physical trauma.

June 26, 2009 - 5:36 PM

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Richard's on Richards to close next month

By John Lucas

According to a news release from Richard's on Richards today, the long-running Vancouver night-life institution at 1036 Richards Streets will be gone by the end of next month.

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June 26, 2009 - 12:41 PM

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Michael Jackson 911 call released

By Staff

The Los Angeles fire department has released the audio of the 911 call placed after Michael Jackson suffered a heart attack in his home on June 25.

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June 26, 2009 - 12:19 PM

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R.I.P. Sky Saxon

By John Lucas

Sky Saxon, remembered best as the leader of the Seeds, died in an Austin, Texas hospital on June 25. He was 63.

June 26, 2009 - 11:59 AM

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Michael Jackson's impact on popular culture

By John Lucas

In the immediate wake of Michael Jackson's death, his importance in the pop-culture pantheon is going to be hard to calculate.

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June 26, 2009 - 11:06 AM

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Usher, Madonna remember Michael Jackson

By Staff

Usher and Madonna's statements on the passing of Michael Jackson.

June 26, 2009 - 10:48 AM

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Quincy Jones statement on death of Michael Jackson

By Staff

Quincy Jones produced "We Are The World", which was cowritten by Michael Jackson in 1985 to raise awareness about Africa. It was performed by a plethora of stars at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia.

June 25, 2009 - 4:12 PM

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Michael Jackson confirmed dead

By John Lucas

The rumours surfaced earlier today, and now most media outlets and press services are reporting it as fact: Michael Jackson is dead at 50.

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June 25, 2009 - 3:08 PM

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Michael Jackson: If the heart attack didn’t kill you, the media feeding frenzy just might

By Pieta Woolley

According to such reliable sources as the Mexico Trucker newspaper and TMZ.com, Michael Jackson is dead. The rumour has not been confirmed by anyone reliable, as of 2:55 PST.

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June 23, 2009 - 10:45 AM

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The Georgia Straight presents Franz Ferdinand at Malkin Bowl

By Staff

Live Nation announced this morning that Scotland's art-damaged rock quartet, Franz Ferdinand, will play Malkin Bowl on September 6.

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June 22, 2009 - 3:09 PM

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Chris Brown makes plea deal in Rihanna assault case

By John Lucas

In a Los Angeles courtroom today, the legal team representing Chris Brown, led by lawyer Mark Geragos, reached a plea bargain with the prosecution. Brown will plead guilty to assaulting then girlfriend Rihanna in a February 8 altercation.

June 22, 2009 - 12:52 PM

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New Lily Allen video: "Fuck You"

By John Lucas

Lily Allen changes the world (or at least Paris) on a whim in this video for her delightfully titled new single.

June 17, 2009 - 3:52 PM

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Timbaland sued over Nelly Furtado track

By John Lucas

Timbaland is being sued over a song he produced for Nelly Furtado's 2006 album Loose. Kernel Records claims that the Timbo-produced "Do It" borrows heavily from "Acidjazzed Evening", a 2000 composition by Finnish musician Janne Sunni.

June 17, 2009 - 2:23 PM

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Rock 'n' roll for your feet

By John Lucas

From Pink Floyd-themed Chuck Taylors (recently spotted on M83's Anthony Gonzalez at Richard's on Richards) to the Nike kicks inspired by Vancouver's own 3 Inches of Blood, rock 'n' roll and footwear seem to be inextricably linked these days.