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How Did Michael Jackson Die? Real Cause of Death and Why His Doctor Was Convicted

Michael Jackson's death in June 2009 was ruled a homicide after his doctor gave him a powerful anaesthetic at home. This feature unpacks the medical evidence and the conviction of Dr. Conrad Murray.

International Business Times UK

Pied Piper review – beatbox rewrite of the rat-infested fairytale

Conrad Murray’s family musical is serious about its commitment to community – but completely lacks dramatic thrust

The Guardian - UK

Michael Jackson’s estate battle: A timeline of the feud between star’s daughter Paris and executors

Paris Jackson has alleged that lawyers are ‘skimming money’ from the late King of Pop’s estate

The Independent UK

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Michael Jackson ‘died desperate for sleep as he worked in gruelling rehearsals’

According to his ex-lawyer, Michael Jackson died desperate for sleep as he worked on concerts he never got to perform,

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‘You’re a character in their world’: the impossible job of the Hollywood personal assistant

The drug charges for Matthew Perry’s ex-assistant have shed light on a role with no set hours, few boundaries and little protection

The Guardian - US

As Matthew Perry discovered, there seems to be a fine line between doctor and drug dealer in Hollywood

There is a support system around every big star, but his turned out to be made up of predatory yes men, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

‘I feel sorry for London bands’: Why England’s North West is guitar hero utopia

While their London counterparts are struggling, bands like Courteeners and Blossoms are thriving. Michael Hann speaks to the musicians, politicians, and industry figures about what makes this corner of the country so hospitable for burgeoning guitar groups looking to make a splash

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Romeo and Juliet review – beatboxing lovers in full flow

A hip-hop take on the tragedy finds the feud blowing up on social media and the balcony scene remixed for FaceTime but it lacks pathos

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: King Lear; Lyonesse; Pied Piper – review

Kenneth Branagh savours Lear’s words rather too much; Kristin Scott Thomas and co are left high and dry in Cornwall; but at BAC, a beatbox Pied Piper you would follow anywhere…

The Guardian - UK

‘We were just hustling to be there’: beatboxer Conrad Murray on bringing working-class voices to theatre

His passion for music took him from the estate to the arts. Now, ahead of his new show Pied Piper, the writer and rapper inspires a new generation as Beatbox Academy’s artistic director

The Guardian - UK

Michael Jackson 'planned to marry Princess Diana and thought Charles saw him as threat'

Michael Jackson was head-over-heels for Princess Diana and wanted to make her his wife - despite her 'jealous' husband King Charles, the singer's bodyguard claimed

Daily Mirror

‘There’s civic pride involved’: the UK acts scoring No 1 albums thanks to regional fanbases

The likes of the Reytons, the Lathums, the Courteeners and Jamie Webster are all hitting big on the strength of local support that isn’t always mirrored nationally – but is it limiting?

The Guardian - UK

Michael Jackson's surreal real voice uncovered as friends claim childish tone was fake

Fans always recognised Michael Jackson for his soft, high-pitched voice, but according to those in the know, in real life he sounded very different

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