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MARiLYN MONROE Pictures, Images and Photos

[CBS News] So how does one become more of a dirty old man than this guy? Apparently, $4.6 million.

That is the amount that won an online auction for a coveted grave site above international sex symbol Marilyn Monroe’s casket at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetary in Los Angeles. The bidding began at $500,000 and includes the stipulation that the ‘occupant’ can be buried “looking face down” at Miss Monroe.

So congrats on winning that one… we all think less of you now.

Rock superstars Pearl Jam just finished a two night sold-out stand at the United Center. Those lucky enough to score a ticket were most likely treated to the band’s next big hit “The Fixer” off their new album Backspacer.

The video has hit the internet and is already creating major buzz in the music blogosphere. Directed by Hollywood heavyweight Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous) the footage is from a secret show the band put on back in May at the Seattle’s historic Showbox Theater.

WARNING: If you’re already upset that you missed the show in Chicago, this is only going to make you feel worse.

Michael Jackson Pictures, Images and Photos

A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide.

The finding makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died.

The official says the coroner determined a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson hours before he died in his rented Los Angeles mansion on June 25. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released.

Forensic tests found the powerful anesthetic propofol in Jackson’s system along with two sedatives, the official says.

Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s personal physician, is the target of a manslaughter probe headed by Los Angeles police.

CBS News legal analyst Andrew Cohen cautions against reading into the word “homicide” in the coroner’s ruling.

“It doesn’t mean we are going to see a homicide, as opposed to manslaughter case against anyone,” Cohen says. “The examiner’s office doesn’t distinguish between legal terms ‘manslaughter’ and ‘homicide.’”

A search warrant affidavit unsealed Monday allowed officials to raid the Houston offices and storage facility of Dr. Murray last month.

It says Murray told a Los Angeles police officer he administered several drugs to Jackson the day he died, including 25 milligrams of the sedative, which he gave intravenously.

The affidavit says Murray never ordered, purchased or received any of the propofol but that the doctor found about eight bottles of it in Jackson’s home along with numerous other vials and pills.

According to the the Los Angeles Times reports, the documents show Murray told LAPD detectives that he had been giving propofol to Jackson for insomnia for about six weeks.

The doctor told the police that he feared the singer was becoming addicted to drug and therefore lowered the dosage, while combining it with other sedatives.

However, on the morning Jackson died, Murray relented to Jackson’s demands for propofol and gave him 25 milligrams of the drug, according to the court documents.

Complete coverage of Michael Jackson’s life and death

The affidavit contains the following excerpts:

• “I have reason to believe and do believe that evidence of the crime of manslaughter” was found in Murray’s storage facility.
• Murray says he administered “several drugs to Jackson in the early morning hours” and at 11am, Jackson stopped breathing.
• “toxicology analysis showed that MJ had lethal levels of Propofol in his blood”
• Murray administered Propofol and Lidocaine intravenously in early morning hours of 6/25/09

The warrant says the following:

• Murray told LAFD paramedics he had given Jackson Lorazepam before he stopped breathing – 2 doses of 2 mg during the night
• Search of residence found the following bottles of meds prescribed by Murray: diazepam (valium), tamsulosin (flomax), lorazepam (ativan) and temazepam (restoril)
• Also from Dr Metzger clonazepam (klonopin) and trazonone (desyrl)
• And tizanidine (zaanaflex) by Dr. Klein
• Murray gave Jackson an intravenous drip every night to help him sleep of Propofol diluted with Lidocaine
• On June 22, Murray gave MJ propofol and lorazepam and midazolam
• On June 23 gave him lorazepam and midazolam.

On June 25, the day of Jackson’s death, the warrant has the following information:

• 0130am – valium pill.
• 0200 lorazepam IV.
• 0300 midazolam IV.
• 0500 lorazepam IV.
• Jackson remained awake and at 0730 Murray gave him more midazolam in IV.
• Jackson remained awake and at 1040am Murray gave him propofol diluted with lidocaine via IV drip. Jackson finally went to sleep.
• 1050am Murray went to the bathroom for 2 minutes, returned and said Jackson wasn’t breathing. Started CPR and gave him Flumanezil

Story on: CBSNEWS.COM

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Director Robert Zemeckis and Disney currently are in discussions to create a digital 3-D adaptation of the 1968 Beatles-themed animated flick Yellow Submarine. Disney is attempting to procure the rights to 16 Fab Four tunes for the flick, with a Summer 2012 premiere being eyed. In addition, a Broadway musical may follow the movie’s release. Meanwhile, Rolling Stone magazine’s latest issue features an in-depth look at the legendary group’s breakup. Look through a photo gallery of The Beatles of the past and present.

Inglourious Basterds: trailer & photos!

August 21st, 2009  |  Filed under: Daily Post, Jack On Movies


Are you going to see Quentin Tarantino’s latest flick Inglourious Basterds this weekend? Before you head to the theater, watch the trailer and look through the photos from the movie and the premieres!
You can also win FREE passes from JACK to see the movie at a theater near you!

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The 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s Bleach will be celebrated with a deluxe reissue of the band’s 1989 debut album that will arrive on Nov. 3. The remastered Bleach will be available on two formats — an expanded CD and a double-vinyl LP — and will include a previously unreleased Nirvana concert recorded in December 1990 in Portland, Ore. “I made it rock,” Bleach producer Jack Endino says of his remastering work for the updated collection. Look through some of Nirvana’s last photos in the Nirvana Gallery.

Dog of the Day: Max

August 19th, 2009  |  Filed under: Doggie Style

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Max

This is my dog Max. He is a Border Collie and loves yogurt! Max should win JACK’s dog of the day because he is cute, fun, and will eat yogurt right off your face!

Owner: Michael Valenta

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ZZ Top are mapping out a headlining tour in the wake of the cancellation of their joint outing with Aerosmith, which was nixed because of injuries singer Steven Tyler suffered in a recent stage fall. The Texas trio’s upcoming itinerary currently is scheduled from a concert Tuesday in Redding, Calif., through a Sept. 20 show in Reading, Pa. Meanwhile, Aerosmith reportedly still intend to play their makeup concert in Maui, Hawaii, which is expected to take place in the early Fall. Want more? Check out the ZZ Top Gallery!

Chicago Air & Water Show!

August 16th, 2009  |  Filed under: Daily Post, Jack's Watercooler

Miss the Air Show this weekend? Or just wanna see some planes do awesome tricks? See photos, video, and more all here!

Aerosmith Call Off Rest of Tour

August 14th, 2009  |  Filed under: Daily Post, Jack's Music Beat

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Aerosmith has officially canceled the remainder of their North American tour with ZZ Top. The group had not played any shows since Steven Tyler fell from a stage at a gig Aug. 5 in South Dakota. The singer suffered a broken shoulder, among other injuries. “Words can’t express the sadness I feel for having to cancel this tour,” says guitarist Joe Perry. “We hope we can get the Aerosmith machine up and running again as soon as possible.”

Look through the Aerosmith gallery, or read more music news.


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