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Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
Murray accused of accused of acting 'unlawfully and without malice'
February 8, 2010, 11:24 p.m.
During his arraignment Monday, Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges related to the death of Michael Jackson.
Murray was taken into custody for booking, and bail was set at $75,000.
Earlier in the day, Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The cardiologist was with Jackson when he died June 25 at his rented Los Angeles mansion. He is accused of acting "unlawfully and without malice" in bringing about Jackson's death, according to a complaint filed by prosecutors.
Murray told police he gave Jackson a powerful anesthetic and other sedatives that were blamed for his death.
The complaint said Murray acted "without the caution and circumspection required" when he administered a powerful sedative to Jackson in an effort to help him sleep.
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DMB to return to Riverbend
Band to visit June 15; tickets on sale Feb. 26
January 26, 2010, 3:44 p.m.
Dave Matthews Band will launch an extensive North American summer tour, including an annual stop at Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center on Tues., June 15 at 7 p.m. - with special guest Robert Earl Keen.
Tickets will cost $70 for reserved pavilion and $40 for general admission/lawn and will go on sale Fri., Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. They will be sold at www.Ticketmaster.com and www.Riverbend.org, as well as all Ticketmaster outlets (including select Kroger stores). Charge by phone toll-free at 1-800-745-3000.
The band will perform at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, where platinum-certified 2009 album "Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King" is nominated for two Grammys - for Album Of The Year and Best Rock Album.
The group recently was named the top-selling touring artist of the decade by Billboard and Pollstar.
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Underwood lands first movie role
Former 'Idol' champ to fly to Hawaii for shoot after Super Bowl
February 5, 2010, 10:36 a.m.
Multiple sources confirmed that "American Idol" alum Carrie Underwood has been cast in her first studio movie, "Soul Surfer."
The movie is based on the life of 19-year-old champion surfer Bethany Hamilton who has defied all odds to compete and win professional championships after losing her arm in a shark attack at age 13.
Judge rules against Men At Work
Jacobsen: Flute riff from 'Down Under' was ripped off
February 4, 2010, 4:52 p.m.
Were MJ's siblings, parents invited to Grammys?
Conflicting reports about whether invites were extended to Jackson family
February 4, 2010, 11:45 a.m.
Michael Jackson's children attended the Grammys on Sunday to accept his lifetime achievement award.
But according to one of the King of Pop's brothers, not all of the Jacksons were invited at the event.
"So proud, my brother being honored 2nite w/the Lifetime Achievement Award. My family would love to be there but truth is, we weren't invited," Randy Jackson wrote on his Twitter page.
Rihanna debuts 'Stranded' during telethon
R&B star performs new song with Jay-Z, The Edge and Bono
January 23, 2010, 10:54 p.m.
Rihanna performed a new song called "Stranded" with rapper Jay-Z and U2's The Edge and Bono during Friday's "Hope for Haiti" telethon in London.
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