Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service....
LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public....
Neverland closes until after LA Jackson memorial LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (AP) -- Like an old Western boomtown, the makeshift village that sprang up around the gates of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was vanishing Friday, with visitors and vendors packing up tents, tarps, posters and CDs....

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Madonna falls from horse in NY, gets bruised up: NEW YORK - Madonna has taken a tumble while horseback riding in New York's Hamptons and has suffered ``minor injuries'' and bruises. A spokeswoman says the pop star fell Saturday afternoon when the horse was startled by paparazzi... Full story

Antarctica to Pyramids - lights dim for Earth Hour: By VANESSA GERA The Associated Press BONN, Germany - From an Antarctic research base to the Great Pyramids of Egypt and beyond, the world switched off the lights on Saturday for Earth Hour, dimming skyscrapers, city streets and some of the world's... Full story

Calling all "Twilight" fans!: Are you a fan of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series? The Valley Morning Star is working on a story about next week's "Twilight" movie release. We'd like to hear from "Twilight" readers. Tell us why you love "Twilight." E-mail your comments to Crystal... Full story

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'Ice Age' is 'yawn of the dinosaurs' tale: By CHRISTY LEMIRE – AP Movie Critic; Comments | Recommend; There's more action and cuddly creatures for kids to love in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" than in the animated franchise's first two installments. For their parents, it's more of the same, a "Yawn of the Dinosaurs" adventure with some new faces and... Full story

'Public Enemies' dazzles the eye but drags: By CHRISTY LEMIRE – AP Movie Critic; Comments | Recommend; With "Public Enemies," all the pieces would seem to be in place for an epic gangster drama: director Michael Mann, who has an affinity for complicated criminals; stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, who are famous for immersing themselves in their roles;... Full story

'Bruno' quickly goes out of style: By CHRISTY LEMIRE – AP Movie Critic; Comments | Recommend; The problem with "Bruno" is Bruno himself. Compared to Borat - and it's impossible to avoid the comparison - there simply isn't enough to the character to build an entire feature-length film around him. Both spring from the brash and creative mind of... Full story