Dr. Conrad Murray was sentenced today to 4 years in the death of Michael Jackson.

Murray, who was at the singer’s home when he died, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a jury at the beginning of November and Judge Michael Pastor handed down the decision for his incarceration saying Murray practiced “medical madness” and that the doctor was part of a “cycle of horrible medicine.”

Murray will not serve time in prison due to California’s overcrowding problem but will likely have his time reduced to 2 years and possible home confinement.

Jackson’s family attorney, Brian Parish, read a statement from his loved ones:

“We still look at each other in disbelief.  Is it really possible he is gone?”  The statement goes on …  “We are not here to seek revenge.  There is nothing you can do here today that will bring Michael back.”  In terms of the sentence, the family said: “We respectfully request you impose a sentence that reminds physicians they cannot sell their services to the highest bidder.”

In asking for leniency for the doctor, Murray’s attorney Ed Chernoff noted the doctor’s humble, “dirt poor” beginnings and asked that the judge look at the death of Jackson as a chapter in Murray’s otherwise well-regarded “book of life.”

“The defendant has displayed a complete lack of remorse for causing Michael Jackson’s death,” prosecutor David Walgren said. “Even worse than failing to accept even the slightest level of responsibility, (Murray) has placed blame on everyone else, including the one person no longer here to defend himself, Michael Jackson.”

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Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of singer Michael Jackson.

Murray was accused by the prosecution of administering a fatal dose of the surgical drug propofol and that contributed significantly to his death.

Dr. Murray was handcuffed and will be sentenced on November 29th and could face up to 4 years in prison and the loss of his medical license.

“This is a crime where the end result was the death of a human being,” said Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor. “That factor demonstrates rather dramatically that the public should be protected.”

Michael Jackson’s sister, La Toya Jackson and his friend, Kathy Hilton were in the courtroom as the verdict was read and cried.

TMZ reports that Michael’s children; Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket were not in court and will be told by their grandmother, Katherine Jackson.

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The Michael Jackson Tribute Concert: Michael Forever was held at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff, England on Saturday, October 8th and the late singer’s three children appeared on stage.

Fourteen year-old Prince; Paris, 13 and his youngest son, 9 year-old Blanket – real name Michael Joseph Jr., danced and celebrated their father.

We’re very happy to be here on this special night to honor our father,” Paris told the 50,000 plus crowd while introducing Beyonce’s video tribute.

Paris wore a replica of Michael’s red leather jacket from his Thriller album and video. Blanket wore one of his dad’s signature looks – black suit with red shirt and black tie and red armband. Prince was dressed in leather jacket and white shirt from Jackson’s Bad album.

Among the performers for the night: Cee Lo Green, Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx, Christina Aguilera and Gladys Knight.

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Michael Jackson died nearly two years ago, but that hasn’t stopped self-serving people from trying to capitalize off him yet.   In a truly tasteless and tacky move, a New York woman named Shellie Smith is suing Jackson’s estate for $10,000,000.  She claims that Jackson gave her herpes in the 1970s, and she wants him to pay – posthumously.

In two separate claims, she says they began having a sexual relationship in the late 1970s (either 1977 or 1979).

“Shortly thereafter, I began to get blisters on my legs, face and lips. He was my only partner… At this time, I am unable to have a full and vibrant life due to the complications of this disease.

Michael knew I was getting blisters on my body, however, he continued to have sex with me.”

As though she had no control over this.  Come on!   If you thought someone had given you an STD, why would YOU keep having sex with THEM?   If this story is even true, it’s probably because in 1979 Michael was blowing the hell up with Off The Wall, and just like everyone else in his life, she probably thought she’d get whatever she could off of him.  And herpes is awful, but why start complaining about it after 30 years?

But chances that her story is true are not that likely.  In 2010 Smith filed a suit for spousal support, claiming that she had secretly been married to Michael.

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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never has taken over the King of Pop in one way; domestic box office dollars.

The teenager’s concert documentary has now grossed $72.2 million versus Michael Jackson’s This Is It domestic total of $72.1 million.

Jackson is still the undisputed King in the overseas and overall totals with This Is It taking in $189.1 and $261.2 million respectively. Bieber’s concert film has taken in $10.8 abroad so far.

But for Biebs, respect still belongs with MJ.

The prolific twitterer said:

“PROUD of #NEVERSAYNEVER3D and grateful 2 the fans 4 making it the #1 grossing concert doc of ALL TIME!! MJ is still the greatest! #HONORED.”

“but MJ is still and always will be the KING OF POP! and worldwide we got a long way to go. #MJtheGreatestEVER #SHOWRESPECTTOTHEKINGOFPOP”

Bieber is currently in the UK touring with Willow Smith.

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There is a ton of hype for the new Michael Jackson album, ‘Michael.’   Sony has given us a teaser trailer to bring the hype up another notch, as if that’s possible.

Heidi Montag “I Don’t Want My Face To Fall Off Like Michael Jackson’s”

The album is due out next month and all I can say is, I hope it’s a lot better than this video…..  Check it out below: (Read the article)

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Here are today’s Backseat Birthday shout outs!

1936 – John McCain (Senator) – 74
1938 – Elliott Gould (actor) – 72
1958 – Michael Jackson (King of Pop) – R.I.P.

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The internet was all a buzz after Chris Brown’s performance (watch it here) at the 2010 BETs on Sunday night.  Everyone was so touched by how he broke down crying while singing Man in the Mirror.  Well, it looks like that was his plan.

2010 BET Awards Winners

An Us insider reports that before Brown took the stage for the song, one of his bodyguards gave him tear inducing eye drops to force the whole scene to unfold on stage.  Of course his reps are denying it, but why should we believe someone like Chris Brown?

I am certain that he took advantage of the moment, an emotional one remembering Michael Jackson to try and shine a sympathetic light on himself.  Yep, Chris Brown is still a dog.

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Chris Brown showed a very tender side when he broke down, crying during his performance tonight at the 2010 BET Awards (winners list HERE.)  Brown gave a very impressive tribute to MJ that any fan could appreciate, even if they don’t like Chris Brown.

Watch the tribute to MJ below and drop your thoughts in the comments: (Read the article)

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Well, that’s what Dr Conrad Murray’s defense wants the world to believe.  They are trying to prove that Michael Jackson is the one who gave himself the lethal injection of Propofol that ended his life.

Michael Jackson Music Signs BIGGEST Deal Ever

I don’t know that I can believe the argument.  If you’d like to see just how this is all playing out, check out the ‘play by play’ at TMZ.

All I do know is, the Jackson family is going to go through the roof on this one.  Watch out!

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