The father of a boy who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse has committed suicide.

Evan Chandler - whose son Jordy was 13 when he claimed in 1993 the pop star had molested him - was discovered in bed holding a firearm with a gun shot wound to the head.

Michael Jackson's daughter has decorated her bedroom with posters of her late father.

The pop icon's sister La Toya has revealed 11-year-old Paris - who has two brothers, Prince Michael I, 12, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, known as 'Blanket' - decided to put the photos up because she wants to be reminded of her dad everyday.

Whitney Houston is to perform at the American Music Awards (AMAs) as a special honouree.

The 'I Look To You' singer - who has won a staggering 21 AMAs from 37 nominations - will be handed the International Artist Award at the star-studded ceremony later this month and will perform her new single 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength'.

Michael Jackson's funeral cost a staggering $1million.

The private ceremony for the late 'Thriller' star - who died of acute Propofol intoxication aged 50 in June - was paid with cash released by his estate's administrators and covered the burial at the Holly Terrace Grand Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills as well as flowers, cars, security and a post-funeral dinner.

David Gest is suing organisers of an auction of Michael Jackson memorabilia for $1 million.

The music producer - a close friend of the late 'Thriller' star - is demanding damages from Julien's Auctions for attaching his name to items they sold shortly after the pop icon's death in June.

Michael Jackson's choreographer doesn't believe the singer ate enough.

Kenny Ortega, who choreographed Michael's 50 sold-out London comeback shows, has revealed he tried to make the late pop star eat more during rehearsals.