Topic: Michael Jackson

Why is Vatican paper reviewing Avatar, the Simpsons?

L’Osservatore Romano, the famously staid semi-official mouthpiece of the Catholic Church, has been seeking to remake its image, panning the blockbuster 'Avatar' but praising Homer Simpson and forgiving John Lennon for his 'more popular than Jesus' comment.

Will drilling more wells in California help or hurt?

A $40 million federal stimulus project to drill up to 50 new wells in California moves forward despite drying aquifers and community complaints.

Five surprises for the music industry in 2009

From a decade-end sales spurt to the resurgence of vinyl, 2009 had some surprises - and good news - for the beleaguered music industry.

Italian nativity: Joseph, Mary, and Michael Jackson?

Italian craftsmen carve wooden nativity figures that offer a window on the top stories and public figures of 2009. This year, the figures include Italian prime minster Silvio Berlusconi, George Clooney, and Michael Jackson.

No Congressional Gold Medal for Tiger Woods? Oh, the humanity...

Tiger Woods won't be winning the Congressional Gold Medal this year.

Yahoo! loves Tiger Woods. "God bless Tiger," says Yahoo! CEO

Tiger Woods mania. Yahoo! CEO Carol Bartz said the interest in the Tiger Woods scandal has meant a big increase in traffic to Yahoo!

Facebook privacy changes, aimed at openness, may trigger the opposite

Facebook will require its 350 million users to review their settings as it rolls out new privacy controls.

Oprah Winfrey: saint or mindless consumerist?

Oprah Winfrey’s announced departure from her daytime talk show has brought out her biggest fans and loudest critics.

Happy Halloween! Bing celebrates Halloween with Vampire Bat

Bing says Happy Halloween by displaying a Vampire Bat on its home page.

Michael Jackson's legacy: Who has the right to profit?

Michael Jackson's new documentary 'This Is It' will shape his legacy, not to mention his estate's worth. But how long should his image be protected from exploitation by others?

'This Is It': Michael Jackson's earnings boom

Michael Jackson's estate has reportedly earned $90 million since the entertainer's death in June – and "This Is It" may boost that number. But his estate's long-term value remains unclear.

Will 'This Is It' rehab Michael Jackson's image?

The film 'This Is It' could help remind viewers of the Michael Jackson of the 1980s – instead of the troubled artist who was beset by scandal in recent years.

Review: 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'

A rare behind-the-scenes look at a master entertainer, his perfectionism and prowess.

Who owns an artist's legacy?

Digital media open the door to mash-ups, tributes, and other reinventions.

Switzerland: Male band that's never been to US sings Ella Fitzgerald tunes

Swiss septet travels the Alps singing Dixieland and blues.

Opinion: A Facebook lesson for churches

More young people are going online to grieve in the company of friends.

Are you happy? Facebook wants to know.

Facebook attempts to measure the nation's overall mood.

This week's Top 7 intriguing job openings

On the block: A vintage Mac, owned by Gene Roddenberry

Friends Like These

Not content with Facebook, a writer travels the globe to catch up with 12 childhood pals.

World's 'Thriller' dance record? Mexicans beat it.

Part homage, part Halloween, Saturday's attempt to break the Guinness record for number of people dancing to Michael Jackson's hit single drew more than 50,000 people (including over 12,000 dancers), according to Mexico City officials.

If Jackson's death was homicide, where will fault lie?

Revelations that the entertainer died from a lethal dose of propofol do not bode well for Dr. Conrad Murray.

Beyond the buzz of gossip news

A Christian Science perspective.

The Monitor's View: Forty years later, what part of Woodstock lives on?

History's most famous music festival still shocks and delights – and draw generations together.