Don't Be Fooled—This Isn't It
Investigative journalist and syndicated columnist Diane Dimond has covered the Michael Jackson story since 1993 when she first broke the news that the King of Pop was under investigation for child molestation. She is author of the book, "Be Careful Who You Love—Inside the Michael Jackson case." She lives in New York with her husband, broadcast journalist Michael Schoen.
This Is It, the new Michael Jackson documentary, is a sensation. But what fans don't realize is that the film was only one part of a grander comeback scheme orchestrated by Jackson himself.
Rourke's Story Just Gets Sadder
It turns out he was not only down and out as an actor, but Mickey Rourke tells Jay Leno he couldn't even get work in the construction business. Clip above; more 'Tonight Show' video here.
Lloyd Grove is editor at large for The Daily Beast. He is also a frequent contributor to New York magazine and was a contributing editor for Condé Nast Portfolio. He wrote a gossip column for the New York Daily News from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, he wrote the Reliable Source column for the Washington Post, where he spent 23 years covering politics, the media, and other subjects.
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