Drug found in Michael Jackson’s home
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.
Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it’s given intravenously and is very unusual to have in a private home.
The law enforcement official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak about the matter.
A Los Angeles Police spokesman, Lt. John Romero, declined to discuss the case. “It’s an ongoing investigation,” he said.
The cause of Jackson’s death has not been determined. Autopsy results are not expected for several weeks.
At the downtown Staples Center, where Jackson’s memorial will be held Tuesday morning, Assistant Police Chief Earl Paysinger said anywhere from 250,000 to 700,000 people could try to reach the arena, even though only 17,500 tickets will be available.
City Councilwoman Jan Perry urged people to stay home and watch the memorial on TV. There will not be a funeral procession through the city.
David Beckham and Victoria Adams Nearly Naked for New Armani Ads
The new Emporio Armani Autumn/Winter 2009-10 underwear campaigns featuring David Beckham and Victoria Adams have been unveiled. On previous campaigns for the famous clothing line, the two have been shot individually, but this time the pair strip down together, wearing only their underwear.
The two black-and-white pictures were shot in Milan, the location of Armani’s headquarters, by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot. The ads, which show the couple in nearly nude poses, will be seen in billboards in New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo starting this month.
Speaking to Jay Leno in April, David admitted that he was “quite nervous” posing in his underwear because his mom “was going to see it”. Later when his individual sexy photos for Armani campaigns were unveiled in June, he said, “I don’t mind taking pictures in my underwear. It’s when the pictures are unveiled, like today, that it’s a bit embarrassing.”
Most recently, David Beckham reportedly has arranged a romantic and luxurious vacation for Victoria Adams to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. It was said the British couple, who has already had three sons, will be jetting off to Necker Island on Saturday, July 4.
Michael Jackson’s Last Rehearsal Video at Staples Center
AEG Live, the promoter of Michael Jackson’s upcoming comeback tour, releases a video via CNN that shows the King of Pop doing a last rehearsal at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, June 23. In the footage, the 50-year-old singer was seen energetically singing and practicing his dance moves along with some dancers.
Jackson was actually scheduled to perform a duet alongside his first son, Prince Michael Jackson Jr., during the concert, which was initially planned to be kicked off next month. “He was planning on doing a short duet with his son, Prince. He knew his kids would enjoy it,” Stuart Backerman, Jackson’s former publicist tells Us Magazine.
Michael Jackson passed away on Thursday, June 25 after suffering cardiac arrest. Previously, it was reported that his funeral will be held at L.A.’s Staples Center on Tuesday, July 7. AEG Live allegedly will use the venue and the next-door building, Nokia Theatre, as well as the surrounding plaza. Furthermore, insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that AEG is going to put gigantic screens outside the venues for those who can’t get inside.
