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Minneapolis City Hall bells play tribute to Michael Jackson

By Chris Steller | 06.27.09 | 7:42 pm

The bells atop the Minneapolis City Hall tower rang out Michael Jackson tunes on Friday in memory of the pop star who died on Thursday. Dan Wascoe performed five Jackson songs: “We Are the World,” “Ben,” “You Are Not Alone,”…

Roberts to Reagan: Don’t laud Michael Jackson or you’ll have to praise Prince

By Chris Steller | 06.26.09 | 3:58 pm

prince_purplerain_single-704679In 1984, President Ronald Reagan was warned by a young White House associate counsel named John Roberts against sending a letter of commendation to singer Michael Jackson, who died yesterday. One reason: Praising the King of Pop would…