was not a jackson is getting paid off of michael jackson. why shouldn't a jackson get paid? i think the jacksons should benefit from michael's death. >> thank you, sharon. the "showbiz on call" phone lines are open all the time, 1-888-sbt-buzz is the number. that's 1-888-728-2899. >>> well, levi johnston has plenty of dirt left to dish about sarah palin. >> i mean, i have things that would get her in trouble and would hurt her. >> yeah, what kind of secrets is, you know, levi keeping about sarah palin? we want to know. >>> also, andre agassi's shocking drug confession. wait until you hear what he has to say about how much crystal meth he used to do. and he has something to say about being married to brooke shields too. >>> and things get really dark on the late "late show" with craig ferguson. you've got to see this incredible moment when something totally unexpected happened right in the middle of craig's interview with a big, big star. >>> this is "showbiz tonight" on hln. it is time now for the "showbiz news ticker," more stories from the

worked with michael jackson. let's listen to what jamal and some some of his friends will be watching just a short time from now. ♪ ♪ . >> and chuck, if you're wondering how this movie is doing, we have some numbers for you. it grossed around $2.2 million. which is really the strongest october showing ever for a tuesday. we'll have to see. >> not bad. >> we'll have to see how big that number rises. >> you're in a great venue. >> reporter: it's fantastic here. beautiful. >> that's not an overstatement. kareen wynter in hollywood. >>> former writer for david letterman said she considered it a hostile working environment. in vanity fair she accused high level employees of having sexual relationships with female staffers. also women benefitted professionally from those relationships. she said she's not taking legal action. she wants to call attention to a complete lack of women writers. >>> pennsylvania police say a woman poepsed an ad craigslist. a desperate blond who is the creative type. undercover officers sa

eastern, michael jackson movie outrage. there's an explosive new debate over whether it's misleading the public by he keeping scenes out of the movie that showed michael in bad shape. >> oprah winfrey under attack. why one of the trainers from the biggest loser is called oprah utterly misguided and misinformed. >>> "paranormal activity" raked in $21 million making it the number one movie in the box office this weekend. it beat out saw 6. "where the wild things are" came in number three. >>> president obama declared a national emergency because of the flu. is it really that bad right now? we'll hear from you about this. . >>> over to bob van dillon, and bob will tell us about what's happening in the south. you gave us a taste of what some of that was, the folks in texas and in the south are dealing with. >> this rain is blossoming right now, richard. a lot of jet stream action ahead. you get more moisture pumped into the thunderstorms themselves. the end result, look at all the rain developing between dallas to houston towar

michael jackson. i do not want to put any more money into the pocket of if people who do not deserve it. unless it goes to his mother and his three children, it does not belong to anyone else. >> thank you, sue. we appreciate your call and thank you all for your calls and e-mails. >> i am surprised by the results. only 25%? >> i was surprised too. >> the family and his mother and kids will benefit from the movie's success. >> you can catch "showbiz" tonight on the 11s. on hln. >>> tonight on "the joy behar show," "curb your enthusiasm" star larry david's urine joke is pissing off the catholic church. did he cross the line? >>> plus the michael jackson movie "this is it." is it a thriller or do more damage to the king of pop's image? >>> the always hilarious wanda sykes will join me in the studio to talk life, love and the dangers of bikini waxing. coming up. >>> tonight, many catholics are furious with larry david because of a joke he made on the show, "curb your enthusiasm," involving jesus. did the

this is absolutely michael jackson. he was filming this for his personal library and this is now a gift to his fans. >> and speaking of the fans, how do you think the fans are processing it? we know one of his more famous fans, liz taylor, went twitter crazy. she sent out i think 30 tweets saying you've got to see this movie. you owe it to yourself. what do you think this is going to mean for fans? >> the fans are absolutely going to love this movie. i saw it in new york the night that it premiered and the whole movie theater was shut down. they were only showing "this is it." there were a lot of press people there but the other half was fans. the fans were clapping during the movie. they were going crazy. and as you said, liz taylor tweeted about it. the fans went out there. they're tweeting, it's gone viral, everybody loves it. >> this is supposed to be a limited release. it's already made a ton of money. you know the business. do you think it's going to end up running longer than that or at the very least, at least c

michael jackson's new doctor shocker. his movie debays and his former doctor reveals the mind blowing number of infections he gave him weeks before he died. what the doctor wants and why. >>> brand-new today, levi johnston's explosive sarah palin claims. >> i have things that would get her in trouble and could hurt her. >> seriously, levi, are you on a one-man mission to destroy your son's grandmother? tv's first most provocative entertainment news show continues right now. >> welcome back to "showbiz tonight." tonight and every night from new york city. andre agassi's shocking confessions about using crystal meth while playing tennis and his marriage to brooke shields. what we learned about the tennis legend from the tennis legend is jaw-dropping. agassi has written a tell all book and when i say tell all, i mean he tells all. that made for big news breaking today. he was the bad boy of tennis. with his long hair and persona, he ruled the tennis courts and the airwaves in the 90s. >> that ought to wake up the country clu

michael jackson's murder -- michael jackson's death was rule ad homicide. they should bring the people to justice before they celebrate in the movie about him. i think the people that did this to him should be brought to justice. then i'll go see the movie. >> you think it sort of defames him or lessens -- >> caller: no. but it is too soon to have it out now. i think the people -- since it was ruled a homicide, that they should bring the people who did that to justice. a lot of facebook comments. avalon wrote michael was exploited in life. now he's being exploited in death. i wish people would leave him alone. john writes i think it's all about the dollar since they didn't make it from his tour. they're going to get it one way or the other, dead or alive. so comments from all over the spectrum. the day bu of "this is it." it appears in theaters midnight tomorrow. >>> if you bought a baby einstein dvd in the last five years you should have cam coming your bay. why the company is offering refunds. >>> we have new information on the northwest airlines pilots w

brand-new michael jackson bombshells. tonight, katherine jackson speaks out for the very first time since the death of her son. plus, new documents revealed today in the investigation into michael's death. and your very first look at brand-new footage from michael's movie "this is it." >>> chris brown's shocking new interview. tonight, why he is still mad at oprah. >> so oprah gets on tv and says -- >> can i clear that up first? >> yeah, cause i heard you were mad at oprah. >> chris brown versus oprah. plus, "showbiz tonight" asks the controversial question, is it time to forgive chris for beating rihanna? >>> also, the shocking decision in the john travolta $25 million extortion case. >>> plus, more stories breaking from the "showbiz news ticker," tv's first most provocative entertainment news show continues right now. >>> welcome back to "showbiz tonight." it's 30 minutes past the hour. i'm a.j. hammer, broadcasting tonight and every night from new york city. >> and i'm brooke anderson, coming to you tonight from hollyw

jackson. >> this is michael in his own words. the book speaks for itself and the tape speaks for themselves. >> some say he betrayed michael's trust. i ask the rabbi what he thinks of the critics. the interview you will see only on "showbiz tonight." also showbiz shockers. more unbelievable news today about sarah palin's brand-new book. it's not even out. calling all joy behar haters, watch out. she is not scared of you. >> so glen, rush, bill, i invite all of you to come on the show and discuss things like rational adults. even if you are a big bunch of doody heads. >> you get em, joy. this is "showbiz tonight" on hln. more stories from the "showbiz tonight" newsroom making news right now. >> holy smoke. showbiz caught on tape a stranger racing up a burning building to save a young boy in new york city. the man ran up the fire escape and pulled the boy from his apartment and gave him cpr. welcome back. i can't believe what i just saw. this fire hero followed it up by going on "good morning america" and right there on live tv pro

i was always a fan of michael jackson's music, but i can't say i was still into michael jackson the way i used to be. after he died and hearing all of his music, it brought it back about why i liked him. when i went to go see this movie, i can honestly say to you i was blown away and not expecting to be. i was blown away because you see his passion for what he does, his humility, his kindness to people was really something to see. >> yeah, yeah, yeah. frank, did you see the film? >> oh, yes, i've seen it, many stages. of course, i've seen the finished product many times. gayle is right. it shows the warmth of michael. it shows his work ethic. it shows how passionate he was about this show and how perfect he wanted it to be. >> joy, he was a perfectionist in every sense of the word. >> the music is great. i mean, when you just want to move. >> the music -- i'm telling you, joy, it brings it all back to you. what bothers me when i hear people criticizing the movie. this was not a movie that was supposed to be for public consumption. this was for his own personal library. we were never sup

if michael jackson is a healthy, 50-year-old man, it wasn't cumulative. it was a one-time and could have been the one time or one time too many with the sedative diprivan, propofol. we'll get much more on michael jackson, this autopsy and what it could mean, what it could mean for dr. conrad murray. >>> there's no question for nfl player kerry rhodes fitness is a job. on the field, off the field, even on twitter. >> a lot of people ask me on twitter to give them workout tips and what do i do, what do i eat? you're trying to do too much. losing 25 pounds over three months. >> rhodes' tip number one, map out a fitness plan. start slow. >> i do three sets of ten. work your way up and take your time to get to the point where you can do more. >> he says it's about setting reasonable goals and keeping your routine interesting. >> do creative things to not get tired and not get used to doing the same thing over and over. >> reporter: during the off-season a typical meal for rhodes? an early morning snack, banana or granola bar, oatmeal and toast for breakfast, a

jackson. >> this is michael? h in his own words. >> rabbi shmuley has been slammed by some who say he has betrayed michael's trust by releasing these tapes. tonight, the tough questions. i'm asking the rabbi what he thinks of his critics. it is the headline-making interview you'll see only on "showbiz tonight." >>> also, showbiz shockers. more unbelievable news today about sarah palin's brand-new book. this thing isn't even out yet. and calling all joy behar haters. you better watch out, because our new hln friend is not scared of you. >> so, glenn, rush, bill, i invite all of you to come on the show and discuss things like rational adults, even if you are a big bunch of dutiy heads. >> you get them, joy. this is "showbiz tonight" on hln. >>> now time for the "showbiz tonight" news ticker, more stories from the "showbiz tonight" newsroom making news right now. !e!e!e!e!e!e!e!e!e!e!e >>> so how do you convince people now who might be questioning your motives that this is not yet another betrayal of michael? >>> no

jackson was essentially in good health when >> according to an autopsy report michael jackson was in good health of a man his age. i am sure a man of his age is supposed to have a nose. >> before we get to the implications of michael jackson's autopsy craig spoke with a man who says he has peered into michael's soul. >> father rabbi has written over 20 self help books all that have become best sellers the latest being michael jackson tapes which come from 30 hours of taped conversations the rabbi had with michael jackson. >> we are going to the restaurant afterwards we are going to a strip bar. i am not going with a strip bar where they cross dress. i am not going there. >> michael's disstain to madonna to more serious allegations of a tortured life formed by an abusive childhood at the hands of michael's father joe. >> i was crying in my room. >> another topic that comes up and denied by mik michael if as father is child abuse. was he abused by his father. what do you believe? >> michael is explicit in detailed by saying this is what i had to endure. >> remember when he talked of hi

. >>> lo que reveló la autopsia de michael jackson es sorprendente. y jenni rivera dijo que está lista para convertirse en madre y abuela. esto y más ahora mismo en "primer impacto." >>> el valor y la buena voluntad salvarón a un niño, sin peer tiempo le dio un soplo de vida en un rescate de impacto. >>> benvenidos a "primer impacto." >>> gracias por estar con tipwp. >>> y antes sumida en un profundo dolor habló la madre del joven que fue apuñalado. >>> sacha prieto ya está en vivo. >>> entre lágrimas acusó a las autoridades por el asesinato de su hijo. >>> me es difícil enfrentar esto, a nosotros nos cuesta mucho trabajo estar aquí, estamos sumidos en un inmenso dolor, pero les pido al pueblo de estados unidos justicia para mi hijo. >>> con esta suplica comenzó la madre de juan carlos al dirigirse a los medios 16 días después que su hijo fura apuñalado. >>> pienso que la escuela tiene máxima responsabilidad en lo sucedido, porque si hubiera más personal de seguridad pues quién sabe si pudieran haber evitado esto. >>> ella contrató

autopsy report michael jackson was in good health of a man his age. i am sure a man of his age is supposed to have a nose. >> before we get to the implications of michael jackson's autopsy craig spoke with a man who says he has peered into michael's soul. >> father rabbi has written over 20 self help books all that have become best sellers the latest being michael jackson tapes which come from 30 hours of taped conversations the rabbi had with michael jackson. >> we are going to the restaurant afterwards we are going to a strip bar. i am not going with a strip bar where they cross dress. i am not going there. >> michael's disstain to madonna to more serious allegations of a tortured life formed by an abusive childhood at the hands of michael's father joe. >> i was crying in my room. >> another topic that comes up and denied by mik michael if as father is child abuse. was he abused by his father. what do you believe? >> michael is explicit in detailed by saying this is what i had to endure. >> remember when he talked of his dad when he talked to gerald

we got to spend two hours plus with michael jackson. you actually felt like you were at a concert. >> one of our i-reporters in california got a group of women together after the big l.a. premier. take a look at that. >> i loved all of it. it wasn't one part i liked better than the other. >> roberta from reno valley. >> i'd liked the whole movie. >> from start to finish. >> the best part i liked was all about love, all about her. >> the movie is out for all of us to see startding today. if you want to share your cool pictures or video, go to irs report.com and click on the up load now link and you will fooind complete instructions on how to submit your stories. again, stories from all around the world. >>> what would you do to score world series tickets? after making a very desperate plea, dye hard phillies fan got ticketed for soliciting and is still looking for tickets to any of the games. >>> all right. new moms, this is not exactly breaking news. calming down a crying baby can stress you out. the doctor says five ss can help you soo

i'm barbara pinto, in salt lake city. >>> michael jackson's autopsy report says his overall health was fine. the report claims the singer's heart was strong. and had no plaque buildup. and his kidneys and most other organs were normal. jackson's lungs were reportedly chronically inflamed. and had reduced capacity that could have led to a shortness of breath. but that's not considered serious enough to be deadly. >>> the first doses of the h1n1 swine flu vaccine arrived in the u.s. beginning tuesday. most will go to health care workers. t officials are expressing new concerns about the toll the swine flu is taking on pregnant women. the cdc says at least 28 expectant mothers have died from swine flu. pregnant women may be more susceptible because their immune systems are depressed. >>> time, now, for some sports. we have playoffs and faceoffs to tell you about. robert flores at espn news as the details. >> good morning. let's start with major league baseball. colorado rockies, one win away from clinching a playoff berth. taking on the brewers. in the first, garrett atkins, two-out knock

. >>> the new song by michael jackson -- ♪ this is it >> creating a buzz. a veteran songwriter says it sounds familiar. what he's doing about "this is it." >>> a 6-year-old boy couldn't wait to show off his new camping gear. it got him thrown out of school. we'll tell you why. hi. chuck roberts with hln "news and views." the senate finance committee is expected to pass its version of health care reform today. they're debating it right now. chairman max baucus had legislation with input from the republican members of the committee but they're not expected to approve it. >> harmful claims made over the weekend at the hands of our health care system the idea that anyone's concerns whether the insurance companies make enough money or not is absurd because they will. >> what could have been a strong bipartisan vote reflecting our genuine desire for responsible reform is now ending as divide the vote as we take another step toward the flawed solution of reforming one-sixth of our government with more government and more taxes. >> a key republican, olympia snowe o

>> i do not believe that it is an accurate depiction of michael jackson. i understand he was under duress when he was doing this whole thing and it was not a pretty picture. in fact, i've been contacted by fans all over the world, over 90 countries, and some of them are boycotting it. >> oh, really? roger, do you think this is a way to celebrate michael's life or actually profit from it? >> both. there's going to be profit from it. the profit is going to go to his kids which is fine. it's going to pay off what it cost to put together the concerts that didn't happen in london. it's also a great way to celebrate michael's life. there's nothing wrong with this film. i notice the fans, some fan group has gotten together. you can find a conspiracy in any subject. they want to say that something's been altered, the music's been altered, michael's body's been altered, whatever. nothing has been altered. these were films taken at the rehearsals. they weren't going to be used originally for a film. they were just being taken. when michael died they realized they ne

also brand-new, michael jackson bombshell. new documents revealed in the investigation into his death. what do these show? we have your first look at brand-new incredible footage from the movie, "this is it" and his mother is speaking out. a stunning turn of events in the trial of the people who tried to extort millions from john travolta in the aftermath of his son's death. you are not going to believe what happened at this trial. this is "showbiz tonight" on hln. more stories from the newsroom making news right now. >>> brand-new michael jackson bombshell. the first time. documents revealed in the investigation into michael's death. the first look at brand-new footage from michael's movie, this is it. shocking new interview tonight and why he is mad at oprah. >> can i clear that up first? >> chris brown versus oprah. "showbiz tonight" asks the question, is it time to forgive chris for beating rihanna. the shocking decision of john travolta $25 million extortion case. tv's first most provocative entertainment news show contin

it's because you have to look at the relationship that joe jackson had with michael jackson. if michael jackson left anything for hid dad in the will his dad wouldn't have to do these appearances. for his dad to cash in on his death behind his back is absolutely wrong. he could have been rich if he had a good relationship with his son. >> let's flof joe jackson to david spade. >>> a raging debate over whether spade is helping to exploit his late friend, comedian yen, chris farley. and a footage shows them together using footage from "tommy boy." >> bad guy in a little coat. >> great with with tons of fun when i could be home watching directv. no matter may i want to watch it's in sweet, beautiful, hd. but, no, i'm stuck with cable. >> what's happen something. >> never gets old. >> well, "showbiz tonight" reached out to spade today and he tells us the commercial should be seen as a tribute. he said when directv came to me and the farley family about the idea of "tommy boy" we thought it would be a great way to show how funny he was. if david spade and farley's family with okay

. >>> surprising revelation today in the autopsy of michael jackson. the pop icon was actually healthy at the time of his sudden death. >> reporter: michael jackson's appearance may not have been convention conventional. but when it came to his physical hell, the pop star was in fairly good health for a 50- year-old man. the singer was not sickly and skeletal when he died of an over doze in may. he had scarrings on his face and neck and tattooed eyebrows and lips. he weighed 137 pounds, thin but exceptional for his 5'5" frame. jackson had some arthritis and his lungs were inflame. but it's not believed none of these conditions were serious enough to have contributed to his death. the coroners office has not officially released the full autopsy yet. but it has ruled that jackson's death was a homicide. the pop star died at his rented mansion on june 25th. after his doctor, conrad murray administered two drugs to help him sleep. that drug cocktail caused his death. >> any decision on criminal charges against jackson's personal doctor would come from the

michael jackson's new song, "this is it" is officially out. you'll hear a couple -- you'll get to hear some of that in a couple minutes here. >>> plus -- >> i will end don't ask, don't tell. that's my commitment to you. >> president obama assures gays that he'll keep a promise to them. why not everyone is convinced though. and -- >>> a night at the bar ends with a violent shootout and it was caught on tape. you won't believe this incredible video because that's not all of it. >>> at least 41 people died when a bomb exploded near a busy market today. that number keeps going up. authorities in pakistan say dozens more were injured in what appears to be a suicide car bombing targeting a military vehicle near the swat valley where the pakistani army has been battling the taliban for control. >>> thousands of gay rights supporters say they want equality in marriage and an end to the military's don't ask, don't tell policy. they're saying they want action on president obama's pledge to end the policy that bans openly gay men and lesbians from the mi

that is michael jackson. we're hearing about the custody battle. we're also hearing the results of this autopsy. one of the most shocking things i think to a lot of people, he was in relatively good health. there were puncture wounds and other things that were interesting about the autopsy. >> it's interesting. the autopsy wasn't officially handed out. it was so-called leaked to the associated press. the notion is that you can't boil someone's health down to a bit of statistics. michael was in good enough health that some people guessed he could have lived if he wasn't being administered this drug that shouldn't have been administered at home. is it any surprise to anybody who's followed this story that he had puncture wounds, marks on his legs and hands? it might have been a surprise to some that his eyebrows and lips were tattooed. all of michael's secrets are coming out. but what the most important report, we haven't had a mplete report of yet. and that's the toxicology report. >> wow. >> so does this prove that healthy people taking drugs can l

we learned more about the condition of michael jackson. an autopsy finds the pop superstar was in good health at the time of his death. the ap obtained a copy of the autopsy. it says jackson's arms were covered with punctures. his face and neck were scarred. he had tattooed eyebrows and lips but the autopsy says he wasn't sickly. he weighed 136 pounds within the acceptable range for a 5'9" man. his major organs were considered normal. he did have inflamed lungs that left him short of breath and he had arthritis in his lower spine. jackson died june 25th after his personal doctor administered sedatives. no other drugs were detected in his system. >>> now to new york. he says he did what anybody would have done when they heard screams. everybody else is calling him a hero and here's the dramatic video that proves it. his name is billy cretan. he was walking by. heard desperate screams. went up the fire escape and was handed that 4-year-old boy by a firefighter. let's listen. >> i told him to get out of the apartment. as soon as he got out, i

that is michael jackson. we're hearing about the custody battle. we're also hearing the results of this autopsy. one of the most shocking things i think to a lot of people, he was in relatively good health. there were puncture wounds and other things that were interesting about the autopsy. >> it's interesting. the autopsy wasn't officially handed out. it was so-called leaked to the associated press. the notion is that you can't boil someone's health down to a bit of statistics. michael was in good enough health that some people guessed he could have lived if he wasn't being administered this drug that shouldn't have been administered at home. is it any surprise to anybody who's followed this story that he had puncture wounds, marks on his legs and hands? it might have been a surprise to some that his eyebrows and lips were tattooed. all of michael's secrets are coming out. but what the most important report, we haven't had a complete report of yet. and that's the toxicology report. >> wow. >> so does this prove that healthy people taking drugs can

at the top of the hour, michael jackson movie outrage. explosive new debate about whether "this is it" is misleading by keeping out scenes showing michael in bad shape. >>> oprah under attack. why one of the trainers from "the biggest loser" is calling oprah misguided and misinformed. that is your "showbiz tonight" news break. tv's first most provocative entertainment news show. dddd

the wait is over, michael jackson's new song "this is it" is officially out today. you'll get to hear some of it in a few seconds here. >> plus -- >> i will end don't ask, don't tell. that's my commitment to you. >> president obama assures gays that he will keep a campaign promise to them, but not everyone seems to be convinced. >> and watch this. a woman took police on a wild high-speed chase with a child in the backseat and crashed, but not even that stopped the woman. incredible tape there. >>> first at least 29 people died when a bomb exploded near a busy market today. authorities in pakistan say dozens more were injured in what appeared to be an attack on a military vehicle near the swat valley. >>> a brand new michael jackson song is out. this is a listen to "this is it." ♪ this is it zblrchlts here i stand i'm the light of the world zblrchli feel grand ♪ >> his brothers are singing the background vocals. "this is it" will be featured in the upcoming film about jackson's tour rehearsals before his death. it will be part of a double cd coming out at the end

. >>> coming up, michael jackson's children after his death. a judge is weighing in on their care. and the extortions dead -- scandal surrounding the david letterman. >> juno on skates, and other weekend movies. just as we promise 100% fresh produce... and rancher's reserve beef, guaranteed tender 100% of the time. at safeway, we have a new promise. a commitment to thousands of new everyday low prices... with savings of up to 25%. so you can get what you want... when you want it. at the price you need. today... and tomorrow. that's our promise. that's ingredients for life. safeway. >>> on your side. >> of the body of an elderly woman has been found after a fire at a georgetown home this afternoon. the flames broke out in northwest. the woman who is believed to be the homeowner was in her 80's and appeared to have lived alone. investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire. it does not appear to be suspicious. >>> a virginia tech student faces vandalism charges in connection with racial slurs and swastikas that were found on campus. police believe that samuel has been p

i was always a fan of michael jackson's music. i can't say i was still into michael jackson. when i went to see this movie, i can say to you, i was blown away and not expected to be. i was blown away you see his passion for what he does. his humility, his kindness to people. >> catch the joy behar show at 9:00 p.m. eastern here on hln. >>> police have made another arrest in connection with the case of slained connecticut football player jasper howard and rafer has more on that. >> for a while, as you remember, police were having trouble with people coming forward with any video after howard was killed. that could because someone was making internet threats saying don't snitch. yesterday, police charged christopher mulcher. he was released on $15,000 bond. >>> and this sunday, bond. >>> this sunday, mark your calendars, brought favre makes his long-awaited return to green bay. how will they honor him? after thousands of suggestions, here are the best they got. flip-flop day, they're going to wear flip-flops, and a mock funeral with the hearst. that tells me they're way too nic

the late great michael jackson? he knew how to spend. that's tonight's tom of the block. >>> the tragic death of anna nicole smith. who is responsible for her death? the drug pushing enablers or concerned friends? she died from an overdose of prescription drugs. were they needed? was she overmedicated? that's all the stuff they're trying to determine in a los angeles courtroom right now as we speak. a preliminary hearing being held this week to find out if the one-time playmate was illegally furnished drugs. now, just on the stand, a pharmacist by the name of ira friedman. he said he warned ana's doctors that she was being given too many drugs and was at risk for pharmaceutical suicide. what did those drugs do to smith? take a look at this video. her long-time companion, howard k. stern. >> does that help howard k. stern? that he illegally gave anna nicole smith drugs? they have all pleaded not guilty. the model died of an accidental overdose in 2007. back out to my fabulous panel and again, we have to go back to kim, senior editor of "i

thanks. >>> there is some surprising news in an autopsy report on singer michael jackson. the report obtained by the ap says jackson was basically healthy before he died. it says his heart and internal organs were in good condition and he was in fine shape for a 50-year-old man. jackson's death has been declared a homicide caused by propofol and other drugs. >>> you might have to weight longer than expected for a seasonal flu shot. major vaccine makers are running in to delays or cutting back shipments so they can keep up with demand for the h1n1 vaccine. the cdc says no need to worry, 70 million doses have already been delivered. the next wave may not arrive until november. >>> mean time, the h1n1 virus is giving businesses a major rope to be worried. the new survey says that the virus could cost u.s. companies billions of dollars. many are fighting back. here's alexis christoforous. >> reporter: front line workers in the fight against the flu know what it could cost if they don't roll up their sleeves. >> it's a matter of public health. >> reporter: and dr. leslie taylor

the late, great michael jackson? he knew how to spend. that's tonight's "top of the block." >>> the tragic death of anna nicole smith. who is responsible for her death? the drug-pushing enablers or concerned friends? anna nicole smith died from an overdose of prescription drugs. were they needed? was she overmedicated? that's all the stuff they're trying to determine in a los angeles courtroom right now as we speak. a preliminary hearing being held this week to find out if the one-time playmate was illegally furnished drugs. now, just on the stand, a pharmacist by the name of ira freeman. he said he warned anna's doctors that she was being given too many drugs and was at risk for pharmaceutical suicide. what did the drugs do to smith? well, take a look at this video her long-time companion, howard k. stern, took. >> this footage is worth money. >> why? what footage? >> this thing you're looking into. >> a camera. >> exactly. >> so does that help prove howard k. stern and psychiatrist clift nah eroshevich and dr. san deere kapoor illegally

>> i do not believe that it is an accurate depiction of michael jackson. i understand he was under duress when he was doing this whole thing and it was not a pretty picture. in fact, i've been contacted by fans all over the world, over 90 countries and some of them are boycotting it. >> oh, really? roger, do you think this is way to celebrate michael's life or actually profit from it? >> both. there's going to be profit from it. the profit is going to go to his kids which is fine. it's going to pay off what it cost to put together the concerts that didn't happen in london. it's also a great way to celebrate michael's life. there's nothing wrong with this film. i notice the fans, some fan group has gotten together. you can find a conspiracy in any subject. they want to say that something's been altered, the music's been altered, michael's body's been altered, whatever. these were films taken at the rehearsals. they weren't going to be used originally for a film. they were just being taken. when michael died they realized they needed some proof he was not in

. >>> an autopsy report contradicts some information about michael jackson's health. >> we have clear skies, clouds coming in. a bright night and also a chilly night. >> bob, redskins defensive coordinator greg blache says if you twoont blame someone blame me. the capitals starting the season with a flurry. >>> the search is under way for three men who killed a 16-year-old in riverdale, maryland last night. marcos medino was shot on 56th avenue and died at the hospital. another teen with him was hit but he'll be okay. medino's family says marcos came home with bruises on his face the other day. investigators aren't sure if he knew the shooters or not. >>> businesses that were flooded in dundalk, maryland will get some relief on tax payments. parts of the community went under water after a six-foot wide water main broke last month. in an effort to help businesses there the state has pushed back the initial filing date for their taxes. the flooding last month flooded cars, and washed away part of the road. >>> city council members in the district are considering a bill that could bring

or maybe michael jackson. his new movie causing lots of controversy as we name the most provocative celebrity of the week. >> come o. >> why is tom hanks sing beyonce's single ladies? is this a wild halloween joke? more stories from the newsroom making news right now. >> you are watching "showbiz tonight" at hln. watch the bottom of your screen for more compelling and provocative news from "showbiz tonight." >>> tonight, "showbiz tonight" is about to name the most provocative celebrity of the week. who will we choose? jon gosselin about his allegationed show with leathe octomom? some say michael jackson's film is exploiting him in death. who will we choose? we will be naming "showbiz tonight's" most provocative celebrity of the week in a moment. incredible revelations from jessica simpson as she speaks out about her ideal qualities for the perfect man. jessica is not mincing words and telling extra what exactly she wants from a man. after years of heard break, this girl is not missing around. she know what is

the autopsy is out on michael jackson. and you may be shocked to hear what it revealed. >>> high-flying hero. a man who landed a plane on the hudson without one death is back on the job. was sully sullenberger the same tonight? >>> slow down or else. the first speed enforcement cameras go up. >> stick around for the updated first warning forecast. >>> speed cameras are legal in maryland. putting mobile camera units at highway construction sites in prince george's and baltimore counties. pat warren reports, it's a pilot program that could be employed throughout the state. >>> unfortunately, we're having some difficulty with pat's story. we'll get it to you in just a few moments. >>> other new laws on the books, starting today, teens will have to wait until they are 16 years and 6 months old before they can apply for their license. there are new restrictions on death penalty. and there is new legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25%. >>> flying high again. the hero pilot and crew that landed a crippled plane on

michael jackson had a diverse group of friends. there was brooke, there was bubbles and there was boteach. joining me live, not bubble, in the studio is rabbi boteach, author of the michael jackson tapes. plus i'll share a couple of laughs with my good friend comedian jeffrey ross. all this and more from the time warner center in new york city. tonight. >>> some people hate hollywood, not just because of their so call the elitism, but also their defense of people like roman polanski. there are a few celebrity types who seem to understand that sex with a 13-year-old equals rape. for reason i don't understand, this is still a debate. here to help clear this up are attorney gloria allred, jami floyd, anchor of "best defense" and "in session." and john fogt, contributor to the huffington post. debra tate, sharon tate's sister said yesterday, there is rape and then there is rape. gloria, rape is rape, isn't it? >> well, of course, nothing was determined, because he entered a plea. entered a plea to unlawful sexual intercourse which is a

. >>> michael jackson was in overall good health when he died. months after his death, we learned that the 50-year-old pop star was not skinny and sickly. terryteri okita has the latest for wjz. >> reporter: michael jackson's appearance may not have been conventional, but when it came to his physical health, his autopsy reportedly shows the king of pop was in fairly good shape for a 50-year-old. the associated press said it obtained autopsy copy of jackson's autopsy, which shows the singer was not sickly and skeletal when he died of a drug overdose in june. the coroner reportly found that he hading scars and puncture wounds. he had tattooed eyebrows and lips. it lists has heart and other organs as strong and healthy. jackson apparently did have some arthritis. and his lungs were chronically inflamed, which might have left him short of breath. but it's believed none of these conditions is serious enough to contribute to his death. >> reporter: the coronero office has yet to confirm this. but it has confirmed his death was a homicide. his doctor, c

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. >>> fans and celebs got their very first glimpse at a movie showing of michael jackson's final months. th"this is it" debuted last nig including a star-studded premiere here in los angeles. the film shows jackson's exhausting rehearsarehearsals. his brother, jermaine, spoke from the red carpet. >> i think he would have loved this only because it shows that there's a person in him throughout all the rehearsals and everything, you see when he's focused and he's concentrating on the band, the dancers. you see that there's a humane side to him as opposed to him being on stage all over time and the grits and glamour. >> now, this was the scene outside the premiere in lop done. some fans who saw the movie say they cannot believe how jackson kept up with backup dancers half his age. ♪ >>> in beijing, an impersonator showcased the moves that made jackson a ledge he said. government accepts sores had to approve the movie there. >>> the pilot wlos overshot the minneapolis airport have had their licenses revoked. in a harsh letter, the faa said that captain timothy cheney and first officer ric

that was obviously jackson five. michael jackson. and the people behind the michael jackson imterritory were black face. white people in black face. of the old al joelson routine. you say what? >> i say hats off to harry connick jr. what the heck are you thinking of doing this show? this show looks like elementary show production. but way back into the 60's or 70's. i have no idea what the culture in australia says about putting black face on. i know in america this thing would have never made it through the first producer gate. who the heck was the producer of bill: even on cable you couldn't do this. bill: i don't know why if you wanted to mock, hoover, the jackson five and michael jackson, just hire black actors to do it. then you could do it. why do you have to have white guys in black face. i don't get that. >> the thing disturbing about this it actually is a principal strel show which is where white people paint their faces black for the entertainment of white people. bill: that's pretty much extinct now it doesn't happen anymo

. >>> coming up, talking about michael jackson, the autopsy is out. and we're finding out it's not exactly the sickly skeleton he had been portrayed in the tabloids. a healthy 50-year-old man, no illegal drugs in his system. that has got to be trouble for dr. conrad murray. >>> it has been an exciting week here on hln, the debut of "the joy behar show." check it out tonight at 9:00 eastern. >>> welcome back to "prime news" on hln. we're getting news on the michael jackson story. his autopsy has been released. as we look over this story. what's most shocking is what's not in it. the coroner says jackson was a healthy 50-year-old man. you wouldn't think that. it said he had nothing but pills in his stomach. "the globe" saying jackson injecting heroin, fighting anorexia. that potent sedative administered in the hours before his death, you look at this, this cannot be good when you talk about that man, dr. conrad murray. one of the defenses that we speculated on is going to be well, how many other doctors have been in his past? what did other doctors do?

la toya jackson says that michael jackson's three children here in therapy as they struggle with their father's death. meanwhile, michael's movie debuts today but is it too soon for his heart broke family? >>> disturbing insight into the david letterman sexual affair. a former female staffer pulls back the curtain in the late-show atmosphere calling the office a hostile work environment that's demeaning to women and that's just the beginning. rumors of sex, promotions and secret affairs, we'll have all of the sexual details. >>> plus, chilling, new development unless somer thompson murder. could this be the work of a serial child killer? the 7-year-old was kidnapped and murdered while walking home from school. the killer, still on the loose. now, cops believe the person responsible may have attacked before. we'll take a look. "issues" starts now. >> good evening, i'm vinnie politan in for jane velez-mitchell. tonight a hideous crime, just steps away from a crowded high school dance. a 15-year-old girl was gang raped for 2 1/2 hours. she had just left a homecoming dance saturday night w

we will have an update on michael jackson's children. >>> your time and now 6:10 on saturday morning. you are looking lot of over d.c. this morning. it does not look bad this morning. a cold front is working its way through the region this morning. it has produced a couple of showers. it will be a fast-moving front. the rest of the weekend should be smooth sailing. let's show you the big picture. if we see a share this morning, which we have, it will be mainly east of the by-95 -- east of i5. the good news is, we will see that clear out. 64 degrees in fairfax. it will be warmer today in the upper 70's. we will get a check of the seven-day forecast coming up. >>> a cbs employee is out on bail this morning after being charged with trying to extort millions of dollars from david letterman. he broke the story himself. >> i have or had sex with women who had worked with me on the show. my response to that is, y i have. [laughter] >> the comedian in ball being sexually involved with co- workers. robert halderman has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he demanded $2 million to not reveal

now to fans and celebs that got their first glimpse at michael jackson's final months. "this is it" debuted last night including at a star-studded premiere in los angeles. it shows jackson's exhausting rehearsals for a comeback concert series that never happened. his brother jermaine spoke from the red carpet. >> i think he would have loved it only because it shows that there's a person in him throughout all the rehearsals and everything. you see when he's focused and he's concentrating on the band. the band sees there's a humane side to him as opposed to him being on stage all the time and the glitz and the glamour. >> all right. that was the scene outside the premiere in london. some fans who saw the movie say they can't believe be how jackson kept up with backup dancers that were just half his age. we take to you beijing where impersonators showcase the moves that made jackson a censors ha approve it. >> a lot of practice. >> some cheap airfares but you have to act fast for some of the great deals. as you heard jen westhoven is here to tell us about that. we're looki

. >>> new developments in the death of michael jackson this afternoon. the associated press has obtained a copy of his autopsy report. it suggests jackson was a fairly healthy 50-year-old man before he died of a drug overdose back in june. he weighed 136 pounds, which is in the acceptable range for a man who's 5'9" tall. the coroner found jackson had tattooed eyebrows and lips, and his skin was covered with punctures. however, his heart was strong, and most of his major organs were normal. although his lungs were chronically inflamed. still, the coroner found the lung condition was not serious enough to be a direct or contributing cause of his death. >>> the world is watching copenhagen denmark today, waiting to hear from the international olympic committee about which city will host the 2016 summer games. but perhaps no one is watching as closely as those in chicago. one of the final four cities. jay gray has the story. >> reporter: president barack obama wrapping up his work at home befor boarding air force one for an overnight flight to den marg. he'l

. >> we are learning more about michael jackson's condition when he died. his autopsy reveals his health was not as bad as first thought. >> in less than 24 hours, the windy city finds out if it will host the 2016 games. we will have the very latest coming up. >> and the future of the saturn automobile. is it going away or not? i will have a live report new at 6:00. i thought it was crazy feeding in the fall. i always feed in the fall. but, it's the best time. feed your lawn in the fall. the fall feeding makes all the difference in the world. what the fall feeding does is build the roots. that's when the roots sorta want nutrition. i give my lawn scotts winterguard. it's like a root building machine. it builds your lawn from the roots up. next year you get this! the stronger the roots, the stronger the lawn. all year long. the best time to feed is when it will do the most good. there is no substitute for the fall feeding, trust me. it's the best thing you can do for your lawn. i use scotts winterguard. >> the world is focused on copenhagen tonight and the p

. >>> fans in china will get to see the michael jackson documentary. china only allows 20 imported movies each year. the movie got the approval from government sensor. it premiers around the world on october 28. it features footage from michael jackson's final concert rehearsal before he died. >>> he's ripped on celebrities and politicians in sex scandals and now he's had the chance to make fun of himself. 

. >>> coming up, michael jackson's autopsy is out. we're finding out he wasn't the sickly skeleton he was portrayed by the tabloids. he was a healthy 50-year-old. no illegal drugs in his system. this should be a huge blow to the defense of dr. conrad murray. >>> there are homes littered across this country. there's a new program to help ease this buying crisis. but the program is off to a slow start. >> thank you. >> reporter: finally, lisa has the key to a new home. the first she's ever owned. when is the house warming party? >> right now. >> reporter: but reaching this moment has been a test of endurance. she bought the house with the help of nsp, which has $6 billion to help people buy foreclosed homes in 250 cities nationwide. most of the money hasn't been spent yet and how it's distributed varies from state to state. but in phoenix, arizona, the goal is to help 900 home buyers. but six months into the program, lisa is just the third person to close on a home. so what has it been like? >> it's been rough. it's been a long process.