Michael Jackson’s estate will pay what are being called “extraordinary” expenses for the pop singer’s funeral. A judge in Los Angeles authorized the current administrators of Jackson’s estate to pay for the costs of Jackson’s funeral and interment, which are scheduled for Thursday evening.

George Clooney is gearing up for a legal war in Italy, claiming invasive paparazzi climbed over the wall of his Italian home and shot a topless photo of a 13-year-old girl changing in one of his guest rooms.

Official Michael Jackson merchandise could start arriving in stores soon if a judge grants approval to two agreements.

A hearing on Michael Jackson’s estate has ended with the two men named in the pop icon’s will retaining control of his financial affairs, and the custody of his kids being granted to his mother.

A hearing on Michael Jackson’s estate has ended with the two men named in the pop icon’s will retaining control of his financial affairs, and the custody of his kids being granted to his mother.

Michael Jackson’s estate has reached a settlement with AEG, the concert promoter that was preparing to put on the King of Pop’s 50 comeback shows in London when he died.

A judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer’s estate.

A judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer’s estate.

Michael Jackson’s lawyers filed his will in a Los Angeles court Wednesday. The 2002 document cuts out Michael’s former wife, Debbie Rowe. Meanwhile, reports are swirling about a Jackson memorial service, and there is new information about the circumstances leading up to his death. ABC News’ T.J. Winick has the latest.

Michael Jackson’s lawyers filed his will in a Los Angeles court Wednesday. The 2002 document cuts out Michael’s former wife, Debbie Rowe. Meanwhile, reports are swirling about a Jackson memorial service, and there is new information about the circumstances leading up to his death. ABC News’ T.J. Winick has the latest.

Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. WJBF News Channel 6 has obtained an electronic copy of the will.

Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. WJBF News Channel 6 has obtained an electronic copy of the will.

Michael Jackson’s will has been filed in a Los Angeles court. The will, dated July 7, 2002, says Jackson chose not to provide for his former wife Debbie Rowe. Developing…

Michael Jackson’s will has been filed in a Los Angeles court. The will, dated July 7, 2002, says Jackson chose not to provide for his former wife Debbie Rowe. Developing…

A South Carolina judge has denied a request to reconsider a court-approved settlement agreement over how to parcel out James Brown’s wealth. Law clerk Carra Henderson said Judge Jack Early ruled Tuesday that his previous decision approving the settlement would stand, but hasn’t filed an official order.