For the first time, the MTV Video Music Awards didn’t start with music, but with a speech lasting several minutes.

Janet Jackson will pay tribute to her late brother at the MTV Video Music Awards.

We have the latest developments in the Michael Jackson death investigation. We will update this story as we receive the latest information. We also have a link to ABC News’ coverage of the Michael Jackson investigation, and the celebration of his life.

We have the latest developments in the Michael Jackson death investigation. We will update this story as we receive the latest information. We also have a link to ABC News’ coverage of the Michael Jackson investigation, and the celebration of his life.

An emotional public memorial for Michael Jackson has concluded in Los Angeles. The ceremony attended by thousands in the downtown Staples Center and watched by millions around the world had a spiritual tone punctuated by performances and remembrances.

An emotional public memorial for Michael Jackson has concluded in Los Angeles. The ceremony attended by thousands in the downtown Staples Center and watched by millions around the world had a spiritual tone punctuated by performances and remembrances.

So, who gets Michael Jackson’s riches? His mother took the first step Monday when she petitioned the Superior Court of California to be named the administrator of the late singer’s estate. Katherine Jackson said in the filing she was acting to ensure Michael Jackson’s three children are the beneficiaries.

So, who gets Michael Jackson’s riches? His mother took the first step Monday when she petitioned the Superior Court of California to be named the administrator of the late singer’s estate. Katherine Jackson said in the filing she was acting to ensure Michael Jackson’s three children are the beneficiaries.

Michael Jackson’s father said Monday his family is waiting for results of a private autopsy before deciding on funeral arrangements. But, the Jackson family did go to court Monday, taking the first steps toward managing Michael Jackson’s estate, and taking care of his three children. ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports from in Encino, California.

Michael Jackson’s father said Monday his family is waiting for results of a private autopsy before deciding on funeral arrangements. But, the Jackson family did go to court Monday, taking the first steps toward managing Michael Jackson’s estate, and taking care of his three children. ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports from in Encino, California.

Janet Jackson’s “Rock Witchu” tour will be without its original opening act. LL Cool J has pulled out of the concert swing. A publicist for the rapper says he dropped out as headliner for Jackson because of scheduling conflicts.

Janet Jackson has returned to the stage in Washington, D.C., after an illness forced her to cancel a string of shows on her “Rock Witchu” tour. Fireworks exploded at the outset of her show at the Verizon Center, and Jackson emerged from the smoke.

What’s a Janet Jackson tour without Janet Jackson? A lot of people are finding out the hard way that the answer is: not much.

Janet Jackson has postponed three more shows because she’s sick, but we still don’t know why she’s sick. Jackson called off her show Saturday in Greensboro, North Carolina, Sunday’s show in Atlanta and Tuesday’s show in Fort Lauderdale.

Janet Jackson was released from a Montreal hospital just two hours after she arrived, a spokeswoman for the facility said Tuesday, but it was still not clear why she was admitted.