It is completely a miracle to me that we even have electricity here in Los
Angeles with how the entire focus of everything is now on Michael Jackson.
Poor freakin' Farrah Fawcett who has to pass on the same blasted day.
Literally, I think that the internet and the world is going to come to a
screeching halt. We've got freakin' vigils going here, helicopters, the
coroner is about to speak. It's as if Oprah was about to start handing out
hundred dollar bills. But speaking of coroners...

I think it might be the most envied job of the moment - to be Michael
Jackson's personal coroner. I mean, can you imagine having the opportunity
to GET PAID to stand there and actually get a first hand look at that
nose, the true color of the skin, the hair? Seriously, I should've
volunteered to intern for that one today.

Anyway, here are some fun facts about the King of Pop:

• Jackson once dated Brooke Shields and Tatum O'Neal.

• Jackson's "Billie Jean" was the first video by a black artist to air on
MTV.

• Jackson's total lifetime earnings from royalties, solo recordings and
music videos, revenue from concerts and endorsements have been estimated
at $500 million.

• Jackson has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for radio play,
located at 1541 Vine Street, and one for recording at 6927 Hollywood
Boulevard.

• MC Hammer once challenged Jackson to a dance-off, telling Michael to
"Beat It!" Jackson  reportedly responded, "I've seen your videos and every
single dance move you use, you got off of me."

• Jackson was a vegetarian.

• The "Scream" music video Jackson made with sister Janet is the most
expensive promo ever made, costing more than $7 million

• Jackson really is a King in West Africa - he was given a royal title by
villagers in Gabon, Ivory Coast in 1992.

• Jackson's pre-concert ritual includes drinking Ricola throat drops
dissolved in hot water. He claims the beverage helps to keep his throat
and his singing voice clear.

• Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana in 1958. The town is planning a
tribute museum to the pop superstar.

• Movie star Macauley Culkin is godfather to Jackson's two eldest
children, Paris and Prince Michael.

• Jackson is godfather to Nicole Richie, Bee Gees star Barry Gibb's son
Michael, and Oliver star Mark Lester's kids.

• Jackson provided a voiceover on The Simpsons in 1991 – but it remained a
secret for 12 years.

• Jackson shares the same birthday as John McCain.