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WASHINGTON (AFP) - - Nearly two out of three Americans believe the media gave too much coverage to the death of Michael Jackson and just three percent think it was too little, according to a survey published on Wednesday.

Twenty-nine percent of the 1,000 people polled June 26-29 for the survey by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press believe the coverage of Jackson’s sudden death on Thursday at the age of 50 was the “right amount.”

Thirty percent of those polled said they followed the coverage of Jackson’s death “very closely” while 28 percent said they followed it “fairly closely.”  Twenty-three percent said they followed it “not too closely” and 19 percent said they followed it “not at all closely.”

Thirty-one percent said they followed the Jackson story more closely than any other during the week. Pew said African-Americans followed the death of Jackson more closely than the population as a whole with eight in 10 blacks saying they followed the news of his death very closely compared with 22 percent of whites.

Seven in 10 whites said there had been too much coverage compared with 36 percent of blacks.

Thirty-eight percent of those under the age of 40 said they followed the pop star’s death very closely compared with 27 percent of those between 40 and 64 and 20 percent of those 65 and older.

Pew said a separate analysis of media coverage by the Pew Research Centers Project for Excellence in Journalism found that for the week of June 22-28 the Jackson story and protests in Iran received similar levels of media coverage. The protests in Iran made up 19 percent of the news hole for the week while the Jackson story took up 18 percent, it said.

However, from the time the Jackson story broke Thursday afternoon to the end of the day Friday, 60 percent of the news coverage studied was devoted to his death, Pew said.

Iran coverage dropped to seven percent of the news hole during the same period. Thirty-one percent of those surveyed said they followed coverage of the Iranian governments crackdown on election protesters very closely.

Pew said the survey of some 1,000 Americans aged 18 years older has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.

Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead today after paramedics found him in a coma at his Bel-Air mansion, city and law enforcement sources told The Times. Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda told The Times that paramedics responded to a 911 call from the home. When they arrived, Jackson was not breathing.

The paramedics performed CPR and took Jackson to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda said. Hundreds of reporters gathered at the hospital awaiting word on his condition. The sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said family members rushed to Jackson’s bedside, where he was in a deep coma. The circumstances of Jackson’s death remain unclear. Law enforcement sources said that Los Angeles Police Department robbery-homicide detectives have opened an investigation into the death, though they stressed that there is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.

The detectives plan to interview relatives, friends and Jackson’s doctors to try to figure out what happened. The L.A. County coroner’s office will determine a cause of death. A Los Angeles Fire Department source told The Times that Jackson was in full cardiac arrest when rescue units arrived. A doctor was in the house performing CPR on Jackson, said the source who asked not to be identified  because he was not authorized to speak to the media. Paramedics were called to a home in the 100 block of Carolwood Drive off Sunset Boulevard.

Jackson rented the Bel-Air home — described as a French chateau built in 2002 with seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces and a theater — for $100,000 a month. The home is about a six-minute drive from UCLA Medical Center. Jackson has three children — sons Prince Michael 7, and Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., 12, and daughter Paris Michael Katherine, 11.

Jackson, 50, died as he was attempting a comeback after years of tabloid headlines, most notably his trial and acquittal on child molestation charges. In May, The Times reported that Jackson had rented the Bel-Air residence and was rehearsing for a series of 50 sold-out shows in London’s O2 Arena. Jackson had won the backing of two billionaires to get the so-called “King of Pop” back on stage.

His backers envisioned the shows at AEG’s O2 as an audition for a career rebirth that could have ultimately encompassed a three-year world tour, a new album, movies, a Graceland-like museum, musical revues in Las Vegas and Macau, and even a “Thriller” casino. Such a rebound could have wiped out Jackson’s massive debt.

“Blogger Boy” follows the ups and downs of Mr. Average Budi, a tuition teacher to a bunch of energetic and mischievous fifth formers, he has a secret identity on the Internet by way of his confessional comics blog.

Budi’s life starts spiralling into chaos by a double whammy the sudden loss of his girlfriend Zehan to another man, and the reappearance of unresolved teenhood crush Nina. Things are further complicated by his flatmate / bestfriend Kid, who gives Budi manly advice while at the same time putting the moves on the beautiful Nina.

With each bewildering twist and turn of fate, Budi finds that his only truly reliable friend is his blog… and his readers. As he continues chronicling his adventures, he finds that his comics have become very popular and he finds it harder and harder to preserve his anonymity and the secrets in his heart…

Let’s Get the ‘Fire Burning’ with Sean Kingston
at the Shout! Awards!
Catch Sean Kingston live at the Shout! Awards…

Still remember the hip and suave song ‘Beautiful Girls’? Fresh from his global hits ‘Beautiful Girls’, ‘Take You There’ and ‘Me Love’, Sean Kingston will be heading down to Kuala Lumpur this July to party with you at the Shout! Awards!

Sean Kingston, the 19 year-old Miami born and Jamaica bred artist, is not just a new face in popular music. He has accomplished the rare task of creating a new genre where rap, reggae, pop, doo-wop and remarkable songwriting all combine into something totally refreshing.

Much has happened since the now 19-year-old emerged in July 2007. “Beautiful Girls” made history as one of the fastest ascents up the charts ever. Following that, the singer/rapper scored three more top ten hits including “Me Love,” “Take You There” and “There’s Nothin’.

Sean’s sophomore album, Tomorrow, due out on Epic Records in August is a reflection of his growth as a young man and evolution as an artist producing chart-topping singles. The first hit from the new album is called “Fire Burning”.

This July, fans of Sean Kingston will have a lot to celebrate as the singer/rapper will be making his way to the Shout! Awards! Not only will he be gracing the event, fans should also be excited to witness his definite mind-blowing performance at the Shout! Awards.

“We’re extremely happy and excited to announce that Sean Kingston will be making an appearance and performing at the Shout! Awards,” said 8TV’s Chief Executive Officer, Encik Ahmad Izham Omar.

“To have a global chart-topper at the event shows the potential of the reach of Shout! Awards. It is fast becoming the most-talked about awards show in Malaysia this year!”.

“If you would like a chance to meet and enjoy the likes of Sean Kingston and all the other great artists performing at Shout! Awards, make your way to our road shows and get your hands on the free tickets to the Shout! Awards!,” added Izham.

Fans of Sean Kingston should also look out for a special meet and greet session with the artist himself that will be announced soon. Stay tuned to 8TV or go to www.shoutawards.com.my or www.8tv.com.my to find out the details.

The Shout! Awards will be held on the 17th of July 2009 at Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil. This brand new award show will also be aired LIVE on 8TV at 8.30pm, starting off with the red carpet arrival of celebrities, artists and personas of the entertainment industry.
The Shout! Awards was created to give recognition to those who have made great impact and creative breakthroughs in Malaysian music, film, TV and radio. It is a 2.5 hour TV special and the first-of-its-kind awards show for these four industries, aiming to reward the most-deserving artists, actors, radio and TV faces. 

It is also a platform for the fans to voice out their definition of the new cool in the entertainment scene.

It will feature awards for the best in the local entertainment arena (TV, Film, Radio & Music) and will also feature outstanding and mind-blowing performances by local artistes and bands through exciting collaborations.

For more information and current updates, do log on to www.shoutawards.com.my or www.8tv.com.my and find out the details on the ground events for the Shout! Awards.
Do not miss out!  8TV is also available via Astro’s channel 708.

Now, you can also catch your favorite 8TV programme on the go, simply log on to www.mobile.8tv.com.my on your mobile phone and enjoy!

Need a cup of love?

Petaling Jaya, 19 June 2009 – 8TV dengan bangganya mempersembahkan drama terbaru kami A Cup of Love yang akan memulakan siaran setiap Ahad jam 8.30 malam bermula 5 Julai 2009 ini.

Drama bersiri sebanyak 15 episod ini menampilkan pelakon-pelakon terkenal antaranya Duncan (Yito), Hishiko (Kopi Ais), John Wee (Li Chang Jun), Rickman (Dragon-L), Adrian (Di Di), Kay (Yiki), Chris (Gu Dai Ren), Cheryl (Yan En), Yoon (Samantha) dan Sammi (Tiffany).

Drama ini juga diserikan lagi dengan kemunculan istimewa beberapa selebriti terkenal iaitu Milk (Penyanyi terkenal dari Taiwan), Orange (Pengacara HoChak) dan  Pei Pei (Pengacara).

A Cup of Love ini dibawakan khas oleh XOX Sdn. Bhd. Sebuah syarikat telekomunikasi terkenal manakala lokasi penggambaran ditaja oleh Fairy’s Garden. Classic Coffee and Beverages Sdn. Bhd juga turut bekerjasama menaja barangan set dan props di lokasi penggambaran.

Drama ini turut diserikan lagi dengan sebuah lagu tema yang dinyanyikan oleh John Wee dan Cheryl Lee (Pengacara 8Style dan I Wanna Be A Model).

 “Ini merupakan sebuah lagi drama yang menampilkan idola-idola yang cukup berbakat. A Cup of Love merupakan sebuah drama yang cukup dekat dengan masyarakat yang mengisahkan perniagaan sebuah Kafe dan kehidupan mereka yang bekerja di situ,” ujar Ahmad Izham Omar, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif 8TV.

 “Saya percaya dengan penampilan artis-artis terkenal ini, semua peminat-peminat industri hiburan Cina akan terhibur untuk menonton drama bersiri ini!” tambah Izham lagi.

A Cup Of Love ialah sebuah siri drama yang tentang sebuah kafe’ bernama ‘Cup of Love’ atau juga dekenali sebagai Ti Amero (Aku masih cintakan kau) dalam bahasa Perancis.  Pemilik ‘Cup Of Love’, Gu Dai Ren membuat keputusan untuk mengambil beberapa pekerja yang berpotensi untuk memajukan perniagaan  ‘Cup of Love’ yang tidak kurang mendapat sambutan sejak pembukaan café itu.

Antara pekerja-pekarjanya termasuk seorang pengurus motivasi, Li Chang Jun yang cukup gemar berlawak, Dragon L dan Yito, anak muda yang datang daripada keluarga yang berada.

Pada suatu hari, Yito terserempak dengan kekasih zaman kanak-kanaknya, Kopi Ais, seorang gadis yang bijak dan manis di sebuah pusat beli-belah ketika sedang memberi kopi percuma kepada pengunjung. Yito sudah lama bermimpi untuk berbalik semula Kopi Ais tetapi perasaan ego telah menghalang Yito.

Satu kejutan berlaku kepada Yito apabila Kopi Ais diambil bekerja di kafe’ yang sama. Dengan perasaan gembira Yito menerima kehadirannya di Kafe itu. Bagaimanapun konflik mula tercetus apabila Kopi Ais lebih berminat untuk mendampingi Li Chang Jun.

Selain daripada itu, Dragon L, yang juga seorang ‘playboy’ nampaknya sering menarik ramai gadis untuk mengunjungi Kafe itu tetapi tidak pernah berjumpa dengan wanita yang berjaya menarik perhatiannya namun segalanya berubah apabila  Yiki (adik kepada Yito) yang sungguh comel dan baik hati datang ke kafe’ tersebut.

Drama ini menjadi lebih menarik apabila seorang lagi pelayan menyertai kafe’ itu dan mencipta lebih banyak drama. Di Di, seorang pemain violin berbakat yang cukup berahsia tentang latar belakang keluarganya dipaksa oleh ibunya untuk berkerja di di kafe berkenaan. Oleh sebab latar belakang Di Di yang pelik, dia muncul sebagai hero dalam diam dalam beberapa kejadian sepanjang siri ini.

Jangan ketinggalan untuk menonton ‘Cup of Love’ bermula 5 Julai 2009, jam 8.30 malam hanya di saluran 8TV. Anda juga boleh menonton siaran 8TV di saluran Astro 708.

Kini, anda boleh menonton rancangan 8TV kegemaran anda dengan melayari www.mobile.8tv.com.my dengan menggunakan telefon bimbit anda!