Michael Jackson's drug history to be probed
Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking at his prescription drug history and trying to talk with his numerous former doctors, the Los Angeles police chief said. Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, told ABC News in an interview that he believed "foul play" was involved in his son's death. But in the interview aired Friday on Good Morning America, Jackson did not elaborate. Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton told CNN that police are waiting for the coroner's report before ruling out any possibilities in their "comprehensive" investigation into the sudden death of the 50-year-old pop star two weeks ago. The coroner's report will determine the cause of death and hinges on time-consuming toxicology tests.
Jason Priestley and wife welcome a baby boy
It's a boy for Jason Priestley and his wife, Naomi. The actor's representative, Marla Farrell, says the Priestleys welcomed a healthy baby boy in Los Angeles on Thursday. Farrell says the couple refused to offer further details, including the baby's name and weight. This is the second child for the pair, who have a 2-year-old daughter, Ava. Priestley, who turns 40 next month, played Brandon Walsh on the long-running '90s teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210. His wife is a makeup artist.
Comedian Jim Carrey to be a grandfather
Jim Carrey is going to be a grandfather. Carrey's spokeswoman, Marleah Leslie, says his 21-year-old daughter, Jane Carrey, is expecting her first child. The father is her fiance, rock musician Alex Santana. Leslie had no details on when the Los Angeles-based singer - who fronts the Jane Carrey Band - is expected to give birth. In a statement issued by Leslie, Jim Carrey says he's "very excited" and "Jane is going to be a great mom." She is the 47-year-old actor's daughter with his first wife, Melissa. Carrey's longtime partner is Jenny McCarthy, who has a son, Evan, from a previous marriage.
Timothy Wright's son to take over New York City church
The son of the late gospel singer Timothy Wright will be installed as pastor of his father's Brooklyn church. A family spokesman says 30-year-old David Wright will become leader of the Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ on Sunday. The Rev. Timothy Wright died in April. He was paralyzed from the neck down after a July 2008 car crash in Pennsylvania that killed his wife and grandson. The Grammy-nominated 61-year-old was known as the "Godfather of Gospel." He started the church nearly 20 years ago.
