As Dr. Conrad Murray was arraigned on charges of involuntary manslaughter for the murder of Michael Jackson, the family of the King of Pop are furious that he was not brought up on harsher charges.

"He's a monster," said Michael's mother, Katherine.

"This charge is a slap on the wrist," said Joe's attorney, Brian Oxman. "There's great disappointment here. [Conrad Murray] should've been charged with a higher degree of responsibility. What he did was reckless. It was a disregard for human life."

And they are all on the same page, which is rare for the Jackson clan.

“Michael was murdered and although he died at the hands of Dr. Conrad Murray, I believe Dr. Murray was a part of a much larger plan," said LaToya Jackson. "There are other individuals involved and I will not rest and I will continue to fight until all of the proper individuals are brought forth and justice is served."

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Not good.

Usher's latest CD was scheduled for release yesterday on Super Bowl Sunday, but it has now been pushed back to March 30!

Jive Records is refusing to release the new album until the singer signs with new management. His former manager AND mother Jonetta Patton are effing done professionally since late November 2009. Says a source:

"She walked away from the project because Usher had his girlfriend [and former Def Jam executive] Grace Miguel all in the mix. She [Jonetta] felt as though if she didn't end things when she did, it would permanently afec their personal relationship."

Sounds like Usher's mama has territorial issues with the other women in his life! Remember how ugly it got with his ex-wife Tameka?!

Usher's first single from his new album "Papers" hit the radio last September but it peaked at Number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100. Not his best.

Things could be looking up soon though because it's rumored that he is going to sign with AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips — Usher was at Phillips' table at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party.

Regardless we still don't buy that Usher is the next Michael Jackson!

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The fateful day has come…

Dr. Conrad Murray will be arraigned at Airport Court in Los Angeles today on involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson.

And the entire family will be there! Two escalades left the Jackson family home in Encino which held Joe, Katherine, Tito, Jermaine, Randy and La Toya Jackson.

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The well has run dry, Joe Jackson.

Give it up!

The money-hungry Jackson is looking to sue multiple media outlets that published an image of Michael Jackson, on the day of his death, being wheeled out of his home on a gurney and into an ambulance.

Joe's lawyer claims the pic is an invasion of the "family's privacy" and would like to take action against the publications as soon as a judge grants him the right to peruse through Michael's medical records.

Like that'll happen!

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The District Attorney's office announced that today's arraignment in the Michael Jackson case will now be held on Monday, meaning that Dr. Conrad Murray will not be charged until then.

How come all of El Lay shuts down when it rains???

Along with the hearing being canceled, Dr. Murray's legal team canceled their press conference.

Wonder what will be the excuse when they cancel again on Monday?

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Michael Jackson remains king!

This week, his concert film This Is It was the #1 best selling DVD in the country. An estimated 1.2 million copies have been sold to date, which is believed to be a record for first-week sales of a music film.

But could this be the end of MJ fever? With the DVD out and no more awards shows to pay tribute, will Michael begin to fade out now?

What do U think?

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When Conrad Murray appears in court tomorrow, if he is charged with the murder of Michael Jackson, he will plead "not guilty."

His lawyer told the press this morning that while his client has every intention of surrendering tomorrow and appearing in court, he has no intention of admitting to being involved with the death of the King of Pop. Conrad's lawyer explained:

"He'll surrender Friday. I anticipate he'll be charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter, to which we'll enter a plea of not guilty. I expect that we'll have him first surrender to the LAPD where he'll be booked and then transported to court for arraignment."

Why do we have this irking feeling that this case won't be closed for a long, LONG time?

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Take it easy, guys! There's plenty of Jackson dramz to go around!

The LAPD has been feeling left out of the loop at the hand of the Los Angeles County District Attorney when it comes to the Michael Jackson case and the two departments had a meeting yesterday to discuss the problem.

The DA did not inform the LAPD about the arrest and prosecution of Dr. Conrad Murray.

In fact the DA originally planned to drive Dr. Murray to the courthouse to be arraigned which would have excluded the LAPD entirely, which was particularly insulting to them since they spent months investigating the case and compiling information.

During yesterday's meeting the departments compromised and decided that the LAPD will handcuff and book Dr. Murray on Friday morning and take him to court to be arraigned.

Whatever — as long as Dr. Murray gets what he deserves!

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It's been a long time coming!

On Friday, Dr. Conrad Murray will turn himself in the LAPD and finally be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.

The doctor will be booked and taken to Airport Court in El Lay, Division 144, where he will face a judge around 1:30pm.

And good thing for all us looky-loos, there will be a pool video camera and still camera to document the happenings!

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