Today’s links showcase strange people. (No offense.)
michael jackson
Wild Ride: Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando and Michael Jackson Took Epic Road Trip After 9/11
Unable to get a flight out of New York after the attacks, the trio hopped in a rental car and fled to Ohio. No, we’re serious.
Soccer Club Owner Mohammed Al Fayed: Critics of Jackson Statue ‘Can Go to Hell’
The controversial owner of the Fulham soccer club wants fans to know “they can go to hell” if they don’t like a new, prominent Michael Jackson statue outside the stadium.
‘She Even Wanted to be Late for Her Own Funeral’: Elizabeth Taylor Laid to Rest
The irony won’t have been lost on anyone: the funeral for Elizabeth Taylor started fashionably late, which is exactly how the legendary star wanted it.
Elizabeth Taylor, from TIME’s Archives
Oscar-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor has died at 79, after experiencing symptoms of congestive heart failure. Since the 1940s, TIME has traced her legendary career — and infamous social life.
The Next Viral Star: Brazilian Cab Driver Does A Pitch-Perfect Michael Jackson
The King of Pop is alive and well. He’s just taking some time off, driving a taxi in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The King Lives: Michael Jackson’s Posthumous Songs Leaked
The King of Pop keeps throwing down—even from the grave.
Reading While Eating for November 15: Mad Money
Monday’s links talk cash, love and Harry Potter.
Reading While Eating for November 8: Weird Accents and Weirder Outfits
Monday’s links indulge in cigarettes, cholesterol and CBS sitcoms.
Michael Jackson Lives On! New Album Michael to Drop Dec. 14
The King of Pop hasn’t gone. He was merely taking a rest.
Darkness Falls Across The Land: ‘Thriller’ To Become Feature Film
Is it bad was that our first thought was “But they’d have to dig up Vincent Price!” We’re sorry, MJ.
Even Dead, Michael Jackson Makes (A Lot) More Money Than You
Don’t feel too bad about it though; he also makes more money than Lady Gaga, Madonna, Jay-Z and Beyonce–combined!