Michael Jackson’s brain has been returned to the family of the late pop star in a move that could soon see him finally laid to rest, US coroners said.

Friends and family of Michael Jackson had grown increasingly concerned over the pop star’s use of heavy medication in the last years of his life, it emerged today.

Michael Jackson's dermatologist has said he occasionally gave the pop star the painkiller Demerol but warned him about using the powerful sedative Diprivan.

MICHAEL JACKSON’S daughter fought back tears to pay tribute to the “best father” imaginable last night as an estimated audience of more than a billion tuned in to bid farewell to the King of Pop.

The stage was set for Michael Jackson’s final act today as the world capital of make-believe braced for what could be the biggest, most spectacular celebrity send-off of all time.