Pop Culture News and Views by Journalist Ian Halperin

- The most respected English language newspaper has rendered its verdict on Unmasked – and it’s extremely good.  Check out The London Times Review.
- Radio history is flooded with many great names.  From Joey Reynolds to Larry King to Howard Stern,  its a great story of great things by great souls.  I often marvel at the names that [...]

It’s been a  crazy few weeks and I know I’ve been neglecting my site. But I really appreciate my IUC readers sticking with me through the whirlwind. Thanks in part to your loyalty and your outings to the bookstore to get my  new book, I have learned that Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson [...]

Rumors today are swirling that the Jackson Family does not know where Michael’s body is resting.  Also, family members came out today saying they have not seen the second autopsy report.  In a time of mourning, the Jackson family deserves immediate answers to how Michael really died.  (Read More)

My sources inside the Jackson camp say there is non stop feuding going on about the will, the estate, the children and the burial site.  Michael’s mom wants Michael to rest in peace somewhere like Princess Di, where his resting place won’t become a public shrine.  Joe Jackson wouldn’t mind putting Michael on permanent display at Neverland.  Read [...]

Today’s memorial was incredible!  RIP Michael.  Three people who moved everyone the past 10 days with incredible stories of Michael should be applauded.  They are remarkable human beings.  I took pics with Rev. Jesse Jackson and the incomparable Al Sharpton.  Here I am before the memorial with Michael Jackson’s longtime manager, Frank DiLeo.  For more on [...]

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I can’t talk until the book comes out very soon.  Sometime down the road I will also release my documentary film about Michael and his incredible life.  Michael was certainly the greatest entertainer ever.  Meanwhile, let us know your thoughts and favorite memories about The King of Pop.  Post them here.