A masked Michael Jackson arrives to testify Nov. 13 in Santa Maria, Calif., Superior Court, where he is accused of canceling concert appearances, costing the promoter several million dollars. The court would not permit the mask.
Michael Jackson arrives at Santa Maria Superior Court Nov. 14 to testify in a $21 million lawsuit brought against him by Marcel Avram for failing to appear at two millennium concerts. Avram, Jackson's longtime promoter, accuses the singer of backing out of the concerts.
Michael Jackson responds to questioning Nov. 14 in Santa Maria Superior Court during a $21 million lawsuit brought against him. The pop singer arrived in court hours late and without the bandages he had sported on his nose the day before.
Michael Jackson reads a Billboard magazine in Santa Maria Superior Court Nov. 13. The singer's face appeared swollen and he had surgical tape over the end of his nose.
Michael Jackson testifies in Santa Maria Superior Court, Nov. 13 during a trial in which he is accused of canceling scheduled 1999 concert appearances, costing his promoter several million dollars.
Michael Jackson testifies in Santa Maria Superior Court, Nov 13 in trial in which he is accused of canceling concert appearances.
Writer and co-producer Antwone Fisher arrives Nov. 7 at a screening of Denzel Washington's directorial debut, "Antwone Fisher," at the American Film Institute 2002 opening night at the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles. The movie is based on Fisher's life.
Philippines actress Alessandra De Rossi and director Gil Portes, right, whose movie "Small Voices," is an official selection at the American Film Institute AFI Fest 2002, arrive Nov. 7 at the premiere of Denzel Washington's film "Antwone Fisher."
Actress Joy Bryant arrives Nov. 7 at a screening of "Antwone Fisher" at the Cinerama Dome in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Bryant appears in the movie, which is Denzel Washington's directorial debut.
Actor Derek Luke hugs an unidentified friend Nov. 7 at a screening of "Antwone Fisher" at the American Film Institute Fest in Hollywood. The film is based of the life of Antwone Fisher, played by Derek Luke.
Screenwriter and co-producer Antwone Fisher, left, and his wife, LeNette Fisher, pose with Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn as they arrive Nov. 7 at a screening of Denzel Washington's directorial debut, "Antwone Fisher." Inspired by Fisher's life, the film premiered at the American Film Institute 2002 opening night at the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles.
Director Michael Moore poses for a portrait Oct. 9 during an interview in Los Angeles. After the sniper shootings around the nation's capital this fall, Moore figures there's no better time for his new film "Bowling for Columbine." In it, he examines what he calls the insanity of America's gun violence.
Actor Sean Hayes arrives for a Nov. 8 party in Los Angeles marking the 100th episode of NBC's television sitcom "Will & Grace."
Actress Shelley Morrison arrives at a celebration of the 100th episode of the television series "Will & Grace." The party was held Nov. 8 at the Falcon restaurant in Hollywood.
The cast of the TV comedy "Will & Grace" pose for photographers at a party marking the 100th episode. From left are Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes, and Megan Mullally.
Debra Messing, left, and Sean Hayes of the "Will & Grace" cast hug at a Nov. 8 party celebrating the TV show's 100th episode.
Singer Billy Joel performs at the Blue Note jazz club in New York Oct. 29. He was a special guest of jazz musician Toots Thieleman, who was celebrating his 80th birthday at the club that night.
Actress Lea Salonga goes over sketches for costumes for "The Flower Drum Song." Salonga is starring in a revival of the musical which opened this month on Broadway.
Actress Julianna Margulies and producer Joel Silver are photographed at the premiere of the film, "Ghost Ship" Oct. 22 in Los Angeles. Margulies, who stars in the movie, gained fame as a star of the hit TV drama "ER."
Real estate mogul Donald Trump listens to council members' speeches Nov. 9 at his newly acquired Ocean Trails Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Trump says he plans to turn the club, 20 miles south of Los Angeles, into a world class golf course. The club made headlines in 1999 when the 18th hole fell into the ocean.