A year ago, the world watched as Michael Jackson balanced on the edge of a precipice. Behind the once-proclaimed King of Pop was a bleak stretch of pain and artistic decline. Ahead lay a series of 50 London concerts — a high-rolling bid to reassert his musical brilliance and re-establish control of his life.
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and her fiance Daniel Westling arrive for a Government dinner at the Eric Ericson Hall in Skeppsholmen June 18, 2010, as part of this weekend's wedding celebrations.
Kristen Stewart arrives for the red carpet to promote the movie "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" in downtown Rome June 17, 2010.
Phil Collins, one of the honored recipients at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala, says that he hopes such accolades are not foreboding.
World premiere of film "Knight & Day" in Seville June 16, 2010.
Christina Aguilera sings the national anthem before Game 6 of the 2010 NBA Finals basketball series between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, California, June 15, 2010.
Katy Perry performs during the Volkswagen launch of the of the new 2011 Jetta in New York, June 15, 2010.
Scarlett Johansson poses with her Tony for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for her work in "A View from the Bridge" at the American Theatre Wing's 64th annual Tony Awards ceremony in New York, June 13, 2010.
Summer 2010/11 collection during Sao Paulo Fashion Week.
World premiere of Disney Pixar's "Toy Story 3" at El Capitan Theatre
Celebs at 64th annual Tony Awards ceremony in New York.
Actress Lindsay Lohan attends the "Muscle Milk Light" Women's Fitness Retreat on June 11, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.