On April 1st, 1984, legendary soul singer, Marvin Gaye, was shot and killed inside his California mansion by his father. Despite the tragedy, the world would be shocked to learn that Gaye’s murder was not the biggest source of tension for the late star’s family. Instead, his family would grieve the death of a son, brother, and father who died depressed, drug-addicted, and in debt to the tune of $9 million. Without a will, and a large host of creditors, the fate of Marvin Gaye’s financial legacy was left to a court-appointed bankruptcy attorney to try to salvage with the family. And salvage it, they did. With savvy marketing of Gaye’s song royalties, image rights, and even the official rights to produce his life story, the executor of the Marvin Gaye estate paid off the debts and accumulated several million dollars worth of assets — and Gaye’s three children, as the heirs under intestate law, reaped the benefits for years. Knowing their father’s value and musical style, it’s no surprise that when Gaye’s children heard the hit 2013 song “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and TI on the radio, alarm bells went off. As they would later argue in court, “Blurred Lines” closely mirrored the “feeling” of their father’s 1977 song “Got to Give It Up”. Gaye’s estate attorneys would aim to justify that “Blurred Lines” could not exist without Marvin Gaye’s original recording. This would blow open a massive copyright infringement battle between Marvin Gaye’s estate and the three famous artists — ultimately, making Marvin Gaye’s song a turning point in music copyright history that would affect all future artists.

When the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, died in 2018, her estate was worth approximately $80 million – and at first, even without a will left behind, everything was peaceful between her remaining four sons. However, shortly after her death, it is revealed that Aretha Franklin didn’t just leave behind one will – she left behind three, all handwritten and concealed within the confines of her private residence. One was even tucked away under the couch cushions. The wills seem to contradict each other and have sections that are illegible. But if one is declared valid, it could spark a massive feud between Franklin’s four sons. Now, the discussion isn’t about Franklin’s long and storied career, but who will inherit her millions.

Whitney Houston was a global superstar. Selling over 200 million records her extraordinary voice took her from a gospel choir to become a worldwide singing phenomenon. But at 3.36pm on February 11th 2012 she was found unconscious in a bathtub in a Hollywood hotel. Within minutes she was pronounced dead. The world’s media had long been filled with sordid tales of drug and alcohol addiction but with a new recording contract and a fresh start away from her former badboy husband Bobby Brown, it seemed Whitney Houston was finally turning her life around. So what happened that meant she died so unexpectedly in a bathtub at the age of just 48. Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter has the answers.

Prince, the pop superstar who sold over 100 million records over a 30 year career, was fit, health-conscious, and vehemently anti-drugs. And yet, on April 21st, 2016, Prince died, shockingly, of a drug overdose. The case is still under investigation. Renowned forensic pathologist, Dr Michael Hunter, analyses Prince’s medical history to uncover the possible reasons for his untimely death at only 57 years of age, and to reveal what really happened in the last days of this much loved star.

Michael Jackson was lit up with talent. He captivated the world with his music and performance, and is one of the top selling artists ever. ‘Thriller’ still tops the charts as the world’s best-selling album to date. Offstage though, Michael’s life was an enigma. The allegations of child abuse, the plastic surgery and his strange childlike personality gave rise to the press image of Michael as ‘Wacko Jacko’. And yet, Michael was not ‘wacko’, he was damaged by his showbiz upbringing – emotionally, he remained a child. In a timely re-assessment of his life, this feature-length, partly dramatized biopic examines how Michael went from cute child star to the pop mega-artist who never grew up. With interviews from those who knew him well, the film examines Michael’s astonishing talent and career as he battled his family and tried to shake off his brutal childhood.

Prince oozed charisma and was rightly hailed as a musical genius. Often, it is the depth and pain in Prince’s music that makes it truly great. His best-loved songs reveal the turmoil and sadness behind his dazzling public persona, the real Prince behind the image. Offstage Prince could not escape his loneliness, fear and self-blame. After the years of dancing and touring took their toll, Prince was left with only himself, looking into the mirror, and no one there to help him. Prince’s whole life was one long cry for help, and nobody was really listening. When his demons finally caught up with him Prince died alone, to the dismay and guilt of the friends and colleagues he pushed away over the years.

Jimi Hendrix was one of the highest paid musicians in the world. At the age of 27 he had made 3 multi-million albums and had set the gold standard in rock music electric guitar. But he died in London on the September 18, 1970. The coroner concluded that he died after breathing in his own vomit. But, stating insufficient evidence of the circumstances surrounding his death, he returned an open verdict. Nearly half a century later, his death is still shrouded in mystery. Numerous conflicting accounts of his final hours have obscured the truth and fueled conspiracy theories about drugs overdose, suicide and murder. Now Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Hunter re-examines Hendrix’s death to cut through claim and counter claims and, using the medical evidence, determines precisely how he died.

With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, the Jackson 5 – later known as the Jacksons – changed the pop landscape forever, paving the way for the modern boy band and bringing black music to a mainstream audience. But beneath their wholesome, bubble gum image, was a dark side: Betrayal, fraternal jealousy, a controlling father and a burgeoning megastar fighting to break free, threaten to rip the once close-knit family and group apart. This is the story of the spectacular break-up of the Jackson 5.

Created from the imagination of enigmatic pop superstar Prince, the Revolution grew to be one of the most successful bands of the eighties. Their greatest album, Purple Rain, produced some of the most iconic tracks of all time, selling millions of records and turning them into Hollywood stars. Recruited from Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis and the music studio scene of LA, this group of talented young musicians were barely out of their teens as they stormed stadiums nationwide and won the hearts of fans across the globe. But as The Revolution reached legendary heights, Prince’s controlling nature took hold and disagreements and disputes began to dog the once tight knit group. Everything came to a head as Prince and the Revolution performed in front of thousands of people, and an explosive Prince shocked fans and the band with his blazing onstage antics, throwing the Revolution into disarray and jeopardizing his greatest ever achievement.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

A discussion of what’s in store for the upcoming episode of “On Patrol: Live” and a sneak peek of the departments and officers that the cameras will be following that night; the hosts also look back at the most memorable moments from past episodes.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.