Remembering pop culture icons

There's no doubt Jon and Kate are angry. So are Heidi and Spencer.

These are the days of headlines being overrun by news of reality TV stars who do and say outrageous things. Marriage and divorce among these D-list "celebrities" warrant magazine covers, except for today.

With the deaths of iconic model and actress Farrah Fawcett and "King of Pop" Michael Jackson on the same day, there's no doubt journalists are scrambling to pull together highlight clips and information about these true celebrities.

After Farrah's death this morning, one that was expected following her fight with anal cancer, news agencies were making plans to provide retrospectives on the icon from Charlie's Angels. Entertainment Weekly likely was planning a special commemorative cover. And then Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital.

The 50-year-old singer gained extreme fame throughout his music career, and his unexpected cardiac arrest just after noon, turned the tables for media outlets. Early reports of his untimely death started appearing on TMZ.com and at the L.A. Times Web site. CNN and other major news outlets were holding out, lacking the proper confirmation from sources.

As Farrah spent her final days resting after extensive treatments, Michael Jackson was preparing for a serious of major shows in London. There is no question Michael Jackson will be making headlines for weeks.

And it's much deserved. I, for one, will be glad to not have to look at Kate's terrible haircut for at least a little while.

Rest in peace, Farrah and Michael. You will forever be remembered by your fans.