Even in death, the late superstar, Michael Jackson, can still generate millions of dollars in ticket sales. The legendary entertainer’s behind the scenes documentary, “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” thrilled enough moviegoers to become the number one film in the country this weekend. The Jackson flick debuted with an estimated $21.3 million, falling short of some expectations, but still winning the domestic Box Office derby just the same.

Jackson was in the Los Angeles area rehearsing for his “This Is It” series of London concerts when he died suddenly on June 25, 2009. Later, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled the pop icon’s death was a homicide, the result of a dangerous combination of drugs.  A criminal investigation continues into the singer’s death. Jackson was only 50-years-old when he died.

In second place at the Box Office, the horror thriller, “Paranormal Activity” with about $16.5 million. This little scary movie made on a shoestring budget of less than $20,000 has earned more than $80 million in six weeks. Last weekend, “Paranormal Activity” completed a remarkable climb to the number one spot.

The revenge drama, “Law Abiding Citizen” took in an estimated $7.3 million for third place, followed by the relationship comedy, “Couples Retreat” in fourth with $6 million and rounding out the top five, the horror film, “Saw V1″ with $5.5 million.

Federal agents and other law enforcement officers searched a Las Vegas pharmacy today in connection with the criminal investigation into the death of Superstar Michael Jackson. Last month, agents raided the Vegas medical office and home of Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray.

Photo: Justin M. Bowen/Las Vegas Sun

Today’s search of the Applied Pharmacy Services on West Flamingo Road in Vegas is said to be a follow-up to last month’s searches. The agents reportedly went into the pharmacy looking for evidence of prescription drugs linked to Jackson. The entertainer died suddenly on June 25th. Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office completed its probe into the singer’s death, but the results were not released because of the ongoing criminal investigation.

A good report on the pharmacy raid and additional photos as well on the Las Vegas Sun website.

Photo: Dr. Conrad Murray/Las Vegas Sun

Doctor Conrad Murray continues to be the focus of a criminal investigation into the death of the late pop superstar Michael Jackson. Yesterday, a team of Federal DEA Agents, Las Vegas Police, and LAPD Detectives swooped down on Dr. Murray’s Las Vegas medical office and home. During the raids, investigators reportedly carted off boxes of documents, medical records, cellphones, and other materials.

Earlier in the week, investigators searched the cardiologist’s Houston office as well. There are reports, authorities are looking for evidence that Murray may have injected Jackson with the powerful sedative propofol shortly before his death last month. Also, the Los Angeles Times reports, officers were looking for records that the entertainer may have been prescribed drugs under “…19 potential aliases.”