It was one week ago that the news of Michael Jackson's death was first reported around the world, but the stories surrounding his death continue to capture people's attention.

Thousands lined the streets outside the Apollo theatre in Harlem, Tuesday, to attend a tribute for Jackson and makeshift memorials have surfaced everywhere.

Why has the pop singer's death kept us glued to the television and wondering what news will develop next?

CBN News spoke with Bill Brown, professor of communication studies at Regent University about this seemingly obsessed nature.

Click play for his comments.