Jackson Family Plans Private Celebration Following FuneralSeptember 4th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's family is planning to lift mourners' spirits with an uplifting ceremony dubbed a "Celebration of Life" following his burial on Thursday night (03Sep09). Jackson, who passed away in June (09), will finally be laid to rest at California's Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park at 7pm local time this evening.
Jackson funeral attendee: Gladys Knight moves mourners to tears; mother weary, overcomeSeptember 4th, 2009 Gladys Knight moves Jackson mourners to tearsGLENDALE, Calif. — A person who attended Michael Jackson's funeral says it was a simple and tasteful affair, and the singer's mother was overcome with grief.
Correction: Michael Jackson-Forest Lawn storySeptember 4th, 2009 Correction: Michael Jackson-Forest Lawn storyGLENDALE, Calif. — In a Sept.
Michael Jackson laid to rest in private funeral serviceSeptember 4th, 2009 Michael Jackson laid to restGLENDALE, Calif. — The King of Pop has been laid to rest.
Michael Jackson to be buried todaySeptember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson will be buried today evening. The pop legend will be laid to rest at Holly Terrace Grand Mausoleum in Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park, five miles from Hollywood.
Kelly To Release Unfinished Jackson AlbumSeptember 2nd, 2009 R&B star R. KELLY is planning to finish and release the album MICHAEL JACKSON was working on when he died. Kelly had worked with the King of Pop on numerous occasions and claims Jackson reached out to him shortly before his June (09) death to discuss his upcoming release.
Judge rules Michael Jackson's estate can pay costs for upcoming 'extraordinary' funeralSeptember 2nd, 2009 Judge says Jackson's estate can pay for funeralLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's estate will pay what are being called "extraordinary" expenses for the pop singer's funeral, attorneys and a judge said Wednesday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff authorized the current administrators of Jackson's estate to pay for Jackson's funeral and interment, which are scheduled for Thursday evening.
Michael Jackson's funeral postponed 5 days; will now be Sept. 3August 21st, 2009 Jackson burial postponed until Sept. 3LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson won't be laid to rest on what would have been his 51st birthday after all.
Jackson fans flood website handing out memorial ticketsJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Nearly half a billion Michael Jackson fans flooded the website handing out tickets for the King of Pop's funeral at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Fans were told to register on www.staplescenter.com to enter the draw for 17,500 free tickets to grab a chance to attend the two-hour funeral on July 7.
Jacko's pal Bubbles the chimp not to attend his funeralJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's old friend Bubbles the chimp will not be attending his funeral. The ape will be kept 3,000 miles away when Jackson is laid to rest in California, and it will spend the day listening to "calming flute music" at the animal sanctuary in Wauchula, Florida, where it presently lives.
Jacko wanted 'One Day In Your Life' played at his funeral, says palJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's former producer has revealed that the King of Pop wanted 1981 tune 'One Day In Your Life' to be played at his farewell 'concert'. The track was recorded by Jackson for his 1975 album Forever, and he himself thought if would make a great tune for his funeral, reports Contactmusic.
Jacko's dad not ready to release funeral informationJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's father Joe has said that information regarding the funeral of his legendary son will be provided only after the result of the second autopsy is out. "We aren't ready for [releasing information on the funeral].
Friday funeral services planned for TV pitchman Billy Mays in his hometown near PittsburghJune 30th, 2009 Friday funeral in Pa. for TV pitchman Billy MaysMCKEES ROCKS, Pa.
Michael Jackson's funeral expected to be bigger than Diana'sJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's funeral may be bigger than that of Princess Diana, say reports. Diana's funeral saw a gathering of 250,000 people in London's Hyde Park alone, and it was watched on TV by 2.5 billion people worldwide, a record for any television broadcast.
Michael Jackson to open 'Thriller' casinoJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson is reportedly planning to open a "Thriller" casino in Las Vegas, based on a zombie theme from his worldwide hit. Contactmusic.com reports that the 50-year-old singer is planning the casino launch next year in Sin City, as a business endeavour that can help revive his flagging fortunes.