Marry Travers Funeral: Not Much Information AvailableSeptember 18th, 2009 Not much information is available on the funeral plans of singer Mary Travers, who died on September 16. After battling with leukemia since 2004 Mary Travers breathed her last at the Dunbary Hospital.
Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds among guests at Michael Jackson's funeralSeptember 3rd, 2009 Star-studded turnout at Michael Jackson's funeralMichael Jackson's private funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park drew a host of celebrities. Among them:
— Elizabeth Taylor
— Barry Bonds
— The Rev.
Jacko's funeral 2nd most-watched on TV after Princess Diana'sJuly 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - King of Pop Michael Jackson's funeral attracted more than 31 million TV viewers, making it the second most watched funeral after Princess Diana's. According to the viewership on 18 networks, the live coverage, 1-4 p.m, attracted 31.14 million viewers, reports New York Daily News.
R.I.P Michael Jackson: Forest Lawn Memorial For Peter Pan Of PopJuly 7th, 2009 The touching tragedy of Pop's very own "boy who never grew up" or in this case, "never aged", is slotted for a tearful closure today, when 'Peter Pan' Michael Jackson leaves Neverland for good, as he embarks on his final journey, to be laid to eternal rest in the Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Times, the cemetery service is to be a private family affair, to be followed by an elaborate public service scheduled to be held at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Jacko's long-time costumers to design his burial suitJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Michael Jackson's long-time costumers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush will be designing the burial suit the star will be buried in. The Los Angeles-based designers are the same who had been hired to create costumes for the late pop star's 'This Is It' comeback concerts in London.
Ryan O'Neal bans son from attending Farrah Fawcett's funeralJuly 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - American actor Ryan O'Neal is said to have banned his estranged son Griffin from attending Farrah Fawcett's funeral on June 30, as he is "a bad guy". Griffin O'Neal, 44, insisted that the late actress would have wanted him at the funeral, and that she would have been upset that he could not attend to say his last farewell.
Quincy Jones won't attend Jacko's funeralJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Quincy Jones has vowed not to attend Michael Jackson's funeral, as he's sure he won't be able to cope with the sadness. The legendary music producer, who was the brains behind the King Of Pop's biggest hit albums, 'Thriller', 'Off The Wall' and 'BAD', is still grieving after the sudden death of his pal.
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.
Will.i.am, Jacko's secret dance music albumJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper William J. Adams a.k.a.
Coroner dismisses Jacko's leaked autopsy reportJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The coroner who examined Michael Jackson's body has rubbished a leaked autopsy report, claiming it is "false". British tabloids had revealed details allegedly taken from an autopsy report conducted after the King of Pop's tragic death.
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's body under lock at LA morgue'June 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's body has been kept in its own crypt at a Los Angeles morgue under lock, a source has revealed. Such actions have been exercised so that no pictures of the body are leaked, reports FOX News.
'Michael Jackson's healthy body surprises investigators'June 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Investigators conducting autopsy on Michael Jackson's body were surprised at how healthy the King of Pop was, a source has claimed. The source has told Fox News that Jackson's body has been kept in its own crypt at a Los Angeles morgue under lock.
'Jacko's comeback London gigs won't happen'June 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London will not take place, according to Jackson family stalwart Arthur Phoenix. Phoenix, the family's former publicist and advisor to Jackson's brother Tito, expressed his doubts over the King of Pop performing at the O2 Arena stage to begin his 50-run shows next month.
Mischa Barton's new film stalled for want of moneyMay 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Looks like the economic slump has not even left Mischa Barton untouched, for the actress' new film has been stalled because of the lack of money with the makers to distribute the film. In 'Assassination Of A High School President', the 23-year-old actress appears alongside Bruce Willis, but the film requires some investment before a release date is set.arton has even claimed that the credit crunch has even led the movie distributors, Yari Film Group, to file for bankruptcy.