Los Angeles-based designers to make Jackson’s funeral suit

September 4th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Ten weeks after his drug-induced death, the late pop superstar Michael Jackson was buried Thursday in a private ceremony for family and friends at a cemetery for the stars in Los Angeles. Stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Macauley Culkin and Chris Tucker were among the 200 mourners at the tightly protected event at the Grand Mausoleum of the historic Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

September 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.

August 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family has invited his former wife and mother of his two kids, Debbie Rowe, to attend his funeral. Rowe, the biological mother of Jackson's two elder kids Prince, 12, and Paris, 11, reportedly struck a 2-million-pound deal with the Jacksons, placing the children under the care of the singer's mother Katherine.

August 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.

July 11th, 2009 LONDON - Paris Jackson, who paid an emotional tribute to her father and pop legend Michael Jackson at his memorial service Tuesday, is keen to sing a track for him after being inspired by the artistes who performed at the star-studded service at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The 11-year-old girl has discussed her plans with her aunts, uncles and grandparents but they are keen to protect her privacy, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

July 8th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, made her first public statement as she paid tribute to the superstar by calling him "the best father I could imagine" at his memorial service in Los Angeles. The emotional tribute by the 11-year-old girl, who Jackson shielded from public view during his life, capped a sombre, spiritual ceremony that celebrated the superstar's work through his life.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop icon Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has decided to skip the singer's memorial service because she feels her presence could be a distraction for others who will gather there later Tuesday. Jackson's funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katharine has lost control over the King of Pop's estate. She was named temporary administrator of her son's assets on June 29.

July 6th, 2009 LONDON - As more than two million tearful fans flood into Los Angeles to bid farewell to late King of Pop Michael Jackson, police fear that riots may break out at his funeral on July 7. They fear that hundreds of thousands may gatecrash the Hollywood event, before fighting their way into the memorial service, to be held later at the 20,000-seater Staples Centre.

July 6th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson fans who try to enter the venue of the King of Pop's funeral in Los Angeles Tuesday without a ticket will be dealt with strictly, police said Monday. Officials have warned fans to stay away from the star's memorial service as they can face a hard response from police if found without a ticket, reports contactmusic.com.

July 5th, 2009 LONDON - The funeral of pop legend Michael Jackson is expected to be unforgettable with a massive crowd gathering and Stevie Wonder performing as a final tribute.he singer will be playing a rendition of 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' with the lyrics changed to, 'Michael knows that I'm here and I love you.' "The memorial is going to be one of the most memorable and outstanding shows ever. There are still a lot of plans being discussed but one thing for sure is that Michael has always been a great show and sending him off with a great show is the best tribute we could pay him," the Mirror quoted Jeffrey Daniel, of 80s pop group Shalamar - the man who taught Jackson his signature moonwalk.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - The last rites of pop legend Michael Jackson, who died following cardiac arrest last week, would be conducted in Los Angeles next Tuesday, according to thesun.co.uk. The funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center, which is owned by AEG Live, the event management company behind the singer's comeback tour at London's O2 arena.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson's body could be displayed in a glass coffin to allow fans from across the world to say their final goodbyes to the late superstar. The 50-year-old singer's family is discussing the possibility of placing his body in a see-through casket to allow his fans to say their goodbyes following his death last Thursday, reports contactmusic.com.

June 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.

June 13th, 2009 LONDON - Alexandra Shulman, the editor of Vogue's British edition, has blasted world's leading catwalk designers for dragging super-skinny models into magazines despite growing concern over "size-zero" trend. In an effort to raise awareness and vent anger, Shulman has taken on all the largest fashion houses in a strongly worded letter sent to scores of designers in Europe and America.