Stevie Wonder to perform at Jackson’s funeral

September 8th, 2009 Soul singer BEVERLEY KNIGHT was thrilled when her former touring mate PRINCE asked her to sing at his post-Oscars party - because she ended up duetting with her idol STEVIE WONDER. The Brit singer supported the Kiss superstar on a 21-night residency at London's 02 arena in 2007, and the pair stayed in touch after the string of shows.

September 6th, 2009 RANDY JACKSON has hit out at the media after some outlets deployed helicopters to cover his brother MICHAEL's private funeral ceremony - demanding they pull the footage from any future broadcasts. The King of Pop was laid to rest at the Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park and on Thursday evening (03Sep09), more than two months after his tragic demise in June (09) Following the star-studded public memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in July (09), only a select group of family and close friends was allowed to the outdoor ceremony.

September 4th, 2009 The funeral service of Michael Jackson that was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. began close to 8.30 p.m.

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 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.

August 11th, 2009 LONDON - The promoters of the two Michael Jackson tribute concerts at O2 arena have reportedly been unable to secure artists which has led to the cancellation of the shows. The London event was scheduled for August 29 and 30 but has been called off after organisers AEG Live ran out of time to finalise deals with performers including Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis.

July 10th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is rumoured to have an interest of hitting studio and recording a tribute track for her late father. The 11-year-old girl has reportedly come up with the idea after being inspired by performances from the likes of Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder at Michael's memorial service.

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 - Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Lionel Richie are among the stars who are set to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial service. The Jackson family had announced that several music geniuses would be involved in the 90-minute tribute at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles today.

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 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 - Britain's Got Talent finalist Shaheen Jafargholi, a 12-year-old from Swansea, will perform today at Michael Jackson's memorial. Shaheen shot to fame after performing the Jackson 5 hit Who's Lovin' You on the talent competition.

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 5th, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson, whose funeral is slated for Tuesday morning, will be buried without his brain. The singer's brain has been taken out for neurological tests.

July 4th, 2009 LONDON - A funeral suit is being designed for the late King of Pop Michael Jackson by Los Angeles-based costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush. Both designers have worked with Michael in the last 20 years and had been designing costumes for his planned 'This Is It' concert series in London, reported aceshowbiz.com The news comes in the wake of confirmation made by Jackson's family that memorial service will be held to remember his career and life.