Police Dash To Berry's HomeSeptember 9th, 2009 Police were called to HALLE BERRY home in Los Angeles on Tuesday (08Sep09) when something or someone tripped the alarm on the property. Fearing an intruder was on the premises, law officials dashed to the Monster's Ball actress' home but found no cause for concern.
Stars mourn at Jackson's burialSeptember 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.
Michael Jackson's Private Funeral 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.
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.
Police Warn Jackson Fans To Stay Away From BurialAugust 27th, 2009 Police in Glendale, California have warned MICHAEL JACKSON fans not to head to the city on the day of his burial - because they will be kept well away from the private ceremony. The pop superstar, who passed away in June (09), will finally be laid to rest on 3 September (09) at the Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
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.
L.A. CONCERT SHUT DOWN OVER SAFETY CONCERNSAugust 9th, 2009 Canadian electro rockers CRYSTAL CASTLES were at the centre of an emergency at a recent Los Angeles concert after riot police shut down the event over safety concerns. The duo, comprised of Ethan Kath and Alice Glass, took the stage to open the all-night rave party in front of 17,000 people at the Hard Festival outside of Inglewood on Saturday (08Aug09).
MJ killed by Demerol shot given by aide as personal doctor sleptAugust 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson reported suffered a heart attack after an aide injected him with a shot of powerful painkiller Demerol, while the star's personal doctor was sleeping. Dr. Conrad Murray was said to have previously admitted to police that he administered surgical anaesthetic Propofol to the King of Pop that same day.
Jackson's daughter Paris pays tearful tribute at memorial serviceJuly 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.
Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe to miss his funeralJuly 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.
Jacko's mother no longer administrator of his estateJuly 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.
Michael Jackson's mum 'turns his teen bedroom into shrine'July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother has reportedly turned his teenage bedroom into a memorial. Katherine was reportedly suggested to "build a sanctuary" to help her cope with the tragic loss of her son.
Heavy security for Jackson's funeralJuly 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.
Los Angeles-based designers to make Jackson's funeral suitJuly 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.
Jackson's body to be displayed in glass coffin?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.