Los Angeles braces for Jackson’s last moment in the spotlight

September 15th, 2009 TITO JACKSON insists he forgives his brother's physician DR. CONRAD MURRAY for any part he may have played in the death of his brother MICHAEL.

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 1st, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's estranged father JOE has spoken out for the first time since the pop legend's death was ruled a homicide - insisting the family "wants justice". The Los Angeles' County Coroner sensationally ruled on Friday (28Aug09) the King of Pop - who died after suffering a cardiac arrest on 25 June (09) - was killed by a cocktail of strong prescription drugs.

August 21st, 2009 Randy Jackson, others to testify about deal LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's brother Randy is expected on the witness stand to testify about why a proposed memorabilia tour may not be the best deal for the King of Pop's estate. Randy Jackson, an accountant and a lawyer are among those scheduled to testify Friday in Los Angeles.

August 17th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jacksons mother has moved the King of Pops body to a secret freezer because she wanted it kept where she could visit him privately. Jacksons body had been temporarily entombed in Motown legend Berry Gordys family crypt at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.

August 4th, 2009 Michael Jackson’s three children will stay in the custody of his mother Katherine and their biological mother Debby will get visitation rights based on a schedule they have worked out with the help of a child psychiatrist. This is as per the custody agreement announced by Katherine Jackson and Deborah Rowe’s attorneys last week.

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 7th, 2009 Jackson motorcade reaches LA memorial service siteLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's golden casket has arrived at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles for a public memorial service. A hearse carried the flower-draped casket in a motorcade from a private service earlier Tuesday at a cemetery hall in the Hollywood Hills.

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 - 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 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.

July 3rd, 2009 LA braces for horde of Michael Jackson mournersLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to figure out how to accommodate an expected horde of Michael Jackson fans who will show up for a public memorial service next week. The Jackson family said in a statement that the event has been set for 10 a.m.

June 29th, 2009 Michael Jackson's father attends BET AwardsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's father has joined a star-studded list of performers and celebrities turning out to honor the King of Pop at Sunday's BET Awards. Joe Jackson will make an onstage appearance, according to show publicist Bobbi Marcus.

June 27th, 2009 LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON - There was no evidence of trauma or foul play in the death of Michael Jackson, officials said, but additional tests will be needed to find out how the musician died. "The cause of death has been deferred," said Craig Harvey of the Los Angeles County coroner's office in broadcast remarks Friday.

June 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Singer Adnan Sami is crestfallen following Michael Jackson's death not only because the world has lost its King of Pop but also because he was working with the superstar and his sister Janet Jackson on an album. "I was working on an album with Janet and Michael Jackson.