MJ's another 'lovechild' claims he's not motivated by moneyAugust 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A lawyer for the 24-year-old man who claims to be Michael Jackson's lovechild has said his client is not interested in the singer's money. The man named Prince Michael Malachi Jet Jackson has filed a claim in Los Angeles, and maintains that the late Jackson was his father.e has even submitted a birth certificate naming Michael Joseph Jackson and Zerline LaVette Dixon as his parents.
Michael Jackson's body moved to secret freezerAugust 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.
Tito Jackson confirms MJ's body still at forest lawnJuly 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Putting all speculations at rest, Michael Jackson's brother Tito has finally confirmed that the Late King of Pop's casket is still at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills. The Jackson family staged a private ceremony at the funeral home before a casket, which apparently contained Michael's remains, was transported to the Staples Center memorial on July 7.
Jackson family split delays funeralJuly 9th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A family split over where to bury Michael Jackson is delaying the funeral of the late King of Pop who died two weeks ago, ABC News reported Thursday. Mystery has surrounded burial plans since Jackson's casket was whisked to a secret location following his globally televised memorial service Tuesday.
Michael Jackson's burial still a mysteryJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While Michael Jackson's memorial service was a star-studded public event, it is still not clear where his body was taken for burial after it left the Staples Center in Los Angeles. According to police in Los Angeles, the hearse carrying Jackson's golden casket would be taken to a cemetery.
Michael Jackson's golden casket taken from private serviceJuly 7th, 2009 Jackson casket taken from private serviceLOS ANGELES — A hearse carrying Michael Jackson's golden casket has left a private service in the Hollywood Hills, apparently heading to a public memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Family and friends spent about a half hour in the service Tuesday morning, then left in a motorcade behind the hearse.
Mariah Carey sings 'I'll Be There' at Michael Jackson memorial in downtown Los AngelesJuly 7th, 2009 Mariah Carey sings at Michael Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey has given the opening performance at Michael Jackson's memorial with a sweet rendition of the Jackson 5's ballad "I'll Be There."
The duet with Trey Lorenz began Tuesday after Jackson's golden casket was placed in front of the Staples Center stage while a church choir sang. The public event followed a private service for family and friends in a cemetery hall in the Hollywood Hills.
Michael Jackson's golden casket brought to LA public memorial siteJuly 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.
Jackson to be buried in a $25,000 coffinJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson is likely to be buried in a $25,000 solid bronze casket, just like soul legend James Brown. Known as the Promethean, the coffin has a hand-polished 14-carat gold-plate finish and blue velvet-lined interior, reported thesun.co.uk.
Jacko to be buried in 2,50,000 dlrsold plated coffinJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson will be buried in a solid bronze, gold-plated coffin worth a whopping 2,50,000 dollars, say reports. According to TMZ.com, the casket, called a Promethean, will feature a blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish.
Details released on Michael Jackson memorialJuly 3rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Organisers Friday released the first details of Michael Jackson's public memorial service, confirming that it will take place at the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday. A total of 17,500 tickets will be available via lottery for fans who register online at Staplescenter.com.
Jacko could be put on display in a glass coffinJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - The body of late Michael Jackson could be put on display in a glass coffin so that fans can bid adieu to the star before his burial. According to reports, the King of Pop's family has discussed the idea of a see-through casket to allow the public to see him one last time.
Michael Jackson's family started hunting for cash hours after his death, reveals nannyJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's nanny, Grace Rwaramba, has revealed that she was shocked to see how the 'Thriller' star's family started hunting for cash hours after his death. The 42-year-old woman, considered to be closest to Jackson and his three children, was in London when she heard the news that the singer had died at a rented Los Angeles home on Thursday.
Jackson family statement on death of pop superstarJune 28th, 2009 Jackson family statement on death of pop starTranscript of statement issued by the family of Michael Jackson through People magazine:
"In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter. Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy to be performedJune 27th, 2009 Rev. Jesse Jackson says family wants 2nd autopsyLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy following the pop star's sudden death at age 50.