Jackson Wanted To Be Buried With ChildrenSeptember 25th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's one-time confidante and spiritual advisor RABBI SHMULEY BOTEACH has grave doubts his former friend is happy with his burial site - because the King of Pop wanted to be laid to rest among children. Jackson was buried in a mausoleum, surrounded by other dead celebrities, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California on 3 September (09), but newly-released taped conversations between the singer and Boteach reveal it's perhaps not a location he would have chosen.
Jermaine Jackson wants MJ to be reburied at NeverlandSeptember 11th, 2009 LONDON - Late singer Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine wants the King of Pop to be reburied at Neverland. In an interview to German broadcaster ZDF, Jackson said that he was "not very happy about his last resting place."
"I always felt he should be buried in Neverland," the Mirror quoted him as saying.
Jackson Glove Sells For $47,000September 7th, 2009 A bejewelled white glove once owned by MICHAEL JACKSON has been sold at an auction in Australia for $47,000 (£29,500). The late star threw his signature piece to a fan on the red carpet ahead of the Sydney premiere of his 1996 music movie Ghosts.
MJ's glove fetches $49,000 at auctionSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - A jewelled glove once worn by Michael Jackson has fetched 49,000 dollars at an auction in Melbourne. The late King of Pop threw the crystal-encrusted white glove into a crowd after a film premiere, while visiting Australia in 1996.
Jackson to be buried beside idols, Disney and StoogeSeptember 3rd, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON will be laid to rest beside his idols WALT DISNEY and LARRY 'STOOGE' FINE when he's buried on Thursday (03Sep09). The King of Pop will be interred in the Freedom Mausoleum at Glendale, California's Forest Lawn Cemetery.
MJ's kids to place 'Goodbye Daddy' notes in his coffinAugust 30th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's kids have written 'Goodbye Daddy' notes which will be placed in his coffin on his burial day, his brother Marlon has revealed. According to the former Jackson 5 member, the notes will be placed in his coffin alongside the singer's trademark single white glove.
JACKSON NOT BURIED YETAugust 11th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's father JOE has dismissed reports the superstar was secretly buried in Los Angeles last week (06Aug09). Reports over the weekend (08-09Aug09) claimed the Jackson family held a private burial on Thursday (06Aug09) and laid the singer to rest at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills.
MJ's 'glowy' glove expected to fetch #50k at auctionJuly 18th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's glove, which he wore during his 1984 Victory Tour, is being auctioned off and expected to fetch at least 50,000 pounds. It is fitted with 50 tiny flashing lights, powered by a nine-volt battery in the cuff, and can be turned on and off at the flick of a switch.
MJ's coffin moved to basement of Forest Lawn Memorial ParkJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Late Michael Jackson's coffin has been secretly moved in Motown founder Berry Gordy's private crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, according to the sources. The Jackson family decided to move the casket after the Thriller hitmaker's fans started gathering try and get a look at the coffin.
Jackson to be buried wearing signature white gloveJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Even two days after his public memorial service, for which 30 million Americans tuned in, it's not known where Michael Jackson will be buried. But it has been revealed that late pop legend will be laid to rest wearing one of his signature white gloves.
Brothers' one white-gloved hand tribute to Michael JacksonJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brothers paid a moving tribute to the late King of Pop by wearing rhinestone-covered white gloves in their one hand. Jackie, 58, Tito, 55, Jermaine, 54, Randy, 48, and Marlon, 52, were dressed in black suits, gold ties and with red roses as they pushed the late singer's gold coffin into LA's packed Staples Center arena for the memorial service.
Stevie Wonder to perform at Jackson's funeralJuly 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.
Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson at London arena where he was to performJuly 5th, 2009 Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson in concertLONDON — Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Saturday night in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with an impersonator doing Jackson's distinctive moves. Jackson, who died last week, was to begin a series of 50 concerts at the 23,000-seat O2 starting July 13.
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.