Jackson’s kids stayed with his body for 30 mins to say goodbye

September 15th, 2009 LONDON - Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner has said that he postponed his divorce from his estranged second wife for the sake of their children. The 83-year-old filed for divorce earlier this month, after an 11-year separation from former Playmate of the Year Kimberly Conrad Hefner.

September 4th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family and loved ones gathered at the Forest Lawn Great Mausoleum in Los Angeles to bid final goodbye to the late King of Pop at a sunset funeral. The 'Thriller' superstar was to be laid to rest in the early hours of September 3 UK time, more than two months after he died aged 50.

August 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Michael Jackson's children have inked emotional goodbye letters for their late father, who will soon be laid to rest. Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, also called 'Blanket', penned messages such as "Daddy we love you" and "Daddy we miss you" on notes that will be placed in the star's coffin.

August 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.

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 9th, 2009 Report: Jackson kids' godfather claims paternityLONDON —A British tabloid reported Saturday that the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children claims to be the father of the singer's daughter Paris. The News of the World quotes Jackson's longtime friend Mark Lester as saying that he "gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids — and I believe Paris is my daughter." The newspaper also quotes Lester, is a 51-year-old former child star known for his lead role in the 1968 movie version of the state show "Oliver!" as saying he's willing to take a paternity test.

July 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Michael Jackson's family is scared that his dead body might be stolen after receiving weird notes from fans, sources say. The Jacksons also fear chances that crime lords may be looking at an opportunity to kidnap the icon's corpse and ask for ransom.

July 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's memorial service was a tear-filled affair for fans around the world, but speculations are rife that his family was actually crying over an empty coffin that day (July 7). There have been reports that the Late King of Pop's brain was not in the casket with his body, but now insiders have claimed that there was nothing inside the coffin.

July 16th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's daughter Paris made her first public appearance after being unveiled at the King of Pop's memorial service. The 11-year-old along with her brothers Prince Michael, 12, and Blanket, seven, went to a Jehovah's Witness service in Los Angeles with Jacko's oldest sister Rebbie, 59, reports The Sun.

July 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's father, Joe, wants his grandchildren to become superstar like their dad. Joe Jackson is willing to share the custody of Price 12, Paris 11, and Blanket, 7 with his estranged wife Katharine, and raise them to be stars like the 'Thriller' hitmaker.

July 9th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brain was not their when his body lay in the golden casket at his memorial service, it has been confirmed. The late King of Pop's brain has been kept for toxicology tests by experts who want to find out the singer's fatal heart attack was caused by painkillers.

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 - 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.

July 4th, 2009 Jackson kids face hurdles to coping with his deathCHICAGO — No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson's children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent. How the three young Jacksons fare is up to the remaining adults in their lives and whether they can create a sense of stability and security for the grieving youngsters, mental health experts say.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's children are going to stay with their grandmother Katherine Jackson as reports have come that the legend's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will not fight for their custody if she is allowed more access to them. The Jackson family who was ready to fight "tooth and nail" with the horse breeder has also softened its stance and agreed to her desire of being allowed to visit the kids more often.