Michael Jackson’s burial again postponed

September 8th, 2009 Prices for plots at the star-studded cemetery where MICHAEL JACKSON was buried last week (03Sep09) have soared, as fans scramble to secure themselves a place close to their idol. The King of Pop, who passed away in June (09), was finally interred at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California last Thursday in front of 200 of his closest friends and family.

August 30th, 2009 KOCHI - Thousands of fans in Kerala on Saturday paid tribute to 'king of pop' Michael Jackson on his 51st birthday. Leading singers and choreographers gathered at Darbar Hall ground where a huge LCD screen was erected showing the videos of Jackson.

August 29th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON was killed by a cocktail of strong prescription drugs, Los Angeles' County Coroner has sensationally ruled. In an announcement made on Friday (28Aug09), Jackson's death was ruled a homicide and blamed on the "acute" presence of the anaesthetic Propofol and anti-anxiety drug Lorazepam in his system.

August 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.

August 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Cops have raided a pharmacy in Beverly Hills, where Michael Jackson was a regular, searching for any evidence of "improper dispensing of controlled substances". Jackson is believed to have received Demerol from Mickey Fine pharmacy, reports The Sun.

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 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.

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 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's father, Joe, had reportedly bullied him into signing a new agreement with his own business manager Leonard Rowe just three months before the singer died. According to a new Rolling Stone expose, Michael's manager, Frank DiLeo, has revealed that Joe told the singer that the promoters behind his comeback shows in London were cheating him out of millions, before fixing a meeting between the 'Thriller' hitmaker and Rowe in March.

August 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.

July 18th, 2009 Guardianship hearing for Jackson's kids postponedLOS ANGELES — Court officials say a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's children has been postponed until Aug. 3. Katherine Jackson, in the meantime, will remain the temporary guardian of her son's three children.

July 11th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has been temporarily laid to rest in a crypt owned by Motown record label founder Berry Gordy until the singer's family agrees on a final burial place, according to a report. The King of Pop's casket has been housed in a top secret location since his memorial in Los Angeles Tuesday, when it was displayed for all to see at the Staples Center, reported IANS-WENN.

July 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.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's family might go for a traditional Islamic burial rituals for the late pop legend. "The family is considering the Muslim burial traditions because they believe Michael would have wanted to be laid to rest in keeping with his new-found religious beliefs, aceshowbiz.com quoted a source as saying.

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.