Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, laid to rest in private funeral serviceSeptember 4th, 2009 Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, laid to restGLENDALE, Calif. — The King of Pop has been laid to rest.
Michael Jackson laid to rest in private funeral serviceSeptember 4th, 2009 Michael Jackson laid to restGLENDALE, Calif. — The King of Pop has been laid to rest.
Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds among guests at Michael Jackson's funeralSeptember 3rd, 2009 Star-studded turnout at Michael Jackson's funeralMichael Jackson's private funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park drew a host of celebrities. Among them:
— Elizabeth Taylor
— Barry Bonds
— The Rev.
Judge rules Michael Jackson's estate can pay costs for upcoming 'extraordinary' funeralSeptember 2nd, 2009 Judge says Jackson's estate can pay for funeralLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's estate will pay what are being called "extraordinary" expenses for the pop singer's funeral, attorneys and a judge said Wednesday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff authorized the current administrators of Jackson's estate to pay for Jackson's funeral and interment, which are scheduled for Thursday evening.
Michael Jackson's brother, Randy, and others to testify about proposed memorabilia tourAugust 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.
Michael Jackson's funeral postponed 5 days; will now be Sept. 3August 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.
Jackson's daughter Paris pays tearful tribute at memorial serviceJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's daughter Paris, made her first public statement as she paid tribute to the superstar by calling him "the best father I could imagine" at his memorial service in Los Angeles. The emotional tribute by the 11-year-old girl, who Jackson shielded from public view during his life, capped a sombre, spiritual ceremony that celebrated the superstar's work through his life.
Jacko's mother no longer administrator of his estateJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's mother Katharine has lost control over the King of Pop's estate. She was named temporary administrator of her son's assets on June 29.
Dame Elizabeth Taylor refuses to attend Jackson's funeralJuly 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Legendary Hollywood actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor has confirmed that she will not attend her longtime friend and icon Michael Jackson's funeral at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. She stated on social network site Twitter that she wants to keep her grief private, Fox News reports.
Michael Jackson's mum 'turns his teen bedroom into shrine'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.
Riot police on alert ahead of Michael Jackson's funeralJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - As more than two million tearful fans flood into Los Angeles to bid farewell to late King of Pop Michael Jackson, police fear that riots may break out at his funeral on July 7. They fear that hundreds of thousands may gatecrash the Hollywood event, before fighting their way into the memorial service, to be held later at the 20,000-seater Staples Centre.
Los Angeles-based designers to make Jackson's funeral suitJuly 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.
Jacko's dad not ready to release funeral informationJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's father Joe has said that information regarding the funeral of his legendary son will be provided only after the result of the second autopsy is out. "We aren't ready for [releasing information on the funeral].
Michael Jackson's funeral expected to be bigger than Diana'sJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's funeral may be bigger than that of Princess Diana, say reports. Diana's funeral saw a gathering of 250,000 people in London's Hyde Park alone, and it was watched on TV by 2.5 billion people worldwide, a record for any television broadcast.
Jackson funeral planning still under considerationJune 29th, 2009 Jackson funeral plan still being consideredLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's father, Joe, says planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. Joe Jackson told reporters outside the family's Los Angeles compound at midday Monday that the second autopsy is under way, but he expects results soon.