At poignant memorial service in LA, friends and family say goodbye to Michael Jackson, the man
Michael Jackson memorial a somber, spiritual affair to celebrate the man behind the superstarLOS ANGELES — It was not spectacular, extravagant or bizarre. There were songs and tears but little dancing. Instead, Michael Jackson’s memorial was a somber, spiritual ceremony that reached back for the essence of the man. Television networks across the dial united to show Michael Jackson memorialNEW YORK — Queen Latifah called Michael Jackson “the biggest star on Earth,” and it was hard to argue when his memorial service united television networks as diverse as ABC, MTV, Fox News Channel, BET and ESPN News. Quotes about Michael Jackson on the day of his memorial serviceComments on Michael Jackson on the day of his memorial service: Crowds line up early in NYC for Apollo Theater’s public memorial service for Michael JacksonNEW YORK — Thousands of Michael Jackson fans gave the late pop star a raucous yet respectful send-off during six hours of public memorial services celebrating his life and music at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. Michael Jackson’s parents seek to take charge of his estate, custody of his kidsLOS ANGELES — The Jackson family is determined to move on in order to protect Michael Jackson’s legacy and make sure his three children are well, family friend Al Sharpton said Tuesday. Jackson funeral planning still under considerationLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father, Joe, says planning for the pop star’s funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. Lawyer says Michael Jackson’s doctor did not prescribe Demerol, OxyContin for pop starLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson’s doctor said his client never gave or prescribed Jackson the painkillers Demerol or OxyContin, and denied reports suggesting that the doctor gave the pop star drugs that contributed to his death. BET Awards turn up star power at tribute to Michael JacksonLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards turned up the star power Sunday as the annual event was transformed into a musical farewell to Michael Jackson. Jackson’s parents declare authority over son Michael’s affairs; children are ‘first priority’LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father declared Sunday in the strongest terms yet that he and his wife have sole authority over the late pop star’s affairs. Jackson still had faint pulse when doctor found him in last moments, lawyer saysLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when his doctor found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor told The Associated Press on Sunday. First the poster girl, then the King of Pop: For Generation X, a dizzying day of lost iconsA record-shattering vinyl album and its moonwalking maestro. A paper poster of a golden-haired beauty in a one-piece swimsuit that was gossamer and clingy in all the right places. Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, dies at age 50 (Fourth Lead)LOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson died Thursday following a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles, officials said. He was 50. |
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Poignant service says goodbye to M.J., the man
