Mariah Carey sings ‘I’ll Be There’ at Michael Jackson memorial in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey has given the opening performance at Michael Jackson’s memorial with a sweet rendition of the Jackson 5’s ballad “I’ll Be There.” Michael Jackson’s casket brought on stage at Los Angeles memorial serviceLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s golden casket has been placed on stage at his public memorial service in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s star-studded public memorial begins in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Michael Jackson began Tuesday with Smokey Robinson reading comments from Nelson Mandela, Diana Ross and other friends of the King of Pop. Michael Jackson body arrives for star-studded public memorial in downtown Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s body arrived at Staples Center on Tuesday, his hearse part of a motorcade that smoothly whisked his golden casket 10 miles across closed freeways from a private service at a Hollywood Hills cemetery to his public memorial and awaiting fans. Michael Jackson’s golden casket brought to LA public memorial siteLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s golden casket has arrived at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles for a public memorial service. Michael Jackson body on its way to a star-studded public Los Angeles memorialLOS ANGELES — A hearse containing Michael Jackson’s golden casket began the short drive to Staples Center on Tuesday following a private service at a Hollywood Hills cemetery. Michael Jackson’s golden casket taken from private serviceLOS ANGELES — A hearse carrying Michael Jackson’s golden casket has left a private service in the Hollywood Hills, apparently heading to a public memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson mourned in private before a star-studded public Los Angeles memorialLOS ANGELES — A motorcade that began at the home of Michael Jackson’s parents reached a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills early Tuesday for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Jackson family motorcade reaches memorial park for private serviceLOS ANGELES — A motorcade from the home of Michael Jackson’s parents has reached a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Motorcade leaves Michael Jackson’s parents’ homeLOS ANGELES — A motorcade has left the home of Michael Jackson’s parents, apparently heading for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s casket to be taken to downtown Los Angeles star-studded memorialLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s casket will be taken to the singer’s star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles, adding to the spectacle that promises to be among the biggest celebrity sendoffs of all time. Los Angeles braces for fallen star’s final act as Michael Jackson memorial grips downtownLOS ANGELES — The curtain is slowly rising on Michael Jackson’s last show. TV report: Activity at Los Angeles cemetery apparently involving Jackson familyLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles television station is reporting activity at the Forest Lawn Cemetery that appears to involve the family of Michael Jackson. Performers for Michael Jackson memorial announced as LA braces for fallen star’s final actLOS ANGELES — The stage was set Monday for Michael Jackson’s final act as the world capital of make-believe braced for what could be the biggest, most spectacular celebrity send-off of all time. Usher, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder scheduled to attend Michael Jackson memorial serviceLOS ANGELES — Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Kobe Bryant and Brooke Shields are slated to be part of the all-star tribute at Michael Jackson’s memorial. Debbie Rowe’s attorney says Michael Jackson’s ex-wife won’t be at memorialLOS ANGELES — An attorney for Debbie Rowe says Michael Jackson’s ex-wife is backing out of plans to attend the pop superstar’s memorial service. Judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and family friend should take over estateLOS ANGELES — A judge said Monday that Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the pop singer’s estate for now, rejecting a request from Jackson’s mother to be put in charge. Michael Jackson memorial ticket winners
OMG!! 1.6 million fans on edge as Jackson memorial tickets winners being notifiedLOS ANGELES — Who’s getting the tickets? 1.6 million fans on edge as Michael Jackson memorial tickets winners are being notifiedLOS ANGELES — Who’s getting the tickets? 1.6 million fans on edge as Michael Jackson memorial tickets winners are notifiedLOS ANGELES — Who’s getting the tickets? More than 1.2 million people have registered for tickets to Michael Jackson’s Tuesday memorialLOS ANGELES — More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson’s memorial service next week. LA officials scramble to accommodate horde of Michael Jackson fans at Tuesday memorialLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to figure out how to accommodate an expected horde of Michael Jackson fans who will show up for a public memorial service next week. Person close to situation says talks under way on possible Jackson event at LA Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — A person with knowledge of the situation says Los Angeles officials are holding closed-door talks about a possible event for Michael Jackson on Tuesday at a downtown arena. Michael Jackson’s will cuts out ex-wife Debbie RoweLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust and cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. Person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says his mother gets custody; assets in trustLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s will gives guardianship over his children to the singer’s mother and leaves all his assets in a trust fund, a person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says singer’s mom gets custody of kidsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s will gives guardianship over his children to the singer’s mother and leaves all his assets in a trust fund, a person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The word came just a day after the family said in court documents it believed the entertainer had died without a valid will and moved to take control over his estate. Jackson lawyer says the singer’s will has surfaced; no official word yet on funeral plansLOS ANGELES — A person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says the singer’s mother gets custody of his children and his assets are to be placed put in trust. Lawyer for the family of Michael Jackson says will by the late pop star will be presentedLOS ANGELES — A will for Michael Jackson has surfaced and is expected in court soon, a lawyer for the family said Tuesday, countering their previous claim that he died without such a document. “My clients are now aware after filings that a will has been presented,” said L. Londell McMillan. “His various advisers over time are looking for additional documents.” Lawyer for the family of Michael Jackson says will by the late pop star has been presentedLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson’s family said Tuesday a will by the late pop star has been presented. The word came just a day after the family said in court documents it believed the entertainer had died without a valid will. “My clients are now aware after filings that a will has been presented ,” said L. Londell McMillan. “His various advisers are looking for additional documents.” Santa Barbara County official says Jackson family has yet to reach out on Neverland memorialLOS ANGELES — A Santa Barbara County law enforcement official says the family of Michael Jackson has yet to reach out to them for a possible memorial at Neverland. Lawyer for the family of Michael Jackson says will has surfaced and will be presented in courtLOS ANGELES — A will for Michael Jackson has surfaced and is expected in court soon, a lawyer for the family said Tuesday, countering their previous claim that he died without such a document. “My clients are now aware after filings that a will has been presented,” said L. Londell McMillan. “His various advisers over time are looking for additional documents.” County officials discussing possibility of Michael Jackson memorial at Neverland RanchLOS ANGELES — Santa Barbara County officials are in a meeting about Michael Jackson plans, and E! Online reports they are discussing a possible memorial service at his Neverland Ranch. 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. Source: Michael Jackson’s mother seeks control of estateLOS ANGELES — A person close to the proceedings says Michael Jackson’s mother has moved to take control of her son’s estate, filing a second court action shortly after petitioning for custody of the singer’s three children. |