Michael Jackson Memorial Booklet Program
At poignant memorial service in LA, friends and family say goodbye to Michael Jackson, the man
Is Jennifer Hudson pregnant?Is Jennifer Hudson pregnant? This was the question that many of us had in our heads. Jennifer Hudson has never confirmed her pregnancy, But after seeing her perform beautifully at the Michael Jackson Memorial “Will You Be There” from the 1993 Dangerous album, singer and actress Jennifer Hudson revealed her baby bump. Or, Is Usher getting a little hands? 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. Seen and heard at Michael Jackson memorial service at Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — The unprecedented public memorial for Michael Jackson drew fans, stars, onlookers, street vendors and countless police officers. A glimpse into the scene outside and inside Staples Center: Michael Jackson’s international fans mourn idol as Los Angeles memorial beginsLONDON — Fans in Asia stayed up into the wee hours, bars across Europe held Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney to Paris cleared their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop’s star-studded memorial service live from Los Angeles. Overseas fans still in mourning for Michael Jackson, await news of a global tributePARIS — Mourning Michael Jackson fans lauded his talent, moonwalked in his honor, sang his lyrics and awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop. Tears and single gloves: Janet Jackson caps emotional night at BET Awards honoring her brotherLOS ANGELES — Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop’s standards. One person who perhaps knew him best, though, brought the night into perspective: his sister. BET Awards honors King of Pop’s legacy with musical tributes, moonwalking and single glovesLOS ANGELES — While BET celebrated the life of Michael Jackson the entertainer, Janet Jackson — in her first public appearance since her brother’s shocking death — memorialized him as her beloved sibling and family member, eliciting tears as she vowed his memory would live forever. Bet Awards gets under way with Michael Jackson’s legacy honored in song and costumesLOS ANGELES — While BET celebrated the life of Michael Jackson the entertainer, Janet Jackson — in her first public appearance since her brother’s shocking death — memorialized him as her beloved sibling and family member, eliciting tears as she vowed his memory would live forever. Michael Jackson’s father joins star-studded list of celebrities at BET AwardsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father has joined a star-studded list of performers and celebrities turning out to honor the King of Pop at Sunday’s BET Awards. BET reporter spotted at Jackson family compoundLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father has arrived at the BET Awards. Stars make last-minute changes to honor Michael Jackson at Black Entertainment TV AwardsLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards are undergoing “a total overhaul” as the show is retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson, the network said Friday. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup and additional guests are expected to attend, said Debra L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive of Black Entertainment Television. Quotes from the world of show business, elsewhere, on Michael Jackson’s death“I met Michael Jackson at the age of 8 — when his father and my new friend, Joe Jackson, first began to bring the Jackson 5 to Chicago from their home in Gary, Ind., for concert appearances. … Michael Jackson’s personal crescendo of amazing power as an entertainer was clear and unmistakable and has never slowed to this very day! His passing will be grieved far beyond that of any other singer, composer, producer, dancer and choreographer in the history of the world. Indeed, in my very firmest personal belief, there will never, ever be another Michael Jackson.” — Don Cornelius, creator of the television show “Soul Train.” Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson’s loyal longtime ‘Tonight Show’ sidekick, dies in Los Angeles at 86LOS ANGELES — Ed McMahon, the loyal “Tonight” show sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding “H-e-e-e-e-e-ere’s Johnny!” for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86. Usher dons ‘milk moustache’ for new “Got Milk?” adWASHINGTON - R and B star Usher has joined the celebrity bandwagon by posing for a new advertising campaign of “Got Milk?”. Usher filed for divorce after falling for another older womanLONDON - Usher reportedly filed for divorce from his stylist wife Tameka Foster after he fell for a record executive 12 years his senior. Usher’s split with wife happened before second son’s birthNEW YORK - American R andB singer Usher has revealed in his divorce petition that he and his wife Tameka Foster had split in July 2008, five months before their second son was born. Usher files court papers for joint custody of his kidsWASHINGTON - While Usher and his estranged wife have decided to get divorced, the RnB singer has filed court papers asking for joint custody of his two children. Tameka Foster vows not to criticise ex Usher in public during divorceWASHINGTON - American singer Usher Raymond’s estranged wife stylist Tameka Foster has vowed not to publicise her divorce battle with him, and also not to criticise the R and B star in the media. Court documents say Usher and wife lived apart for nearly a year before he filed for divorceATLANTA — Usher Raymond says he and his wife were separated for nearly a year before the R&B singer filed for divorce, calling the marriage “irretrievably broken,” according to court records. Court documents show Usher and wife lived apart for nearly a year before he filed for divorceATLANTA — Court records show that Usher and Tameka Raymond were separated for nearly a year before the R&B singer filed for divorce, calling the marriage “irretrievably broken.” Usher and wife ‘getting divorced’LONDON - If reports are to be believed, R’n'B star Usher and his wife are getting divorced after almost two years of marriage. Lounge legend Butera dies at 81 after 50 years of jazzing up the Las Vegas StripLAS VEGAS — Sam Butera, a saxophonist who helped usher in lounge entertainment in Las Vegas and shared the stage with Louis Prima and Keely Smith, has died. He was 81. |