michael jackson

Michael Jackson’s Private Funeral Gets Underway

As expected, this morning (July 7) a private funeral for Michael Jackson was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.

At 8:00am a number of Rolls Royce cars and Cadillac Escalade SUVs arrived from the Jackson’s Encino, California compound, carrying close family and friends.

Michael Jackson’s Private Memorial Service

Prior to the upcoming public memorial service for Michael Jackson scheduled for later today at the Staples Center, close friends and family members gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park yesterday (July 6) to say goodbye to the late entertainer.

Siblings Randy and LaToya Jackson showed up around 7pm last night to pay their respects to their fallen brother, both looking stoic and emotionless.

Mariah Carey to Tribute Michael Jackson

There’s been a plethora of tributes to Michael Jackson since his passing, and now it’s Mariah Carey’s turn.

It is being reported that the “Heartbreaker” singer will debut her own rendition of the Jackson 5 song, “I’ll Be There,” for MJ’s memorial service tomorrow morning (July 7).

Debbie Rowe Backs Out of Jackson Memorial

Contrary to previous reports, Debbie Rowe will not be attending Michael Jackson’s memorial on Tuesday.

“Although Debbie had originally planned to attend tomorrow’s Staples Center memorial service, we have concluded with Debbie that she will not be attending,” her rep said in a statement.

Michael Jackson’s Mother Not Taking Over Estate

In the myriad of details and loose ends to tie up following the tragic death of Michael Jackson, one decision has finally been made- his mother Katherine will not be taking over his estate.

In a hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court this morning, Judge Mitchell Beckloff ruled that Jackson’s longtime attorney John Branca and a family friend John McClain will administer the “Beat It” singer’s affairs, at least for now.