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Jackson Family Late For Burial

Gina — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:29:36 +0000

I know they’re all rich and famous, but is that an excuse to be late for their brother’s/son’s funeral? According to TMZ, which has been live blogging the event, the Jackson family was late for the funeral. Despite the nice fleet of Rolls Royce Phantoms that they got for themselves, they couldn’t manage to come on time. Tsk, tsk.

DJ AM Buried Yesterday

Gina — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:34:33 +0000

DJ AM was brought to his final resting place yesterday at the Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary at 3 PM. There will be a service held for him tonight at the Hollywood Palladium.

Gladys Knight To Sing Farewell To MJ

Gina — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:03:04 +0000

Michael Jackson is going to be buried today – finally. A rep from singer Gladys Knight’s camp has confirmed that she will be singing at the burial. You may not know it but the two singers knew each other when they were young. The burial will be held at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA.

Michael Jackson’s Burial Delayed Again!

Gina — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:01:12 +0000

First it was August 28. Then it was August 31. For the third time, Michael Jackson’s burial has been postponed – to September 3. Joe Jackson did not make the announcement this time. Instead, a rep for the family said that the “final” date would be September 3 and that the burial will be held at Holly Terrace in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif.

Michael Jackson’s Funeral Postponed

Gina — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:22:27 +0000

Announcements were made by Joe Jackson that Michael would be buried on August 28, his birthday. New developments have come up, and now Jackson’s dad says that the burial will be postponed for another 2 days. The reason? The family has some matters to put in order. I wonder what these are that their son’s burial has to be set aside?

Michael Jackson To Have A Birthday Burial

Gina — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:25:27 +0000

The late King of Pop will finally be laid to rest. His family announced that he will be buried on his 51st birthday, the 29th of August. He will be buried at L.A.’s Forest Lawn Cemetery in a private ceremony. Finally, he will be able to rest in peace.

LA Mayor Asks For Bail Out

Gina — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:12:46 +0000

Is the city being hit by economic woes? Well not really. It’s just that the memorial for Michael Jackson cost an arm and a leg – and probably more – and the city has not received any outside funding. The Mayor is asking for fans to help cover the costs. PayPal, cash, or check – it doesn’t matter.

MJ’s Burial Place A Mystery

Gina — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:09:54 +0000

The memorial was an astounding success, reminding us of the man behind the international celebrity. The funeral is over. The public’s curiosity as to MJ’s final resting place remains unsatisfied though – it has not been revealed. Perhaps it should be that way for now.

Michael Jackson Mourned Around The World

Gina — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:20:13 +0000

The memorial for Michael Jackson was held at the Staples Center yesterday, and it was an astounding success. For those who were there in person, there could not have been a more moving array of performances. For those in other parts of the world, staying up till the wee hours of the morning was nothing, just as long as they could witness the tribute to their idol. He may be gone, but he will be forever remembered.

Elizabeth Taylor Not Attending MJ Memorial

Gina — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:47:45 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson have always been good friends. You’d think that she would want to be there at his memorial, but no. She tweeted that “Ive been asked to speak at the Staples Center. I cannot be part of the public whoopla. And I cannot guarantee that I would be coherent to say a word.” Understood.