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Watch Michael Jackson Funeral Live stream online free – The funeral for Michael Jackson will be held on Tuesday 10:00 am PST, July 7th, 2009, at the Staples Center in L.A. Michael Jackson’s memorial service may be scheduled for Tuesday morning at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. The Staples Center has 20,000 seats, and is also where Jackson performed and rehearsed just two days before his death. The service will likely be held at 10 a.m.
A huge turnout is expected at King of Pop Michael Jackson’s memorial and his fans are eagerly waiting to know where the funeral is going to be held. Fans will have to register online at the Staples center website. About 17,500 tickets will be available to the general public for the Michael Jackson funeral show. Also from a random pool of his registered fans online, about 11,000 people will be selected.
500 million people registered for his funeral services in the first hour. So all the haters that asked if he really was the King of Pop, I think you have your answer now. Michael is bigger than anyone dead or alive. Elvis is a legend but when he died he did’nt have this kind of response. Elvis touched alot of people, but Michael touched the entire world. He is known and loved in every part of this world. His albums are selling out. The world has lost an angel and the music industry has lost the main ingredient. There will never be another Michael Jackson! I miss you MJ.
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A huge turnout is expected at King of Pop Michael Jackson’s memorial and his fans are eagerly waiting to know where the funeral is going to be held. Fans will have to register online at the Staples center website. About 17,500 tickets will be available to the general public for the Michael Jackson funeral show. Also from a random pool of his registered fans online, about 11,000 people will be selected.
500 million people registered for his funeral services in the first hour. So all the haters that asked if he really was the King of Pop, I think you have your answer now. Michael is bigger than anyone dead or alive. Elvis is a legend but when he died he did’nt have this kind of response. Elvis touched alot of people, but Michael touched the entire world. He is known and loved in every part of this world. His albums are selling out. The world has lost an angel and the music industry has lost the main ingredient. There will never be another Michael Jackson! I miss you MJ.
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Madonna Michael Jackson Tribute Video Photos
Madonna Michael Jackson Tribute Video on youtube – Here is the Madonna Michael Jackson tribute song YouTube video. Madonna’s Michael Jackson tribute was during her O2 performance last night. The two have been close for decades. In 1991 Jackson and Madonna attended the Oscars together. Madonna and her dancers performed a special dance routine in hommage of the King of Pop, during the performance of her signature hit Holiday. Below is Madonna Michael Jackson Tribute Photos pics and Pictures.
Madonna Michael Jackson Tribute Video
According to The Associated Press, a picture of a young Michael appeared on stage while Madonna was performing “Holiday.” During the tribute number, a dancer dressed as the King of Pop came on stage in MJ’s signature black pants, a sparkly jacket, white socks, and a single white glove.
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Michael Jackson secret girlfriend, claims Bodyguard
Michael Jackson secret girlfriend, claims Bodyguard – Michael Jackson had a secret long-term girlfriend at the time he died, the pop superstar’s former British bodyguard has revealed. Matt Fiddes said Jackson had someone special in his life but kept their relationship a mystery from most people. The woman was not a celebrity but was known to Jackson’s family, Fiddes said. Michael Jackson had a secret long-term girlfriend and fell victim to a series of unscrupulous private physicians, his British former bodyguard claimed today.
Matt Fiddes, from Barnstaple, Devon, who was introduced to the pop star around 10 years ago by psychic Uri Geller, said there was “someone special” in Jackson’s life, but refused to identify the mystery woman.
He said: “I’m not going to name who she is but I think the family were aware that there was someone special in his life who he loved and adored and had his ups and downs with.
“I don’t know how long they’ve been a couple. I know she’s been with him for some time in different capacities but…it’s up to her if she wants it to come out or the family to speak about this very private information.”
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Matt Fiddes, from Barnstaple, Devon, who was introduced to the pop star around 10 years ago by psychic Uri Geller, said there was “someone special” in Jackson’s life, but refused to identify the mystery woman.
He said: “I’m not going to name who she is but I think the family were aware that there was someone special in his life who he loved and adored and had his ups and downs with.
“I don’t know how long they’ve been a couple. I know she’s been with him for some time in different capacities but…it’s up to her if she wants it to come out or the family to speak about this very private information.”
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Michael Jackson Funeral Time and Ticket
In case you haven’t heard, the publicly televised funeral for Michael Jackson will be held on Tuesday July 7th at 1500 GMT which translates into 1pm Eastern and 10am Pacific in the United States. The funeral will be held at the Staples Center, and tickets have already gone on sale online via a lottery.
While thousands of people will be at the Staples Center, millions, perhaps even billions of people worldwide will tune in for online coverage. The time of this coverage depends on the network, but you can expect that there will be stuff going on all day long.
Again, the official Michael Jackson funeral time starts at 10 am Pacific, but we would recommend tuning in at least half an hour earlier to make sure you don’t miss it.
Music video by Michael Jackson performing Remember the time of the album Dangerous.
Song: Remember the time
Album: Dangerous
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While thousands of people will be at the Staples Center, millions, perhaps even billions of people worldwide will tune in for online coverage. The time of this coverage depends on the network, but you can expect that there will be stuff going on all day long.
Again, the official Michael Jackson funeral time starts at 10 am Pacific, but we would recommend tuning in at least half an hour earlier to make sure you don’t miss it.
Music video by Michael Jackson performing Remember the time of the album Dangerous.
Song: Remember the time
Album: Dangerous
Watch Michael Jackson's Funeral live stream on pc
Be there as the world says good-bye to the King of Pop. Watch the Michael Jackson memorial on Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT live on E! and E! Online.
Are you wondering where you can watch Michael Jackson’s funeral online on Tuesday?As for memorial and funeral plans, Joe said the family hasn't come to a decision just yet, adding that rumors claiming they will bury Michael at his former Neverland Ranch are "not true." He, additionally, addressed on the mounting talks regarding Michael's will. Admitting he hasn't seen a copy of his late son's will just yet, he declined further questions on the matter, calling it a "private" issue.
First of all, there will be many options for you to watch on the web. There will be lots of live online coverage of Michael Jackson’s funeral from media companies all over the world. That’s the obvious part. The problem is anticipating exactly which sites to go to before hand because many of the live streams will go up unannounced. That’s why we’re building this list.
You can be confident that the major news networks like Fox, ABC, the BBC and CNN will provide live Internet video streams on their website as they have done so in the past. Plus, it is likely that web based TV sites like Hulu, uStream, LiveStation and others will broadcast the funeral service online.
If you are wondering how to watch, you should check out each particular service for instructions.
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Madonna Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson in Concert
The reigning queen of pop paid her respects to the late King of Pop Saturday night with a musical tribute to the star.
Madonna performed at the O2 in London, the same arena where Michael Jackson was set to stage his This Is It! series of concerts beginning July 13.
As Madonna sang "Holiday" during this stop on her Sticky and Sweet tour, a Jackson impersonator took the stage, sporting a sequin-embellished jacket, white glove, white socks and a white T-shirt. An image of a young Jackson was projected in the background.
The impersonator then moonwalked to Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'."
After Madonna shouted, "Let's give it up for one of the greatest artists the world has ever known," she and her dancers donned jeweled gloves on their right hands to honor Jackson in their last dance.
Madonna wasn't the only mega-star paying tribute to Jackson in recent days. At its world tour opening show in Barcelona last week, U2 performed "Angel of Harlem" and Bono threw in some lyrics to some of Jackson's greatest hits.
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Madonna performed at the O2 in London, the same arena where Michael Jackson was set to stage his This Is It! series of concerts beginning July 13.
As Madonna sang "Holiday" during this stop on her Sticky and Sweet tour, a Jackson impersonator took the stage, sporting a sequin-embellished jacket, white glove, white socks and a white T-shirt. An image of a young Jackson was projected in the background.
The impersonator then moonwalked to Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'."
After Madonna shouted, "Let's give it up for one of the greatest artists the world has ever known," she and her dancers donned jeweled gloves on their right hands to honor Jackson in their last dance.
Madonna wasn't the only mega-star paying tribute to Jackson in recent days. At its world tour opening show in Barcelona last week, U2 performed "Angel of Harlem" and Bono threw in some lyrics to some of Jackson's greatest hits.
Michael Jackson Leaves Behind Two Unfinished Albums
The world may never have the chance to hear the music Michael Jackson was working on at the time of his death, but at least we get to hear about it.Jackson collaborators spoke to Billboard about two very different albums the King of Pop was developing: one in his fame-making pop genre and also a more surprising foray into the instrumental classical vein.
Composer David Michael Frank worked with Jackson back in 1989 on a TV special and two months ago received a call from the star's assistant about collaborating again. Frank, who recalls being impressed with Jackson's knowledge of classical music, says: "He had two demos of two pieces he'd written, but they weren't complete. For one of them, he had a whole section of it done in his head. He had not recorded it. He hummed it to me as I sat at the keyboard in his pool house and we figured out the chords."
Fast-forward to a few weeks ago, when Jackson checked in with Frank on his recordings and went on to brainstorm about a possible jazz track. Sadly, this rarely seen side of Jackson may never be made public.
"I guess this recording I made is the only copy that exists of this music," muses Frank. "I hope one day his family will decide to record this music as a tribute and show the world the depth of his artistry."
Another Jackson collaborator, keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, last spoke to Jackson in March and attempts to dispel rumors that the star was riddled with health problems around the time of his death.
"He still had a good voice and never had a problem singing," explains Phillinganes. "There were questions about him being able to pull off the tour on the choreography side, but sources working with him told me he was dancing all the time, every day, and was very focused, excited and committed to making this tour the best it could be."
Phillinganes goes on, insisting that Jackson fully lived up to his reputation as an incredible performer.
"It was the biggest comeback of his career, arguably the biggest comeback in pop music—even bigger than Elvis," the musician says. "He never did anything half-assed, which is what originally got him to the stature he had."
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Composer David Michael Frank worked with Jackson back in 1989 on a TV special and two months ago received a call from the star's assistant about collaborating again. Frank, who recalls being impressed with Jackson's knowledge of classical music, says: "He had two demos of two pieces he'd written, but they weren't complete. For one of them, he had a whole section of it done in his head. He had not recorded it. He hummed it to me as I sat at the keyboard in his pool house and we figured out the chords."
Fast-forward to a few weeks ago, when Jackson checked in with Frank on his recordings and went on to brainstorm about a possible jazz track. Sadly, this rarely seen side of Jackson may never be made public.
"I guess this recording I made is the only copy that exists of this music," muses Frank. "I hope one day his family will decide to record this music as a tribute and show the world the depth of his artistry."
Another Jackson collaborator, keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, last spoke to Jackson in March and attempts to dispel rumors that the star was riddled with health problems around the time of his death.
"He still had a good voice and never had a problem singing," explains Phillinganes. "There were questions about him being able to pull off the tour on the choreography side, but sources working with him told me he was dancing all the time, every day, and was very focused, excited and committed to making this tour the best it could be."
Phillinganes goes on, insisting that Jackson fully lived up to his reputation as an incredible performer.
"It was the biggest comeback of his career, arguably the biggest comeback in pop music—even bigger than Elvis," the musician says. "He never did anything half-assed, which is what originally got him to the stature he had."
Michael Jackson Memorial Service a Hot Ticket
As expected, the ticket lottery for the Michael Jackson public memorial service has sparked a fan frenzy not unlike one of the pop icon's concerts.Over 1.6 million people registered for the chance to receive one of the 17,500 free tickets that have been allotted for Tuesday's 10 a.m. service, according to Ken Sunshine, a Jackson family spokesman.
Fans had until 6 p.m. Saturday to apply online. With registration now over, AEG will initiate a thorough "scrubbing" of all entries to weed out any duplicates and those suspected of having been made by auto-entry programs or "go-bots," the type frequently utilized by ticket scalpers.
A computer program will then randomly select the winners, who will be notified between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets will be divided between venues—with only 11,000 given for the service inside of the Staples Center and the remaining tickets allotted for the screening in the Nokia Theatre.
Los Angeles police and city officials have warned fans without tickets to stay home, since the screens outside the venues will not be used to broadcast the event. Organizers have also taken pains to stress the service is not a show but a public remembrance of the 50-year-old singer, who died suddenly June 25 of a suspected cardiac arrest.
As the city and Jackson family prepare for Tuesday's memorial service, E! News has confirmed that the Rev. Al Sharpton will be calling for a national day of mourning during his sermon at a Sunday morning church service in Los Angeles.
Although the music legend is being laid to rest, the investigation into his death meanwhile continues.
According to the Los Angeles Times, investigators are concentrating on at least five doctors who prescribed drugs to Jackson after the investigators confiscated prescription medications from his Holmby Hills mansion this week, one of which is Diprivan (aka Propofol), an anesthetic typically used in hospitals.
There has been much speculation that the drug, which is administered with an IV, and other prescriptions may have played a role in the King of Pop's death. Sources tell the Times that some of the drugs were prescribed to Jackson's pseudonyms, and others didn't have prescription labels at all.
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Fans had until 6 p.m. Saturday to apply online. With registration now over, AEG will initiate a thorough "scrubbing" of all entries to weed out any duplicates and those suspected of having been made by auto-entry programs or "go-bots," the type frequently utilized by ticket scalpers.
A computer program will then randomly select the winners, who will be notified between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets will be divided between venues—with only 11,000 given for the service inside of the Staples Center and the remaining tickets allotted for the screening in the Nokia Theatre.
Los Angeles police and city officials have warned fans without tickets to stay home, since the screens outside the venues will not be used to broadcast the event. Organizers have also taken pains to stress the service is not a show but a public remembrance of the 50-year-old singer, who died suddenly June 25 of a suspected cardiac arrest.
As the city and Jackson family prepare for Tuesday's memorial service, E! News has confirmed that the Rev. Al Sharpton will be calling for a national day of mourning during his sermon at a Sunday morning church service in Los Angeles.
Although the music legend is being laid to rest, the investigation into his death meanwhile continues.
According to the Los Angeles Times, investigators are concentrating on at least five doctors who prescribed drugs to Jackson after the investigators confiscated prescription medications from his Holmby Hills mansion this week, one of which is Diprivan (aka Propofol), an anesthetic typically used in hospitals.
There has been much speculation that the drug, which is administered with an IV, and other prescriptions may have played a role in the King of Pop's death. Sources tell the Times that some of the drugs were prescribed to Jackson's pseudonyms, and others didn't have prescription labels at all.
Michael Jackson's 'mysterious' adviser breaks his silence
Almost two weeks after the death of Michael Jackson, one of the singer's most mysterious advisers has come forward to describe his relationship with the star. Dr Tohme Tohme, spokesman to the King of Pop in his final months, gave his first-ever interview on Friday, describing himself as a "stranger to the music business", who only had Jackson's best interests in mind."I hate the words 'mystery man'", Tohme told the Associated Press. "I'm a private man. A lot of people like the media and I don't. I respect the privacy of other people but lately nobody respects mine."
Tohme has been the subject of controversy since emerging in 2008 as Jackson's "official and sole spokesperson". Allegedly a Lebanese financier and medical doctor (and an "ambassador at large" for the country of Senegal, according to his website), much has been claimed about Tohme and little confirmed. Tohme's partner in the TRW Advertising firm, Jim Weller, is supposedly "winner of the Cannes film festival [and] Venice film festival" (not to mention "former senior adviser to the president of the United States") despite not even having an IMDB entry.
Tohme says simply that he is a US citizen, raised in Los Angeles. "A self-made man," he explained, "in the world of finance."
"I don't want to talk about me," Tohme continued. "I'm a nobody. I'm not important. I want to talk about Michael Jackson."
Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother, is the one who introduced the two of them. The goal was to save Jackson's Neverland ranch from foreclosure – something Tohme accomplished with the help of friends in high finance. Gradually Tohme took charge of all of the King of Pop's business affairs. "We had an agreement," Tohme said. "I would never interfere with [Michael's] creative decisions and he wouldn't interfere with my business decisions."
Tohme said his work for Jackson included negotiations for the O2 Arena gigs, a Thriller-related musical and TV show, a line of clothing including "moonwalk shoes", staffing changes and management of Jackson's considerable publishing assets – including rights to songs by the Beatles.
"I was trying to do what we could to maximise his profits and minimise spending," Tohme said. He claims he dropped all his other obligations to focus on Jackson's business, although he was not paid. "I saw how kind he was and what a wonderful human being. I saw him with his children and I had never seen a better father ... I decided to do what I could to help him."
Jackson kept fit, never ate red meat and didn't drink or take drugs, according to Tohme. He seemed in perfect health when they last spoke on 23 June. Two days later, Jackson was dead.
Tohme still hopes that Jackson will be laid to rest at Neverland. The singer had hoped to create a "special place 10 times bigger than Graceland", Tohme explained – a home for Jackson memorabilia and awards. But even if that dream has not yet been realised, "he deserves to be buried in the wonderful world he created".
Michael Jackson's memorial service will take place at Los Angeles's Staples Centre on Tuesday.
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Tohme has been the subject of controversy since emerging in 2008 as Jackson's "official and sole spokesperson". Allegedly a Lebanese financier and medical doctor (and an "ambassador at large" for the country of Senegal, according to his website), much has been claimed about Tohme and little confirmed. Tohme's partner in the TRW Advertising firm, Jim Weller, is supposedly "winner of the Cannes film festival [and] Venice film festival" (not to mention "former senior adviser to the president of the United States") despite not even having an IMDB entry.
Tohme says simply that he is a US citizen, raised in Los Angeles. "A self-made man," he explained, "in the world of finance."
"I don't want to talk about me," Tohme continued. "I'm a nobody. I'm not important. I want to talk about Michael Jackson."
Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother, is the one who introduced the two of them. The goal was to save Jackson's Neverland ranch from foreclosure – something Tohme accomplished with the help of friends in high finance. Gradually Tohme took charge of all of the King of Pop's business affairs. "We had an agreement," Tohme said. "I would never interfere with [Michael's] creative decisions and he wouldn't interfere with my business decisions."
Tohme said his work for Jackson included negotiations for the O2 Arena gigs, a Thriller-related musical and TV show, a line of clothing including "moonwalk shoes", staffing changes and management of Jackson's considerable publishing assets – including rights to songs by the Beatles.
"I was trying to do what we could to maximise his profits and minimise spending," Tohme said. He claims he dropped all his other obligations to focus on Jackson's business, although he was not paid. "I saw how kind he was and what a wonderful human being. I saw him with his children and I had never seen a better father ... I decided to do what I could to help him."
Jackson kept fit, never ate red meat and didn't drink or take drugs, according to Tohme. He seemed in perfect health when they last spoke on 23 June. Two days later, Jackson was dead.
Tohme still hopes that Jackson will be laid to rest at Neverland. The singer had hoped to create a "special place 10 times bigger than Graceland", Tohme explained – a home for Jackson memorabilia and awards. But even if that dream has not yet been realised, "he deserves to be buried in the wonderful world he created".
Michael Jackson's memorial service will take place at Los Angeles's Staples Centre on Tuesday.
Michael Jackson's Doctors Served With Search Warrants
As part of their ongoing investigation into whether prescription drugs played a role in the death of Michael Jackson, the Los Angeles Police Department has executed at least three search warrants on different physicians over the past week. The Los Angeles Times, citing unnamed sources familiar with the investigation, reported that the warrants were an attempt to reconstruct the singer's medical history, a job complicated by the fact that Jackson was treated by a number of different physicians over the years.
At least five of those doctors who prescribed medication to Jackson are under investigation, and detectives from the LAPD's robbery-homicide division — who are assisting in the case due to its high-profile nature — executed searches over the past week. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Superior Court confirmed that a judge signed off on three searches but would not specify what detectives were looking for and whether or not they found it.
To date, police have confirmed that they removed some unnamed prescription drugs from Jackson's rented Beverly Hills-area home, and they emerged from a second search with two bags of medical evidence. Though a number of former friends, advisors and medical personnel have come forward since the singer's death to tell stories about his alleged struggles with addiction to prescription medicine, it has not yet been determined if prescription drugs played a role in his sudden death following cardiac arrest on June 25. Results of toxicology tests performed after the initial autopsy proved inconclusive and are expected to take several more weeks.
A spokesperson for the Drug Enforcement Administration confirmed last week that the federal agency has joined in the investigation into Jackson's death, and the Times, quoting an unnamed source, reported that "numerous bottles" of the powerful anesthetic Diprivan (also known as Propofol) — some full, some empty and none with prescription labels — were found at Jackson's home. The drug, used in doctors' offices for minor surgical procedures, is not available for prescription and, experts told MTV, is very dangerous if not administered by trained personnel in a clinical setting. A registered nurse who allegedly worked for Jackson has said that Jackson pleaded for Diprivan just days before his death in order to treat his chronic insomnia.
Edward Chernoff, a lawyer for cardiologist Dr. Conrad Murray, who was by Jackson's side the day he died, would not discuss with TMZ whether his client administered Diprivan to Jackson. Murray has not been named as a suspect in the case, but LAPD officers have interviewed him, and an unnamed source told the gossip site that the information Murray gave police regarding drugs at Jackson's home prompted officials to obtain a search warrant from a judge. The subsequent searches of the rented home turned up the Diprivan, and while Chernoff denied that his client gave Jackson the powerful painkillers Demerol and OxyContin before the singer's death, he reportedly told TMZ, "I have no statement on whether the Dr. prescribed or administered Propofol. ... We're confident whatever the doctor prescribed did not kill Michael Jackson."
A spokesperson for Chernoff told MTV News that, going forward, per an agreement reached with LAPD investigators, Murray (and Chernoff) are not allowed to discuss any medical issues related to Jackson with the press, including any medication the doctor may or may not have prescribed/ administered to the singer.
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At least five of those doctors who prescribed medication to Jackson are under investigation, and detectives from the LAPD's robbery-homicide division — who are assisting in the case due to its high-profile nature — executed searches over the past week. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Superior Court confirmed that a judge signed off on three searches but would not specify what detectives were looking for and whether or not they found it.
To date, police have confirmed that they removed some unnamed prescription drugs from Jackson's rented Beverly Hills-area home, and they emerged from a second search with two bags of medical evidence. Though a number of former friends, advisors and medical personnel have come forward since the singer's death to tell stories about his alleged struggles with addiction to prescription medicine, it has not yet been determined if prescription drugs played a role in his sudden death following cardiac arrest on June 25. Results of toxicology tests performed after the initial autopsy proved inconclusive and are expected to take several more weeks.
A spokesperson for the Drug Enforcement Administration confirmed last week that the federal agency has joined in the investigation into Jackson's death, and the Times, quoting an unnamed source, reported that "numerous bottles" of the powerful anesthetic Diprivan (also known as Propofol) — some full, some empty and none with prescription labels — were found at Jackson's home. The drug, used in doctors' offices for minor surgical procedures, is not available for prescription and, experts told MTV, is very dangerous if not administered by trained personnel in a clinical setting. A registered nurse who allegedly worked for Jackson has said that Jackson pleaded for Diprivan just days before his death in order to treat his chronic insomnia.
Edward Chernoff, a lawyer for cardiologist Dr. Conrad Murray, who was by Jackson's side the day he died, would not discuss with TMZ whether his client administered Diprivan to Jackson. Murray has not been named as a suspect in the case, but LAPD officers have interviewed him, and an unnamed source told the gossip site that the information Murray gave police regarding drugs at Jackson's home prompted officials to obtain a search warrant from a judge. The subsequent searches of the rented home turned up the Diprivan, and while Chernoff denied that his client gave Jackson the powerful painkillers Demerol and OxyContin before the singer's death, he reportedly told TMZ, "I have no statement on whether the Dr. prescribed or administered Propofol. ... We're confident whatever the doctor prescribed did not kill Michael Jackson."
A spokesperson for Chernoff told MTV News that, going forward, per an agreement reached with LAPD investigators, Murray (and Chernoff) are not allowed to discuss any medical issues related to Jackson with the press, including any medication the doctor may or may not have prescribed/ administered to the singer.
Al Sharpton Wants Michael Jackson Stamp, Media to Back Off
The Rev. Al Sharpton thinks Michael Jackson deserves to be honored commensurate with his star status. That means a postage stamp, a national day of mourning—and deferential treatment from the media.In advance of Tuesday's memorial, Sharpton appeared Sunday as a guest speaker at Los Angeles' First AME church. He announced to parishioners that he would push for a commemorative Jackson stamp and a waiver of the U.S. Postal Service's five-year waiting period, postdeath. (The only exception so far has been for late presidents.)
Sharpton also took issue with how certain press outlets have covered Jackson's death, saying there was a "disrespectful double standard" between the "Thriller" singer and other fallen icons such as Frank Sinatra or Elvis Presley.
"I'm here because of the disgraceful and the despicable way [the media] is trying to destroy the legacy [of Jackson]," Sharpton said.
"You have had other entertainers that have had issues in their life; you [the media] did not degrade and denigrate them."
Sharpton called upon the media to show respect during the family's time of mourning. "Michael was no freak," he said. "He was a genius."
"We want love. That's what Michael Jackson sang about," the reverend added. "Let's talk about love. Let the media deal with the mess while we deal with the message."
As for Jackson's family, Sharpton said he had seen King of Pop's children earlier in the weekend and "they are fine."
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Jackson and mother Katherine had unbreakable bond
When ABC wanted to make a miniseries about the Jackson family's life in 1992, Michael Jackson had one major requirement before he would give his blessing: Someone beautiful had to play his mother.
The superstar adored Katherine Jackson, who ended up being portrayed by Angela Bassett in the miniseries. Not only does Jackson's will designate her as the guardian of his three children, but she is the only person other than his kids to inherit a share of his fortune. Katherine Jackson has also sought to retain control of her son's estate, and was appointed the estate's administrator when no will was presented. Now, though, a will has been filed with two named executors. A hearing regarding the appointment of the executors as temporary administrators of the pop superstar's estate was scheduled for Monday.
Jackson had a fractious relationship at times with various family members and other confidants, but friends say Jackson saw his mother as the one flawless, angelic constant in his life.
A Jehovah's Witness, Katherine Jackson, 79, is universally described as a gentle, loving matriarch who has doted on her family and fought to keep them united through tough times.
Born Katherine Scruse, she was reared in Chicago and overcame polio as a child (she still walks with a slight limp). She married Joe Jackson at age 19, and they had 10 children (Marlon Jackson had a twin who died shortly after birth) in nearby Gary, Ind.
Katherine and Joe Jackson are still married and recently marked their 60th anniversary. But their relationship has long been difficult and they have not lived together for years, according to a close friend of the singer who did not want to be identified because the person was not authorized to discuss the family.
Though it was Joe Jackson who managed Michael Jackson and his brothers to early stardom, Michael credited his mother with giving him his vocal gifts. He described her as a pianist and singer in her own right who was the first to identify and encourage her children's musical talents.
"Every child thinks their mother is the greatest mother in the world, but we Jacksons never lost that feeling," Jackson wrote in "Moonwalk," his 1988 autobiography. "Because of Katherine's gentleness, warmth and attention, I can't imagine what it's like to grow up without a mother's love."
Michael Jackson's three children have not had their biological mothers in their lives. But people close to the Jacksons say Katherine Jackson has an incredibly close relationship with her grandchildren, perhaps more than anyone else in her late son's life.
"She was never out of favor (with Michael), so she was able to spend a lot more time with the kids than anybody else," said J. Randy Taraborrelli, a friend of Jackson and author of the biography "The Magic and the Madness."
Katherine Jackson was by her son's side through some of his greatest triumphs and tragedies, from his stunning "Thriller" success to his 2005 acquittal of child molestation charges.
"They just loved each other unconditionally," said Taraborrelli. "Even when he was illogical in some of his decisions ... she didn't care, she just defended him and supported him without reservation his entire life."
Michael Jackson lived with his mother, along with siblings Joe, Janet and LaToya, at the family's Encino, Calif., compound until he was almost 30. After he moved to his vast Neverland estate, his mother remained part of his inner circle.
L. Londell McMillan, who is part of the legal team representing Katherine Jackson in her bid to control Jackson's estate, said Jackson trusted his mother completely and wanted to make sure she was always well provided.
"Michael would often say to those of us in his life, 'Please make sure you help me to protect and take care of my children and my mother Katherine,'" McMillan said.
Rob Goldstone, a former Jackson publicist who spent time on the road with him during his 1989 "Bad" tour, described him as "a momma's boy. He loved his mom."
"The one thing that was very apparent that everywhere we went, he would want to go shopping and buy something, and his mom was the one he wanted to buy something special for," he recalled.
Jackson's relationship with his mother was the opposite of what he had with his father, who managed Michael and his children's careers until they reached adulthood and business ties were severed.
Michael Jackson had a complicated relationship with Joe Jackson. He had described his father as physically and emotionally abusive. Even the sight of Joe Jackson would sometimes make Michael so nervous he would vomit, the son had said.
Joe Jackson was the parental figure who spent the most time with Jackson during his formative years. Katherine Jackson didn't go out on the road with the Jackson 5, staying at home to raise LaToya, Janet and Randy.
But the mild-mannered mother would stand up to her husband and defend their children when she thought things were getting out of control, Taraborrelli said.
"She's very strong, and a very powerful woman who would stand up to Joe," he said. "That's the only reason why it worked. ... She had the tenacity to defy him when it really mattered."
Though the pair do not live together, their lives are still intertwined. Ten years ago, they filed for bankruptcy, listing nearly $24 million in debts that included court judgments, auto loans and credit cards. Court records show the only valuable asset listed was a house in Las Vegas then valued at $290,000.
Now that Katherine Jackson has been granted temporary guardianship of her grandchildren, some wonder what influence Joe Jackson might play in the grandchildren's lives. A person with knowledge of the situation, who asked not to be identified because the person was not authorized to talk about the relationship, said the children have a loving relationship with their grandfather, but said that Katherine Jackson would be their primary caregiver.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson said she has already assumed that role, shopping for clothes for her grandchildren over the weekend.
"She's doing very well," he said Sunday. "She is the matriarch of this family. She is so deep in her religion. She has a real insulation, not an isolation, kind of a spiritual, so she sees her family in the broader sense and all of them kind of gravitating a certain way to mom as they were."
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The superstar adored Katherine Jackson, who ended up being portrayed by Angela Bassett in the miniseries. Not only does Jackson's will designate her as the guardian of his three children, but she is the only person other than his kids to inherit a share of his fortune. Katherine Jackson has also sought to retain control of her son's estate, and was appointed the estate's administrator when no will was presented. Now, though, a will has been filed with two named executors. A hearing regarding the appointment of the executors as temporary administrators of the pop superstar's estate was scheduled for Monday.
Jackson had a fractious relationship at times with various family members and other confidants, but friends say Jackson saw his mother as the one flawless, angelic constant in his life.
A Jehovah's Witness, Katherine Jackson, 79, is universally described as a gentle, loving matriarch who has doted on her family and fought to keep them united through tough times.
Born Katherine Scruse, she was reared in Chicago and overcame polio as a child (she still walks with a slight limp). She married Joe Jackson at age 19, and they had 10 children (Marlon Jackson had a twin who died shortly after birth) in nearby Gary, Ind.
Katherine and Joe Jackson are still married and recently marked their 60th anniversary. But their relationship has long been difficult and they have not lived together for years, according to a close friend of the singer who did not want to be identified because the person was not authorized to discuss the family.
Though it was Joe Jackson who managed Michael Jackson and his brothers to early stardom, Michael credited his mother with giving him his vocal gifts. He described her as a pianist and singer in her own right who was the first to identify and encourage her children's musical talents.
"Every child thinks their mother is the greatest mother in the world, but we Jacksons never lost that feeling," Jackson wrote in "Moonwalk," his 1988 autobiography. "Because of Katherine's gentleness, warmth and attention, I can't imagine what it's like to grow up without a mother's love."
Michael Jackson's three children have not had their biological mothers in their lives. But people close to the Jacksons say Katherine Jackson has an incredibly close relationship with her grandchildren, perhaps more than anyone else in her late son's life.
"She was never out of favor (with Michael), so she was able to spend a lot more time with the kids than anybody else," said J. Randy Taraborrelli, a friend of Jackson and author of the biography "The Magic and the Madness."
Katherine Jackson was by her son's side through some of his greatest triumphs and tragedies, from his stunning "Thriller" success to his 2005 acquittal of child molestation charges.
"They just loved each other unconditionally," said Taraborrelli. "Even when he was illogical in some of his decisions ... she didn't care, she just defended him and supported him without reservation his entire life."
Michael Jackson lived with his mother, along with siblings Joe, Janet and LaToya, at the family's Encino, Calif., compound until he was almost 30. After he moved to his vast Neverland estate, his mother remained part of his inner circle.
L. Londell McMillan, who is part of the legal team representing Katherine Jackson in her bid to control Jackson's estate, said Jackson trusted his mother completely and wanted to make sure she was always well provided.
"Michael would often say to those of us in his life, 'Please make sure you help me to protect and take care of my children and my mother Katherine,'" McMillan said.
Rob Goldstone, a former Jackson publicist who spent time on the road with him during his 1989 "Bad" tour, described him as "a momma's boy. He loved his mom."
"The one thing that was very apparent that everywhere we went, he would want to go shopping and buy something, and his mom was the one he wanted to buy something special for," he recalled.
Jackson's relationship with his mother was the opposite of what he had with his father, who managed Michael and his children's careers until they reached adulthood and business ties were severed.
Michael Jackson had a complicated relationship with Joe Jackson. He had described his father as physically and emotionally abusive. Even the sight of Joe Jackson would sometimes make Michael so nervous he would vomit, the son had said.
Joe Jackson was the parental figure who spent the most time with Jackson during his formative years. Katherine Jackson didn't go out on the road with the Jackson 5, staying at home to raise LaToya, Janet and Randy.
But the mild-mannered mother would stand up to her husband and defend their children when she thought things were getting out of control, Taraborrelli said.
"She's very strong, and a very powerful woman who would stand up to Joe," he said. "That's the only reason why it worked. ... She had the tenacity to defy him when it really mattered."
Though the pair do not live together, their lives are still intertwined. Ten years ago, they filed for bankruptcy, listing nearly $24 million in debts that included court judgments, auto loans and credit cards. Court records show the only valuable asset listed was a house in Las Vegas then valued at $290,000.
Now that Katherine Jackson has been granted temporary guardianship of her grandchildren, some wonder what influence Joe Jackson might play in the grandchildren's lives. A person with knowledge of the situation, who asked not to be identified because the person was not authorized to talk about the relationship, said the children have a loving relationship with their grandfather, but said that Katherine Jackson would be their primary caregiver.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson said she has already assumed that role, shopping for clothes for her grandchildren over the weekend.
"She's doing very well," he said Sunday. "She is the matriarch of this family. She is so deep in her religion. She has a real insulation, not an isolation, kind of a spiritual, so she sees her family in the broader sense and all of them kind of gravitating a certain way to mom as they were."
New York Congressman Blasts Jackson as 'Pervert, Low-Life'
A New York congressman says Michael Jackson was a "pervert" and calls on society to stop "glorifying" the late entertainer in a YouTube video.
Rep. Peter King said Jackson -- whom he called a "low-life" -- is being glorified in the days after his death while society ignores the efforts, of teachers, police officers, firefighters and veterans. In the two-minute video, King claims the "day in and day out" coverage of Jackson's death is "too politically correct."
"Let's knock out the psychobabble," King said in the video taped outside an American Legion Hall on New York's Long Island. "He was a pervert, a child molester; he was a pedophile. And to be giving this much coverage to him, day in and day out, what does it say about us as a country? I just think we're too politically correct."
King, a Republican who is among the possible contenders for the seat held by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, said Jackson "may have been a good singer" and "did some dancing," but blasted the singer as someone who could not be trusted around children.
"There's nothing good to say about this guy," King continued. "But the bottom line is, would you let your child or grandchild be in the same room as Michael Jackson?"
Calls placed to King early Monday were not immediately returned.
Jackson family spokesman Ken Sunshine says the family is preparing for Jackson's funeral and will not dignify King's statement with a comment.
In 2005, Jackson was acquitted of molesting a boy who spent time at his Neverland ranch and appeared with him in the 2003 British documentary, "Living With Michael Jackson." The entertainer had been accused of plying the boy with alcohol and groping him.
Earlier, in 1993, Jackson was accused of molesting a boy who often stayed at his home. The singer denied any wrongdoing, reached a settlement with the boy's family -- reported to be $20 million -- and criminal charges were never filed.
Stacy Brown, co-author of "Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask," said King's comments were "irresponsible and insensitive" despite the fact he too thought Jackson had molested children.
"I'm not surprised that someone would feel that way," Brown told FOXNews.com. "I'm surprised that you would get a public official to say that. Let's face it, I'm not one to believe that Michael was innocent of molesting children, but he was never convicted. If he was convicted of those crimes, then hey, I'd have to agree with him."
Brown said the molestation allegations against Jackson were "devastating," professionally and personally.
"In hindsight, it was the beginning of the end of his life because I don't think he ever recovered," he said. "This was a guy who spent most of his life protecting his privacy and that was shattered, obliterated during the trial [in 2005]. He was undressed during that trial."
Jackson had partially "recovered" from allegations of molestation during the 1990s, Brown said, in part due to his marriage to Lisa Marie Presley and the birth of his children. Still, some previous fans of Jackson had grown tired of the controversy surrounding the singer.
"He lost a lot of his adult audience, people who grew weary of the weirdness," Brown said. "But he reached far and wide and was able to sell 750,000 tickets for this comeback tour. Americans particularly and the world in general loves a comeback story."
Brown continued, "There was no one else like Michael Jackson. He was Elvis, the Rolling Stones, Sinatra and the Bealtes all rolled into one."
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Rep. Peter King said Jackson -- whom he called a "low-life" -- is being glorified in the days after his death while society ignores the efforts, of teachers, police officers, firefighters and veterans. In the two-minute video, King claims the "day in and day out" coverage of Jackson's death is "too politically correct."
"Let's knock out the psychobabble," King said in the video taped outside an American Legion Hall on New York's Long Island. "He was a pervert, a child molester; he was a pedophile. And to be giving this much coverage to him, day in and day out, what does it say about us as a country? I just think we're too politically correct."
King, a Republican who is among the possible contenders for the seat held by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, said Jackson "may have been a good singer" and "did some dancing," but blasted the singer as someone who could not be trusted around children.
"There's nothing good to say about this guy," King continued. "But the bottom line is, would you let your child or grandchild be in the same room as Michael Jackson?"
Calls placed to King early Monday were not immediately returned.
Jackson family spokesman Ken Sunshine says the family is preparing for Jackson's funeral and will not dignify King's statement with a comment.
In 2005, Jackson was acquitted of molesting a boy who spent time at his Neverland ranch and appeared with him in the 2003 British documentary, "Living With Michael Jackson." The entertainer had been accused of plying the boy with alcohol and groping him.
Earlier, in 1993, Jackson was accused of molesting a boy who often stayed at his home. The singer denied any wrongdoing, reached a settlement with the boy's family -- reported to be $20 million -- and criminal charges were never filed.
Stacy Brown, co-author of "Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask," said King's comments were "irresponsible and insensitive" despite the fact he too thought Jackson had molested children.
"I'm not surprised that someone would feel that way," Brown told FOXNews.com. "I'm surprised that you would get a public official to say that. Let's face it, I'm not one to believe that Michael was innocent of molesting children, but he was never convicted. If he was convicted of those crimes, then hey, I'd have to agree with him."
Brown said the molestation allegations against Jackson were "devastating," professionally and personally.
"In hindsight, it was the beginning of the end of his life because I don't think he ever recovered," he said. "This was a guy who spent most of his life protecting his privacy and that was shattered, obliterated during the trial [in 2005]. He was undressed during that trial."
Jackson had partially "recovered" from allegations of molestation during the 1990s, Brown said, in part due to his marriage to Lisa Marie Presley and the birth of his children. Still, some previous fans of Jackson had grown tired of the controversy surrounding the singer.
"He lost a lot of his adult audience, people who grew weary of the weirdness," Brown said. "But he reached far and wide and was able to sell 750,000 tickets for this comeback tour. Americans particularly and the world in general loves a comeback story."
Brown continued, "There was no one else like Michael Jackson. He was Elvis, the Rolling Stones, Sinatra and the Bealtes all rolled into one."
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