Michael Jackson – A Tribute to the King of Pop

Michael Jackson was rehearsing at Los Angeles' Staples Center. His memorial will now be there.

Reports are coming in saying Michael Jackson’s memorial service will be taken place 10 : 00 am on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Michael Jackson’s memorial service will take place Tuesday morning in the Staples Center, the 20,000-seat coliseum in downtown Los Angeles where Jackson rehearsed his show the night before he died, according to a person who has been briefed by a representative of the family.

No other details about the service, set to begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, have been revealed.

The news comes amid the frenzy of information — some conflicting — that has followed the death of Jackson.

[Source : CNN]

A fan shows off the first ticket bought at the O2 Centre in London for one of Michael Jackson's concerts.

For anyone that purchased tickets to Michael Jackson’s originally final concert debut will be offered one of two things. Either a refund or a unique souvenir ticket.

From CNN :
Michael Jackson fans who purchased tickets for his final concerts will receive a full refund or, if they chose, a commemorative ticket, the concert promoter said Tuesday.

“The world lost a kind soul who just happened to be the greatest entertainer the world has ever known,” said Randy Phillips, president and chief executive officer of AEG Live.

“Since he loved his fans in life, it is incumbent upon us to treat them with the same reverence and respect after his death.”

Fifty sold-out Jackson concerts were scheduled for the O2 Arena in London, starting July 13, with admission costing at least $105. The shows were billed as the final concerts of his career and were called “This Is It.”

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Billie Jean

The music video for the song Billie Jean by Michael Jackson from the album Thriller.

“Billie Jean” is a dance-pop R&B song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones for the singer’s sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). Originally disliked by Jones, the track was almost removed from the album after he and Jackson had numerous disagreements. The song’s lyrics refer to a real-life experience, in which a mentally ill female fan claimed that Jackson fathered one of her twins. The song is well known for its distinctive bass line and Jackson’s vocal hiccups. The song was mixed 91 times by Bruce Swedien before it was finalized.

Following the successful chart performances of Thriller and “The Girl Is Mine”, “Billie Jean” was released on January 2, 1983, as the album’s second single. “Billie Jean” was a worldwide commercial and critical success; it became one of the best-selling singles of 1983, and topped both the US and UK charts simultaneously. Considered one of the most revolutionary songs in history,[1] “Billie Jean” was certified platinum in 1989. [Source : Wikipedia]

Fans pay tribute to the singer at a public memorial Tuesday at Harlem's Apollo Theater

CNN reveals Michael Jacksons will which was written several years ago.

A lawyer filed Michael Jackson’s will — written seven years ago — with the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday morning, court officials said.

The pop icon placed his entire estate — which he estimated to be worth at least $500 million — in the Michael Jackson Family Trust, which was described in another document not filed in court.

The mother of his two oldest children was left out of his will.

“I have intentionally omitted to provide for my former wife, Deborah Rowe Jackson,” Jackson’s will said.

While it will be up to a court to decide who gets custody of Jackson’s three children, the singer nominated his mother, Katherine Jackson, as their guardian. If Katherine Jackson, 79, is not living, Jackson said, “I nominate Diana Ross as guardian.”

The children — ages 7, 11 and 12 — have been placed under his mother’s temporary guardianship.

Jackson attorney John Branca, attorney Barry Siegel and John McClain, a music industry executive and longtime Jackson friend, were named as executors of the will.

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You can also view Michael’s actual will by clicking here!

Michael Jackson, shown at a rehearsal June 23 -- one of his last -- was to perform in London in July.

Sources from CNN reports that a public viewing on Michael Jackson’s body will be this Friday at his Neverland ranch.

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Michael Jackson’s body will be taken to his Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning for a public viewing Friday, a law enforcement source said Tuesday.

A private memorial service is scheduled for Sunday at Neverland.

Also, a Jackson will written in 2002 has been found, according to family lawyer Londell McMillan.

Planning is under way for a 30-car motorcade carrying Jackson’s remains to leave the Los Angeles area at 10 a.m. for Santa Barbara County, California, on Thursday, a source said.

Another state law enforcement source said the California Highway Patrol had not been formally requested to escort the motorcade.

The question of where Jackson will be buried remains unanswered.

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Beat It

Here is one of Michael’s greatest videos of all time from his best selling record, Thriller. This legendary music video will be remembered for all time. Guitar legend, Eddie Van Halen makes his cameo in the song with an amazing guitar solo. MJ has even stated that a few of the “extras” used in the video were actual L.A. street gangs.

Please, share your thoughts about this amazing video!