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Today Is MJ Day!
Posted on July 7th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Today the King of Pop, Michael Jackson will be laid to rest, a golden casket containing the star’s body is currently on it’s way to the public memorial service with a private funeral service in Los Angeles to follow.The singers body will be taken from the early-morning funeral service at The Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Cemetery, then the Jackson family and host of musical guests and around 11,000 fans will converge on Los Angeles’ Staples Center for the star-studded public tribute…
17,500 tickets have been dished out Willy Wonka ‘golden ticket’ style – 11,000 lucky fans for Staples Center and a further 6,500 for the viewing being held at the Nokia Theatre nearby.
Performers Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson are expected on stage, while Queen Latifah, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Brooke Shields, Usher, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Barry Gordy are among the confirmed A-listers in attendance.
And I’m told the biggest star of all IS expected… Jackson’s casket will be on display. However, insiders say despite the bold-faced names on the guest list, organizers have emphasized that the memorial will be a somber, respectful affair, and not an entertainment event.
Police have warned well wishers mourning the star’s death without tickets to stay away, but still around 50,000 people are expected to be in the downtown area of L.A. today.
15 responses to “Today Is MJ Day!”
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Cherry! July 7th, 2009 at 9:08 am
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Soul Man July 7th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Stevie Wonder was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gina Tate July 7th, 2009 at 10:45 am
MJ a truely great man! TOTAL LEGAND!!!! will be sadly mised xxx regards to his family and friends, I wish I had the chance to meet him!
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Sara Cooper July 7th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Brooke Shields made me cry, her speech was so good!
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Dido2009 July 7th, 2009 at 11:36 am
RIP Michael, you and your legacy will lives and goes on in all our hearts.
goodbye, MJ. -
Frankie Jay July 7th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
I was so touched by this event that couldn’t stop crying. The concert was amazing, a lot of really warm words were said, songs were sang. He always will live in our hearts, as long as people who remember him live. We will miss you MJ. R.I.P.
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GenLan65 July 7th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Well done AEG for an mazing event!
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Joany Mellor July 7th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Farewell Michael you will be missed by all!
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Al Soames July 7th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
This was an amazing event I am so happy I could see with my own eye… Truly touching day. Long live the king!
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Kathy Sue July 7th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Rest in peace Michael, you will be remembered forever. You are the King.
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Kelly Barr July 7th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Michael you will be missed by the whole world micheal R.I.P
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Harry411Red July 7th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
I don’t he was in the casket at the memorial, I think he was creamted earlier… I bet they scatter his ashes on Neverland.
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Beth Vales - Fla July 7th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
One thing I can say is that he will be missed by the country. I also want to wish the Jackson Family my deepest sympathy – We all grew up listening to The King I attended one of his concerts when he came to FLorida at the Orange Bowl. I took my neice because she was so in love with him.
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Diane, Sutton - Surrey July 7th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
This memorial was beautifully done and all very touching, especially Jermaine singing Smile and Paris’ speech… RIP
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JulissaW July 7th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
M J you will always be a part of my family and you will be truely missed. I love you and may you rest in peace. God Bless The Jackson family!
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