Michael Jackson’s star-studded public memorial begins with a spiritual tone in downtown LALOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s public memorial, watched by millions around the world, struck a tone more spiritual than spectacular Tuesday, opening with a church choir serenading his golden casket and continuing with somber speeches and gospel-themed musical performances. List of guests invited to Michael Jackson’s public memorialList of guests invited to public memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles: Michael Jackson’s public memorial service under way in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Michael Jackson has begun in downtown Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s golden casket brought to LA public memorial siteLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s golden casket has arrived at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles for a public memorial service. Memorial service a national viewing experience, in gatherings both online and in personNEW YORK — A giant audience formed for Michael Jackson’s memorial service, as millions gathered in public, in front of televisions and at computer screens to experience the mourning of the celebrated pop star. More than 1.2 million people have registered for tickets to Michael Jackson’s Tuesday memorialLOS ANGELES — More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson’s memorial service next week. LA plans for massive crowds during Michael Jackson public memorial; ticket lottery announcedLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday’s public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public. LA officials scramble to accommodate horde of Michael Jackson fans at Tuesday memorialLOS ANGELES — City officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to try to figure out how to accommodate a public memorial service for Michael Jackson at a venue that can hold no more than 20,000 people. Michael Jackson’s ex-wife wins court delay while she decides whether to seek custody of 2 kidsLOS ANGELES — The future of Michael Jackson’s children was thrown into question Thursday when his ex-wife emerged and won a delay in a custody hearing while she decides whether she wants to raise her two offspring. Attorney: Debbie Rowe still deciding whether to seek custody of kids she had with JacksonLOS ANGELES — Deborah Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson and the mother of two of his children, has not reached a final decision on whether to seek custody of the children, a lawyer said Thursday. AEG Chief says hours of Jackson’s last rehearsal may end up being a motion pictureLOS ANGELES — The footage of Michael Jackson’s last rehearsal may be coming to a theater near you. Person close to situation says talks under way on possible Jackson event at LA Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — A person with knowledge of the situation says Los Angeles officials are holding closed-door talks about a possible event for Michael Jackson on Tuesday at a downtown arena. DEA joins Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled outLOS ANGELES — With the federal Drug Enforcement Administration now joining the investigation into Michael Jackson’s death, Jermaine Jackson says he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that his younger brother abused prescription drugs. DEA joins Michael Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled outLOS ANGELES — Jermaine Jackson said he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that Michael Jackson abused prescription drugs, but that he did not know about any drug use by his younger brother. Lakers to take victory lap in championship parade despite worries over money, hooligansLOS ANGELES — Thousands of fans poured into the Coliseum early Wednesday to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers’ 15th NBA title with a parade and rally that the financially troubled city either badly needs or can’t afford, depending on who you ask. Bryant, Lakers eager to finish off Utah Jazz at home on Monday nightLOS ANGELES — Re-energized by their dominating Game 4 victory, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of motivation to close out the Utah Jazz at home on Monday night. Too little, too late: LeBron scores 29, Cavs hold off Pistons’ rally for 94-82 win in Game 2CLEVELAND — Their late comeback, impressive as it was by guys who hardly play, came up short. The Detroit Pistons have to finish the next one. |