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. 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. Motorcade from the home of Michael Jackson’s parents has reached cemeteryLOS ANGELES — A motorcade from the home of Michael Jackson’s parents has reached a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Motorcade leaves home of Michael Jackson’s parents, apparently heading for a memorial serviceLOS ANGELES — A motorcade has left the home of Michael Jackson’s parents, apparently heading for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles braces for fallen star’s final act as Michael Jackson memorial grips downtownLOS ANGELES — The curtain is slowly rising on Michael Jackson’s last show. Michael Jackson’s mother loses control of son’s estate on eve of Los Angeles memorialLOS ANGELES — A judge said Monday that Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the pop singer’s estate for now, rejecting a request from Jackson’s mother to be put in charge or share control. Judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and family friend should take over estateLOS ANGELES — A judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer’s estate. Michael Jackson’s family seeks delay in naming executors of will to probe singer’s affairsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family wants a judge to delay the appointment of two men as temporary administrators of the pop superstar’s estate, a person close to the Jacksons said. 1.6 million Michael Jackson fans wait to learn if they won tickets to Tuesday memorial in LALOS ANGELES — The more than 1.6 million fans who registered to attend Michael Jackson’s memorial service waited to learn Sunday whether they were among the lucky few to win tickets for the Tuesday ceremony. Michael Jackson’s Tuesday memorial service gets more than 1.6 million online ticket requestsLOS ANGELES — The more than 1.6 million fans who registered for tickets to Michael Jackson’s memorial service will finally get word Sunday on whether they will be among the lucky few to get tickets for the ceremony. 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 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 memorial set for Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — The question of when and where a public memorial service will be held for Michael Jackson has finally been answered. But how city officials will handle the likelihood of a massive crowd remains to be settled. 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. 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. Michael Jackson’s will cuts out ex-wife Debbie Rowe and leaves entire estate to family trustLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. Person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says his mother gets custody; assets in trustLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s will gives custody of his children to the singer’s mother and leaves all of his assets in a trust fund, a person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Jackson family says Michael had a will; memorial service possible at Neverland taking shapeLOS ANGELES — A will for Michael Jackson has surfaced and is expected in court soon, a lawyer for the family said Tuesday, countering their previous claim that he died without such a document. Michael Jackson’s parents move quickly to take charge of his estate, gain custody of his kidsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family moved quickly Monday to take control of his complicated personal and financial affairs, winning temporary custody of his three children and asking a judge to name the King of Pop’s mother as administrator of his estate. Michael Jackson’s mother files for guardianship of the singer’s 3 childrenLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s mother is caring for the singer’s three children and asked the court Monday to declare her their guardian. Person close to Jacksons: Status of Michael’s will, AEG role still unclearLOS ANGELES — Most of Michael Jackson’s family members have gathered in their Encino compound, where they are contemplating funeral arrangements and caring for his three children. They are feeling confused, upset and angry by the lack of information about those who were around the pop superstar in his final days, a person close to the family told The Associated Press. Jackson’s body released by LA county coroner; no funeral service plans announcedLOS ANGELES — The body of Michael Jackson, who died Thursday, has been released by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. |