Michael Jackson Rehearsal Video: ‘This is It’ Final Performance

Posted on: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 by: Andrea | 0 comments

 Michael Jackson rehearsal at Staples Center

A video of Michael Jackson’s rehearsal at the Staples Center on June 23, 2009, just two days prior to his death, has been released by AEG Live, the promoter for his sold out 50-date “This is It” London concert tour.

Jackson is seen rehearsing “They Don’t Care About Us,” from his 1996 HIStory album, while running through dance moves with his dancers.

Jackson appears to be healthy in the footage.  There have been widespread reports that Jackson was listless and frail in the days leading up to his death on June 25th.

Jackson’s concert tour was scheduled to run from July 13, 2009, to March 6, 2010 at the O2 Arena in London.

Funeral services for the King of Pop are set to begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Staples Center complex.

View Michael Jackson’s rehearsal at Staples Center for his “This is It” tour below.

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Michael Jackson Funeral Staples Center

Posted on: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 by: Andrea | 0 comments

Michael Jackson funeral arrangements

Michael Jackson funeral arrangements have been made for Tuesday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. in Los Angeles.

A motorcade will go from Forest Lawn Mortuary to the Staples Center complex.

It has not yet been determined whether the memorial service will be held at the Staples Center or the adjacent Nokia Theatre.

Financing for the memorial remains unclear.  Security and crowd control are likely to be costly, and it is being reported that tickets for the service may be sold to offset the cost.  Although the suggested price is $25, that has not been confirmed.

Contrary to previous reports that there would be a memorial service at Jackson’s former home, Neverland Ranch, current owners were unable to obtain an exemption required to have a burial on private property.

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Debbie Rowe to Seek Custody of Paris and Prince Michael (PHOTOS and VIDEO)

Posted on: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 by: Andrea | 0 comments

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Debbie Rowe will fight for custody of son Michael Joseph Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12, and  daughter Paris Michael Katherine, 11, the two children she bore for Michael Jackson.

“I want my kids,” Rowe told KNBC reporter Chuck Henry.  “I am stepping up.  I have to.”

Rowe also said she will take out a restraining order if necessary to keep Jackson’s father Joe Jackson away from the children.

Rowe has had very little contact with the children over the years.

Although her agreement with Michael allowed for visitation, she claims that has been very difficult for her to do.  She said if she misses a visitation (due to illness, etc.), that it was hard to get a make up date.

She also said she would be willing to raise 7-year-old Prince Michael II, known as Blanket, who was born to an unnamed surrogate mother.  Although she realizes it is unlikely she would be awarded custody of him, she said she would be willing to take the child.

Rowe was married to Jackson in 1996 and filed for divorce three years later, surrendering parental rights.

During court testimony, Rowe said, “I had the children for him. They wouldn’t be on this planet if it wasn’t for my love for him. I did it for him to become a father, not for me to become a mother. You earn the title ‘parent.” I have done absolutely nothing to earn that title.”

Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, was awarded temporary custody of the children, pending a hearing on Monday

A will signed by Jackson in 2002 and filed with the court on Wednesday states “I have intentionally omitted to provide for my former wife, Deborah Jean Rowe Jackson.”

Rowe’s attorney, Eric George, plans to attend custody hearing Monday to represent her.

View video and photos of Michael Jackson’s children below.

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Katie Holmes Will Perform on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ (PHOTOS)

Posted on: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 by: Missy | 0 comments

Katie Holmes So You Think You Can Dance

Celebrating their 100th episode, FOX network show So You Think You Can Dance is pulling out all of the stops.  Katie Holmes will take the stage and perform a song and dance tribute to Judy Garland, wearing the signature jacket and little hat that are iconic symbols of the late singer.

Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said that Katie and her daughter Suri love dancing and having been visiting the show’s rehearsals many times in the past.

The production is inspired by Garland’s song Get Happy from the 1950’s musical Summer Stock.  Husband Tom Cruise has been on the set watching Kate and is reportedly “wowed” by his talented wife.

You can catch Katie in her dancing shoes on Thursday, July 23 at 9:00 p.m. eastern.

We’ve included photos from an old Eli Stone show that featured Holmes in a song and dance number.

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OK! Magazine Michael Jackson Death Photo Featured On Cover

Posted on: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 by: Meg | 1 comment

Michael Jackson recent London photos

It was bound to happen.  OK! Magazine reportedly paid $500,000 for the rights to use the death photo of Michael Jackson on the cover of their latest issue entitled Michael Jackson World Exclusive The Last Photos–on newsstands now.

While many may find the cover to be in bad taste, millions are gravitating to all of the salacious details surrounding the sudden death of the larger than life King of Pop.  We saw the same thing with the recent death of actor David Carradine.  People were drawn to the photos of the actor’s lifeless body dangling in a closet.

Our top photo shows Jackson’s last official appearance at a news conference in London, when his 50 concert engagement was announced some months ago.  He is reported to have 100 secret songs stashed away as a legacy to his children.

Is it a sign of the times or did OK! Magazine go too far?

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