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The Latest Details: Michael Jackson Memorial 1 hr 5 min ago.Next Tuesday's public memorial service for Michael Jackson will be an event of "extraordinary" scope that could present unique challenges for the city of L.A, officials said on Friday. Read on to find out how to get tickets to the memorial or watch it on TV! Registration for the memorial tickets is taking place at the Staples Center Web site until 6 p.m. today. As of 5 p.m. on Friday, 524,330 people had registered for tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial service. Then, on Sunday, 8,750 people will be chosen at random to receive two tickets apiece. On "Larry King Live" on Friday night, Kenny Ortega told listeners that he will be directing the program for the memorial service. He will meet with AEG about the program, but he says his direction will be guided by the family. Related stories: Madonna to Thrill with Michael Jackson Tribute Report: Sleeping Drug Discovered in Michael Jackson's Home |
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A Rabbi Says Michael Jackson Was a Good Father 1 hr 24 min ago.Michael Jackson was concerned that his kids grow up with the right values, according to a rabbi. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the King of Pop's former friend and spiritual adviser, tells the Associated Press that when he brought his children over to play with Michael's children at Neverland Ranch, when his children ran to play on the rides, Michael reminded his three -- Michael Prince, daughter Paris-Michael and Prince "Blanket" -- that the rides were only for special occasions.
Rabbi Boteach, who eventually had a falling out with MJ, goes on to tell the wire service: "To the extent that Michael Jackson's kids COULD have a normal life, he wanted them to have it." Related stories: Michael Jackson's Doctor Not Going to Public Memorial Michael Jackson's Last Music Projects Revealed |
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'Harry Potter' Star Gets Swine Flu 1 hr 32 min ago.The agent for a 'Harry Potter' star reports his client contracted swine flu. Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Wesley in the 'Harry Potter' film franchise, is recovering from a mild case of swine flu, according to the Associated Press. Christian Hodell of Hamilton Hodell Management told the wire service that it was necessary for the actor to take a few sick days off from shooting the latest installment in the film series, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' but he is back to work now. Related stories: 'Harry Potter''s Emma Watson is the New Face of Upscale Brand New Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince' |
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Simon Cowell 'Excited' About Susan Boyle CD 2 hr 47 min ago."Britain's Got Talent" star Susan Boyle has recorded the first track on her upcoming album. Taking a break from the "Britain's Got Talent" tour, Susan went into the studio to lay down the track for the first song for her upcoming album with Simon Cowell's team, according to People. "She sounds fantastic on record," Cowell told the magazine. "She's so good, the album is not just going to be show tunes. We're going to take our time with this." Related stories: Simon Cowell Admits 'Mistakes' with Susan Boyle Susan Boyle Misses Second Show |
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DEA Joins Michael Jackson Investigation 2 days 8 hr 48 min ago.A federal law-enforcement source tells ET that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined the investigation into Michael Jackson's death. The source says the DEA was asked to participate by the Los Angeles Police Department. Keep checking back here for the latest on the investigation. And click here for a look back at Michael Jackson's life in pictures. Related stories: A Life in Pics: Michael Jackson in the 1990s Behind the Scenes of Michael Jackson's 'This is It' Concert |
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Jermaine Jackson on Michael's Death: 'I Wish It Was Me' 2 days 8 hr 7 min ago.Jermaine Jackson is speaking out about his brother Michael Jackson's death -- and he makes a shocking admission about the King of Pop's passing. The 54-year-old Jackson brother said Thursday during an interview with Matt Lauer on NBC's "Today Show" that he would like Michael to be laid to rest at Neverland Ranch, and he reveals that he wishes he had died instead of his younger brother. He also told Matt that his family brought Michael Jackson's three children Michael "Prince," Paris-Michael and Prince "Blanket," to see Michael's body after he passed away. Jermaine told Matt, "The therapist thought it was important for them to see their father ... so they could understand." He continued on to say, "But now they're fine. I know it's tough, but I think it was the best thing to do." Related stories: ET Insider: The Details You Haven't Heard Countdown to Michael's Court Date |