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Michael Jackson Memorial Confirmed for July 7th in L.A., AEG Announces Ticket Information

7/3/09, 1:57 pm EST

Photo: Bouys/AFP/Getty
Michael Jackson’s public memorial will be held Tuesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, the sight of the superstar’s final rehearsals for his This Is It! run of London concerts. A family spokesman told the Los Angeles Times yesterday that 11,000 tickets will be passed out for the free event and a press conference hosted by concert promoter AEG today confirmed how those tickets will be distributed.

Fans interested in attending the Jackson memorial can log on to StaplesCenter.com today through 6 p.m. PT Saturday. 17,500 tickets total will be made available: 11,000 for entrance to the Staples Center and 6,500 for neighboring Nokia Theatre, which will simulcast the memorial on three screens. 8,750 registered fans will be selected at random and receive two tickets apiece; they will receive a Ticketmaster code on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. that will allow them to pick up tickets and wristbands on Monday at an undisclosed location. No tickets will be physically distributed at the Staples Center or Nokia Theatre. “It was our wish to allow as many of Michael’s fans to be part of the memorial, and we wish to thank everyone for their support and understanding at this difficult time,” Jackson Family said in a statement.

(Look back at Michael Jackson’s life and career, in photos.)

Questions over who will foot the bill for the memorial and its associated costs — particularly police deployment — remain partially unanswered as of today. “There’s no precedent for this,” Councilwoman Jan Perry, who is stepping in as mayor for a vacationing Antonio Villaraigosa, told the L.A. Times. At the press conference today, Perry said the event had “the potential to impact public safety” and urged fans to watch the memorial on television; a pool feed will provide footage to all the major networks and a Webcast will also be available. All tickets to the event are free, and AEG’s Tim Lieweke discouraged scalping: “Those who would take advantage of this, shame on them.” At 11:30 a.m. PT today, the Staples Center site had received 500,000,000 hits, forcing an additional server to be added to handle the registration demand.

No details about the memorial service itself — who will perform or attend — have been released. Original plans to hold Jackson’s memorial and burial at Neverland Ranch were abandoned for legal and logistical reasons. Read more about the potential futures for Neverland here.


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Elva | 7/3/2009, 2:36 pm EST

I have been trying to get my information submitted online but I continue to receive a ’service unavailable’ notice. I have been trying is the annoucement. Is this site really true?

Reflector | 7/3/2009, 2:44 pm EST

I was going to say this is a bit much (ridiculous), but then again he is/was in debt. Maybe this will help.

lcnorton | 7/3/2009, 2:50 pm EST

I wonder if the organizers of this memorial realize it will be held on the day of a full moon/lunar eclipse. How strangely fitting.

Anonymous | 7/3/2009, 3:33 pm EST

The site is true. Keep trying

nicho;as | 7/3/2009, 7:01 pm EST

will they allow us to pay our respects,ie view MJ’s face in an open caskete (assuming we get aticket to get into staples on tuesday) I heard that they will NOT bring the Caskette with his body ino Staples?
Is the staples memorial, after the body is burried privately by the family at a cemetery? pls explain

karima, vancouver .bc.canada | 7/3/2009, 7:09 pm EST

we as loyal fans of MJ feel very disappointed and letdown that we cant bid our final farewell to our KIng; we had hoped that in the same fashion as Lady Diana’s cortege drove past several streets and gave the linining fans the opprtunity to bring closure to their grief , by biiding their final fareweell . our king deserves a grand send off

Terri of Corning Ca. | 7/3/2009, 8:08 pm EST

It’s sad that people are trying to cover up a murder/OD seen.
I never and will never believe the bad that has been put on Michael. Their are some sad sick parents out their they’ll do anything for a quick buck and to teach their kids to lie in a court room , It will come back on them .

Threw out all Michael’s interviews he came across very sinsear an Honest man. who these people including staring with his dad( a child beater) to people lying about him, I would have hidden behind a mask of tears too . The true Michael Jackson is full of Love for all….
Its part of Our 70’s era to get high and what we kept behind closed door is just that, No ones business… To see Michael 24 hours prior of his, death singing and dancing and just feeling good. Why did people have to hurt him so bad why did this ass nine so called Doctor or nurse Kill him? He was just getting ready to show the world who he truly is. an all around come back Kicking Ass in his own way.

Black white changing his noise or what may have he been going threw at the time , this man has a beautiful soul.
May he forever be loved and morned by people threw out the world.

RIP

Vicky | 7/4/2009, 2:06 am EST

I feel so sorry to micheal Jackson. I’m a he fans. I never our lagend!!!

juan | 7/4/2009, 2:39 am EST

i love you almost all my family had a dance of you

RoBeRt | 7/4/2009, 2:40 am EST

Michael jackson sant cel mai mare fan de-al tau pacat ca ai murit vroiam sa vad si eu un concert de-al tau

juan | 7/4/2009, 2:40 am EST

i love michel jackson

Annalise | 7/4/2009, 5:37 am EST

wow….hope there is live coverage “all over the world” please please please inform us if there is world coverage so other people around can watch

Anthony gonsalves INDIA | 7/4/2009, 7:58 am EST

I love u MJ for entainment&for ur love that given me i salute u my king may ur soul rip

johncena0524 | 7/4/2009, 9:37 am EST

Michael Jakson was my favorite artist and i felt so bad about his death that everyone will treasure him in thier hearts especially mine.To him and all of his fans i say we all should never forget him.I wonder what happened to him before his death.I started to cry when i found out but then i had to be strong.Hopefully they someday make a potion that can make people come back to life.

crownwealth | 7/4/2009, 10:07 am EST

MJ has always been my mentor i wish i meet him one on one,

anusha | 7/4/2009, 10:16 am EST

You are a good man Micheal; and we will always miss you.

Abiola | 7/4/2009, 12:46 pm EST

MJ, though you’re gone but you will forever remain my hero. I love you forever. May your soul rest in perfect peace.

wasiu fajobi | 7/4/2009, 1:49 pm EST

this is first time i will some one will die the porpular man in the world that will tourch people!s heart micheal i missed you and i love you ever and ever may soul rest in perfect peace

Elizabeth | 7/4/2009, 2:58 pm EST

I agree with you Terri of Corning Ca.Everyone should just leave Michael jackson Alone and let his Soul Rest in the Peace of Jesus Christ the Lord and for those unkind people whom are making unkind remarks about Michael Jackson Maybe all of you need to get to know Jesus Christ Have some Respect for Michael Jackson and His Family.Michael is deceased now LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!NOW!!I also agree Terri that no good will ever come to those people lives whom LIED!!what kind of Parents teach thier kids to lie to get money it is SHAMEFUL AND DISGRACEFUL!!!No Morals,Scruples,or Values it is very SAD I feel very sorry for these people that they have to stoop so low.Thank You and God Bless the entire Jackson Family and Michael Jackson’s Kids.May God give to all of you Strength and Peace and Courage to Face these Difficult and Challenging Days Ahead.

Doc | 7/4/2009, 3:07 pm EST

I really don’t believe any of this. Mj is in a very hot place right now cause he chose to turn away from reality. His reality was you can do anything that you want and as long as you have money you will be able to get out of anything that you want to. I might not believe that he did do anything wrong with the kids at his house however, putting them in his bed was unethical at best. Don’t give me the love speech there’s a very special place burring real hot for those type of love giving people. I do feel grief for this man that he couldn’t be helped in time. I wish all of you the best in your life.

sallyann | 7/4/2009, 3:45 pm EST

why why why did u have 2 die the world will never be the same with out u u was fab great artist great dancer great singer i feel very sad mj i am ur number 1fan i listened 2 ur music eversince i was little girl im now 40 years so sad mj rest in pease xxxxx

Anonymous | 7/4/2009, 7:23 pm EST

only one can judge micheal and that is not mankind

Anonymous | 7/4/2009, 7:23 pm EST

only one can judge micheal and that is not mankind

Wheedekly | 7/4/2009, 9:56 pm EST

It is remarkable, very valuable information

Diane | 7/5/2009, 1:05 am EST

will his memoral service be on T.V.?

belsbrinnacle | 7/5/2009, 9:04 am EST

Certainly. So happens.

Anonymous | 7/5/2009, 12:48 pm EST

YOU COOL MJ

SAMANTHA | 7/5/2009, 12:52 pm EST

MJ WAS SO COOL

Abijah Gupta | 7/5/2009, 12:54 pm EST

R.I.P. MJ….
He was a legendary performer…
I wont comment on his human side coz first of all i never met him, secondly, i hv no right to judge him!
But as an avid music listener and fan, I mourn his death… a big loss not only to the music but also to the performing arts!

Hats off MJ!
R.I.P

J | 7/5/2009, 3:46 pm EST

Never thought I’d be so bummed when he died but now that he’s gone all that is left is the music and you remember how great he was.

connie | 7/5/2009, 4:06 pm EST

what an awesome talent and performer. we will always remember him for the good times. his music was the soundtrack of our lives

Dhairyashil | 7/5/2009, 5:30 pm EST

He was a true artist and more importantly, a very good person by heart. Love u..

awesome! | 7/6/2009, 12:31 am EST

im going to the show! woot wootttt!!

lullabyjim | 7/6/2009, 1:40 am EST

what a remarkable man, an enigma of talent, pose & showmanship… long live the ‘king of pop’ thru the music that we will cherish for the rest of our lives
may u now find your inner peace MJ

weegie | 7/6/2009, 3:26 am EST

For fooks sakes rubes, we didn’t KNOW this man ! We weren’t friends or family. Wake up. Get your own lives, don’t live through celebrities, especially this one who was obviously severly mentally ill. He made some cute little pop tunes, nothing else, his music was vapid, lightweight, no depth to it, ear candy. It’s not like MLK died or Gandhi for fooks sake. He was a mindboggingly creepy, not very intelligent, POP star, sheesh. No one but the tabloids paid any attention to him over the past 12 years now he dies and all of a sudden you’re all devastated by his death, pffff.

weegie | 7/6/2009, 3:28 am EST

And look “awesome” is all jacked up and happy to be going to his FUNERAL, lol. Madness….

Biza | 7/6/2009, 6:10 am EST

You will be missed the man of Pop.RIP

whitewolf | 7/6/2009, 9:49 am EST

My era is sadder for you not going forward in int MJ. But we are glad we lived at the time you lived…you made us sing + dance always..sing with the angels now.god bless always xxx

Obviously..... | 7/6/2009, 11:24 am EST

Weegie cares a great deal.

Sarah | 7/6/2009, 12:29 pm EST

Do you know what channel it’s on?

Brian | 7/6/2009, 1:41 pm EST

First, some of the spelling here absolutely horrifies me. Which leads me into …

I agree with Weegie. Holy cow, get a grip. Standing outside an arena to get funeral tickets? Hey, could you try, I don’t know, maybe getting a job? The rest of us (well, can’t speak for some people in this forum who may not be gamefully employed nor mentally able to because of utter stupidity, and not an illness) have managed to do this, so let’s get with it, huh? This is insane, and you all look like total idiots.

Plus the fact people are psyched over receiving said funeral tickets and blah blah blah, this doesn’t strike anyone as sick or perversely comical? At the end of the day, it’s an entertainer. Yes, a very large, important one, but just an entertainer really. Not Jesus or someone. Seriously take a deep breath and have a sandwich.

Marlene, Richmond B.C. | 7/6/2009, 5:25 pm EST

Brian commented that Michael is just an entertainer. ” Not Jesus or someone. Seriously take a deep breath and have a sandwich.”
That comment is very shallow. Try to go deeper than that & see the true reality of the phenomena. I personally do not believe he could be a child molester. He has done so much charity works towards helping & saving the lives of children. Michael is a great entertainer. His music makes so many people happy, but to me, Michael is indeed a humanitarian. I am just amazed at how a small person like him could have such tremendous impact over the world.
Michael inspired me to be a bigger & better person. From this day on,I choose to serve & I start with the community I live in.
I chose to look at the goodness of life & Michael has so much goodness in him. If anybody wants to argue anything negative about him, please look at yourself first before you judge. Are you perfect?

Dee | 7/6/2009, 7:03 pm EST

My prayers go out to the family and his kids, and all of us fans who are hurting.

This man was so popular that he couldn’t go out into the world like the rest of us could, thats got to mess anyone up.

As far as the kids thing, i don’t believe it for a second! I do believe he surrounded himself with them because of their innocence, and lack of wanting something from them. He also said he slept on the floor!

Now as far as this Doctor is concerned. They need to take his licence. I am a former paramedic, and he should know to put someone on the floor when doing cpr. AND if he was injecting him with narcotics he should hve had a drug available on hand called Narcan to reverse the narcotics.

It works instantly. If Michael had a pulse like he said he did. Narcan would have woken him immediately.

Did Michael die of a heart attack? I don’t think so. You can find heart attacks in the autopsy, and it was said it was inconclusive.

Did the Doctor overdose him? In my opinion yes! Could he have saved him? Yes! Epi in the heart wasn’t the treatment he needed, but that is just my opinion, with my rights of freedom of speech!

LAM | 7/6/2009, 7:48 pm EST

I always listened to MJ all through my high school years but it wasn’t until his passing that i realized how much of an impact his music had on my life. RIP Micheal!

JT | 7/6/2009, 11:08 pm EST

He was and always will be the King of Pop and will be truely missed. Know mater who you are or what music you like we have all probably taped are feet to his music.GOD BLESS YOU. Know you can rest in peace.

KAT | 7/6/2009, 11:40 pm EST

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jackson family.There are a lot of hurtful things being said at this time but the world needs to remember that Michael was a son, brother, uncle, and a father. Michael’s music has touched so many of us and that is what you will be remembered for in my heart. Thank you Michael. God bless

mages | 7/6/2009, 11:48 pm EST

love you, hope you rest in peace

barbara | 7/7/2009, 3:08 am EST

sure wish i could be there,but i send my condolences to the jackson family god bless you. i know how it feels to lose a son i just lost my son suddenly at the age of 30 so i send my blessings. i grew up watching michael become an icon and i love and miss him. michael rest in peace sweet angel.

tim | 7/7/2009, 11:25 am EST

how care about mj

Shello | 7/12/2009, 12:42 am EST

I was so shocked when i had heard that Micheal had passed. I’m still in shock. i agree, Micheal WAS THE BEST entainer in the whole world. My heart goes out to his mother, father,brothers,sisters and most of all, his children. I’ve been listening to Michael since I was 15. His music touched me and has brought so many good memories back to me (by listening to his music)All the bad things that were said about Michael,are false.That is what I believe. People were just trying to get money outta Micheal,that’s all.I do hope that the truth about Micheal’s death comes out and it will,sooner or later. I just hope that the doctors did’nt have nothing to do with Micheal’s death.Micheal Jackson was a great man!! I love him and miss him very much.Micheal Jackson will ALWAYS be in my heart.He will live on FOREVER.I love you Micheal,may you rest in peace and GOD BLESS you and your whole family.Peace to you all.

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