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Michael Jackson Finally Laid to Rest at Private Ceremony in L.A.

9/4/09, 9:02 am EST

Photo: Harrison Funk/ The Jackson Family via Getty

Seventy days after the death of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop was finally laid to rest last night, September 3rd, with a private ceremony Glendale, California’s Forest Lawn Cemetery. About 200 close friends and family members attended the evening funeral, which concluded with Jackson being entombed in Forest Lawn’s Great Mausoleum, the final resting place of Walt Disney, Clark Gable and other legendary talents.

See photos from Michael Jackson’s funeral.

Elizabeth Taylor, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Jackson’s ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley and Macaulay Culkin attended the ceremony, along with Mila Kunis, This Is It director Kenny Ortega, Teddy Riley, Chris Tucker, Corey Feldman and Miko Brando. According to a statement from the Jackson family, Michael’s five brothers Tito, Jermaine, Randy, Marlon and Jackie all served as pallbearers.

Look back at Michael Jackson’s life, in photos.

Michael’s three children Prince Michael, Paris Michael and Prince Michael II placed a crown atop Jackson’s casket to signify his status as the King of Pop. The Jackson family had provided a live video feed to media prior to the ceremony when guests began arriving at the cemetery, however the feed ceased transmission the moment the Jackson brothers went to take Michael’s gold-plated casket out of the hearse.

Photos from Jackson’s star-studded L.A. memorial.

After Pastor Lucius Smith read the opening prayer and a portion of Ecclesiastes 3:7, Gladys Knight sang the gospel hymn “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.” Songwriter Clifton Davis next sang the Jackson 5 tune he wrote for the group, “Never Can Say Goodbye.” Speakers then began to take the podium to pay tribute to the singer, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, Michael’s father Joe Jackson and other close friends and family members.

According to the New York Times, the media that congregated outside Forest Lawn outnumbered the number of fans, though one group of fans held a large white banner that read “Gone too soon.” Following the ceremony, according to the ceremony’s nine-page engraved invitation, family and friends of Jackson were encouraged to drive to an Italian restaurant in Pasadena, California, for “a time of celebration.”

The first page of the invitation also featured a quote from Michael’s 1992 book of essays and poems Dancing the Dream, “If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”

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Comments

Anonymous | 9/4/2009, 9:28 am EST

A shame they couldn’t agree to bury him at Neverland, and turn it into a ‘Graceland West’. Would have been nice for the fans, and a good way to help boost California’s economy.

Oh well.

MJ-Loveu | 9/4/2009, 9:41 am EST

Glad they buried him in a private place where he can rest in peace. Hope they can put up a memorial statue some place for fans to go and pay respects.
RIP Michael – dancing on God’s stage now.

ozgul | 9/4/2009, 9:50 am EST

i love you michael jackson you allways in my heart

S.M - Zimbabwe | 9/4/2009, 9:54 am EST

At leaset he can now rest in enternal peace. You were my hero and my sons. We will surely miss your dances and music. Go well our Hero. You did alot for these underprivileged children

Richard | 9/4/2009, 9:58 am EST

It’s a “private” ceremony, but the family allows official photos to be taken and released to the media?

Who takes pictures at a funeral?

Hope this is all over and done with.

Ridiculous.

g | 9/4/2009, 10:03 am EST

i am so glad everything was complete. Mike got his wish. Now can we let mike rest in peace. God know what’s best for mike. I will miss him. I think mike want us better people. He lefted a legacy. Mike I will always love you. You are the king of pop and great father. God took one of his kings home. So mike rest in heaven my dear. Rest.

SWB | 9/4/2009, 10:05 am EST

No, Michael is where he would have wanted to be – with Walt Disney, creator of Micky Mouse – R u kidding? … Michael would love that and his mother knew it. Michael did not ever want to return to Neverland. Thank God he was not sent back.

isabella | 9/4/2009, 10:06 am EST

i dont think michael jackson really died. i watched a a video of him walkin out on his back porch after his “death”…

SWB | 9/4/2009, 10:10 am EST

The jackson Family has been very kind and gracious to allow fans to have the wonderful public memorial and then to share some of their own private service. They didn’t have to do any of that, but they know there are millions of heartbroken fans worldwide sharing their grief. Thank you Jackson Family for sharing so much with Michael’s fans during this difficult time.

claremore... I.M. | 9/4/2009, 10:10 am EST

really? wow. what a jerk. i kno rite yea totally
yea so i had a really good day im breakin up wit braden though. im havin to much guy problems.
im still stuck on dontre and i like matthew n im goin to see him tonite. so im pretty happy.
dontres new haircut looks awesome…

Mel loves MJ | 9/4/2009, 10:25 am EST

I, too, hope he can rest in peace now. I am hoping that his children can now try to get on with their lives. I am sure this stretched ordeal has been so very hard on them. Blessings to all of the Jackson family. I certainly feel a hole that will never be filled, because, as with so many others, MJ’s music and presence was always in the background of my life.

Gail | 9/4/2009, 10:25 am EST

It is sad that Michael did not make arrangements for his own burial and that he didn’t want to go back to Neverland due to the fact of those greedy no-good lying people.
But his Mom knew best and CNN showed a very reverent funeral fitting for a King.
It is just sad that this had to happen and it should have never happened.I can’t imagine how painful it is for the family because I still get emotional myself over this and I never met Michael Jackson but I was in awe of him and I thought he was one of the most beautiful children I had ever seen.I do believe Michael Jackson did respect his race but I do believe why (white america) saw the Jackson 5 on stage and saw Michael sing,they didn’t see a black child,they saw pass his race because of his God-Given Gift.
I wish people would have did a background check on the Jordan’s family because it sounds more like a jealous father who wanted to extort money from him.No matter what,Michael did continue to be kind to all children everywhere.
It is sad that the drugs took the control over his body.I hope and pray Michael knows truly how much he was loved and now is with God,the universe.He was one amazing person and their will never be another one like him in my life time.I even enjoyed when he sung the “Green Giant” song.
LOL God bless you Michael

Michie | 9/4/2009, 10:32 am EST

So so sad and I still cant believe he’s dead. I still agree with Jermaine Jackson and say Michael should have buried at Neverland.
I was so looking forward to seeing him again at the O2 what would have been this month.
Peace and love to the Jackson family & children and of course for MJ to now rest in peace x

sylvia | 9/4/2009, 10:32 am EST

i don’t think mj would of wanted 2 b buried in neverland, they destroyed him there. i just hope the jacksons do something where his fans can visist n pay their respect.we love u,miss u,now u can rest with the lord.love u.

suzie | 9/4/2009, 10:36 am EST

rip michael i truly hope you rest in peace i will tell all my kids about you in future coz u touched my life with your music i pray that your kids too have the strength to cope without you -it is sad to lose such a sweet dad…..God knows best

emily | 9/4/2009, 10:41 am EST

i will miss you michael jackson you will alwayz be in my heart i love you R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON

FOREVER THE KING

Josette | 9/4/2009, 10:45 am EST

Michael Jackson FINALLY as has the peace and respect that he is entitled to in Death … Michael Jackson Music will live on forever … I am so happy his family did NOT turn his final resting place into a public shrine … It is Enough … This is it … Mourn, Grieve, Celebrate, Love and Listen to his music … Then please quietly and gracefully MOVE FORWARD with LIFE!

Pam | 9/4/2009, 10:49 am EST

Hopefully Michael Jackson will really rest in peace from this day on. All problems, whether true or not, will fade away, but his music will remain.

TINA | 9/4/2009, 10:51 am EST

I MISS MICHAEL JACKSON VERY MUCH…MICHAEL IS THE BEST,VERY BEST,MICHAEL IS A LEGEND..KING OF POP..KING OF EVERYTHING…I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MICHAEL…MICHAEL JACKSON WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER AND EVER…MICHAEL JACKSON IS A STAR IN THE SKY…I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON AND I MISS YOU…

mygoldta | 9/4/2009, 10:54 am EST

where did you see a video of him walking out on his back porch after he died?? isabella commented at 10:06 am???

Jackie | 9/4/2009, 11:10 am EST

I still can not believe Micheal is gone. But his music will live on in my heart. NOw he is resting in peace….but gone to soon…….

jo | 9/4/2009, 11:16 am EST

Hey Michael gonna miss u a lot!!!

jo | 9/4/2009, 11:16 am EST

Hey Michael gonna miss u a lot!!!

jo | 9/4/2009, 11:17 am EST

Hey Michael gonna miss u a lot!!!

nelson | 9/4/2009, 11:20 am EST

mj we all love u man hope u rest in peace ur music is so great im so sad for your death but ont worry me prayers go to u and ur kids and ur family take mj we all love u i hope wen i go up there ill be with u doing moonwalk so mj r.i.p

jo | 9/4/2009, 11:21 am EST

So dr RIP and u will b always in our mind…:-(

cynthia | 9/4/2009, 11:22 am EST

i feel like someone from my own family is gone..i love him so much..whenever i think of michael jackson the image of smooth criminal comes to my head and makes me cry..i love u MJ, love u smooth criminal..will always remember how the thriller video freaked me out and will always remember how i wanted to look like u as a kid..LOVE YOU SO DAMN MUCH!
We’ll never let u part, for you’re always in our hearts..=(

alex | 9/4/2009, 11:23 am EST

mj r.i.p we all miss you my prayers are to u and your kids and family hope your happy up there with god and elvis singing your music so mj we all love never cant say goodbye nooo noooo no i we all love you

alex | 9/4/2009, 11:24 am EST

mj r.i.p we all miss you my prayers are to u and your kids and family hope your happy up there with god and elvis singing your music so mj we all love never cant say goodbye nooo noooo no i we all love you

MARKETA | 9/4/2009, 11:27 am EST

R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON

R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON

R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON

I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON AND I STILL MISS YOU MICHAEL JACKSON IN MY HEART

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN

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ummu | 9/4/2009, 11:33 am EST

you are always in our hearts. rip mj

GAURAB | 9/4/2009, 11:37 am EST

HEY MICHEAL I JUST WANNA SY THAT I LOVE YOU MISS YOU. I HAD TEARS IN MY EYES WHEN I WAS WRITING THIS.

YOU ROCK MY WORLD

sanjanaya | 9/4/2009, 11:47 am EST

i love and i use to call u my husband so this is painful i cant belive you are gone but dont worry ill always be your number 1 fan. love you p.s i will miss u (kiss) love you.

sanjanaya | 9/4/2009, 11:47 am EST

i love and i use to call u my husband so this is painful i cant belive you are gone but dont worry ill always be your number 1 fan. love you p.s i will miss u (kiss) love you.

sanjanaya | 9/4/2009, 11:47 am EST

i love and i use to call u my husband so this is painful i cant belive you are gone but dont worry ill always be your number 1 fan. love you p.s i will miss u (kiss) love you.

sanjanaya | 9/4/2009, 11:47 am EST

i love and i use to call u my husband so this is painful i cant belive you are gone but dont worry ill always be your number 1 fan. love you p.s i will miss u (kiss) love you.

sanjanaya | 9/4/2009, 11:47 am EST

i love and i use to call u my husband so this is painful i cant belive you are gone but dont worry ill always be your number 1 fan. love you p.s i will miss u (kiss) love you.

sanjanaya | 9/4/2009, 11:47 am EST

i love and i use to call u my husband so this is painful i cant belive you are gone but dont worry ill always be your number 1 fan. love you p.s i will miss u (kiss) love you.

sue | 9/4/2009, 11:55 am EST

YOU ROCKED M.J. WE WIL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU! NO MATTER IF HE OR SHE IS A LITTLE GIRL OR A BOY!
WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!

YANA | 9/4/2009, 11:59 am EST

I feel so stupid. I don’t know MJ personally. I never met him, but why am I this sad. It’s has been over 2 months now I still cannot get over this pain of losing him. I miss him so much.

YANA | 9/4/2009, 12:00 pm EST

I feel so stupid. I don’t know MJ personally. I never met him, but why am I this sad. I cannot stop crying. It’s has been over 2 months now I still cannot get over this pain of losing him. I miss him so much.

Anonymous | 9/4/2009, 12:01 pm EST

I always get amused when morons type ‘MICHAEL SAID HE NOT WANT TO EVER RETURN TO NEVERLAND.’

I mean, Michael said a LOT of things, like ‘The changes of my face are all natural, not from plastic surgery.’, and ‘I am Peter Pan!’.

If he was buried at Neverland, and his estate (his children) would benefit from it, you DON’T think he’d want that?!

lil dt | 9/4/2009, 12:07 pm EST

hey Micheal i just wanted to stop to say i admire your music an i miss you and i love you alot your my remodel next with my dad

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

Radia Choudhury | 9/4/2009, 12:08 pm EST

I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER !
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
I CAN NEVER FORGET HIM AND I DO NOT WANT TO EVER FORGET HIM

AmyL | 9/4/2009, 12:12 pm EST

It’s a shame that Michael Jackson loves children with his generous heart (I really do believe so) but the adults behind those innocense children have taken advantage of Michael just because they wanted a share of his wealth by making up all those malicious accusation against him, those ugly adults didn’t just ruin Michael’s reputation they also at the same time destroy their children’s whole live as well.

Michael Jackson, like what you’ve written on the book “If you enter the world knowing you are loved and leave the world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with”. Hope you did feel the same. You’ll be greatly missed. RIP

Suzette | 9/4/2009, 12:15 pm EST

still very depressed about MICHAEL JACKSON’s death…..feels so unreal!! May he rest in peace…..love you MJ!!

Rickie | 9/4/2009, 12:16 pm EST

Rest in Peace Michael! You were the star, and you will be the star and none other can replace you.

Crasshole | 9/4/2009, 12:20 pm EST

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! NOW CAN WE GET ON WITH OUR LIVES?????

Anonymous | 9/4/2009, 12:22 pm EST

michael jackson was more than just
the king of pop for me personally.
He represented a more inocent place and time,I also grew up like a child of the seventies and lived in New York, which is rich in cultures. A young girl growing up in Queens, with lots of brothers and sisters, I love Michael Jackson.
Lucy from Ohio

Anonymous | 9/4/2009, 12:22 pm EST

michael jackson was more than just
the king of pop for me personally.
He represented a more inocent place and time,I also grew up like a child of the seventies and lived in New York, which is rich in cultures. A young girl growing up in Queens, with lots of brothers and sisters, I love Michael Jackson.
Lucy from Ohio

Crasshole | 9/4/2009, 12:24 pm EST

i ALSO GET THE IMPRESSION THAT RADIA LOVES MICHAEL JACKSON: SO MUCH SO THAT SHE FELT THE NEED TO REPEAT HERSELF AN OBNOXIOUS AMOUNT OF TIMES. HE’S DEAD, SWEETY. GET OVER IT.

john | 9/4/2009, 12:25 pm EST

why didnt they just take his body/coffin on tour.the jacksons could have performed on stage with his coffin on the stage.proberly would have made alot of money. good ridance. by the way was bubbles at the funeral.

keith | 9/4/2009, 12:28 pm EST

the whole jackson bunch makes me vomit. all they give a shit about is money. heard they are gonna have a reality show. should have stuffed jackson and brought him on tour, maybe thats why it took a couple months to bury him, they were proberly exploring all money making options.

posh | 9/4/2009, 12:29 pm EST

michael jackson i will always miss u. sleep well bye

jj | 9/4/2009, 12:31 pm EST

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE~~~~Mr. MICHAEL JACKSON
Forever and ever and ever and ever
Ad infinitum

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE~~~~Mr. MICHAEL JACKSON
Forever and ever and ever and ever
Ad infinitum

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE~~~~Mr. MICHAEL JACKSON
Forever and ever and ever and ever
Ad infinitum

Roy Barre | 9/4/2009, 12:31 pm EST

i love m.j he was a geart singer and he just was the king of rab so mj rip lov over here in new orlens roy barre

angy | 9/4/2009, 12:32 pm EST

God bless his soul. He suffered and felt that he had to perform none stop. He faced all these crazy allegations, because of his good heart and pure love for childeren!

me | 9/4/2009, 12:50 pm EST

Rest In Peace Michael
We will love you forever

You are the King of Pop
and will always be

You were my first crush LOL

You are with the angels now
Till we meet again
Much love

Nokuphiwa

Crasshole | 9/4/2009, 1:00 pm EST

It would have been funny if Janet had a wardrobe malfunction while givin the eulogy. THAT I’d like to see….

monae | 9/4/2009, 1:00 pm EST

My heart is completely broken by the death of the greatest entertainer that ever lived. Michael jackson was a hero and he will be greatly missed. Words can’t even express the pain I feel it was truly a great loss and as a fan I continue to grieve. I take comfort in knowing that he is with god and I send my deepest condolences to all the fans around the world, his family, and his beloved children. R.I.p. king of pop

Anayo | 9/4/2009, 1:02 pm EST

you are indeed a great icon and one of your kind. you keep on strive for world peace and togetherness with all you heart. God in his infinit mercy will surely see your soul through.

hitsville u.s.a 313 | 9/4/2009, 1:12 pm EST

I can’t even explain the pain I feel over the loss of the greatest entertainer that ever lived. Michael jackson was a hero. I will continue to grieve along with the rest of his dedicated fans. In take comfort in knowing that he is with god. I send my deepest condolences to all the fans around the world, his family, and beloved children. R.I.p. king of pop.

tim | 9/4/2009, 1:25 pm EST

I saw the j5 at the apollo when iwas a kid,I am sad mj is gone I am a drummer and I play in the church I wish mj had of lived he had so much to share and to teach.will miss u mj gotta go I’m starting to cry alwasys in my heart best regards tim.

Jenna guerin | 9/4/2009, 1:27 pm EST

i love mj and it is so sad that he is goan and i know he is not goan for long cause he will live thouout his musc and he will always have a place in my heart

Jenna guerin | 9/4/2009, 1:27 pm EST

i love mj and it is so sad that he is goan and i know he is not goan for long cause he will live thouout his musc and he will always have a place in my heart

Jenna guerin | 9/4/2009, 1:27 pm EST

i love mj and it is so sad that he is goan and i know he is not goan for long cause he will live thouout his musc and he will always have a place in my heart

Jenna guerin | 9/4/2009, 1:27 pm EST

i love mj and it is so sad that he is goan and i know he is not goan for long cause he will live thouout his musc and he will always have a place in my heart

Jenna guerin | 9/4/2009, 1:27 pm EST

i love mj and it is so sad that he is goan and i know he is not goan for long cause he will live thouout his musc and he will always have a place in my heart

CRISTOBAL | 9/4/2009, 1:29 pm EST

I AM SO SAD FOR MICHAEL KID MY HEART GO OUT TO HIS KID I WILL MISS MICHAEL HE IS MY KING OF POP RIP MICHAEL

CRISTOBAL | 9/4/2009, 1:29 pm EST

I AM SO SAD FOR MICHAEL KID MY HEART GO OUT TO HIS KID I WILL MISS MICHAEL HE IS MY KING OF POP RIP MICHAEL

tmatthews | 9/4/2009, 1:47 pm EST

He was amazing and it was tragic and sad from what he was to what he became.

mike | 9/4/2009, 2:22 pm EST

did bubbles deliver the eulogy?

big jim | 9/4/2009, 2:25 pm EST

i heard the jacksons filmed the funeral and will release it in dvd to make a few bucks. by the way maybe jackson is a vampire and he’ll return as a bat.

Macaroni Momma | 9/4/2009, 2:45 pm EST

Michael Jackson’s family should be ASHAMED, family (Especially WEALTHY) SHOULD pay for his funeral and the $150,000. security bill.

Janet where are you?

selfishstick | 9/4/2009, 2:52 pm EST

I can’t believe they didn’t have him burried somewhere where the fans could pay their last respects. Personally, I don’t give a sh*t about MJ, but I know how many people do, and I think it’s f*cked up the family decided to do this

carlos | 9/4/2009, 3:27 pm EST

He was the best and will be greatly missed

Tha Connoisseur | 9/4/2009, 3:35 pm EST

I think it’s a shame that some of us don’t realize Michael Jackson was someone’s son, father, brother and uncle FIRST and foremost – and an entertainer second.

The reason why he wasn’t buried at Neverland, is because he didn’t want to go back there. Why should they go against his wishes? And more so, it’s not always about the fans. Once you loose a loved one, you do what’s best for the family – plain and simple.

We had our time, as fans to mourn – now let him actually rest in peace.

grace | 9/4/2009, 4:12 pm EST

i love u michael r.i.p

Anonymous | 9/4/2009, 4:17 pm EST

Took 51 years, but Michael Jackson finally got laid.

Zeus | 9/4/2009, 4:19 pm EST

The man has been dead for the last twenty years of his life.
Who gives a flying fuck about his burial?

Anonymous | 9/4/2009, 4:20 pm EST

I find it hysterical when people say MICHAEL JACKSON DIDN’T WANT TO EVER GO BACK TO NEVERLAND.

You know… he also said, ALL THE CHANGES OF MY FACE ARE NATURAL, NOT FROM PLASTIC SURGERY… and I AM PETER PAN!

If he was laid to rest at Neverland, which ultimately made money for his estate (ie, his children), you don’t think he’d WANT that???

R Williams | 9/4/2009, 7:20 pm EST

There’s no earthly way of knowing
What was in your heart
When it stopped going
The whole world shook
A storm was blowing through you

Waiting for God to stop this
And up to your neck in darkness
Everyone around you was corrupted
Saying somethin’

There’s no dignity in death
To sell the world your last breath
They’re still fighting over
Everything you left over

I saw you standing at the gates
When Marlon Brando passed away
You had that look upon your face
Advertising space

And
No one learned from your mistakes
We let our profit s go to waste
All that’s left in any case
Is Advertising space

Through your eyes
The world was burning
Please be gentle
I’m still learning
You seemed to say
As you kept turning up

They poisoned you with compromise
At what point did you realise
Everybody loves your life
But you.

I saw you standing at the gates
When Marlon Brando passed away
You had that look upon your face
Advertising space

And
No one learned from your mistake
We let our profits go to waste
All that’s left in any case
Is Advertising space ooooohh

I saw you standing at the gates
When Marlon Brando passed away
You had that look upon your face
Advertising space

No one learned from your mistakes
We let our profits go to waste
All that’s left in any case
Is Advertising space

Ray | 9/4/2009, 7:32 pm EST

Michael died? Wow, I must have missed that. Was it in the news?

Lyn | 9/4/2009, 7:43 pm EST

I feel sorry for anyone who made any of those remarks that were suppose to be funny or mean. Those people will loose someone close to them one day and most will have some type of issue. i WILL BE VERY HAPPY FOR EACH ONE OF YOU.

the REAL tc | 9/4/2009, 8:10 pm EST

RIP man.
You were absolutely a talented fellow, although i think you just got yourself very screwed up and lost the plot totally. It has happened to others before…and i’m sure it will happen again. what a shame.

To Lyn, | 9/4/2009, 8:15 pm EST

How exactly do you loose someone?

Actually, I’d rather not know.

MG | 9/4/2009, 8:24 pm EST

R W

I see you’re very deep.

I don’t get it.

Your ad here.

AlAl | 9/5/2009, 5:30 am EST

Stay tuned for: the trial of Dr Conrad Murray, the release of ‘this is it’ the movie, the next CD of new material and the emergence of his children into the public spotlight (which im sure he would have despised). Should all be quite interesting. To those of you who have had enough of hearing about it: John Lennon is on the front cover of rolling stone this month and he died 29 years ago so get used to it

Deborah Ffrench | 9/5/2009, 7:23 am EST

From 1993 onwards, Michael’s life was ripped apart by molestation accusations. Did it matter to the press that Evan Chandler – a failed ex-dentist and wanna-be screenwriter had to drug his son Jordan in order to get him to accuse Michael, or that the boy stated categorically that Michael was circumcised when he wasn’t, or that Michael had wanted to fight the accusations but was convinced not to when he saw the ferocity of the media’s stance? For the next twenty years, baiting Michael Jackson would warp into a national sport in the States and an obsession for Tom Sneddon. The unprecedented pressure exacerbated the drug addiction Michael might otherwise have beaten (his early career was marked by abstension,) and deepened his reliance on plastic surgery, which objectified him futher in the public’s mind. Interesting isn’t it, that while Sneddon spent millions and valuable man-power pursuing Michael for over two decades – a real abuser lived in broad daylight with a young Jaycee for almost 18 years. Were the police too busy on one of their many punitive raids on Neverland? This is the context within which Michael lived his life, and it is the context within which he has died. It is fitting indeed that he is buried with all the pomp and solemnity of an icon, for that is exactly what he is. On the day of the burial, a British commentator said to the Matt Leur from the Michael Jackson (UK) fan:’is it time for all of this to stop now?’ My answer: The press have made money for over two decades impuning Michael’s name. Now they can all back off and let us – those who loved him and knew the truth of his innocence – express our love and real grief. Michael Jackson is the last and the greatest of all the legends – and no amount of lies and ignorance can ever take that away.

Deborahffrench | 9/5/2009, 7:49 am EST

To evaluate Michael’s death properly, one first has to put it in the context of his life. From 1993 onwards, his life was ripped apart by molestation accusations. Did it matter to the press that Evan Chandler- a failed ex-dentist and wanna-be screenwriter had to drug his son Jordan in order to get him to accuse Michael, or that the boy stated categorically Michael had been circumcised when he hadn’t been, or that Michael had wanted to fight the accusations but was convinced not to when he saw the ferocity of the media’s stance? For the next twenty years, baiting Michael Jackson would warp into a national sport in the States and an obsession for Tom Sneddon. The unprecedented pressure exacerbated a drug addiction Michael might otherwise have beaten (his early career was marked by abstension), and deepened his reliance on plastic surgery thus objectifying him futher in the public’s mind. Interesting isn’t it, that while Sneddon spent millions and valuable man-power persecuting Michael for over two decades, the californian police missed numerous opportuinites to catch a real abuser who took Jaycee at almost the same time. This peerless, transcendent, complex artist and philanthropist was treated appallingly during his lifetime. I truly hope that in death, Michael – the last and greatest of all the legends – will be afforded the peace he did not received while he lived.

drifter | 9/5/2009, 9:04 am EST

its wonderful to know that MJ is finally laid to rest. RIP MJ. Thank you for bringing joy in our lives.

jjas | 9/5/2009, 9:19 am EST

Every time I read all these loving comments I begin to cry I say the san]me thing over and over Michael stood up spoke out with his music against prejudice ignorance white supremacy he made social comments on aids he stood up for the common person who has suffered from police brutality eenvitomental disasters. He stood up. To some people the on going frieving may seem extreme for other people who realized his objectives and heard what he was saying we want to keep his ideals massagea and lessons forever alive . We may not have his talent that does not stop us from loving our brother practicing humanity standing up for human rights the planet the animals Michael took the dreams of the people who have suffered indignities and put them out there he gave people hope Janet is doing it in the best way she s not saying any thing I Lisa Marie Elizabeth Taylor they loved him so much what can they say how must they feel I feel sure our support helps give them strength to go through this dark passage. And at the end of the tunnel they will all continue somehow keeping his dream alive Help heal the world save the planet for the children the planet owes him this time for his work his courage and his suffering. Love to all his fans family friends Keep his dream alive.So his life was not in vain He was a real person just sorry I was not some where closer to him I feel i know his spirit though He s my brother. Some things we do out of commitment some out of need some because we have to or want to The difference between people and the and persons like Michael Jackson is he did everything with soul.If that is not inspiring I don t know what is. Its not important what they say or what they do or how they try to destroy him what matters is him and his life and his legacy I only wish he didn t have to turn so white some times Id thik hed end up with leukeamia or some dreade disease related to the surgeries. Like the iraquis think I think what kind of world makes a man feel he has to change so drasticly Michael is not the only victim of this emphasis on what is attractive what is not I personally would feel no different if he were green with one eye. for as long as I live his lessons his pain his music his humility will not rest. His spirit can never die can you imagine Michael relaxing and saying gee this is cool I have nothing to do If there is reincarnation I ll bet Hes back before he leaves and at it again. Good Man

Peo botswana | 9/5/2009, 12:29 pm EST

After 71 days of hs death I stil dnt blv hes gone.i wake up 2 his music everyday.suprisingly i didnt follow hs music much bt his death has ripped me off.how i wish i did.its so painful!

Peo botswana | 9/5/2009, 12:29 pm EST

After 71 days of hs death I stil dnt blv hes gone.i wake up 2 his music everyday.suprisingly i didnt follow hs music much bt his death has ripped me off.how i wish i did.its so painful!

tito | 9/5/2009, 3:37 pm EST

Maybe hell come back alive like in his Thriller video.

Mike | 9/5/2009, 4:12 pm EST

Goodbye, Michael!

carrie | 9/5/2009, 6:02 pm EST

I have loved Michael since the first time I heard him sing “I’ll be there” on an old 45 my mom had. I went out and got Thriller as soon as I had enough money to buy it. I played it so much I had to get another one because I wore the first one out.
I loved his smile and his gentle, humble nature. He ascknowledged God and gave credit where credit was due. I beleive Michael is in Heaven. I hope he is finally at rest. For all of those people out there that tried to hurt Michael and ruin his life, I hope someday you get what you deserve because what goes around, comes around. We all know Michael is innocent. That was all just for money. I don’t know if you can hear me Michael, but I love you and always will. You are truely a wonderful person. Your family must be proud of you and we all know what a treasure you are. I miss you. I still find myself crying over you. Peace and love always, Carrie R. Oklahoma

Jan | 9/5/2009, 7:04 pm EST

RIP MJ! I will miss you forever.

poop | 9/5/2009, 9:46 pm EST

HI

Maria | 9/6/2009, 6:05 am EST

I remember my first Jackson5 concert. I was five years old. When Michael sang Maria I thought for many years that he was singing to me. R.I.P. Michael. You will always live on in my heart!!!!!!!

Rosana | 9/6/2009, 9:31 am EST

Milions of people- not only his fans- all over the world were and are in pain over MJ sudden pass away.
What does this tell us? MJ was , MJ is and MJ will eternaly remain one of the most incredible, misunderstood human being which served and loved all humanity, not to forget of his God- given supreme
knowledge-talent of art,music, well spoken soft gentle, unique voice..one in a 1000 years of a lifetime, aur world lost a unique treasure which will not be replaced again in our life-time…
In the entertaiment cone: This is it MJ and after him nothing for eon years…

Coachmaddog | 9/6/2009, 10:07 am EST

Can we stop talking about this now?

carrie | 9/6/2009, 11:00 am EST

That’s just it! We cannot stop talking about Michael because we all know that his death was so shocking. I believe with all of my heart that Michael was a very hurt soul after all of that happened, I mean
geez it took a whole ten years from his life going through the trials and having his name slang around like mud. I know he did not do any of those things, that father of the kid did it out of extortion. He saw MJ as a cash cow. If that kid was in that much danger, then why did he keep going back to Neverland. The kid stated in his testamony that he had been to neverland several times. Now if you felt scared for one minute or you thought for one minute your kid was in danger, would you let them go back? And there was more than on kid, not just one, so you know that kid is lying. I want to know where that kid is today and I want to ask him point blank why he wanted to ruin MJ’s life? I sure hope that the kid gets what he deserves and he never has a minutes peace because of what he has done. and now that Michael is gone,I hope the kid feels even worse than before. We all know that this was such an unfair thing to do to MJ. He is innocent and he did not deserve to be done this way. He loved his fans, he wanted to help the world and help suffering children on all continents. I know there is a place in Heaven for Michael and he is finally able to feel peace and joy. Anyway, I love you Michael and I will never forget you! God’s taking care of you now and there is no one better qualified than HIm to do that. I love you Michael Joseph Jackson!

marsha0829 | 9/6/2009, 8:35 pm EST

To those who have hurt Michael’s feelings should have realized that millions of people who loved MJ also share the pain along with him like me.Now that he’s resting in peace in God’s Kingdom I hope you’ll leave him alone. And for those who have cheated and betrayed this one kind soul, may you not find peace in your entire life! marsha/manila

andy | 9/6/2009, 8:58 pm EST

It hasn’t really sunk into my head that he is gone. He was way to large to die. His music will always sell and be heard forever.

tito | 9/6/2009, 11:21 pm EST

Now that hes gone our kids are safe from that glittery glove wearing chi-mo.

I Luv MJ | 9/7/2009, 12:24 am EST

I luv u MJ and so does my niece. I am 41 and she is 16 yo. The best singer and dancer. I’ll cherish my memories of you forever in my heart. God bless and I hope you finally have peace and quiet now. Be mindful he has 3 children and a mother. I wish you and Lisa stayed together. You needed someone to watch your back.

Aishah | 9/7/2009, 1:19 am EST

I listen to his songs every hour, every day…ohhh myyy…can’t believe it…I wish the best for the children and hope that they can think wise for their future without their father…so sad and this will take a long time for us, the fans. Even though some of us never got the chance to get near him, but we can feel that he was so near to us..RIP Michael…love you always from us all around the globe

sarah smarty | 9/7/2009, 3:21 am EST

we all luv u mike u r our jaan n ur death is a disasterous loss to us miss u n luv u

maya | 9/7/2009, 10:31 am EST

we love u soooooooooo much mike gonna miss u alot,u are the best in everything…rest in peace michael jackson

billy | 9/7/2009, 2:35 pm EST

breaking news:hes still dead!
:O

seriously can we shut the fuck up about this

ItheGreat | 9/7/2009, 6:23 pm EST

Michael Jackson put out some great music in the 1980s and that’s it.

I hope we never hear about this motherfucker again.

carrie | 9/7/2009, 8:40 pm EST

Hey ItheGreat! if you don’t want to hear about Michael Jackson then don’t come to a web page designed for him!! STUPID!!!!!

LOVE AND PEACE TO MICHAEL JACKSON!!
I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON WITH ALL MY HEART!! I will keep your memory going for eternity!!

Anonymous | 9/7/2009, 8:45 pm EST

The fans weren’t allowed to go anywhere near the cemetery so it wasn’t because they didn’t want to be there remember the high security. Though I did hear this touching story a fan who gave pink flowers to one of the people attending the funeral when they were driving by. She told him if he could put it on his coffin since thats the closest they were going to get. The man said God Bless you, took the flowers and left very nice story I think I heard it on access hollywood. Am happy they didn’t bury him in Neverland he hated that place after the charges and I wouldn’t want him to rest there as fans I think we should understand. I also believe he was innocent there is enough proof of this and I have done my own research. Since I wouldn’t feel right supporting someone accused of such horrible crimes no matter how big of a star. Therefore am at peace with supporting him and hope he is happy now the way he wasn’t on this earth.
RIP Michael Jackson.

Webbie | 9/7/2009, 10:54 pm EST

I heard Mike offered to pay Webster to have his teeth removed…..The Web Man was already 3 feet tall and had a flat head…..

Radia Choudhury | 9/8/2009, 2:19 am EST

Well crasshole, your comments are funny but there are some things in this world that are unconditional.
Last but not the least, those who are saying all these horrible and terrble things about Michael Jackson you must know that he was not proven guilty in the court of law and unless or until that happens, go and find yourself a life, seriously. At least remember that your such behaviour that; you are willing to visit MJ fansites and say all kinds of rubbish about him only says somethings about your character, that you are full of disgrace and your lack of respect at someone’s passing is utter dehumanization of a personality who was firstly a person. There are so many people in the society who molest children or intend to, you will never know because they do not have monies like Michael that kids’ father would file for a lawsuit and the whole deal gets public. Michael simply had no private life and if he was indeed a pedophile he would not have done it with a boy he rarely has seen before and barely knows so that Michael can later get into trouble, which he did. Look I’m not saying Michael was a saint but please do not make it seem like he was the devil ! He does not deserve this for god’s sake ! He donated all the receipts of the dangerous tour to his ‘Heal The World’foundation and also the money he got from Pepsi after the fire accident. Why can’t people forgive his mistakes, forget about his bizarre section of life and praise him for being this uncomparable irresistable irreplaceable talent that he was ?! Good fate and fortune had forsaken Michael and life also ran out but his legacy will live forever. Nevertheless there is none like him, never was, never will be.
Thank you

Tic Tac | 9/8/2009, 6:42 pm EST

Apparently the only thing crazier than Mike is some of his fans ;)

Tic Tac | 9/8/2009, 6:45 pm EST

And again most of his biggest fans aren’t American,look at the poster’s names, they see this silly cartoon version of a music star and eat it up…MJ was like a Disney version of a Rock Star. American’s are smarter and more cynical and saw this freak for what he was…..

To Tic Tac | 9/9/2009, 2:47 pm EST

Americans are so smart they elected George Bush Jr. twice.

And so funny and sarcastic they changed “asshole” to “crasshole”. Please stop, I can’t take the hilarity.

melinda | 9/19/2009, 11:36 am EST

Rest in peace Micheal Jackson! Look for those who did’nt like MJ.. then why r u at this site or any other’s of MJ’s?? The talk of Mj will never stop… the memories of MJ will never stop… his music will never stop. Mj’s fan’s will alawys keep his memory alive. . for those who did’nt like him then move on to sumthing else and leave MJ’s fans alone!!! Rest in peace MJ. Also Janet did a great job at the MTV awards. God bless his children..

kay_calloway | 9/21/2009, 12:27 pm EST

happy that they laid him 2 rest n i hope that it stays that way wish that i could have met him n he is my hero cause he let me know that no matter what charges they put on u or when they lie just 2 get the money u can always fight the battle until god says its over many prayers from me will always b thought about by me n u will always live in my heart

Radia Choudhury | 9/26/2009, 7:53 am EST

Tic Tac, no need to give racist comments.
I can say more but I rather give a damn.

shaquanda | 9/26/2009, 9:15 pm EST

i just wanna sat that i will cry hours everyday since michael jackson died and i really want too be prince michael jackson friend or girlfriend in private please

Aj | 10/10/2009, 1:55 am EST

I love u michael jackson some day i’ll meet you in the past and we’ll fall in love till u die hahaahahahahahah eheheheheh mewah ahaahhah love u michael heheeh

Aj | 10/10/2009, 2:00 am EST

YO MICHAEL FANS HE IS GOING TO BE MINE FOR EVER AND HE WILL BE TAKEN FOR EVER MEWAH HAHA

Aj | 10/10/2009, 2:07 am EST

YO PEOPLE OF MICHAEL FANS back off because michael jackson is mine and also i’m going to meet him in the past and we’ll fall in love and live forever in heaven. bye michael looove you honey (michael jackson)

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