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Jacksons had private open casket viewing night before memorial service
Posted in Michael Jackson on the July 10, 2009
The Jackson family held a private viewing of the pop star’s body, according to a new report.
Close family members of Michael Jackson had an open casket viewing of his body at the Forest Lawn site in Hollywood Hills on the night before the public memorial service held at the Staples Center.
A cousin, David Fossett, 50, told People.com: “He looked like himself. He looked like he just was laying there sleeping. He looked peaceful.”
The family, apart from parents Katherine and Joe who were not present, reportedly talked and cried around the casket.
After the viewing, the group retired to the Jackson family compound in Encino where Jacko’s three children have also been staying since his death
Fossett, a native of Gary, Indiana, Jackson’s hometown, said, “It was a somber mood. Even though he’s this big entertainer, he’s still our family.”
He said he recited some memories of Jackson and that he and others stayed overnight at the Encino home.
On Tuesday, the family had a quick breakfast before travelling in a convoy of their cars to a short private service where the casket was closed and covered in red flowers.
Some 70 Jackson relatives gathered for the short service at Forest Lawn as another cousin, Wendell Hawkins, performed a Jehovah’s Witness service.
Mariah Carey Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson
Posted in Duet, Mariah Carey on the July 10, 2009
Mariah Carey had the proud honor to kick off the celebrity performance tributes at the Michael Jackson public memorial service which was held at the Staples Center this past Tuesday in Los Angeles. The 39-year old singer took to the stage with her rendition of the Jackson 5 hit ‘I’ll Be There’. She was choked up during her whole performance. Mariah was joined onstage by Trey Lorenz, who recorded a 1992 duet of the song, which became Mariah’s first worldwide number one. It just goes to show how adaptable Michael’s music really is. His contributions are simply timeless treasures to cherish.
Michael Jackson’s Passing Inspired Mase to Attempt Comeback
Posted in Diddy, Michael Jackson on the July 10, 2009
90s Diddy protégé Mase has announced that he would be making a comeback. In a recent radio interview, the rapper revealed that due to the recent passing of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, he felt inspired to return to music. Mase said “Mike passed away and it just lit the fire in me - it made me go in the studio and do something.” His first musical venture is a remix of Drake’s ‘Best I Ever Had’. Mase didn’t even know he existed until he asked his nephew, saying “I asked my nephew, ‘Who is the hottest thing out there?’ and he said, ‘Drake!’ When I listened to his music I said, ‘I’m going to jump on this joint.’ I’ve got things up my sleeves, I just need someone to play them.”