Haha. I couldn't help but be a little silly. Happy 4th everyone!!!

It has been reported here and there in the last few days.
MJ's mother began practicing in 1965. Somewhere in the last several years Michael showed isnterst in the Islamic faith, but the information is sketchy as to if he actually converted. Unless MJ had something specific in his will about his wishes I am sure his private funeral will lean JW.

It was said on the news yesterday or the day before that MJ's Mom was feeling uncomfortable about the long wait between death and funeral. In the JW tradition claims something about the soul being lost if the body is not laid to rest within 7 days.

Thank you. This actually makes sense. Maybe most of this crazy stuff coming out of the media is just rumors.

Thanks Raeli, I did not mean to sound curt. It is just that everyone has their own way of remembering people. I know after my grandmothers funeral, we had what looked more like a party than something somber. That is they way she wanted it and that is they way she was.

Despite Joe Jackson's and AEG's real intentions (sorry I am cynical on this one) I believe that the people going don't really care. I mean they want to go and are going for themselves.

I was telling my husband yesterday that I feel certain that ever since Michael's death, there have probably many people securing plane tickets to come here. And I am not just talking about in this country but from others. Not invited guests, but people that simply have the money to do so, he had fans from all over. He certainly has been more popular in other countries over the last several years, than he was here in the US.

I was just watching Inside Edition. Headlines, upcoming story THE KING IS DEAD. He was not a king, president or God. He was a human being who entertained people for many years. He should be treated as such. Instead all the money grabbers are making a mockery and circus of his death. His parents should put a stop to this show that the money grabbers aer putting on. If his father is in on it, shame on him too.

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No one, including the Presley family sold tickets to Elvis's memorial service and they were not held in a huge sports arena/stadium. The selling of tickets & having it appear like a concert is what is degrading IMO. This is a sad time for the Jackson family, Michael's children and it should be treated with respect.

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You are too funny, ohjeez. Hope you have a great 4th of July.

And no one is selling tickets to MJ's memorial, either. Thousands turned out in Memphis for Elvis's funeral, which included 14 white Cadillacs. People lined the streets.

"The memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday. Organizers offered few details on the tribute itself, including the format and who might perform or speak. Organizers will provide 11,000 tickets for the 20,000-seat Staples Center and another 6,500 tickets for an overflow crowd at the Nokia Theatre, where the event will be simulcast on large video screens, said AEG President and CEO Tim Leiweke.

Fans have until 6 p.m. today to register at the Web site. A computer program will randomly select 8,750 names to receive two tickets for one venue or the other, he said.

Those selected to receive tickets will be notified between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, and will be given a code to use at the Ticketmaster Web site, which will give them further instructions on where to go Monday morning to get the tickets and wristbands enabling them to enter the venues, he said.

No tickets will be available at Staples or Nokia, and no tickets will be sold, he said.

The free tickets are only available to U.S. residents, according to rules on the Staples Center Web site, because of legal issues regarding the random offer, an AEG official said.

It was unclear whether organizers would check for residency."


Tickets provided not sold.

Oh boy....order tickets and then sell them on eBay.....how weird..