Private and public funerals have been set for the late Michael Jackson, according to CNN.

Hs body will return to his Neverland Ranch for a public viewing on Friday, CNN reports. (Jackson's brothers Jackie, Jermaine and Tito visited the grounds over the weekend and a delivery truck was spotted there Tuesday dropping off boxes.)

A private memorial service is slated for Sunday, according to CNN.

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There is still no word on where Jackson will be buried, but his hometown of Gary, Ind., is hoping the family to send him there.

"I believe that his body will lie in state in Gary, Ind.," Gary Mayor Rudy Clay told Chicago radio station WGN Tuesday. "Now, it may not happen, but I believe it will."

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At the very least, Clay said he hopes Jackson's body will be taken to Gary for a July 10 memorial service at U.S. Steel Works ballpark.

The memorial would be "fit for the prince of peace and a memorial that's fit for Gary, Indiana's favorite son, the greatest entertainer that ever lived."

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Gary officials may even propose that that the singer be buried near a proposed Jackson family museum and a performing arts center, Clay's spokeswoman Lalosa Burns said.

"The mayor had spoken with a contact of the Jackson family and expressed our interest in having that to be a part of the history of this great family," Burns said. "We have not received confirmation on that."

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On Tuesday, fans gathered for a public tribute to Jackson at Harlem's Apollo Theater, where the singer performed as a child.

Jackson died at age 50 June 25 after suffering cardiac arrest.

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so i guess the televisized funeral is going to be on friday? or sunday? or both?

i still can't believe michael is dead.

Now the media is fact checking

TMZ has sure been on a roll today.

Ignoring Jackson's philanthropic pursuits and contributions to forty charities, on the "Today Show," it was all about what happened to all of the nigger's money and whether he died from too many drugs and what's to become of his children, questions meant to attract the prurient. Again, Diane Dimod was invited on to spread scurrilous unconfirmed rumors about the dead star. Some of the modern day carnival barkers like Chris Matthews expressed surprise that Jackson's death resulted in such an outpouring of worldwide mourning. This is what happens to people like Matthews who dwell in an insulated white supremacist bubble (that includes the Anglo wannabe and Churchill admiring Irish among them) which holds that a narrow cultural strip between New York and Washington represents the world.

this reminds me something i posted the other day. earl ofari hutchinson stated at the huffington post that as recently as 2008 the heal the world foundation had resumed its philanthropic efforts. if mj was so broke how could he do that?

and yes, this media who've been driven to distraction in their attempts to lynch this man for so many years *are* dumbfounded as they thought they had succeded. someone said that mj used to say that lies run sprints while truth runs marathons. after all of these lies fall by the wayside, the truth will still be here.

Any of you guys have a hi-res version of the MJJ Productions dancing feet logo? If so, orgnote me.....I haven't said much on the matter but I am absolutely devastated. I don't even know where to begin, but will probably write something of epic proportions on my blog soon....and link you guys to it.....I'm still in shock almost a week later....
[Edited 6/30/09 17:30pm]

kibbles said:

The truth has always been in michael's music ...many hate him for this in life as well as in death

I see alot of them come on the org and say crap about mike ... but they can't stand still when the music is played they move then feel guilty

R.I.P

M.J.
[Edited 6/30/09 17:36pm]

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Phillips on Jackson

Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2009 at 04:34 PM Add |

The promoter who lured Michael Jackson back to the concert stage – AEG Live’s Randy Phillips – dispels rumors, clarifies reports and talks about the future.

Phillips recently talked with London’s Sky News about Jackson’s health prior to the pop star’s death, funeral arrangements and what his company is going to do with those 50 O2 Arena shows.

video at link

Graycap23 said:

Oh God, no.

I can't handle that. That picture ET and the Insider shows of his head during transport to the hospital (that keeps popping up and catching me off guard during commercials) seriously bothers me, and causes my stress level to increase when I rapidly turn away. I cannot see an open casket. I've never been able to view bodies at loved ones funerals. I pray to God they don't show that on television.

a nurse that treated MJ, said he was begging her to give him some kind of drug...she said it was dangerous or something...he said you don't understand I just want some sleep...then she said if you take this you might not wake up....

If there is an open casket, i will not be watching.

WaterInYourBath said:

you know how they are....they will take a ton of pictures of his casket...for money...

Graycap23 said:

THIS^ will definitely provoke a few more Michael-fans to consider suicide. I think the public viewing is a huge mistake.

Anxiety said:

Aw, that was sweet. Thanks for posting that, Anx.

bboy87 said:

I remember reading something about Lauryn Hill producing a song for him back in 1999 which was supposed to be in "Invisible".

Did you hear the song? Or is it circulating somewhere OR just a rumor? I've always thought that Lauryn's gifts for lyrics could compliment MJ's voice so much.

Anxiety said:

that was sweet

Anxiety said:

Very sweet.

This reminds me, I've always been impressed with how many wonderful and talented people Michael knew. He knew the best of the best and then some, both young and old. You could easily play the six degrees of Michael Jackson.

Graycap23 said:

You know, I could not stand when a lot of newspapers had the pic of JB's open casket and also, seeing it all over the internet. I just know we will continue to see MJ's open casket pic smeared all over the internet for a while. It is tragic and sad how so many people are coming out of the woodwork "talking" now. How sad. This sends one big message. It does not pay to have that kind of stardom or fame, for when you die, and if there are any skeletons in your closet, and even if there aren't, people you may have thought were close to you, or you called your friends/associates, will come out of the woodwork singing about you, and the media will help make what was once your life, a total circus.


To be honest, I'll be happy when he is finally buried and the media stop having a circus with all this. I pray for strength, patience and peace for the Jackson family to deal with MJ's passing, and all the media drama that will be going on about MJ for a long time.
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peacenlovealways said:

.....

Harlepolis said:

well, yes, Lauryn hill was a co-writer on an unreleased song called " This is our time", The song didn't see the light of the day, No one heard it, its kept on MJ's Vault.

Damn why is Larry putting stuff in her mouth...the nurse....

dreamfactory313 said:

i ain't even watching it outta principle.

BSK3478 said:

i don't need to watch it. i'll probably read a summary, but that's about it. i have enough trouble going to funerals in person, why would i want to watch one on tv? and closed caskets are awful. to each their own method of grieving, but i think it's morbid and disturbing.

I purposely backed off from the TV set since the death news were confirmed.

Don't need the aggravation, coz those sick fucks are MASTERS at nothing but that.

COULD SOMEONE TELL ME WHICH ONE IS GONNA BE TELEVISIZED??

BoOTyLiCioUs said:

the revolution will be televisized

BoOTyLiCioUs said:

which WHAT is gonna be televised?

This is so painful. I still can't believe he's gone. I wish he was still here....I just feel so alone in my pain.