Archive for July 1st, 2009

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Jackson Family: No Neverland Memorial

The Jackson family has released a statement about reports that a public memorial for Michael Jackson would be held at Jackson’s former home, Neverland Ranch.

"Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland. Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for Michael [...]

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Mark Lester Tells ET: ‘I’m Horrified by all the Reports’

Former child star Mark Lester, who is best known for playing the lead role in ‘Oliver’ and is the godfather to Michael Jackson’s two older children, talks to ET about the death of the King of Pop.

Mark, who is now an osteopath, last saw Michael when MJ came to London last March to announce his [...]

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Katherine Jackson Remains Temporary Administrator over Son’s Estate

A Los Angeles judge has reportedly ruled that Michael Jackson’s mother will continue to oversee her son’s estate until Monday.

Katherine Jackson was deemed temporary special administrator of her son’s estate earlier this week when it was believed that Michael did not have a will. After the will was filed, executors of the will requested that [...]

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Award Winning Actor Karl Malden Dies at 97

Actor Karl Malden — perhaps best known for his role as Detective Mike Stone in the ’70s TV series "The Streets of San Francisco" starring opposite Michael Douglas — has passed away at 97, the Associated Press reports.

Malden won an Oscar for his role in the 1951 film "A Streetcar Named Desire" as Harold ‘Mitch’ [...]

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Barry Manilow to Escort Dame Elizabeth Taylor To Michael Jackson’s Funeral

ET has the latest…

A source close to Dame Elizabeth Taylor confirms to ET that Barry Manilow will be flying in from a 4th of July concert appearance in Washington, D.C. to escort her to Michael Jackson’s funeral this weekend.

"[Michael] will go down as one of history’s greatest entertainers," Manilow told ET earlier this week. [...]

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Michael Jackson’s Entire Will Revealed

ET has obtained the entire will to music legend Michael Jackson.

Jackson’s will was filed Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. The papers state that the King of Pop leaves his entire estate to the Michael Jackson Family Trust.

The will confirms that Katherine Jackson was appointed by her son to take custody over [...]

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Mel Brooks to Receive Special Tribute

Comedy legend Mel Brooks will receive the tribute treatment by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and some of his favorite stars are lining up to be there!
ET’s own Leonard Maltin will host the evening’s events on Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, featuring [...]

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Michael Jackson’s Dad Joe Spotted by HTV

ET has the latest…

Michael Jackson’s dad Joe was spotted by Hollywood.tv leaving Michael’s house on Tuesday afternoon.

The late singer’s father kept mum as he left the house in a white SUV but did hold up a picture of his famous son.

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Diana Ross To Be Guardian of Michael Jackson’s Kids?

ET has the latest…

Will the late Michael Jackson’s good friend Diana Ross be the caretaker of his three young children?

A source tells showbiz411.com’s Roger Friedman that Michael’s will, set to be filed today, will state that he wants his daughter and two sons to be taken care of by Ross if anything prevented his mother [...]

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Third ‘Twilight’ Movie ‘Eclipse’ On Way to Production

The popular vampire movie series ‘Twilight’ — starring heartthrob Robert Pattinson — continues with the third movie installment ‘Eclipse’ set to begin production this summer. ET has the exact date…

‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ will go into production on August 17 and David Slade will be directing the film. He also directed another vampire flick ‘30 [...]