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Michael Jackson's Funeral and After-Party to Be Televised

September 05, 2009 07:26:37 GMT

The family gathering held in their favorite Pasadena restaurant allegedly will be aired as part of A and E pilot.


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Michael Jackson may have been laid to rest on Thursday, September 3 but his story is still an interest to networks. After the funeral, the Jacksons held a 'celebration of life' party at Pasadena's Villa Sorriso Ristorante. Rumor has it, there was a camera capturing the event as well as the funeral itself.

Both the footage may go to the A&E TV special that has been talked about earlier as well as to a DVD which will be released later. The cable network has not determined when to air the special in order to pay respect to the family who is still grieving Michael's death. Dan Silberman, spokesman for the network said that the one-hour pilot will focus on the five brothers sans Michael who did not agree to participate in the first place.

The Pasadena party itself was attended by around 150 guests including the Jackson siblings. Randy Jackson allegedly made the reservation and bought the facility for the night. However, Joe, Katherine, Michael's three children and Elizabeth Taylor who attended the funeral reportedly did not participate at the party.

TMZ gave details of the affair, reporting that The Rat Pack music was played all night and "Casablanca" was projected onto the walls. The Jackson brothers allegedly also talked about a reunion tour for Jackson Five during the event.

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posted by mperez1982 on Sep 09, 2009
choudhury, maybe you should post it one more time, just in case no one got it??
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Radia Choudhury on Sep 08, 2009
I love Michael with all my heart and soul. I was in love with a dead guy almost the whole of my teenage and I know how hard it is to crave for something knowing you will never have it in your lifetime and I told myself that if I ever love again, anybody, for any reason, that if someone makes me smile and makes me feel alive, then I will strive but I will meet him and tell him one day somehow what he means to me. Michael was my second chance to feel happily in love. He was so special to me that I rather just be his servant and not ask for anything in return. But I just want to ask Allah 'why!?'did it have to happen and now I have to wonder if this life is a tearful dilemna in which we all pretend to be blessed but actually wonder if we are cursed. And about his funeral, I agree some part must be private and I watched his memorial and was crying from the start to the end. It is amazing how someone who you never met can touch your heart and soul and life to that extent. I pray for Michael. I hope he's just fine wherever he is now. Let's stop arguing about all these silly matter and show love and respect to Michael. Thank you
posted by Deb on Sep 07, 2009
Guess that's why Randy was so pissed that the funeral clips were aired the day after the funeral. Guess they won't make as much money if the clips have already aired.
posted by blink92 on Sep 06, 2009
i love u michael !!!!!! i'm sorry but i love u so .
posted by hey on Sep 05, 2009
a jackson reunion tour? looks like they're still trying to profit off of michael EVEN when he's dead.. what a shame. they're using the publicity they're getting from michael's death to start a reunion tour.. let's get real. it's a terrible thing how they did michael, and it looks like it's not going to stop anytime soon. r.i.p honey.
posted by mayeuxlinda on Sep 05, 2009
i grew up listening to michael jacksons music. my heart still hurts to think of his untimely death. i always admired the way he loved everyone & never saw black or white in any of his friends or anyone he could help. he was a true gift to this world. for his music, dancing, inspiration about his family & friends. he cared so much about this world. i pray for his children,family and the most blessed mom in the world. may you all find peace. he is at peace now.
posted by HOwYOuDOin on Sep 05, 2009
I Feel SO Bad 4 Katherine my
posted by Real Talk on Sep 05, 2009
The Jackson are doing what they do best. They were famous young, and they are famous now. Stop saying they are profiting off of Michael. They are not. You might would, but they aren't. Plenty of famous stars die and their families stay in the spotlight, look at the Kennedy's. No one saying any of them mooching off the President, because they are not. They are simply living their lives. So are the Jacksons.
posted by theangelwashere on Sep 05, 2009
I don't think this is right what you people are posting about the Jackson family. Give those people a chance to mourn their loss, the way they choose to. Everyone is different.People are posting that Jackson family, are getting their hands in the till since Michael died. I don't believe thats what's happening here at all. They were always in the limelight since they were young. Michael just happen to be more successful, and has been been in the limelight more than the others. Right now, they are not asking the paparazzi to take their photos, or doing anything out of the ordinary, their brother died, and they are all on the news worldwide, they can't control that.. I see the hurt in their eyes..In Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Latoya, Randy and especially Janet, Marlon and Katherine. Please, give them a break. They are dealing with a loss here. Michael was their brother and not a piece of merchandise. They are a family, and regardless to what you people write about them, they will always be a family.Do you seriously believe that the Jacksons will put earthly possessions before LOVE? I don't think they would do that. They were raised better. Look at the woman who raised them. They know where they came from, and I believe in my heart they treasure each other more than material things, You people need to stop!... They are just a family missing a very special brother, uncle, father and nephew.Let them grieve and stop with the neagtive postings and false accusations. We do not know what those people are going through so please don't stay on the side lines and be judgmental. That's not fair at all!
posted by Belladonnamaxi on Sep 05, 2009
To Katherine Jackson: I am very sorry for your loss. You are a very strong woman, and I admire that about you. I pray, Jehovah God will continue to give you the strength to get through this ordeal.I pray Jehovah look over Michael's three children. One day as promised, we will see Michael again at the ressurection. We all love you very much, and we are in your corner. A sister in the truth,
posted by theSnoo on Sep 05, 2009
I don't think televising his funeral would be a logical thing to do. I, myself wouldn't want to see him in a coffin. I hope that they are not serious.. I mean a funeral is a special thing, not something that should be publicized. God bless you Michael and your family.. I seriously hope that they'll leave you alone now.. i'm not that sure that they will though..
posted by momma bear on Sep 05, 2009
the Jackson family are sure getting there hands in the till since mj died---he's death seems to be bring his want to be brothers and father out in the lime light shame on them for exploiting his death so much m y prayers are with his children and poor mother who is truly grieving over there loved one

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