When the news of Michael Jackson Memorial and Funeral Service plans became public, the website of the venue for the occasion got more than 500 million hits.
Unsurprisingly, the Staples Center website crashed and the organization had to buy a new server to host the website. (I wish that happens to my webhost someday!).
More than a million fans from all corners of the world have applied for 17,500 free tickets to Michael Jackson’s public memorial and funeral service which is happening coming Tuesday at the famous Staples Center in LA. There is going to be paramount security and LAPD have a tough job ahead for them.
The life, times, and music of the personality whom I endearingly call Whacko Jacko died of sudden cardiac arrest last week and his family and friends are going to be in full force to honor his legacy.
Officials unveiled an ambitious online lottery that will allow fans to attend either the televised service at the arena or watch the proceedings on a big screen at the nearby Nokia Theater.
“You might want to consider watching this from the comfort of your own home,” said Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry, who is doubling as the city’s acting mayor. That’s a fine advice Sir.
I would like to have ticket to Michael Jackson’s funeral.
Bless him, his family and all that have made it possible to have a public viewing of MJ!
i love michal jackson. i cried almost three days and can’t stop cring. please dont ignore me. i think i came all the way from Sri Lanka to say good bye to him. his spitit is so strong and it’s made every people around the world happy and now sad…i was not lucky enough to see him in my real life.. but i wish i will meet him in the heaven.
My english is not perfect…i am really sorry for that…
Thank you
I never had the chance to see him in concert but I was hoping that he will have a concert in US that I could attend.
You will be missed by millions around the world, you may rest in peace forever.
You are the king of pop and inspiration to many from all walks of life. Your humanitarian efforts have reached to every corners of the planet and because of that they all will be morning your loss.
God bless your sole.JT
Yes Michael will be missed. Where are we going to find another drug addicted pedophile?
Mr Barone, where shall I begin?
Your insensitive attitude towards the passing of such a pop legend really disturbs me. Where do people like you live? Under rocks in trailer parks where all you watch is NASCAR?
Why don’t you grow up Sir? My heart bleeds for Michael and his illegitimate kids…
Thanks for telling this people that they are garbish,I dont believe he did those things to kids, but everybody did want to make money out of his pocket at any cost,MJ will be the best of all times, nobody will do what he has done!Nobody nott even Maddonna will be not close to what he has done to music!!!his music will live forever, and everybody will keep dancing with Billie Jean song.Nobody can be singing for more han 40 years and will be remember for generations through generations,I am so sad, i have been crying for a week, and this will last longer!!!!
WHAT KIND OF A HEARTLESS MEAN AND NASTY PERSON WOULD LEAVE A
COMMENT SUCH AS THIS….I WOULD LOVE TO LOOK INTO YOUR PERSONAL
BACKGROUND TO SEE WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH THAT YOU MAY
OR MAY NOT BE GUILTY OF….THAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH THE INTERNET
YOU CAN SAY ANY AWFUL THING AND BE ANONOYMOUS….TOO BAD THE COWARDS OF THE WORLD HAVE SUCH A PLATFORM
I DO NOT KNOW IF MICHAEL WAS GUILTY OR NOT…HE IS BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE NOW IF YOU ARE A BELIEVER…BUT YOU WHO ARE SO
HATEFUL….YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO LIVE WITH YOUR HATE HERE ON EARTH AND THERE IS A PAYMENT YOU WILL HAVE TO ENDURE IF YOU KEEP THIS UP
ALL I KNOW IS THAT THE MUSIC TODAY IS SO NEGATIVE AND NONDESCRIPT….IT HAS BEEN A JOY TO HEAR MICHAELS LYRICS AGAIN….IT IS LIKE A BREATH OF LOVE AND FRESH AIR TO THE SOUL
I SAW HIM BEFORE HE WAS FAMOUS….I WAS 13 AND HE WAS 5…HE WAS AT A LODGE IN NW INDIANA WITH HIS BROTHERS PLAYING A WEDDING RECEPTION…AND HE BLEW THE ROOF OFF …..
CAN YOU IMAGINGE WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LIVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE IN THE STRESS AND STRAIN OF THE PUBLIC EYE AND AN ALLEDGEDLY CRUEL FATHER….AND SURVIVE TO WRITE LOVING SONGS….YOU THINK ABOUT THAT
ACTUALLY “SEAN” (YOUR NAME SHOULD BE A–) YOU MUST BE THE TACKIEST MOST DESPICABLE MAN ON EARTH AT THIS MOMENT SAYING SUCH A THING ABOUT SOMEONE YOU COULD ONLY DREAM OF BEING ONE OUNCE OF….YOU PUTZ.
YOU’RE RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!
GET A GRIP AND GET A LIFE….MAYBE WE COULD DO TWIHTOU YOU–RATHER THAN OUR ICON…GOD KNOWS.
Mr Barone,
I’m not going to entertain this much, but you did get my attention. Maybe that”s what you’re lacking. I’ll make it short and sweet. Be careful how you judge others. I’ll sat this for you and all the other haters……whatever and however he choose to cope with society is his business. He didn’t ask any of you haters for sh1t. He couldn’t have been to bad, Elvis daughter married him (oops) I forgot she took p1lls too. And for the families that filed lawsuits, they will have their day just like you. Hate on hater!
Oh Sean you probably can find one between your closest relatives, I don’t think you have to worry about that.
To the mother of Sean Barone or He himself, You are one complete dumb ass. You probably have a side affect too…maybe you’re in love with your cousin, maybe your daddy left you, maybe your momma didn’t want you. That’s why you have to throw salt. You are a natural dumb ass aren’t you though.
To the fans, family and friends of MICHAEL JACKSON – may he rest in peace…finally.
Sean Barone—-Your Judgement day will be approaching very soon. The funny thing is that you are so mentally fuc.ked up that, you have the time to write some ignorant s.hit like that. You are a disgrace to your mother that had you. She is probably fu.cked up too- or then again she was addicted to dr.ugs when she had you!!!! You don;t know her beaceus your ped.ophile father was left to raise you when she Overdosed!!!!!!! Don’t Fu.ck with me and don;t fu.ck with Michael his family… You must learn to respect the DEAD you ass.hole! If you don’t have anything nice to say then keep your father’s Di.ck in your mouth!!!!! HAHA that’s how we kickit in DC, Dumba.ss!
He was the greastest
A truly pure heart…..and so misunderstood.
Micheal the world will miss you rest in peace
He was the best. Love his music. He was big. Will miss you Michael. GOD Bless you
michale jackson was one of my idol. i really enjoy his music. rip michale jackson
i will always miss u
why do peolpe make a big deal out of someones death I mean he was a great singer and all but now he is dead he will be remember but I would not go the the extreme as to take alot off time from work as many people are doing?
Go back to work then, this is a place for people who love MJ and would most likely give more than a “day off work”… for mikey!
it’s us who get out to enjoy life
RICK … SHOULD BE SPELLED (SOMETHING ELSE STARTING WITH D)!
I AM SORRY READERS–BUT INDEED THIS IS A PLATFORM FOR SHUMCKS LIKE RICK….DO US ALL A FAVOR AND DO NOT TAKE THE DAY OFF…NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOU AT ALL…….!!!!!!!! FOR REAL TRUST ME.
WHEN IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO LEAVE THE EARTH YOU BETTER HOPE OTHERS DON’T SPEAK THAT WAY ABOUT YOU–BUT THEN AGAIN…WHAT THE — HAVE YOU DONE FOR MANKIND????
NOTHING I VENTURE JUST LIKE YOU A BIG EMPTY NOTHING….ONCE AGAIN THE SCUM OF THE EARTHS REVEAL THEMSELVES AS JUST THAT IN THE FACE OF TRAGEDY ONLINE. YOU ALL MUST BE IN SOME KIND OF EVIL ORGANIZED CLUB OF YOUR VERY OWN CALLED … I DON’T KNOW, SOMEONE HELP ME COME UP WITH A NAME FOR THESE SHMUCKS….!
SO SAD……..GOD BE WITH YOU.
RAVEN IN VENTURA, CA. LOVES YOU MICHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW YOU CAN REST, SLEEP.
I understand you my virgo brother…
REPLYING TO RICK’S COMMENT ABOVE,
Why post here? Keep that to yourself, these are MJ’s people who would give more than just a day off work.
this is a place for people who love MJ.
go back to work!!! and never get out to enjoy life.
I LOVE MICHAEL FOR EVER HE WAS THE KING OF POP
hey i found a place to get some memorial tickets if you were late for the first sign up! check out
mjmemorialtickets. webs .com!!!
My heart goes out to Michael and his family and most especially his kids. Michael will be missed so much. I still feel like this is a nightmare and I will wake up and he will still be preparing for the 50 concerts in London.
Luv u Michael and may god bless the family……….
PLEEEAAASSSEEE!!!! JUST I NEED ONE TICKET.
This is how I will remember this Entertainer! I am only 7 years older than MJ but it seem I knew him all my life. Even though I long stop listening to his music I never stop loving my big brother Michael Jackson. Tis world has said some awful things about him that I have never believed and never will; his only crime was he had a big heart in his child like manner that some folks never ever understood! God bless you my brother, your journey on this side is over! Entertain the Lord!
I am from Indonesia but I know Michael Jackson well. I grew up with his songs. I fall in love with his songs. I dance with his songs. I am gonna miss you much, MJ….
please I need two tickets because my mom is handicap so me and my mom loved his songs and we REALLY wish to get those tickets because we never win anything.
It was so shocking to me to hear about his death. I still couldn’t believe it….
EU quero ver o michael i dai?
I love you Michael Jackson!!!!!!!!!
I queru vier lo michael?
I love you Michael!!!!!!!!!!
My condolences to the family sorry for your loss .
I love you Michael jackson!!!!!!!!
My condolences to the family for your loss.
In response to raven above beleive me I do get out and enjoy life
but in a creative way not by moaning for somebody that didn’t
even knew that i existed in life.I’m not trying to be mean or
anything I did have respect for the men because he was a great
singer and all and like i said he will be remember by alot of
people but his music will still be around to be listen to.
me
hola
micheal your songs cured my depression.god bless his family,and please keep micheal wishes.micheal you will always be in my heart.
RICK….WHOEVER THOU MIGHT BE. YOU ARE SO VERY SAD.
IF YOU GET OUT YOU WOULDN’T BE ON THIS BLOG….CORRECT? CORRECT.
IF YOU CARED OR HAD A LIFE, YOU WOULDN’T TAKE JOY IN OTHER PEOPLES’ SORROW OVER SOMEONE THAT YOU COULD OF COURSE ONLY DREAM OF BEING A SPECK OF, HONEY.
DREAM ON IF YOU THINK WE ARE ALL LISTENING TO YOUR NEGATIVE TOXICITY…..GET A LIFE, FOR REAL, AND DO SOMETHING FOR MANKIND…AND STOP TAKING UP OUR PRECIOUS AIR WITH JUST EXISTING…
YOU’RE P—ING PEOPLE OFF HERE, SERIOUSLY…GO AWAY.
GO, JUST GO….
R.I.P. MY ICON AND HOPE FOR GOOD IN THE WORLD. MICHAEL JACKSON.
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE….NEVER.
I have always thought that people who would get so distraught over someone they never met, needed to just “get a life.” Well, now I am one of those people and must eat those words. I am so sad about MJ’s crossing over. He and I are the same age and it feels like a big peice of my generation just died. Even though I never met him, it seems as if we grew up together; I could so relate to some of his personal struggles. I do not understand why we get so upset about someone we never knew, but now I know, we do. I love MJ and I love his music and always will!
My name is Dan, I am 53 years old. I grow up listening to Micheal Jackson. I dream of meading him one day to tell he how me change my life with his songs. Sorry he gone, God bless. My he rest in peace.
Thaqnk You
Dan
PLEEEAAASSSEEE!!! I NEED JUST ONE TICKET.
This is how I will remember this Entertainer! I am only 7 years older than MJ but it seem I knew him all my life. Even though I long stop listening to his music I never stop loving my little brother Michael Jackson. Tis world has said some awful things about him that I have never believed and never will; his only crime was he had a big heart in his child like manner that some folks never ever understood! God bless you my brother, your journey on this side is over! Entertain the Lord!
hello my name and kader, I have 12 years and I would ask 2 or 3 tickets for the Staples Center because I want to be there to give my tribute to my idol my king of pop Michael Jackson I love him, and the most important thing in my life, please give me and my family: me, my mom and my dad … if you can not, at least give me 2 tickets please I ask from the heart
In response to Kalona Hey I’m just writing what i believe
and not asking to be called names, but if that is the case you are the “D-I-C-K” who probably dosn’t even have a job but live on walfare and the goverment would be happy when you leave this earth.
In response to RAVEN why should I keep it to myself I though
this was a website to write what you believe and not what you want to hear so back off and live life? p.s if you don’t like it to bad
I really love you Michael!!! You were so sweet. I miss you…
THIS IS TO EVERYONE SOCIETY IS REALLY TAKING THIS TOO FAR. I WONDER IF ANY OF YOU WILL GO THROUGH ALL OF THIS FOR ONE OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. HELL I EVEN WONDER IF THE MEDIA WILL EVEN COVER IT. NOT SO ALL THIS GREATNESS AND WHATEVER SOCIETY IS SAYING IS NOT TRUE THERE IS ONE AN ONLY ONE GREAT KING AND THAT IS YOUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST SO STOP PUTTING HIM ON A PEDESTAL I LIKED MJ TOO BUT WE ALL HAVE TO GO SOMETIMEAND ALSO REMEMBER WE SHOULDNT IDOLIZED ANY LIKE THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE THE GREAT GOD ALL COMMENTS ARE WELCOME BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE OUR OWN OPINION HAVE A BLESSED DAY
Stop calling him ‘Whacko Jacko’ and show respect. We love Michael!
He wasn’t known as “whacko jacko” for nothing. I do believe he had the ugly disease known as pedophilia. His family and fans being in denial about it did not help him or his victims either. He’s dead now, but his victims still have to live with what he has done to them. The idea of Jackson being a wonderful person was shattered by the molestation charges brought against him. There is a big difference in idealism and realism. His behavior was real. If you’re going to idolize someone, at least pick someone who really deserves to be idolized. Michael Jackson is not that person.
Since you say these people have to live with what he has done…..no better yet they have to live with what they have done……check your facts!!!!!!!!
(In 1993, Chandler told a psychiatrist and police that he and Jackson had engaged in se.xual acts that included oral s.ex, the boy gave detailed description of Jackson’s ge.nitals. The case was settled out of court for a reported $22 million, but the strain led Jackson to begin taking painkillers. Eventually he became addicted.
Now maybe for the remorse of his death Chandler decides to tell us the truth. ” I never meant to lie and destroy Michael Jackson but my father made me to tell only lies. Now i can’t tell Michael how much i’m sorry and if he will forgive me “. Jordan Chandler was tape-recorded saying amongst other things, “If I go through with this, I win big-time. There’s no way I lose. I will get everything I want and they will be destroyed forever…”)
Amen susieQ
No lo puedo superas esto ha sido horrible, nadie podra llenar el lugar q deja el mejor Rey del Pop, yo veo lo bueno de mi artista y no toda la basura con la q lo quisieron ensuciar porque fueron mas las cosas buens q hizo q las malas., `por favor me encantaria ir a su funeral les agradezco esta oportunidad que nos dan a sus seguidores.
MICHAEL JACKSON , was one of the greatest artist of all the time!!
we love you , and we will never forget you, The best is you, the KING OF THE POP.
Venus in oxnard loves u sooo much michael, thank u for sharing ur talent with the world. You were such an amazing soul.. Rest in peace
I LOVE MICHEAL JACKSON AND WILL ALWAY’S KEEP HIM IN MY HEART……….. HE WAS THE KING AND HIS SPRIT WILL NEVER DIE, ALWAY’S WILL BE REMEMBRED AND NEVER FOR GOTTON.
hola creo q es medio tarde pero quiero saber si me pueden dar dos entradas soy de argentina y tengo muchas ganas de ir al funeral, Michael Jackson ha sido mi idolo toda mi vida y lo sigue siendo porfavor necesito una respuesta…..saludo atte.patricia
Rick:
My mother taught me that if you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all.
R.I.P. Michael
i really miss michael jackson i wish i had a chance to meet him
he will forever be in my heart.
i love u Michael jackson i hope to see you in heaven i will always miss you i was to young with no money to see you in concert but i hope to see you july 7 at the memorial i will always remember you as my husband i always dreamed of and always think of you as the king of pop i love the whole jackson family.
R.I.P= M. jackson i will always cry for you, i love you
xoxoxo denisha Campbell
Rick Is very LONELY!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE ANOTHER PART OF ME, PLEASE COME IN MY DREAMS,ONLY FOR ONE NIGHT,I HAVE NEED TO SEE …….YOU NEVER OUT OF MY LIFE,REMEMBER THE TIME WHEN WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL.THIS IS IT………..I LOVE YOU FOREVER M.J
Jusqu’à ce jour je me dis c’est une blague, que michael jackson est encore en vie, un test pour voir sa notoriété au sein de ses fans, qu’un jour il va réapparaitre on nous disons, “I love you also”, bref il n’est pas mort, il est l’unique l’éternel au fond de notre cœur, reposes en paix, t’es parti, mais tes parti pour durer dans nos pensées, pour la vie
I’ve seen Michael perform 2 times, and what can I say:
I stood there for 2 and a half hours, pinned to the floor, my jaw fell wide open.
We loose the greatest entertainer of the century, an icon for all.
Yet, we may loose an icon,
some people loose a close member of their family;
so my thoughts go out to them,
his children, brothers and sisters, and ofcourse his parents.
May he rest in peace.
Everyday I wake up and I ask myself “is he really gone?” Their no sunshine when he gone. it’s so so sad, I see his kids and my heart goes out to them because they suffered the greatest loss. Will miss you Michael.
I love so dearly Michael you were the greatest entertainer that ever lived. I find it sad how people appreciate you more now that you are not living. I feel so bad for everything that has happended to you. You are now in a better place. You are with God, and your brother Brandon. I may be a fan that is sad about your death, but your family are the ones that my heart goes out to. I just wanted to say to Prince, Paris, and Blanket that you were so lucky to have had a father that loved you so much and cherished you so dearly. His fame didnt mean anything to him it was his family that mattered. He did care about his fans I am not saying that, but family always came first
. You may not have your father to comfort you anymore but you have a beautiful Grandmother to take care of you in sickness and in health. To me the Jackson family are so beautiful with hearts of gold. I love you so much Jackson family and I know that is a big word to say to a family I may not know in person but I feel like I do know you because I feel like I know Michael. Such a kind and soft soul. I love you Michael Joseph and may god rest your soul. I am just so happy how you can rest in peace and not have anymore sorrow in your life.
Love always and forever Ashley Olivia Comeau