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Want to go to Michael Jackson’s Funeral? It’ll Cost Ya
Fatback Media —
... is like… over $100,000. But you do get some free swag. By that I mean you get a t shirt from his latest “This Is It” tour that he was scheduled to kick off in Europe. I am not in the area so I will not be going but I am sure all seats will be filled and many pictures will be taken and posted onto the net. Of course no one is really digging too deep into the death of Michael Jackson until the autopsy results are released. Even in death, he’s still got it.
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$25 Tickets to Michael Jackson Memorial
Bumpshack.com —
... A star-studded memorial service for Michael Jackson is being prepared at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. VIP guests, friends and family will be seated on the main floor, while the real fans will have to pay $25 to sit in the stands, according to RadarOnline. ...
Michael Jackson's Funeral is Tuesday
WENDYISTA —
... be a memorial service and those who wish to attend will have to pay $25 to sit in the stadium's stands. (Only family, friends and VIPs will have seats on the main floor.) The memorial service will feel like a concert production featuring guest speakers. Elizabeth Taylor and Diana Ross are expected to attend. T-shirts that were going to be sold on Michael’s upcoming “This Is It” tour will not go to waste… They will be sold outside Staples to people entering the service. source source
$25 Will Get You Into Michael Jackson’s Funeral
Evil Beet Gossip —
... Michael Jackson’s memorial service is next Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Like all Michael’s previous performances, ticket agencies will be involved. I think this is very sad. ...
Tickets to Michael Jackson’s memorial will cost $25
Cele|bitchy —
... were going to be sold on Michael’s upcoming “This Is It” tour will not go to waste… They will be sold outside Staples to people entering the service.
The service will be held between 10am PST and Noon PST… with the scheduled Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus on standby, literally.
The parade of elephants, held as circus performers arrive in town is scheduled to take place immediately following the service.
[From Radar]
The thing with the Ringling Brothers’ elephants might sound random and strange, but ...
$25 Charge to Attend Michael Jackson Memorial
American Idol 9 - Rickey.org —
Fans will need to shell-out $25 to sit in the stands at the memorial of Michael Jackson on July 7 at the Staples Center.
Hope this isn’t Joe Jackson taking advantage of Michael Jackson even at the bitter, bitter end. Sheesh. How much does it cost to rent out Staples Center for a day?
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Michael Jackson’s Funeral at Staples Center
Celebrity Smack! Gossip & Entertainment Blog —
... Radar.com claims that fans will be able to purchase a ticket for $25 that will allow them to sit in the stands. For those who don’t make it in, there will be huge outdoor screens showing the service inside. ...
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Radar: They are selling tickets to Michael Jackson's funeral. For only $25 bucks you can see the King of Pop get buried!
Punknews: A bunch of free punk rock music.
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Michael Jackson Funeral to Charge $25 and Sell T-Shirts
Allie Is Wired! —
... but Ringling Bros. has a different story.
“We will not be taking part in the memorial service,” spokesperson Stephen Payne confirmed. “We are prepared to make any logistical changes with equipment and such to help out.”
The latest word is there will be no open casket viewing. Thank common sense for that. His death has become a media frenzy as it is, so at least they are letting him rest in peace in some way.
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Fans Must Pay $25 for Michael Jackson Memorial Service Ticket
poponthepop.com —
... The memorial service will feel like a concert production featuring guest speakers, a lot of music and video screens inside and outside of Staples. Michael Jackson's close friend Elizabeth Taylor is expected to attend, along with Diana Ross. ...
Michael Jackson Memorial Will Cost $25 A Head
mediabistro.com: FishBowlLA —
The Michael Jackson memorial service at the Staples Center will be open to fans willing to pay the cover charge. RadarOnline.com has the latest:
Family, friends and VIPS will have seats on the main floor for The Tuesday, July 7th Staples service, first reported by RadarOnline.com, while the general public will be plucking down $25 to sit in the stands.
The memorial service will feel like a concert production featuring guest speakers, a lot of music and video screens inside and outside of Staples, a source close to the ...
It's Not Free! Michael Jackson's Funeral Is Going To Cost You
Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton —
... According to a new report, fans who wish to witness Michael's funeral in Los Angeles on Tuesday will have to shell out $25. ...
RadarOnline: $25 Charge To Attend Michael Jackson Memorial at Staples Center July 7th
The Hinterland Gazette —
... It is being reported by RadarOnline.com that fans who wish to attend Michael Jackson's star-studded memorial service at Staples Center will have to shell out $25 to sit in the stands. Family, friends and VIPS will have seats at no charge on the main floor for The Tuesday, July 7th Staples service, while the general public will be plucking down cash to sit in the stands, where they won't be able to see much of anything without giant television screens. ...
Jackson Tribute Planned In L.A.
JFX Online —
... After logistics scuttled plans to memorialize the pop legend at his beloved Neverland Ranch near Santa Barbara, CA, representatives of the Jackson family and the city of Los Angeles have settled on a date and place for a celebration of his life. According to RadarOnline, a star-studded service will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, July 7, at the Staples Center in downtown L.A. The floor of the arena will be reserved for family, friends and VIPS, while fans may purchase seats in the stands for $25. ...
Pay Your Respects
Entertainment Spotlight | BET.com —
... like Elizabeth Taylor and Diana Ross.
They’ll even be selling the t-shirts from Jackson’s would be comeback tour, “This Is It.” It’s a recession, ya’ll: We can’t waste cotton like that.
To be fair to Mike, he is the best to have ever done it. He can’t go out with a boring memorial. If I remember James Brown’s funeral correctly, it was one of the best concerts I had seen in years. Mike has to raise the bar!
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Plans Finalized For Jackson Memorial
JFX Online —
... As previously reported, the memorial will take place at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, starting at 10 am Tuesday morning. While some sources had claimed yesterday that tickets would be sold for $25 each, the press release sent out to the media last night stated, “There will be 11,000 tickets distributed to the general public. All tickets will be free of charge.” ...
