The Pimping of Michael Jackson Continues, Even in Death
Posted By Vicki McClure Davidson on July 2, 2009
Revolting and disturbing, but not all that surprising. Those who took advantage of Michael Jackson and his enormous talent during his life see no problem with pimping him in death… at his funeral.
Michael Jackson, King of Pop... may he rest in peace
From RadarOnline:
EXCLUSIVE: $25 Charge To Attend Michael Jackson Memorial
July 2, 2009Fans 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, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
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 planning tells RadarOnline.com.
Michael Jackson’s close friend Elizabeth Taylor is expected to attend, along with Diana Ross.
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.
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.
Excerpt from Bowl of Serial:
Grab your debit cards folks, Michael Jackson will appear at the Staples Center in L.A. for the last time (pun intended), his funeral. Yes, his family is milking his death as much as they inhumanly can. Tickets will be sold for the event funeral ‘to pay for costs’, not sure how much I would pay to see a dead celebrity but general admission is a whopping $25.00 to see a carnival of events and MJ lying in a casket. I suppose it’s ironic that his tour was named “This Is it” and the Staples Center will be selling merchandise with “This Is It” during his funeral. SAVAGES!
From The Sun:
Plans to allow the public to view Michael Jackson’s body at Neverland have been scrapped amid fears that it would be illegal to bury the star at the ranch… The King of Pop’s Neverland is now vying with Graceland – where Elvis Presley also created his own fantasy world – as the most famous celebrity home on the planet… If the family are barred from burying Michael at the ranch a private memorial service could take place there, most likely after the funeral.
Jackson’s life was filled with gold diggers and scam artists and opportunists, including Papa Joe Jackson, who was left nothing in MJ’s will. So many wanted to make a few bucks (or a few million bucks) off him. It is beyond sad that MJ’s death is filled with those same shallow, unscrupulous people.
Rest in peace, Michael.
More MJ info:
Michelle Malkin: Stomach-turners of the morning and Another reason MSM’s Jacko-mania reeks and Race hustler does freak dance for Jacko and Remembering Michael Jackson
Joseph Lindsey, Big Hollywood: Michael Jackson: NAMBLA Gets a Messiah
CNN: Jackson memorial tickets available through lottery
Bowl of Serial: Michael Jackson’s Funeral Set for Tuesday at Staples Center, Tickets Will Be Sold and Disturbing Michael Jackson Autopsy Details: Bald, Weighed 112 pounds
Frugal Café Blog Zone: The Sun: Michael Jackson’s Tragic Preliminary Autopsy Report
Yahoo News: LA braces for horde of Michael Jackson mourners
Jeffrey Jena, Big Hollywood: The Media: Wrong on Jackson, Wrong on Palin
Horiwood’s Blog: MICHAEL JACKSON WAS ONE OF THE THREE MOST FAMOUS PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
Mad News: Jackson Accuser Jordy Chandler Admits Child Abuse Allegations Were All Lies
Smile Yo!: You should be ashamed Jordan Chandler!
Celebrity Gossip: Jordan Chandler Extorted Michael Jackson
Infidels Paradise: Does Arnold Have An IOU For Jacko’s Funeral Security?
Amy Holmes, Big Hollywood: America’s Peter Pan of Pop
Andrea Preyser, Big Hollywood: Celebutard of the Week: Joe Jackson
The Patrick Post: Michael Jackson Number One in UK
Around the Sphere: For All Of Us Old Enough To Remember “Thriller…” Update: Michael Jackson (1958-2009)
Just Another Manic Mom Day: My single thought on Michael Jackson…
Hot Air: Audio: Democrat “close to nauseated” over MJ moment of silence
Irascible Chef: Michael Jackson and Video: The sadly obligatory “Sharpton grinds on woman at Jacko tribute” clip and Michael Jackson suffers massive heart attack, in critical condition; TMZ: Jackson dead
Jim Treacher’s Blog That Is on the Internet: It’s a Good Thing Those Cherubs Have Wings
James Hudnall, Big Hollywood: My Disturbing Michael Jackson Experience
John Nolte, Big Hollywood: Power of Pop Culture: Michael Jackson’s Final Makeover
Jude, Big Hollywood: On Michael Jackson
TVNewser: TV News Devotes 28 Hours to Michael Jackson; 93% of Cable Airtime
Gazzer’s Gabfest: As another racially ambiguous musical entertainer once said, “You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet!”
Imam Johari Abdul Malik: Imam Visits Michael Jackson’s Family to Discuss Funeral Arrangements
A Wonderful Life! Coaching Blog: Michael Jackson: A Lesson in Legacy
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