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Michael Jackson’s Burial Service Details

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Pop

Michael JacksonUPDATE: You can see some video from the service after the jump.

was laid to rest at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park last night in a ceremony attended by his family and a host of celebrity friends.

Among the stars who paid their last respects were Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin and girlfriend Mila Kunis, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Rev. Al Sharpton, , Kenny Ortega and Michael’s ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley.

The service was due to start at 7pm, but guests were kept waiting by Michael’s family. Their cars did not start the journey to the service until 7.30pm, with the ceremony finally getting underway around two hours later than planned.

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Michael Jackson Remembered By Stars

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Industry News, Pop, Rock

Michael Jackson memoriesWe gve you a look at celebrities mourning Michael Jackson on Twitter, but many have released longer statements as well. Madonna says she “can’t stop crying” about the death of Michael Jackson.

The singer has been sobbing uncontrollably since she heard the 50-year-old Jackson had passed away yesterday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home. She said: “I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired . The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”

Singer Sir Elton John was halfway though his annual White Tie and Tiara Ball when he heard about Michael’s death. He broke the news to his guests - including Liz Hurley, Hugh Grant, Lily Allen and Kelly Osbourne - before dedicating his song Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me to Michael. Nearly half of his guests left after they found out about the death.

was one of the first to express her grief about the pop icon’s passing. In a statement issued last night, she said: “I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I’m devastated he’s gone!”

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