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Copyright 2009 Pool / Getty ImagesFri Jul 03, 1:49 PM
Next Tuesday's public memorial service for Michael Jackson will be an event of "extraordinary" scope that could present unique challenges for the city of L.A, officials said on Friday. Read on to find out how to get tickets to the memorial or watch it on TV!
Speaking at a press conference, L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry called the public memorial -- which takes place next Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Staples Center -- a special event "with the potential to impact public safety." She urged fans to consider watching the service on TV, via a world-wide video feed being made available to the networks.
Tim Leiweke, the president and CEO of sports/entertainment corporation AEG, said 17,500 free tickets are being released to the legions of fans expected in town. Eleven thousand tickets are for the service at L.A.'s Staples Center, while 6,500 more are for seats at the nearby Nokia Theater, where the event is being simulcast.
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Copyright 2009 Fredrick M. Brown / Getty ImagesFri Jul 03, 1:29 PM
A new development has reportedly emerged in the Michael Jackson death investigation.
A law enforcement source tells the Associated Press that Diprivan was discovered in Jackson's home.
Diane Dimond, who has been covering Jackson since 1993, tells ET that Diprivan is a sedative that "puts you to sleep for surgeries." Click here for video of Dimond's full explanation about the possible effects of the drug.
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Copyright 2008 Dave Hogan / Getty ImagesFri Jul 03, 1:02 PM
Madonna will pay special tribute to Michael Jackson when she resumes her Sticky & Sweet tour in London tomorrow night.
Madonna's rep tells the Associated Press that she'll perform a special song and dance number in memory of Michael during the concert.
In exclusive photos of a dress rehearsal for the show (posted on Madonna's Web site), a man dressed like the late King of Pop is pictured busting dance moves while the Material Mom and an entourage watch on, looking impressed.
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Copyright 2009 Dave Martin / Getty ImagesFri Jul 03, 12:30 PM
Sarah Palin is resigning as Alaska governor.
The former Republican VP candidate says she'll step down from office on July 26, reports the Associated Press.
Palin's spokesperson didn’t specify why she is resigning, but the AP says the move has created buzz that she might attempt to run for president in 2012.
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Levi Johnston Receiving Modeling & Acting OffersCopyright 2009 Fredrick M. Brown / Getty ImagesThu Jul 02, 7:06 AM
A federal law-enforcement source tells ET that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined the investigation into Michael Jackson's death.
The source says the DEA was asked to participate by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Keep checking back here for the latest on the investigation. And click here for a look back at Michael Jackson's life in pictures.
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Copyright 2009 Ann Johansson / Getty ImagesThu Jul 02, 7:47 AM
Jermaine Jackson is speaking out about his brother Michael Jackson's death -- and he makes a shocking admission about the King of Pop's passing.
The 54-year-old Jackson brother said Thursday during an interview with Matt Lauer on NBC's "Today Show" that he would like Michael to be laid to rest at Neverland Ranch, and he reveals that he wishes he had died instead of his younger brother.
He also told Matt that his family brought Michael Jackson's three children Michael "Prince," Paris-Michael and Prince "Blanket," to see Michael's body after he passed away. Jermaine told Matt, "The therapist thought it was important for them to see their father ... so they could understand." He continued on to say, "But now they're fine. I know it's tough, but I think it was the best thing to do."
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