Starpulse — Elizabeth Taylor has declined an invite to speak at pal Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday because she doesn't want to be a part of the hoopla surrounding the event.[...] Read more! more info

When a TV network wanted to make a miniseries about the Jackson family's life in 1992, Michael Jackson had one major requirement before he would give his blessing: Someone beautiful had to play his mother. more info

Perez Hilton — Before the public viewing on Tuesday…. Family and friends of Michael Jackson gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles on Monday night. Over 1,000 guests were said to be attending the program, called "A Celebration of Life." The evening ... more info

Yahoo! Music — E! Online - While the drama regarding his estate, his children and the circumstances of his death aren't likely to rest for months to come, it's time for Michael Jackson himself to rest in peace. more info

L.A. Times - News — John Branca and Interscope Records founder John McClain, who were named executors in the singer's 2002 will, are granted temporary power to oversee his affairs, over the objections of his mother. ... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singers Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Usher and Lionel Richie, and Motown records founder Berry Gordy, will be among those taking part in Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday, the family's spokesman said. more info

VH1 News — Fans attending the Michael Jackson memorial said that the ticket-collection process was "really well executed." "In and out within five minutes," fan Massimo Guarini said. more info

CNN Showbiz — Internet travel agency Expedia.com has seen an uptick in bookings to Southern California airports as Michael Jackson fans and funeral goers flock to Los Angeles, California, for Tuesday's funeral. more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Organizers have finalized event and ticket arrangements for Michael Jackson [ tickets ]'s memorial service, ensuring a chaotic Tuesday (7/7) for anyone traveling or working near downtown Los Angeles.... continued more info

Perez Hilton — Nothing like a little posthumous comeback! According to HITS Daily Double, sales of Michael Jackson's "Number Ones" have skyrocketed, hitting the 255 thousand mark at Wal-Mart last week. Throw in sales from other retailers and you easily have 300 tho... more info