The King of Pop, says the Queen of Soul, never put on royal airs. The Michael Jackson that Aretha Franklin knew was unfailingly ... more info

Thwarting scalpers as they tried to sell Michael Jackson memorial tickets proved to be a Sisyphean task for every batch taken ... more info

Michael Jackson will be celebrated in death as he was in life in a huge arena, surrounded by thousands of fans. more info

Thousands of Michael Jackson fans converged on Dodger Stadium on Monday to secure their tickets for today's memorial service ... more info

MTV.com News — 'I felt like I was part of something special,' says one fan outside the Staples Center.By Katie Byrne Fans gathered outside the Staples Center Photo: Mark Ralston/ AFP For the lucky few who made it inside Michael Jackson's public memorial ... more info

AOL Music — The public memorial service for Michael Jackson is fast approaching, and Los Angeles police officials are warning people who don't have tickets to stay away from the Staples Center during Tuesday morning's events. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — HONG KONG - Michael Jackson fans around the world said Tuesday they would join in mourning the pop legend in solidarity with the thousands attending the official memorial in Los Angeles. more info

NME — Fans can watch the service for free more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Trey Songz tells Mixtape Daily that Anticipation has a 'sexy feel.'By Shaheem Reid 50 Cent Photo: MTV News Happy birthday to all the cancers out there — including MTV's own Shaheem Reid, Sway and Mixtape Daily go-to girl Whitney, n... more info

VH1 News — The Michael Jackson memorial is expected to draw crowds of fans and stars alike. "This will not be something that we all mourn," the service's organizer told CNN of Tuesday's public event. more info