Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Just as people choose to forget that Elvis Presley was a bloated drug addict when he died, so Michael Jackson is now the subject of posthumous veneration that overlooks the dark side of his life. more info

To the extent that Michael Jackson's kids could have a normal life, he wanted them to have it, says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public. more info

AllHipHop — The death of Michael Jackson has inspired a return to rap by rapper-turned-preacher Mase. "I'm excited. Mike [Jackson] passed away. It lit a fire under me and made me want to go in the studio and do something," Mase told DJ Self of New York's Power... more info

Starpulse — LONDON (AP) — Forget those reports that Swedish supergroup ABBA will be reuniting to cover Michael Jackson's sold-out concert dates.[...] Read more! more info

Yahoo! Music — E! Online - Family, friends and fans of Michael Jackson are finally being given the opportunity to celebrate the life of the King of Pop. more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson crossed swords with a lot of people when he was alive, but perhaps none more important than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. more info

Starpulse — Tuesday's Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles will be one of many taking place around America next week, according to the King of Pop's brother Jermaine Jackson.[...] Read more! more info

MSN Music — Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson at London arena where he was to perform more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW ORLEANS - Brass band musicians on trumpet, trombone and tuba belted out "A Closer Walk With Thee" as the Essence Music Festival gave a salute to Michael Jackson befitting a New Orleans jazz funeral procession. more info