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Lady Gaga Competes With President Obama For Facebook Fan Record

June 28, 2010 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

Lady Gaga and President Obama don’t often travel in the same circles, but they’re the top competitors in a heated popularity contest to be the first living person to reach 10 million fans on Facebook. Early Friday, Obama had the lead by about 30k, but Facebook’s “monster” constituency picked up the pace in support of “Mother Monster,” as Gaga quickly surged past Obama. As of Friday afternoon, the pop star has reached 9,162,832 with the Commander-in-Chief trailing at 9,122,063.

Per CNN:

Obama’s page, which is run by the group Organizing for America, includes photographs of his recent Gulf Coast visit and links to speeches from news conferences. His page lists the president’s interests as “basketball, writing, spending time w/ kids” and says his favorite books include The Bible, Toni Morrison’s “Song of Solomon” and Shakespeare’s tragedies.

Lady Gaga’s page lists upcoming concerts and includes a biographical article describing how the 24-year-old pop star, who played piano by ear as a toddler, grew into a theatrical performer who wows the masses with flashy performances in international concert tours. “I’m just trying to change the world one sequin at a time,” she says in the posted story.

Who will win the race to 10 million? Only time will tell, though the King of Facebook is likely to remain Michael Jackson, who holds the #1 spot with nearly 13.5 million fans on the social network which boasts over 400 million users.

Which side are YOU on? Lady Gaga or President Obama?

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Lady Gaga’s on Rolling Stone – Cover and Quotes

June 22, 2010 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

Can’t get enough Lady Gaga? Well then, you’re in luck as she once again graces the cover of ‘Rolling Stone‘ for the July issue of the magazine, showing off her booty in a skimpy black thong. The pop princess is nearly-nude wearing just her thong and a machine gun bra which she has worn previously in her music video for “Alejandro.” The epic and controversial video has tallied a remarkable 25 million views in just two weeks since it’s premiere on VEVO.

Per Rolling Stone:

In the most extensive interview the pop star has ever given about the breakup that inspired her transformation from Germanotta to Gaga, her complex relationship with her beloved father and the music on her next album, Lady Gaga tells Rolling Stone contributing editor Neil Strauss art is life and not being fierce isn’t an option. “When I wake up in the morning, I feel just like any other insecure 24-year-old girl,” she says. “Then I say, ‘Bitch, you’re Lady Gaga, you get up and walk the walk today.’”

Inside, Gaga discusses her insecurities and modeling herself after the King of Pop.

“If I were to ever, God forbid, get hurt onstage and my fans were screaming outside of the hospital, waiting for me to come out, I’d come out as Gaga,” she says, adding that she models her celebrity on Michael Jackson. “Michael got burned, and he lifted that glittered glove so damn high so his fans could see him, because he was in the art of show business. That’s what we do. I don’t even drink water onstage in front of anybody, because I want them to focus on the fantasy of the music.”

Lady Gaga also discusses her new album, which she plans to release early next year. She plans to announce the title of her new album at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

“I think I’m gonna get the album title tattooed on me and put out the photo,” she says. “I’ve been working on it for months now, and I feel very strongly that it’s finished right now. It came so quickly. Some artists take years; I don’t. I write music every day.”

She hinted that her new music was likely to be more serious than her hit debut, which turned her into one of the pop world’s biggest stars.

“Why are we still talking about ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’?” she says. “It’s like, what f*****g year is it? It makes me crazy! And I have been for three years baking cakes — and now I’m going to bake a cake that has a bitter jelly. The message of the new music is now more bitter than it was before. Because the sweeter the cake, the more bitter the jelly can be.”

“The Fame Monster” featuring Alejandro is available now on iTunes. The full Rolling Stone article will hit newsstands tomorrow, June 23rd.

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Hollywood Dame Exclusive Interview – Runner Runner

May 27, 2010 By Holly Stafford 10 Comments

Five distinct personalities joining forces to make one mighty sound — that’s “Runner Runner.” The SoCal band’s self-titled debut album — released through a new partnership with Capitol Records, C.E. Music (a new label formed by David Letterman’s Worldwide Pants Inc.) and Jack Ponti’s MRV label — combines skillful songwriting and musicianship, punk-infused intensity and humungous pop hooks. The entrance that Runner Runner – front man Ryan Ogren, guitarists Nick Bailey and Peter Munters, bassist Jon Berry and drummer James Ulrich – is making on an unsuspecting music scene is in keeping with its name that has its origins in Ogren and Berry’s love of poker: “runner runner” is a poker term that, loosely defined, means “coming out of nowhere and pulling off a winning hand at the last possible moment.”

Veterans to the music industry, bassist Berry was a founding member of the SoCal pop-punk band, Rufio, Ogren was the vocalist/guitarist for New Jersey’s Don’t Look Down, and Munters, Bailey & Ulrich were members of OC’s Over It. They all came together in 2008 to create what is now Runner Runner. The five members are a combination of skillful songwriting and musicianship, punk-infused intensity and songs with humongous hooks with tremendous potential. Having admired each other’s talents and enjoyed each other’s company on numerous occasions as their bands crisscrossed the country on various van tours, the five musicians snapped together like Lego pieces when serendipity presented them with the opportunity to form a band together.

Runner Runner has over eight-million plays on their MySpace, were named a 2009 Band to Watch by Alternative Press, and has performed more than 175 shows on bills with such prominent left-offcenter acts as Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, Gym Class Heroes, Angels & Airwaves, The Higher, The Audition and The White Tie Affair. They�re also veterans of the festival circuit, appearing in 2009 on the Vans Warped Tour, Bamboozle and Tokyo�s Punkspring Festival, as well as the Night of Lights Festival and the L.A. Ink Fest during the previous year. The band is currently recording their self-titled debut album in Los Angeles with producer Dave Darling (Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Soulive), and plan to tour extensively after their album drops later this summer. Their first single, “So Obvious,” will be released to radio on June 15. (Check out “So Obvious” here ) Runner Runner kicked off the first leg of an extensive tour beginning in mid-May, and are currently on tour with Amber Pacific before joining up with Cartel.

I had the chance to speak with Jon about the bands goals, influences, and hobbies. You can read that below.

When did you first realize you had an interest in music and what sparked that interest?

Well for me, my family tells me about that first interest. It was on a family vacation in San Diego when I was 7, watching the bands play on the campground. They say I was intent on watching them. I’ve always been into music. I can remember listening to Michael Jackson, singing to his songs on the radio. I guess in high school is when it really picked up for me, when I started playing music. Its always been a huge passion of mine.

How did you break into the music industry?

Well, we all come from different bands. We used to tour together in Japan and through the states. A few years ago I moved in with Ryan and we started writing and doing songs together.

How would you describe the sound of your music, and what makes you feel like your music is different from other artists in your genre?

I think when you hear it, you’ll know its Runner Runner. The way it sounds it stands out more because our songs are personal. They are lyrically engaging and instrumentally, too. We just like to have fun with our music, but at the same time we draw from personal experiences.

What are some of your plans for promoting your music?

We are all huge internet nerds, so getting our music out that way is one. Another is touring and playing plenty of shows.

Musically speaking,w hat are some of your short term and long term goals?

Short term, to play David Letterman. Long term, just always making and writing music, and promoting it. I also want to have a house in Hawaii. It’d be awesome to make a record there – Go surfing in the morning and writing music in the evening.

Who are some of your musical influences?

Lady Gaga and Tom Petty.

Who are some artist you’d like to work with?

Everybody. It’d be cool to work with some songwriters. Working with Ryan Tedder would be sick. And Coldplay would be sick, too.

How did you come up with the name “Runner Runner?”

‘Runner Runner’ was the surviving name on a dry erase board in the house. We wanted a big name, and we came up with some fun names, like ‘The Boys Team.’ But ‘Runner Runner’ just always stood out.

Where do you get your song inspirations from, lyrically speaking?

The only place you can get them from, through life and personal experiences. We draw from everything around us.

Besides music, what are some of your hobbies and interests?

Nick and I love surfing. We’ve surfed in Japan, Hawaii, California, the East Coast. Just love the beach life, the atmosphere. Other than that, I’d have to say watching movies and coming up with our own comedy skits.

Tell Ryan, Peter, Nick, Jon & James what you think about their music and to find out more about them, head to their MySpace, Facebook, or Twitter pages.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie ‘Definitely Split’

January 26, 2010 By Holly Stafford 1 Comment

Nothing says trouble in paradise like buying your own home, without your partner. Brad Pitt bought the house next door he shares with Angelina Jolie for $1.1 million to help him sort out their split. The home is a 3,232-square foot 20’s era home that has two bedrooms & two bathrooms, a bar area, and even has a secret cave!

Per DailyMail:

‘The house oozes character,’ said a source. ‘Brad has had his eye on it for some time but he decided now was the right time to buy because he wanted a place to call his own. He needs somewhere quiet that doesn’t have memories of Angie and where he can be alone and think about what he does next.’

Author of the book “Brangelina,” Ian Halperin, had originally predicted the end of the famous couple and says that he himself has confirmed they have definitely split, speculating on how he feels the drama will unfold in the media over the next couple of weeks.

Per PopEater:

“My sources clearly say they’re estranged, they kept it quiet because they want to work out something conducive to the well being of the children and I think that’s a commendable way of dealing with it.”

“Either they confirm it, or they appear in the public shortly, probably in the next week, sending the public a message that the rumors are bogus. And then you’ll soon start to see more intensity in the stories, some in the mainstream press citing that they’ve definitely split, and that will happen in in the next few weeks.”

“I have confirmed from one person in the house and one of his closest friends that they have definitely split. And that’s split romantically. That doesn’t mean they don’t have business together, they’re still going to have joint custody of the children, but romantically it appears they’re estranged.”

Meanwhile, Pitt’s mother, who has made no secret of her preference of his first wife Jennifer Aniston to Jolie, is now trying to desperately help to save their relationship for the sake of their six children. She reportedly feels like she can really help the couple work out their problems and move forward together. It was recently reported that Pitt and Jolie – who have three adopted children as well as three biological kids – were heading for a split after signing a legal document which equally split their $330 million fortune and custody of their kids. However, sources close to the couple denied this and insisted “everything was fine” between them. Yet, no denial from the famous power-couple themselves. I guess time will tell for sure, but if I was a betting woman I would bet everything I have that on Halperin’s prediction. He did predict Michael Jacksons passing, after all!

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Elton John Helps Eminem Overcome Drug Addiction

January 4, 2010 By Holly Stafford 1 Comment

Every once in a while, its nice to throw in a positive story into the mix! Elton John says he has been helping Eminem kick his drug habit for more than a year, who’s admitted publicly that he’s addicted to prescription pills – mostly Vicodin, Valium, and Ambien – and has taken as many as over 20 pills a day.

Per Guardian:

“I’ve been helping Eminem in the last 18 months and he is doing brilliantly,” he said, going on to refer to his own successful struggle with addiction. “When you give it up, you tend to think everybody else has given it up, but of course it is just as prevalent as it ever was. And nowadays pills, such as downers, are even more damaging.”

Eminem admitted in May right before the release of his album “Relpase” that he had been struggling with addiction. He went through rehab in 2005, but he almost died from a near-fatal overdose after an acquaintance gave several unidentified blue pills. A doctor later told Eminem those pills were actually methadone.

“[Elton] had a substance-abuse problem in the past. So when I first wanted to get sober, I called him, because he’s somebody in the business who can relate to the lifestyle and how hectic things can be,” Eminem told a Detroit newspaper last year. “He understands, like, the pressure and any other reasons that you wanna come up with for doing drugs.”

The two first met at the 2001 Grammys, becoming good friends despite several Eminem songs that had been criticized as homophobic. Elton also battled drugs and booze throughout his career but says he has been sober since the ’80s. He says he has counseled other celebrity addicts, including the late Michael Jackson, but says he doesn’t force his advice on anyone.

“I’m there if people want my help,” he said in the BBC interview that aired Saturday. “If people ask for help you tell them where to go but there’s no point advising people if they don’t want to do it.”

Glad to see that Eminem is getting his life together. No time for drugs when you have children depending on you. I have alot more respect for Elton John and the help that he’s giving him now. Think maybe someone should slip him Lindsay Lohan’s number?

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Brittany Murphy’s Cause of Death: Drugs, Foul Play or Natural Causes?

December 21, 2009 By Holly Stafford 3 Comments

Brittany Murphy, actress and wife to Simon Monjack, died at age 32 from cardiac arrest yesterday. New details on the tragedy are emerging, while accusations and rumors are flying with everything from drugs to anorexia to her husband coming under suspicion. But how did she really die – was it drugs? Foul Play? Natural causes? Certainly its not ‘natural’ for someone so young and full of life to just pass away, was it? Her family told Los Angeles officials that she was extremely ill in the days before her death. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter says they will conduct an autopsy today to try to determine what killed her. He says the reported illness could be a contributing factor to her death, but that it will be weeks before a final determination is made. Prescription medications were taken from Murphy’s home and officials say they will contact her personal physician to get a better sense of her medical history. An official cause of death may not be determined for some time, since toxicology tests will be required and could take up to six weeks. Winter says Murphy’s death appears to be from natural causes.

Per PopEater:

Capt. John Kades of the coroner’s office says, “Foul play is not suspected at this time because there were no outward signs of trauma or other injuries,” according to PEOPLE.

TMZ, which first reported that Murphy died after going into full cardiac arrest, has since reported that Murphy was very ill in the hours prior to her death and that she was taking prescription medications for flu-like symptoms she had been experiencing for several days. Sources also told TMZ that Murphy was vomiting before she died Sunday and that several types of prescription drugs were found in the house.

“There were a lot … a lot of prescriptions in the house.” We’re also told authorities did not find illegal drugs in the house, but Murphy was definitely taking various prescription meds.

Murphy collapsed inside the home she shared with husband. Some reports indicate he is the one who found her, while others claim it was her mother Sharon, in the bathroom of her home where there was ‘a significant amount of vomit’ in the room. A neighbor reports seeing the paramedics attempting to revive Murphy, who appeared then to be dead. She was transported to Cedars-Sinai, where she was pronounced dead on arrival at 10:04 a.m. Murphys’ mother also told paramedics that she suffered with Type 2 diabetes, but people connected to the case believe its highly unlikely that contributed to her death. Los Angeles police have opened an investigation into Murphy’s death, with detectives and the coroner’s officials at Murphy and Monjack’s home Sunday afternoon.

In somewhat of a creepy turn, Perez Hilton predicted Brittany’s death in a radio interview earlier this month. When radio host AJ Machado asked Perez if there was another celebrity headed for the same fate as Michael Jackson, Perez reportedly said, “Brittany Murphy maybe.” Did he know something we don’t? Perez has since blogged a warning to Lindsay Lohan and Courtney Love to straighten out their act so they won’t be next – let’s hope he’s not right the next time! But Murphy had said that 2010 was the year she had planned to try for a baby with her husband, although she also somewhat foreshadowed her own death in a statement made in 2003.

Per Bumpshack:

“Everybody has difficult years, but a lot of times the difficult years end up being the greatest years of your whole entire life, if you survive them.”

No matter how ill she was, she was still too young to die. It’s a shame that we had to lose such a talented actress. We wish Murphy’s family and friends all the best during this difficult time. Feel free to leave your condolences below.

Celeb Reacting To Murphy’s Death:

“2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany’s family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon. See you on the other side kid.” – Ashton Kutcher

“I’m so saddened to hear this news. I loved working with Brittany. She was so talented, so warm and so sweet. I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together. I feel love in my heart for her-and hope she is at peace.” – Alicia Silverstone

“Brittany was one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She had the voice of an angel and a genuine heart of gold. I’m very happy to have known and worked with such a special person. My heart goes out to all of her loved ones.” – Donald Faison

“It is a terrible loss for us as actors and to the industry but even greater for her family. My thoughts and prayers are with them.” – Whoopie Goldberg

“My deepest condolences go out to all of Brittany Murphy’s loved ones & may she rest in peace. She was a great talent with a beautiful soul. XO.” - Lindsay Lohan

“Brittany Murphy was an incredible ray of Light to so many people. My prayers are with her family and loved ones.” – Jessica Simpson

“I met [Brittany Murphy] before her star rose. It’s tough to find peace in fame. I wish her peace and happiness in her next lifetime.” – Russell Simmons

“My heart aches having just learned of Brittany Murphy’s death. We were friends time-to-time through the years. I always admired her pure spirit.” – Eliza Dushku

“So sad this is truly a waste. feeling regret we didnt’ do more. i love you so much Brittany and always will.” – Kathy Najimy

“I am beyond words by the loss of Brittany Murphy. I was so blessed to know your grace. My heart goes out to your mama loved ones.” – Soleil Moon Frye

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Janet Jackson Blames Dr. Conrad Murray For Michaels’ Death

November 16, 2009 By Holly Stafford 2 Comments

Janet Jackson has kept quiet about the death of her brother Michael for close to five months, but now she breaks her silence and places the blame squarely on Dr. Conrad Murray. In an interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, it comes as no surprise that Janet says she believes Dr. Murray was responsible for her brother’s death, working as Michael’s personal physician and admitting to giving propofol to the late pop icon. Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication, according to the L. A. Coroner’s Office, but Dr. Murray denies responsibility for his death claiming that he neither prescribed or administered anything to Jackson that should have killed him.

Per TMZ:

Janet stated, “He was the one that was administering … I think he is responsible.”

Murray was hired to treat Michael in the months before he died in June of a drug overdose, and is currently the main focus in a manslaughter investigation of the King of Pops death. Police have referred the case to prosecutors to determine if criminal charges should be filed. But Janet feels that in the very least Murray should no longer be allowed to practice medicine. Recounting the morning her brother died, Jackson says she was completely shocked when she learned of her brother’s death.

“I was at my house in New York. You know, another day. Another morning. And I get a call … [my assistant] said, ‘Your brother’s been taken to the hospital. It’s on CNN right now. I called everyone’s. There’s a line busy or — someone wasn’t picking up. I spoke to mother. I spoke to Tito. I spoke to my nephew Austin. I spoke to my sister La Toya. I told them to call me when they got to the hospital. And I remember thinking nobody’s calling me back, so I tried calling again, and that’s how I found out that he was no longer … I couldn’t believe it. It just didn’t ring true to me. It felt like a dream. It’s still so difficult for me to believe. It’s, you know, you have to accept what is. But it’s hard. You have to move on with your life. You have to accept what is and I understand that.”

You can’t administer the drug that killed him and not take some sort of responsibility when he dies from the injection of that drug. His defense is ridiculous. Hippocratic oath states first to ‘do no harm.’ Murray obviously did a lot of harm and should be locked up, not just have his license revoked. Janet Jackson’s full interview will air on ABC Wednesday night.

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Michael Lohan & NeNe Leakes War Of Words

October 23, 2009 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

Another war of words erupted on “The Insider” last night, this time between attention seeker Michael Lohan and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes.

Lohan has been speaking out to the media alot lately, saying that he wants to petition for his daughter’s Lindsay Lohans‘ conservatorship because he believes she is addicted to prescription drugs. Lohan appeared via satellite on the show, and Leakes barely let Lohan have a chance to defend himself for his public actions, though that still didn’t stop him from lashing back at her. She accused him of being a sell-out parent who is trying to make money on his daughter, calling him things like a “toxic parrot” and “manipulator,” but he denied the claims.

Per NY Daily News:

“I believe you’re just trying to make money off of Lindsay,” Leakes said. “You’re always in the press.”

Lohan responded, saying he hasn’t made any money off of his daughter and that he’s the only one trying to help her.

“I’m not going see my daughter die!” he said. “You have Michael Jackson, you had Heath Ledger, Adam Goldstein. You can go back to John Belushi, Anna Nicole Smith, and even Elvis Presley. It was prescription drugs that killed these people. I’m not going watch my daughter die.”

Undeterred, Leakes continued, threatening him physically. “Do not make me come after you,” she warned. “I will eat you alive.”

“Do something worthwhile and promote Nutri-System,” says Lohan. “Give your chair a break and move your fat a** outta there!”

Guess we know now where Lindsay gets her “Oh, well she’s fat” comebacks from. Leakes then takes it another step farther, telling Lohan to ‘go hang out with Jon Gosselin.’ Bah-Zing! Their war of the words ended with Lohan taking off his mic and leaving his chair, abruptly ending the interview. Come on now… we’re all adults here, aren’t we?

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for Daddy Lohan, who is reportedly about to get served with a restraining order by Lindsay. This comes after he made it public knowledge that he hoped stage an intervention for her whose alarming appearance and erratic behavior has left him sure she’s been popping pills and drinking in excess. Lindsay didn’t appreciate her father’s heart-to-heart with the tabloids and obviously Leakes didn’t either! But in the end, its Papa Lohan who looks like the bigger man, as he’s issued an apology to Ms. Leakes.

Per The Insider:

“I apologize to the producers of ["The Insider"], the viewers and even Miss Leakes for coming back at her, for her attack on me, in the inappropriate manner I did. I do however wish I had known she was on the panel because then I would have known what I was in for and I would have handled things differently. To begin with, she may have children, but none in a crisis situation. Second, for her to call me a broke a** when I am not, but she had a house in foreclosure and 2 cars repoed [sic], I would have addressed that as well. This show was about helping my daughter and owning up to my part of her life and why I have taken these measures. Not a personal attack on Lindsay or me. I am sorry for my conduct and I hope Ms. Leakes is for hers.”

Take this with a grain of salt – Knowing him, its just another way to keep his name floating about. Pick up on the cheap shots in his so-called apology? Check out the video above for your LOL’s of the day!

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Celebrity Halloween Costumes

September 30, 2009 By Holly Stafford 1 Comment

Halloween is only a month away, time to start shopping for a costume! This year, the “in” costumes are celebrity costumes that are surly to be in the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Michael Jackson, and even Kate Gosselin. While stores are stocking up for the season, it might be a good idea to shop early as costumes such as Jackson’s are expected to be in high demand the last two weeks of October when the store business hits its peak selling period. Joe Pinzone, owner of New York’s Abracadabra Super Store, says that shoppers are looking for the “real deal” Jackson costumes.

Per PopEater:

“The sequined jacket, the pants, the whole suit, glitter socks. We got the whole outfit,” Pinzone says of his inventory.

He goes on to say that shoppers are looking more for the authentic looking costumes, willing to pay for the higher quality items rather than purchasing the more inexpensive items. Denise Dougherty Vinal, owner of the Dougherty’s Masquerade store in Syracuse, N.Y., also expects Michael Jackson costumes will the big hit this Halloween, with her store featuring the complete red leather ‘Beat It‘ costume with the curly dark wig.

No word on just how much these costumes in high demand are expected to set you back, but I’m sure the Jackson costumes will be selling like hotcakes this season! I’m sure the kiddos are even wanting to go as their favorite celebrity – I know mine are! So tell me HWDamers – what are you dressing up for as Halloween?

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Michael Jackson Funeral Photos and Video

September 4, 2009 By Crista Webster 4 Comments

Well kittens, it may be over…finally. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson was officially laid to rest yesterday in California.

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Among his family members and children, the small yet incredibly expensive ceremony was also attended by Elizabeth Taylor, Lisa Marie Presley, Chris Tucker, Macaulay Culkin, and his girlfriend, Mila Kunis.

Jackson’s three children placed a crown upon their father’s casket to signify his status as the King of Pop.

After parting words and gospel numbers, Jackson’s coffin was moved to the Grand Mausoleum where it will now remain.

Following the service, Jackson’s family issued the following statement via People:

“Once again thank all of Michael Jackson’s fans around the world for their generous outpouring of support during this terribly difficult time. Their expressions of love for Michael and his music have sustained the Jackson Family.”

Jackson’s family provided several video feeds from the ceremony as well as feeds from helicopters that flew over Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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