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Up to now all we’ve known is that there wouldn’t be a memorial service at Neverland.  Now that family has announced that there will be a public memorial service for Michael Jackson Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. 

They are making over 11,000 tickets free and available to the public, but obviously not everyone who wants one can get one.  What you have to do is go to the website (www.staplescenter.com)  and enter yourself in the drawing for the tickets to the memorial. 

The funeral is a whole ‘nother thing and will probably take place later Tuesday with just family and close friends there. 

I don’t mean to be flip or disrespectful, but does anybody else remember in about 1985, when the Jackson 5 were touring, and you had to order the tickets by mail, and if there weren’t enough, they would have a drawing of some sort?  At least, that’s how I remember it (I wasn’t allowed to go to that concert, I was too young).   Strange similarities…

I hope that Michael can finally rest, and that his family will have some peace. 

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For the consumers who are constantly looking for eco-friendly beauty products, here is one you should check out. Celebrity hair colorist Louis Gavin has opened the first carbon neutral beauty company in the UK, something that should draw much attention with the call for environmentally conscious beauty products growing by the day.

Among the clients that Louis Galvin has include that of Sophie Dahl and Patsy Kensit. So what makes the beauty product line eco-friendly? Well, as we all know, natural is the term most companies love to use to associate eco-friendliness with their business. As far as Galvin’s products are concerned, her new company makes use of natural and naturally derived ingredients like essential oils, natural extracts and vegetable-derived moisturizing and conditioning agents.

Indeed, natural hair care needs proper addressing as far as what chemical contents you can find within the products. You can always check out the usual shampoo, conditioners and other products you put in y hair and compare. They are enumerated on the contents and from there you can see what you are putting in your hair. Regardless of what chemicals you may see, rest assured you will not even have the slightest idea of what they really are or how they can be harmful to your hair.

To cut it short, best hair care is derived from the natural extracts and elements you can get. It has been a proven fact that the best products to help guide your beauty through beautiful hair lies on what you are using. And for women, their hair is perhaps one of the essential and critical parts of their body they take care of, only getting the best such as these new hair care products offered by Louis Gavin.

Now we all know that these products are only based in London. But make no mistake about it. These products are available internationally both from various stockists and their website. With her products, you not only do yourself a healthy favor, you are also doing your part in helping out towards the battle against eco-friendly issues which have become a nuisance for consumers and the environment. Know your role and be eco-friendly. In the end, it is you and the environment who will benefit from it all!

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Here at Celebtrity Death Watch…er, I mean, Star Life Talk…we feel deeply the tragedies of untimely deaths like those of Natasha Richardson and Michael Jackson.  But we can’t help but grieve for the old guys, too, the ones whose passing is the end of an era. 

Another one of those passed on today.  Karl Malden, 97, died of natural causes, surrounded by his family and friends in his Brentwood, California home.  He’s probably best known for his roles opposite Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront. 

In 1951’s Streetcar, Malden played Mitch, the down-to-earth working class suitor of Blance DuBois (played by Jessica Tandy)–a role he originated on Broadway.  That role won him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

Three years later, in 1954’s Waterfront, he again played opposite Brando as Father Corrigan, a priest who took the side of the working man, garnering another Occar nomination.  He was also famous for his role as Lt. Mike Stone in the 70’s TV show, “The Streets of San Francisco.”  He received 5 Emmy nominations for that role.

He also served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1989 to 1992.  The Screen Actors’ Guild honored him with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.

If you’re my age (over 30…), you might remember him as the actor who first introduced an American Express advertizing campaign with the immortal words, “Don’t leave home with it.”

In the middle of establishing that long and remarkable career, he took time out to serve in the US Army Air Corps during World War II.  He was married to his wife Mona for 70 years.

Rest in peace, Karl.  You have a lot of company up there these days.

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Jackson’s will was to be filed Wednesday in Los Angeles. A person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday that it gives guardianship over his children to the singer’s mother and leaves all his assets in a trust fund.

The will was signed on July 7, 2002, and named as executors Jackson’s longtime lawyer John Branca and John McClain, a music executive and a family friend, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the topic.

The family said in court documents Monday that it believed the 50-year-old entertainer died Thursday without a valid will and moved swiftly to take control over his lucrative, but debt-encumbered, estate.

In response, Judge Mitchell Beckloff granted Jackson’s 79-year-old mother, Katherine Jackson, temporary guardianship of her son’s three children, who range in age from 7 to 12.

The judge also gave her control over some of her son’s personal property that is now in the hands of an unnamed third party. But the judge did not immediately rule on her requests to take charge of the children’s and Jackson’s estates.

On its face, the move by Jackson’s family to proactively take legal action does not seem to conflict with the singer’s stated desire to have his children put under his parents’ care and their financial welfare assured.

Experts said the personal bankruptcy of Jackson’s parents in 1999 could work against Katherine taking control of the estate.

Court documents show Katherine and Joe Jackson filed for Chapter 7 and listed nearly $24 million in debts that included court judgments, auto loans and credit cards. The only valuable asset listed was a house in Las Vegas then valued at $290,000. The bankruptcy was terminated in March 2007, but the documents gave no further details.

“I think it would be a negative factor but not necessarily a disqualifier,” said Beth Kaufman, a Washington-based attorney specializing in estate tax issues. “It could indicate that she is not capable of sound financial management.”

More details emerged Tuesday about the recent state of Jackson’s finances. In the most detailed account yet of the singer’s tangled financial empire, documents obtained by the AP show Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236.6 million as of March 31, 2007.

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Rob Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin courtesy of Celebrity-Gossip.net

The New Moon Movie website is keeping a New Moon blog going, which is actually pretty cool.  Of course, that means lots off pics of Rob wherever they manage to accost him with a camera (it’s not the New Moon people doing the accosting; they just post the pics).

Rob has gotten a rush of new work thanks in part to his success and newly high profile from the Twilight movie.  Right now he’s filming a movie called Remember Me, and today he’s in Central Park in New York with his co-star Emilie de Ravin.  In case you don’t know, Emilie is the girl he’s rumored to be with when he’s not rumored to be with Kristen Stewart.  Because of course, all young actors must be sleeping with their colleagues.

So, New Yorkers, you’re probably used to this, but if you get by Central Park today, wave at Rob for me, okay?

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As hearts broke around the world at the shock of Michael Jackson’s death, it was presumed to be another tragic celebrity death caused by an overdose of prescription drugs. “Unfortunately, no one seems to be addressing the true underlying cause,” says Melody Jackson, Ph.D., of the Hollywood Marketing Company in Los Angeles. “This is not a drug problem of the individual celebrity like Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, or Elvis Presley. It is a problem rooted in a lack of understanding about something fundamental to fame.”

Dr. Jackson, who has coached thousands of Hollywood entertainers since 1992, states, “One of the common characteristics of people who seek fame is a deep desire to be adored. When a performer is desperate for it and they start getting it, they can never get enough. It’s like a drug addict who needs another hit. If they can’t get that rush, it becomes painful. Then they take pain-killers to they try to make the pain go away.”

“The problem,” says Dr. Jackson, “is that their pain will never go away with pain-killers because it’s a psychic pain, a pain of the soul. This pain is not some weakness in these individuals, it’s a problem that arises from the collective culture–and I’m not talking about the paparazzi.. It’s a by-product of not understanding the psychological phenomenon of projection. Projection is when one person looks at another and sees what they want to see. Like falling in love, you see the other person as perfect till the other shoe drops and then you project something else. With a star, a massive number of people are projecting on to them, so it’s a much bigger deal.”

When you take a superstar of Michael Jackson’s magnitude, it’s ultra-fame, the ultimate high. Even the fans also get so blissed out by it that they sometimes pass out just by seeing him in person. This deep expression of passionate longing and desire, on the part of both the star and the fans,” Dr. Jackson notes, “comes from deep within the part of the psyche that wants something beyond the day-to-day mundane. The fans and the star create an unconscious alliance: ‘I will scream for you and make you bigger than life if you will sweep me away beyond my own everyday tedium.’”

At some point, eventually, the star realizes they are not super-human and can’t go on doing what they’ve been doing forever. But by then, they’re in a quandary. They know they’re falling short of their own and the public’s expectations, but they don’t know what to do about it. The problem is they don’t realize that this expectation is nothing but a projection. Dr. Jackson gives 3 tips for coming to terms with fame and the illusion caused by projection:

1. Learn about the psychological phenomenon of projection so you can manage its effect-get someone to help you understand this if you need to.
2. Connect with your spiritual belief and learn to see that your own self-value can be sustained only when it comes from within you.
3. Take out the trash, do your dishes, and clean your toilet bowl yourself. Doing a little housework will do wonders for helping you get your feet back on the ground when you’re famous and feeling super human.

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MovieSet.com, the pioneering movie site that takes fans behind the scenes of major motion pictures while still in production, has just released the first-ever behind-the-scenes footage and stills from the set of THE IRISHMAN starring Ray Stevenson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Val Kilmer and Christopher Walken.

Code Entertainment’s production of THE IRISHMAN chronicles the rise and fall of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who engaged in a power struggle with the Italian mob in the 1970s. The movie is currently being shot entirely in and around Detroit, MI. Production continues through mid-summer. The film is slated to be released in 2010.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer fans behind-the-scenes access on the sets of major motion pictures like ‘The Irishman,’” states MovieSet President and CEO, Colleen Nystedt. “This is a terrific partnership and I couldn’t be happier at the way the production has embraced the technology to help build their core audience during production.”

MovieSet.com partnered with THE IRISHMAN to build awareness of this gripping crime drama directed by Jonathan Hensleigh (”The Punisher”). While on set, the unit publicist is working closely with production to capture compelling behind the scenes footage daily, including interviews with key cast members, production staff and special effects crew.

“MovieSet.com is a smart, new marketing tool for filmmakers,” says Executive Producer Jonathan Dana. “We at ‘The Irishman’ are happy to be a part of this wonderful new technology.”

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In light of the tragic news on Michael Jackson, all tickets purchased through www.BarrysTickets.com will be 100% refunded directly to fans. Please e-mail us at info@barrystickets.com or contact us at (800) 348-8499. We will be in touch with everyone in due course.

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Both Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley changed the music world, influenced millions and died at tragically young ages. The similarities don’t end there, and one expert knows what will happen next.

Filmmaker Adam Muskiewicz is directing a documentary about Elvis Presley’s death and is a leading expert on the subject. Upon hearing the news about Michael Jackson, Adam immediately recognized striking similarities that the media has overlooked.

According to Adam, “I noticed that the pattern of circumstances is nearly identical. I can predict with confidence what will come next.”

Direct Michael Jackson & Elvis Presley death comparison:

1. Died young. Elvis at 42 and Michael at 50
2. Predicted their own deaths.
3. Starting new concert tours when they died.
4. Initially said to have died from cardiac arrest.
5. Speculation of drug use was rampant.
6. Personal doctors accused of over-medicating.
7. Struggled to overcome prescription drug habits.
8. Single parents.
9. Died at home.
10. Healthy and vibrant just hours before death.
11. Staff made frantic attempts to save life prior to calling 911.
12. Medics attempted CPR long after death was certain.
13. News of death dominated headlines.
14. Thousands of fans gathered spontaneously to mourn.
15. Autopsy delayed weeks for testing.

Comparison of Michael Jackson & Elvis Presley careers:

1. Known as Kings. King of Rock & Roll and King of Pop
2. Controversial dance moves.
3. Over-the-top concert outfits.
4. Several impactful career stages.
5. Changed and influenced music genres.

Adam advises, “Guard the body well. People will attempt to steal Michael’s body, much like what happened to Elvis.” Elvis Presley’s grave robbers were caught in the act and arrested. “Also, lock down Michael’s house. I’m sure that people have already tried to hide the drug evidence.” Elvis’ drugs were already cleaned up by the time police arrived at Graceland.

If these patterns hold true, Michael Jackson records and merchandise will fly off the shelves. Books, TV programs and memorabilia will begin popping up everywhere. Impersonators will be in demand and will become a cultural phenomenon. Adam adds, “The next thing that we will see is a group of doubters and conspiracy theorists who believe Michael is still alive.”

Adam generated tremendous media attention when he announced a $3 Million Reward for proof that Elvis lives and posted it on his site ElvisWanted.com. Thousands of people submitted stories and evidence for his film The Truth About Elvis.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Michael Jackson conspiracies, which are bound to follow soon.

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Michael Jackson, the pop star sensation who rose to fame as a child singer and responsible for such hits as Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean, died today from Cardiac Arrest. The news spread like wildfire a couple of hours ago started by TMZ. Jackson was 50 years old.

Jackson’s death comes a day after another celebrity, Farrah Fawcett, died of her long bout with cancer. She was 62.

One of the staff members at Jackson’s Holmby Hills home called 911. Paramedics arrived but were unable to revive him. Upon their arrival, paramedics found Jackson without a pulse and never got a pulse back. Jackson was said to be already dead when the paramedics arrived.

A cardiologist at UCLA tells TMZ Jackson died of cardiac arrest. Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive.

Only a sobbing La Toya Jackson was reported to have rushed to her brother’s aid.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics had rushed to the singer’s $100,00-a-month rented home near Sunset Boulevard to find him not breathing, according to the LA Times.

Jackson’s Wikipedia entry was updated this morning to declare him dead on June 25, 2009.

Michael Jackson leaves a close to perfect life, holding a successful singing career which got tarnished with various issues surrounding his relationship with kids and of course his celebrated body transformations.

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.

Here is one of the songs in video that best typifies what Michael Jackson wanted for the world…Heal The World.

(Source) Brisbane Times

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