Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Jackson. Show all posts

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Sridevi paints Late Pop Legend Michael Jackson

Sridevi, who is a big fan of Michael Jackson, recently painted the late pop legend and studded his painted glove with crystals as his glove had them in real life. Prominent galleries believe that a painting of a legend done by a celebrity is very valuable and can fetch a good price. They are also discussing plans to auction a few of her paintings to help the underprivileged." The painting is expected to be showcased at exhibitions in Dubai, Mumbai and London. The Dubai exhibition is scheduled for next month.

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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Fans pay tribute to 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson - Photos


Photos: AFP

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Friday, June 25, 2010

WATCH: Hollywood Stars honour Michael Jackson

Usher, Miley Cyrus, Jason Mraz, music producer David Foster and others pay their respects to the King of Pop, one year after his death.

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Exclusive Video: SRK's Tribute to MJ - The Making



SRK's Tribute to MJ - The Making

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Exclusive Watch: SRK'S 'Make it Large - A Tribute to Michael Jackson'

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Seagram's Royal Stag Mega Music lives life with
'Make it Large-A Tribute to Michael Jackson',
on his 51st birthday


Creates video featuring India's best music talent to be released on 29th August 2009

Mumbai August 26 2009 In what can be easily termed as musical history, Seagram's Royal Stag has created a special video 'Make it Large- A tribute to Michael Jackson', to be released on music channels across India on the 29th of August to celebrate the pop legends 51st birthday.

A celebration could not be larger than this one where the best of Indian musicians come together to pay tribute to the genius that is Michael Jackson. Written by Vishal, composed by Vishal and Shekhar, produced by Red Chillies Idiot Box, and directed by Samar Khan 'Make it Large' features Shankar, Shaan, KK, Shreya Ghoshal and Michael’s closest dance likeness in India-Prabhudeva.

The video also features testimonials on Michael Jackson from Bollywood's hottest talent; Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Anoushka Sharma, Shahid Kapur, and cricket's best-Yuvraj Singh.

Commenting on the initiative, Bikram Basu, Vice President-Marketing, Pernod Ricard India said, "Michael Jackson is an icon, an undying creative genius. He uniquely stands for Royal Stag's brand philosophy to aspire and 'Make it Large'. This tribute song and video to Michael Jackson is really special."

Composer Vishal said, "The idea was derived with just from the thought of Michael. It's just awesome to see all of us come together out of love for one person and his music. It's magic!" Composer Shekhar said, "A tribute to MJ is something any musician would give his right hand to do."

Director Samar Khan said, "MJ's life and death have made an indelible impression on my life and suffice it to say that I had to be part of that history. The opportunity to direct this video was one I could not pass up and I am certain that it will leave a lasting impression on audiences across India"

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Top Bollywood stars in Michael Jackson tribute video

It’s been initiated by Shah Rukh’s production house

Shah Rukh Khan and several other Bollywood stars are set to pay a tribute to King of Pop Michael Jackson through a music video.

The initiative to make a music video has been taken by Shah Rukh Khan, who is a big fan of Jackson. Apparently, SRK had even cried when he had heard the news of MJ’s death.

The creative heads of Red Chillies Entertainment recently approached SRK with the idea of the music video and he loved it and decided to go ahed with it.

Many Bollywood stars other than SRK will feature in the video which will be aired on August 29, which is MJ’s birthday.

Composer Vishal has written the song and the music has been composed by him and his partner Shekhar. They will also perform in the video along with singers Kay Kay, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal.

Top Bollywood stars such as Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapur, Hurman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Kangana Ranaut will also convey their messages through this music video, which will also feature Prabhu Deva and Yuvraj Singh, among others.

The video, directed by Samar Khan, is currently being shot.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Sonu Sood’s ‘little thank you to Michael Jackson’

He’ll be seen dancing as a don

Actor Sonu Sood recently shot for a song in Bangkok for Puri Jagannath’s movie which will be a tribute to Michael Jackson. It was an extensive shoot spanning 5 days on different locations in Bangkok.

"It was a great feeling to shoot for this song which is a tribute to Michael Jackson. It reminded me of my childhood days when we used to go out to buy his albums and dance to them and practice his moonwalk moves. This song was shot for Puri Jagannath's movie and it will be very special to me always... a little thank you to Michael Jackson from my side," says Sonu.

The actor plays a mafia don in this movie. It will be interesting to see a don put on the dancing shoes and do the “Thriller”.

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Shahid Kapoor salutes Michael Jackson


Michael Jackson's death has triggered off an unprecedented wave of nostalgia in our film industry.

But by far, the most significant tribute to MJ would be Ken Ghosh's untitled film, where believe it or not, Shahid is a Michael Jackson devotee.

Confirming this, the film's director Ken Ghosh says, "It's not as if we planned it this way. But it's uncanny. Just before Michael Jackson's death we shot a sequence where Shahid salutes a poster of MJ. It isn't just homage. It's like a devotee bowing to his deity. When we saw the sequence at a trial which happened after Michael's death, we were zapped."

Ken has a problem now. "Audiences when they see this particular sequence will think it has been added on after Michael's death. But that's not the case. We shot the moment before MJ's death. What can we do if Shahid plays an MJ devotee?"

Though Shahid doesn't copy MJ's steps in Ken Ghosh's film he hero-worships MJ. "Shahid plays a dancer who dreams of being a star. Michael is his role model," informs Ken. "I couldn't have Shahid copying Michael's steps. It would've been an insult to both. Shahid has his own stunning dancing style."

Ken is amazed at how much Shahid has matured since the actor made his debut in Ken's Ishq Vishk six years ago. "I was watching Ishq Vishk some time ago. Shahid's face has changed completely now. It's like he's a different person now."

It's called love and experience, Ken.

FACT
Mithun Chakraborty is apparently planning to produce a full tribute to Michael Jackson's dancing abilities with his son Mimoh in the lead.

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

I cried when Jackson died: Shah Rukh

"I cried, it was since long I cried. My wife and kids also cried," said Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan after hearing about the tragic death of 'King of Pop' Micheal Jackson.

Describing himself an ardent fan of Jackson, Khan said, "I felt very sad. I had met him. He was a wonderful creation of God," he said. READ FULL ARTICLE

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Hrithik's MJ moment

The story’s been doing the rounds since December 2008, but Hrithik Roshan only now produced this picture of his unexpected and eventful meeting with Michael Jackson in LA last year.

Maybe he didn’t think it was a big deal earlier, but now with Jackson dead, and looking at the worldwide mourning for the King of Pop — Hrithik couldn’t help sharing his moment with the great singer.

According to the Roshans, Jackson casually walked into Hrithik’s makeup room in a Bel Air apartment in LA, where the actor was shooting for Kites. The story goes that first Jackson’ bodyguards entered. Hrithik was taken aback to see the burly men. On questioning them, he learned that they were Jackson’s bodyguards come to do a recce as the pop star was shooting the next day at the same venue.

Coincidentally, Jackson also dropped in the same day as the Kites team was shooting. “My name is Michael,” he is reported to have told Hrithik, his Mexican co-star Barbara Mori, and Rakesh Roshan. “It was funny to see someone like him who the whole world knows introducing himself. Jackson and Hrithik spoke for a short time and then the singer left,” said a source.
“I’ve been a huge Jackson fan since childhood,” said Hrithik. “So dad requested the mansion owner that we’d like to come over and meet Jackson. Instead he turned up in the room to meet us. That meeting is etched in my memory.”

According to Roshan Sr, “Michael Jackson was very curious about our shooting.” Naturally, the Roshans were grief-stricken when they heard the news of his untimely death on June 25. Anything else they remember about that meeting? They do, actually. The singer, who was usually seen wearing gloves, didn’t have them on that day!

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Paris's Emotional Tribute To Daddy

Michael Jackson's daughter breaks down describing 'the best daddy'

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris had the last word at her late father's memorial service in Los Angeles on Tuesday - as she had the world sobbing for her loss.

The 11 year old took to the stage at the end of the tribute to join her aunts and uncles in remembering the King of Pop, who died on 25 June.

And few were able to hold back tears as she cried, "Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine and I just wanted to say I love him so much."

Her father's golden coffin sat yards away from her at the front of the Staples Center stage, where stars like Brooke Shields, Usher, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and Motown boss Berry Gordy paid tribute to Jackson.

Prior to her lasting remarks, Jackson's siblings thanked fans for attending the memorial and added their own heartfelt messages to their deceased brother.

Marlon Jackson recalled identifying his brother in a record store - even though he was in disguise, because he always wore the same shoes. He called his late brother "the voice of our angelic trumpets".

He broke down as he asked the King of Pop to hug "my twin brother, Brandon," who was stillborn in 1957.

The deceased superstar's coffin was then wheeled out of the Staples Center by his brothers as an instrumental version of Jackson's Man In The Mirror was performed and a spotlight shone on a darkened, empty stage.

Jackson family friend Pastor Lucius Smith ended the tribute show, asking fans and friends around the world to join hands "in solidarity and remembrance of truly what Michael Jackson's music has done to us, and what the man means in this place".

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Michael Jackson lauded in emotional memorial

Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, John Mayer and Lionel Richie come together to pay tribute to MJ

In one of the biggest celebrity send-offs in history, Michael Jackson's family, friends and fans held a memorial service for the late King of Pop Tuesday, as millions of people from around the world tuned in to watch on television and the internet.

The memorial service opened with soul great Smokey Robinson reading letters of condolence from Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela. Then Jackson's flower-laden casket was wheeled in, accompanied by pallbearers each wearing a single, sequined glove, as a gospel choir sang.

"In his beautiful and very human heart MJ wanted nothing more than to give to the world and perhaps be loved back in return," said Jackson family pastor Lucious Smith. "Through his words, his music and his countless good deeds Michael did so much to try to heal our world." Mariah Carey then sang one of Jackson's earliest hits, "I'll Be There."

Other performers included Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Hudson and John Mayer. But the highlight of the service came when dozens of performers took to the stage for a rendition of Jackson's 1984 charity hit, "We Are The World", and his follow up song, "Heal The World".

Jackson's daughter Paris, 11, in her first known public statement, paid tribute to her father, breaking down in tears as her aunt Janet Jackson tried to comfort her. "I just want to say that ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could imagine and I wanted to say that I love him very much."

Tributes were also paid by Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown, African American activist Reverend Al Sharpton, basketball stars Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson, the children of civil rights leader Martin Luther King and actress Brooke Shields.

The public ceremony followed a private memorial service at a Hollywood Hills cemetery after which Jackson's casket was loaded into a hearse for the procession to the Staples Centre, where celebrities and fans entered the arena on a wide black carpet.

There were three notable absences at the services: Jackson's old friend Dame Elizabeth Taylor said, "I love him too much to share my grief with millions of others." Diana Ross said she preferred to mark his death with silence, while his former wife Debbie Rowe, who may launch a legal battle for custody of the two children she had with Jackson, said her attendance "would be an unnecessary distraction to an event that should focus exclusively on Michael's legacy."

Thousands of police were deployed in downtown Los Angeles prior to the service as the world's entertainment capital braced for the memorial of one of the greatest entertainers in history.

Police said the operation exceeded all past events in the city's history, including the 1984 Olympics, the Los Angeles Times reported. Officials had feared that as many as 700,000 fans would gather around the arena and appealed to them to stay home.

Thousands of fans ignored that appeal and crowded behind the barricades that were erected around much of the downtown area surrounding the Staples Centre. But there were no reports of trouble as only an estimated 50,000 fans turned up.

Over 1.6 million people applied for the 17,500 tickets available through the online lottery.

Jackson, 50, died June 25 from a cardiac arrest. A police investigation into his death is focused on the possible abuse by Jackson of prescription drugs and hospital sedatives.

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King of Pop Michael Jackson gets royal send off

But fans’ opinions divided on whether the Jackson memorial was reverential or vulgar

From the fleet of Bentley limousines that transported his family, to the endlessly fawning comments of television anchors throughout the blanket coverage, Michael Jackson, the late King of Pop, got a send-off Tuesday that was fit for royalty.

As the 30-vehicle convoy left the Forest Lawns Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, it drove past dozens of broadcast trucks, with several news helicopters buzzing overhead. Police closed the 101 Freeway to allow the procession easy passage to the public memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Traffic in the opposite direction also slowed to a virtual standstill as commuters halted their journey to catch a glimpse of the hearse.

As the procession drew up to the Staples Centre a high-flying plane drew a huge heart in the blue Los Angeles sky, while fans screamed, "We love Michael!" TV crews were set up on dozens of large podiums close to the entrance, as the country's most distinguished news anchors, from Katie Couric to Brian Williams, led the coverage.

"We made so many sacrifices to see him one last time. We sold everything we had in our house," said one fan, who journeyed for three days on buses from South Carolina to southern California to attend the memorial, even though she had no ticket.

Inside the arena, a large royal blue stage was erected at a basketball court that usually plays host to the Los Angeles Lakers. The backdrop featured a photo of a smiling Jackson looking up towards the sky and the words: "In loving memory of Michael Jackson King of Pop. 1958-2009."

A lavish gold-coloured programme featured pictures of Jackson with presidents, political leaders and showbiz stars, and tributes from his family and friends.

The elaborate service began with Smokey Robinson reading tribute letters from the likes of Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela. The backdrop then changed to an image of stained glass windows as Jackson's casket, laden high with flowers, was wheeled in. His pallbearers were each wearing a single, sequined glove in a tribute to one of Jackson's signature styles, as a gospel choir sang.

The elite of pop music performed tributes for Jackson, from Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder to John Mayer and Usher.

"The title King of Pop is not big enough for him," said Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown who discovered Jackson and guided his early career. "I think he is simply the greatest entertainer that ever lived."

But for some in the entertainment world, the endless fawning and hagiography was a little much. Media columnist Brian Lowry could barely wait for the event to end as he blogged it live for entertainment trade paper Variety. He juxtaposed the reverential tones with the bizarre behaviour that Jackson often displayed and which "makes the worshipful tone characterizing much of this coverage even more questionable."

African American activist Al Sharpton, in his eulogy for Jackson, tried to explain the pop star's mass appeal. "You would have to understand the journey of Michael to understand what he means to us," said Sharpton.

"When Michael started it was a different world but because he kept going, because he refused to let other people decide his boundaries, he opened up the whole world. It was Michael Jackson who brought blacks and whites and Asians and Latinos together. It was MJ who made us say 'We Are The World' and 'Feed the Hungry'."

Only one reader of Variety, commonly regarded as the Bible of the US entertainment industry, bothered to post a comment - and he obviously did not agree with Sharpton. "A grotesque and vulgar display," noted reader Jack Henry of the ceremony. "The US is not only financially bankrupt, but morally and culturally bankrupt as well. God help us."

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Arshad thinks joke on Michael Jackson not funny

Circuit actor, Arshad Warsi has recently had a change of fuse…heart when he decided to have a joke on Michael Jackson removed from his forthcoming film Short Kut.

Arshad WarsiA source informs, “Arshad held a private screening of the film for his family and friends. It was just a day after MJ’s death on June 25th. After he saw the film, he realised that the pun on Michael Jackson was in bad taste.”

He immediately called up his director Neeraj Vora and asked for the scene to be removed in view of Michael Jackson’s sudden death and as a measure of respect.

Neeraj said, “It’s tough to delete the scene as the final prints are out, but we are working on making this change.”

Apparently, when Anil Kapoor, who is the producer of Short Kut learnt of Arshad’s concern, he agreed to have the scene removed. He is reported to have said that his production could not be insensitive to MJ.

Although the scene is for comic relief, it has turned into something else, especially since MJ’s tribute a day ago. Arshad sure knows how to respect his guru. Wasn’t it MJ’s moves that started his career in the beginning? Arshad initially wanted to be a choreographer more than an actor.

Better late than sorry we say, he has done the right thing not only for MJ, but for the film’s good humour too, at a time when crude humour is making waves.

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

The Latest Details: Michael Jackson Memorial

Next Tuesday's public memorial service for Michael Jackson will be an event of "extraordinary" scope that could present unique challenges for the city of L.A, officials said on Friday. Read on to find out how to get tickets to the memorial or watch it on TV!

Registration for the memorial tickets is taking place at the Staples Center Web site until 6 p.m. today. As of 5 p.m. on Friday, 524,330 people had registered for tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial service. Then, on Sunday, 8,750 people will be chosen at random to receive two tickets apiece.

On "Larry King Live" on Friday night, Kenny Ortega told listeners that he will be directing the program for the memorial service. He will meet with AEG about the program, but he says his direction will be guided by the family.

Also on Friday, L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry called the public memorial -- which takes place next Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Staples Center -- a special event "with the potential to impact public safety." She urged fans to consider watching the service on TV, via a world-wide video feed being made available to the networks.

Tim Leiweke, the president and CEO of sports/entertainment corporation AEG, said 17,500 free tickets are being released to the legions of fans expected in town. Eleven thousand tickets are for the service at L.A.'s Staples Center, while 6,500 more are for seats at the nearby Nokia Theater, where the event is being simulcast.

Leiweke said no tickets are being sold, and there will not be a funeral procession at the service.

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

New Details: Michael Jackson Memorial

Next Tuesday's public memorial service for Michael Jackson will be an event of "extraordinary" scope that could present unique challenges for the city of L.A, officials said on Saturday. Read on to find out how to get tickets to the memorial or watch it on TV!

Speaking at a press conference, L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry called the public memorial -- which takes place next Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Staples Center -- a special event "with the potential to impact public safety." She urged fans to consider watching the service on TV, via a world-wide video feed being made available to the networks.

Tim Leiweke, the president and CEO of sports/entertainment corporation AEG, said 17,500 free tickets are being released to the legions of fans expected in town. Eleven thousand tickets are for the service at L.A.'s Staples Center, while 6,500 more are for seats at the nearby Nokia Theater, where the event is being simulcast.

Leiweke said fans can register for tickets at the Staples Center Web site until 6 p.m. on Saturday. Then, on Sunday, 8,750 people will be chosen at random to receive two tickets apiece.

Leiweke said no tickets are being sold, and there will not be a funeral procession at the service.

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Exclusive: Michael Jackson's Last Rehearsal Footage - Video

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Hrithik's tribute to Michael Jackson

Hrithik Roshan seems to be in a sombre mood of late. The actor was busy shooting for an ad in Singapore when his dancing inspiration Michael Jackson passed away. Of course, the actor grieved deeply. Hrithik adored the King of Pop. And when we called him up, there was little he could say. “It’s unbelievable, it hasn’t yet sunk it!” he told us. “He was an inspiration to every entertainer. People wanted to become dancers just by watching Michael Jackson him perform. ‘Thriller’ was my absolute favourite, and still is... ”

Hrithik Roshan’s sister, Sunaina, shared with us, “Hrithik has been a die-hard fan of Michael Jackson since he was a child. Hrithik must be 8-9 years old when he used to imitate Jackson’s moonwalk. I remember the moment ‘Thriller’ used to play Hrithik used to be up doing a Michael Jackson. It was Michael Jackson’s music videos that introduced Hrithik to western dancing. Hrithik used to do a Michael Jackson whichever party he went to.”

But in showbiz... the ball keeps rolling, and the show must go on... “And Michael Jackson, too, will continue to live in every beat of music,” concludes Hrithik.

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Michael rebuilt face to not look like his “bullying” dad

Late King of Pop Michael Jackson reportedly did not want to look like his “bullying” dad, and that is why he bleached his skin and butchered his face with surgery.

Jackson’s pal John Randy Taraborrelli, a journalist who has known him for 40 years, has revealed that he was petrified he would grow into an identical version of Joe.

Taraborrelli’s statement has come at a time when, amid speculation over whether Jacko really fathered his three children, rumours have started to circulate that the star’s hatred of his violent dad stopped him from reproducing, as he feared they would look like their grandfather.

Taraborrelli, 53, said that Jackson was traumatised by regular beatings from his dad, now 79.
“His motive for cosmetic surgery was not, as many surmised, too look more like his idol Diana Ross,” the Daily Star quoted him as saying.

“It was so that he would look less like his father – the man who had so mistreated him and whose strong, broad-nosed face he saw looking back at him from the mirror,” he added.

As Joe managed his kids to success as The Jackson 5, he would punish anyone fluffing up in rehearsals for big shows.

Since Michael led the group, he inevitably took most of the flak.
“The violence worsened as the boys got older and the music business became their life,” Taraborrelli said.

“When he was late for one rehearsal, Joseph came up from behind and shoved him. Michael fell and was badly bruised.

“Michael was spirited enough to fight back, once he hurled a shoe at his father but Joseph screamed: ‘Boy, you just signed your own death warrant.’

“He then held Michael upside down by one leg and pummelled him over and over,” he added.

However, said the journalist, Jackon’s obsession with surgery ruined his looks.

Taraborrelli said: “His appearance was becoming increasingly bizarre. He had also begun using a skin-bleaching cream, which he bought by the crate. Gone was the brown-skinned, broad-nosed youth with an

Afro whose natural charisma charmed an audience.”

The journalist added: “In his place was a fragile, doll-like man it was impossible not to stare at in disbelief. He had achieved his goal of transforming himself, but at a barely imaginable price. In the public’s eyes, all this made him not only a freak but a joke.”

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Michael Jackson to be buried on July 7

Fans will not be able to get inside venue

The last rites of pop legend Michael Jackson, who died following cardiac arrest last week, would be conducted in Los Angeles next Tuesday (July 7), according to thesun.co.uk.

The funeral will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center, which is owned by AEG Live, the event management company behind the singer's comeback tour at London's O2 arena.

Proceedings of Jackson's funeral will begin at 10 a.m.

According to sources, AEG will put up gigantic screens outside the facility for the thousands of fans who will not be able to get inside to see the funeral proceedings.

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