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Lottery Planned for 17,500 Free Jacko Memorial Tickets

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 3, 2009 1:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – Organizers will give out 17,500 free tickets to Tuesday’s Michael Jackson memorial at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, the Times reports. The drawing will occur Sunday, and ticket-seekers can register online. Trying to avoid a rush, the promoter kept some details secret, saying only “there will be no distribution of tickets at Staples Center” or the surrounding entertainment complex. The event will also be streamed online and broadcast on television.

A city councilwoman suggested fans might be better off watching at home, and a Jackson family spokesman warned—perhaps futilely—against scalping the free tickets. “Those who would take advantage of this shame on them,” he said. A large section of downtown Los Angeles will be off-limits to all but ticket holders on the day of the memorial.

Michael Jackson rehearses at the Staples Center in Los Angeles prior to his death.
Michael Jackson rehearses at the Staples Center in Los Angeles prior to his death.   (AP Photo)
A Jackson fan waits across the street from the Staples Center in Los Angeles today for tickets to Tuesday's memorial service .
A Jackson fan waits across the street from the Staples Center in Los Angeles today for tickets to Tuesday's memorial service .   (AP Photo)
Workers install a temporary fence outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Workers install a temporary fence outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo)
Michael Jackson rehearses at the Staples Center in Los Angeles prior to his death.
Michael Jackson rehearses at the Staples Center in Los Angeles prior to his death.   (AP Photo)
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Kookey90
Jul 4, 2009 1:19 AM CDT
With the tremendous crowds, people fainting, crying, hysteria, pushing, shoving, hot weather, etc. I'm staying away from this; I'll best watch this in the comfort of my spacious, air-conditioned livingroom while I'm having a beer and eating my munchies. Michael Jackson -RIP. Right now there's no one out there in the entertainment world that can replace you.

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