Jermaine's Old Book Pitch: Michael Hated Jews

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson's family held a quiet vigil beside his casket last night before the singer is interred today, reports the Times of London. Jackson's sister La Toya, brother Randy and daughter Paris were spotted at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park soon after Jackson's casket was transported there for a private service this morning. Jackson will be buried near the tombs of Sammy Davis Jr., Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable. More»

(AP) - Michael Jackson's father, Joe, says planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. Joe Jackson told reporters outside the family's Southern California compound at midday today that the second autopsy is under way, and he expects results soon. The county coroner conducted an autopsy Friday but has deferred a decision on the cause of death. More»

Abandoned ranch spruced up in hopes of a sale

(NEWSER) - Michael Jackson's virtually abandoned ranch is being given a makeover as part of an effort to get the singer's finances back on track, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investment firm that co-owns Neverland has begun sprucing up the grounds and removing many traces of Jackson, who vowed never to return to the ranch after he was acquitted on child molestation charges in 2005. More»

Michael will take part, says Jermaine

(NEWSER) - The Jackson Five could be touring again as early as next year, according to Jermaine, and Michael will take part. "We feel we have to do it one more time," the third-oldest Jackson brother told the BBC. "We owe that to the fans and to the public." Jermaine also confirmed that Jacko's 2005 child abuse trial pushed back the dates. More»

Paris, Prince, and Blanket share memories with Oprah

(NEWSER) - Oprah Winfrey’s highly-anticipated interview with Michael Jackson’s children aired today, allowing Prince, Paris, and Blanket a chance to tell the world all about the “best dad ever.” Paris, 12, says “no one understood what a good father he was,” and says, “He was the best cook ever … he was just a normal dad.” Her particular favorite meal? Michael “made the best French toast in the world.” Prince, 13, shared his favorite memory of Michael: “We were in Bahrain, and we used to wake up early and walk on the beach.” More»