AEG Live Backtracks Over Michael Jackson Funeral Tickets, Offers Giveaway

Date: 07/03/09 | Newsroom
Filed under: R&B News, Michael Jackson

After sparking outrage Thursday for reportedly putting tickets for Michael Jackson's forthcoming funeral/memorial service for $25, AEG Live has decided to withdrawal the offer.

"I can confirm that we will not be charging," an AEG Live spokesperson confirmed late Thursday.

According to AEG Live, 11,000 tickets will be available for free.

Jackson's expected memorial service was confirmed Wednesday and will take place at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The service will also utilize the nearby Nokia Theater.

At this time a lottery system is expected to be set up and revealed Friday.

In related news, footage from Michael Jackson's pre-This Is It Tour rehearsal has been released by CNN. (Click Here to watch the video)

According to CNN, the video was shot the day before Jackson's untimely death Thursday, June 25.

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rebecca says:

7/6/2009 3:09:41 PM

im so sad that he died i love him so much and all his musiic....... i wish i was one of the lucky ones who had a free ticket... :(
LAVERNE J WEDDINGTON says:

7/6/2009 11:21:59 AM

WORLD KNOWN & VERY,VERY,WORLD LOVED I JUST CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU THANKS FOR THE LEGACY
Joan says:

7/6/2009 2:21:58 AM

Michael Jackson was a honorable, generious giving,caring young man, many took the advantage of him. Love You M.J.
Daphne Espino says:

7/6/2009 2:21:00 AM

I have loved michael since I was 6 years old at that time i was still in mexico city and i allway had all his music just as i do kow I pray to see him soon and ever sence he is gone i miss him so much i cant stop thinking about him I love you for ITORNATY MICHAEL JACKSON I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN I KNOW BECAUSE I TRUST OUR HAVENLY FATHER LOVE ALLWAY DAPHNE,
Tanya says:

7/5/2009 7:56:50 PM

I will miss Michael Jackson's infectious smile and charming personality. He was a gift from God that was mistreated and for that I am sorry for the how the vultures of this world treated him. I love you Micheal, may your loving, caring spirit live on and may the world forever feel your soul through your music. You leave us a hell of a legacy. Look down on us and smile. Enjoy Heaven!!!!!
Love Jones says:

7/5/2009 5:19:44 PM

Michael we will miss you
egbert joseph says:

7/5/2009 3:35:53 PM

Thank you mike for your music and dance moves.You gave me the encouragement to get out my wheelchair and walk.THank for the faith MIKE rest in PEACE!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff Guzzardo says:

7/5/2009 9:58:59 AM

Smile for Charlie Michael
LENIN MOLINA says:

7/5/2009 9:47:45 AM

michael jackson siempre te recordaremos como el mejor cantante de la historia.GRACIAS MICHAEL
dorothy sandville says:

7/5/2009 9:18:58 AM

I love michael