Meanwhile there’s absolutely no truth to the rumor that Jackson wanted to be cremated and have his ashes sprinkled over a pre-school in Van Nuys.
The Jackson family has released a statement today saying there will be no public or private service for
Michael Jackson at Neverland.
He might have a gazillion fans across the globe, but that ain't so in Santa Barbara where residents certainly didn't want their tax dollars blown on a memorial to the King of Pop.
"Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland.
''Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for
Michael Jackson, and we will announce those plans shortly," a statement from the family read.
Trying to control the tens, possibly hundreds, of thousands of people who would have shown up for the service would have been a logistical nightmare for the cops.
So we bet they are breathing a huge sigh of relief.
UPDATE: A new report has surfaced that states Michael Jackson's funeral will be held next week. One of the possible locations for the service is the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
