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Corey Haim Funeral Is Paid

andPOP Staff — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:35:21 +0000

Although there was some initial concerns that there wouldn’t be enough money for Corey Haim’s funeral, a last minute savior has stepped into help.

TMZ has learned that the memorabilia company auctioning off his belongings will be covering Corey’s funeral expenses. Starifacts has offered $20,000 from the sale of his belongings which will be used for his funeral. Some of the major expenses include a headstone, transporting his body back to his hometown of Toronto, and other related costs.

The funeral is expected to take place next week.

Marie Osmond Dedicates her Return Concert to Deceased Son

Graham Slaughter — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:23:32 +0000

Last night, Marie Osmond stepped back on stage for the first time since the tragic death of her son, reports TMZ.

At her Las Vegas performance, Osmond spoke to the audience about her recent loss.

“The way Osmonds survive is we keep singing and that’s what we want to do tonight … I know my son would want that. He was full of love and laughter and this show is for him, ” said an emotional Osmond.

The ’90’s singing sensation stayed grounded for most of the concert. That is, until her brother Donny Osmond closed the show with the line, “May God keep you in his tender care.”

Osmond’s son Michael Bryan, 18, took his own life on February 26, 2010. The funeral for Bryan was held on Monday.

Brittany Murphy’s Funeral By Invitation Only

andPOP Staff — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:22:55 +0000

CNN is reporting that the funeral for Brittany Murphy will be held late Thursday evening at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Cemetery by invitation only. The family plans to have a larger memorial in the new year, however no further details are available at this time. A family spokesperson has confirmed that both Catholic and Jewish clergy will be conducting the service.

The 32 year old actress died Sunday evening at her home. There are no reports of foul play.

Michael Jackson’s Life Remembered in Variety of Films

Emma Renda — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:47:19 +0000

After parties aren’t hard to come by in the entertainment world, which is why it was no surprise Michael Jackson’s burial was followed by a high-profile soiree at Villa Sorriso Ristorante in Pasadena.

It’s even less-surprising that the footage could be turned into a special screening for A&E. A DVD, with footage of the burial, is also rumoured to be in the works.

The funeral was indeed a star-studded affair, with guests including Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds, Macaulay Culkin, Mila Kunis, Chris Tucker, Al Sharpton and the entire Jackson family (although they arrived nearly an hour and a half late.)

Following the ceremony at the Forest Lawn cemetary in Glendale, some of the Jackson family and other mourners went to the restaurant where Rat Pack music played throughout the night and Casablanca was screened on the walls, according to TMZ. On the way out, Corey Feldman busted out his fedora and best MJ dance move to the resounding cheers of crowds outside the restaurant.

Now with Jackson laid to rest, fans and friends will be able to remember him via the silver screen. Michael Jackson: THIS IS IT will hit theatres worldwide for an exclusive two-week engagement starting Oct. 28 thanks to Sony Entertainment. The film bears the same name as Jackson’s world tour, and will be directed by Kenny Ortega who was Jackson’s creative partner for the tour.

Footage of Jackson preparing for the tour that would have kicked off in London this summer will be included in the film, featuring rehearsals, studio time and candid backstage moments.

“This film is a gift to Michael’s fans. As we began assembling the footage for the motion picture we realized we captured something extraordinary, unique and very special. It’s a very private, exclusive look into a creative genius’s world. For the first time ever, fans will see Michael as they have never seen him before – this great artist at work,” Ortega said in a press release on Jackson’s website.

“I’m proud of the many years of friendship and creative association I shared with Michael and I’m happy that people will get a chance to see his spirit and drive in action. THIS IS IT may go down as the greatest concert that no one got a chance to see, but with this film, we get a rare portrait of Michael as he prepares for his final curtain call and what I believe was going to be his master work.”

Tickets will go on sale Sept. 27 in most cities. No details about a DVD have been released.

Jade Goody’s Sons Will Not Attend Funeral

Talia Ricci — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:47:38 +0000

British reality TV star Jade Goody is expected to draw thousands of mourners as well as the media this Saturday. However her young sons will not be present.The two young boys, Bobby, 5, and Freddy, 4, are being taken on a trip to Australia by their father, TV presenter Jeff Brazier. On March 22nd at the age of only 27 Goody died from a highly publicized case of cancer.

PEOPLE reports that singer Michael Jackson has sent his condolences to Goody’s mother, Jackiey Budden, and Goody’s husband Jack Tweed.

“He sent a message saying Jade was a ‘very brave girl.’ Jackson added “You must be very proud of her and what she achieved, that so man lives will be saved because of her,” says family spokesman Max Clifford according to PEOPLE. “He sent them his condolences and said that he will be sending flowers for the funeral this weekend.”

Family, Friends Pay Respects To Natasha Richardson

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:06:35 +0000

A small group of family and friends gathered on Sunday afternoon to pay their respects to the late actress Natasha Richardson, in a private funeral near her Millbrook home in upstate New York.

According to E! News, the services included around 40 people- including her husband, actor Liam Neeson; their two sons, Michael and Daniel; mother Vanessa Redgrave; sister Joely Richardson; and longtime friend and fellow actor Ralph Fiennes.

The “Parent Trap” actress died on Wednesday at the age of 45, after experiencing a head injury while skiing at Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada.

Natasha is expected to be buried at nearby St. Peter’s cemetery where her maternal grandmother Rachel Kempson was buried in 2003. Kempson passed away while visiting her granddaughter.

Ten police officers were stationed outside the church where more than two dozen reporters and onlookers had quietly gathered. Despite the threat of protests from Kansas City-based Westboro Baptist Church, which opposes Richardson’s support for AIDS research, the scene was calm.