'Celebration' in Works for Jackson Funeral

Michael Jackson's family want to put on an elaborate "celebration" of the King of Pop's life but say the funeral will be after an investigation into his death. The Reverend Al Sharpton, the civil rights leader, met with the musical clan at their compound in Los Angeles to discuss holding an official event to mourn the music superstar who died last week aged 50. Amid frenzied speculation about a possible global memorial service, Sharpton said the family wanted to honour both Jackson's superstar impact and his humble roots as the son of a steelworker in Gary, Indiana. (Source: The Age)

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