John
06-28-2009, 02:54 PM
Jacksons family friend the Rev Al Sharpton has said they are considering a series of simultaneous global celebrations and other ideas as they decide how to commemorate the life of pop star Michael.
He said he had spoken with Michael's brothers Jackie and Jermaine and plans to meet with the family on Sunday at their request.
He said the family was frustrated that so much of the media attention had focused on Michael's problems. They want to make sure he is remembered for his spectacular contributions to music and culture.
Earlier, Janet Jackson visited her brother Michael's Holmby Hills estate, where moving vans had arrived.
Most of Michael's family members gathered in their Encino compound, where they are contemplating funeral arrangements and caring for his three children.
They were reported as feeling confused, upset and angry by the lack of information about those who were around the pop star in his final days.
The family wants to know more specifics about what role AEG, the concert promoter that was staging his 50-date concert series at London's 02 Arena, was playing in his life.
They also want to know more about the role of his advisers and representatives, who they believe were put in place by the promoter.
AEG spokeswoman Natalie Whorms declined to comment.
Jackson never communicated to his family who he had in place to handle his business affairs, a source close to the family said, adding that they were told by the singer's many advisers that he probably had a will but it may be many years old.
He said he had spoken with Michael's brothers Jackie and Jermaine and plans to meet with the family on Sunday at their request.
He said the family was frustrated that so much of the media attention had focused on Michael's problems. They want to make sure he is remembered for his spectacular contributions to music and culture.
Earlier, Janet Jackson visited her brother Michael's Holmby Hills estate, where moving vans had arrived.
Most of Michael's family members gathered in their Encino compound, where they are contemplating funeral arrangements and caring for his three children.
They were reported as feeling confused, upset and angry by the lack of information about those who were around the pop star in his final days.
The family wants to know more specifics about what role AEG, the concert promoter that was staging his 50-date concert series at London's 02 Arena, was playing in his life.
They also want to know more about the role of his advisers and representatives, who they believe were put in place by the promoter.
AEG spokeswoman Natalie Whorms declined to comment.
Jackson never communicated to his family who he had in place to handle his business affairs, a source close to the family said, adding that they were told by the singer's many advisers that he probably had a will but it may be many years old.