Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson have always been good friends. You’d think that she would want to be there at his memorial, but no. She tweeted that “Ive been asked to speak at the Staples Center. I cannot be part of the public whoopla. And I cannot guarantee that I would be coherent to say a word.” Understood.
Final Farewells
Private & Public Funerals For MJ
Fans who want to pay their respects to the late King of Pop will be given the chance to do so in a public viewing at Neverland Ranch. Family and friends who wish for privacy will have their own exclusive service on Sunday. Now if only MJ can rest in peace. I doubt it – the controversy is starting already!
A “goodbye” kiss
Ooooooh, baby! Victoria Beckham gets a good luck kiss from hubby right before her final performance as a Spice Girl. Yes, the tour’s finally over, but get your nostalgia trip from other backstage scenes.
Renfro snubbed by Oscar tribute
Brad Renfro’s promising career (credits include The Client, Apt Pupil) was overshadowed by his drug addiction, and cut permanently by his death by accidental heroin overdose. But did it merit this snub from the Academy? The actor was completely omitted from the “In Memoriam” video tribute played at the Oscars event.
Those closest to his family said that they were deeply hurt by the ommission. The Academy reps said that wasn’t their intention — and that in their desire to honor everyone from all aspects of the industry, sometimes bigger names were left out.
Oh come on, would a 2-second mention really have hurt?
Mourners honor Heath Ledger with ocean plunge
In a poignant ceremony Michelle Williams and other mourners bid a final farewell to Heath Ledger by diving into the ocean after the cremation service. “It’s what Heath would’ve wanted.”
Many of them laughed and splashed in the water, but the mood shifted considerably as the sun descended. The crowd headed to the shore, standing in line with linked arms, saying goodbye to one of the most promising — and beloved — actors in Hollywood.
Observing Williams, one mourner said: “The sun goes down on our love, but it will never go down on Heathy.”
