Jacksons Tell Media to Fall Back on MJ Burial Coverage

Posted on September 6th, 2009 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: Michael Jackson, News, R.I.P.

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According to a Jackson family member the family is utterly disappointed with the lack of privacy and respect that the media had during Michael’s Burial ceremony.

The Jackson source says that they are asking all media to pull whatever coverage they received of the burial via helicopters, off the airwaves:

As a family, we are all aware of how Michael’s life, and his death, touched so many around the world. It is why we held a public memorial in my brother’s honor. And it is the reason we chose to release a small amount of footage leading up to yesterday’s ceremony at Forest Lawn.

I was dismayed last night and again today at the coverage I saw on television of our ceremony for Michael. We had asked the media to respect the privacy and the sanctity of this event; to give us one moment of privacy to mourn as a family out of the public spotlight. Unfortunately, despite a no-fly zone around Forest Lawn, many media organizations decided to ignore our wishes. They employed helicopters that not only surreptitiously recorded our private family ceremony, but also severely disrupted it.

I therefore ask today that media organizations airing helicopter footage of the ceremony we held for my brother immediately pull that footage from their air and refrain from airing it in the future.

While this could be a true feeling, we think the Jacksons are keeping their reality show in mind and want to keep their footage exclusive for ratings… Come on it is the Jacksons we’re talking about.

  • Big D

    First!

  • BLACKDIAMONDCENTER

    Respect!!!

  • http://urbanfrugalchic.com Khristal

    FINALLY MJ CAN REST IN PEACE!

  • http://urbanfrugalchic.com Cynthia

    They should have buried him A long long time ago.

  • Dr. Heather

    The media has no respect for anyone…they could care less if the Jacksons (or anyone for that matter) asked for privacy. They want that photo that is considered their ‘money shot’…bastards.

  • Hannibals Dad

    ELVIS EAT YOUR HEART OUT, THEY FORGOT ALL ABOUT YOU AND FARRAH….IT’S ALL ABOUT MICHAEL & OBAMA.

  • Whaaaa

    So, they can keep marriages and maybe children a secret, but not funerals? I’m just sayin’…

  • charlotte

    Well they should of been smart about it like other celebrities and used huge tents to cover the event

  • blu buddafly

    Randy is full of it…The only reason he’s saying this is because somebody finally wants to show the Jackson brothers tired old reality show. It’s been on the shelf for years and no network wanted it because Michael wasn’t in it. Now that he’s dead he’s been “forced” to be in it via this burial. Some network prolly told the brothers “no funeral no reality show.” Now he’s just trying to make sure the footage is fresh for said reality show.

    Some years ago when there were numerous reports that the Jackson brothers were broke, I wondered why Michael and/or Janet didn’t help them more.

    Now I think I know why. They are Vultures

  • blu buddafly

    Emphasis on Randy and Jermaine

  • !!!!!R.I.P MIKE!!!!!

    YEAH RESPECT THEM FOR WHATEVER THEY ASK FOR.

  • facingreality

    @Black Rob – you took the words right out of my mouth. It goes without saying that the footage was to remain exlusive since A&E provided the ‘after-burial’ party. Also, strange that the 7:30 daytime funeral appeared more dramatic with the hour-and a half late, now dark but lighting mysteriously appeared setting.

    These Jacksons are the worst example of a family I’ve seen in a while and I actually am concerned about his children. It goes without saying that Randy, Jackie and Jermaine – plus wives and children all still live at Havenhurst which is now owned by MJ’s Estate (his children). We already know Jermaine has no shame, since he married and fathered two children with Randy’s ex. Scary thoughts are running through my head!

  • nene

    What do they aspect? It’s Michael Jackson.

  • !!!!!R.I.P MIKE!!!!!

    OK BLACK ROB GOT A POINTED WHOEVER SAID THIS TO THE MEDIA NOT TO STOP AND THINK THEY PROLLY JUST SAID THIS SO THEY CAN BE HEARD IN THE MEDIA.

  • !!!!!R.I.P MIKE!!!!!

    I AGREE BLACK ROB IS WHAT IM TRYING TO SAY LOL.

  • Shootingstar

    @ Black Rob: co-sign!

    They’re just pissed because they won’t be able to make a nickle off this footage.

  • nene

    expect

  • deesac

    Can you blame them the media and public have talk about him like a dog. Made his life a living hell let the man rest in peace

  • hope4more

    Jacksons keep so many things secret but not this? MJ never stopped these brothers from going out on tour (atleast Tito trys to do his thing). But it’s easier for Randy, Jackie, some of family’s grown grandkids to all live up on Katherine’s social security checks prior to her getting the court to release some of MJ’s money. That house on havenhurst was in Micheal’s name when he had to take over the payments at a early age. Again having to support their non-working butts. Even Marlon said in an interview that now the kids have their own rooms. I can see how they can try to go through Katherines money with schemes and end up broke any way. They all had talent to some degree stop being lazy and get back to the music.

  • Jessica

    MUCH RESPECT TO THE JACKSON FAMILY! I’VE NEVER WITNESSED ANYTHING SUCH AS THIS IN MY LIFE WHAT A SOLID AND BEAUTIFUL FAMILY DOING WHAT THEY HAVE TO DO TO MAKE A POINT TO THE HATEFUL MEDIA THAT PERSECUTED MIKE…TOO BAD JOE CAN’T COMPREHEND..WHAT A SHAME!….JANET MUCH LOVE TO YOU BUT AS YOU CONTINUE TO STATE ABOUT NOT SEEING MIKE AS AN ICON…..NOT EVERYONE SAW MICHAEL AS JUST AND ICON….I KNOW HE IS YOUR BROTHER…BUT TO MANY OF US HE IS ALSO LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER…WHO WE ARE PROUD OF AND ROOTED FOR NO MATTER THE LIES THAT CAME OUT…MANY OF US ALWAYS KNEW HE WAS UNFAIRLY JUDGED, PERSECUTED, RIDICULED AND MADE A SPECTACLE OF. WE STILL STOOD BY HIM WITH FEVERISH PRAYERS, KIND WORDS AND PROTEST OF FALSE MEDIA REPORTS. A STUNNINGLY ESTHETICALLY BEAUTIFUL,BLESSED SINGER, DANCER, HUMANITARIAN, BUSINESS MAN,ETC ETC YES HE IS ALL OF THIS BUT MANY OF US ALSO SAW HIM/SEE HIM AS HUMAN….WITH FEELINGS, EMOTIONS, UPS DOWNS, TEARS, CONFUSIONS, QUESTIONS, JUST LIKE THE REST OF US.

    NOT JUST AN ICON, NOT JUST A MONUMENTAL FIGURE BUT A HUMAN BEING WHO DESERVES THE RESPECT DUE HIM AND THE ADORATION AT THE SAME TIME.

    WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL…BE AT PEACE AND JUST KNOW THAT WE DO UNDERSTAND AND WILL BE THERE AS ALWAYS!

    MUCH MUCH LOVE AND MANY MANY PRAYERS ARE GOING OUT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

    GOD BLESS!

  • Tina

    Michael many of us know that you are alive but we want to be sure that you stay safely hidden…unlike the other day…please take care of yourself…your cast is slipping and your disguse….your eyes and voice do not lie. Things to remember….LOVE YOU!

    BE SAFE…MANY PEOPLE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPREHEND WHY YOU HAVE DONE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE…IF ONLY MORE PEOPLE KNEW THE TRUTH BEHIND 9-11 THEY COULD SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!

    MUCH LOVE TO YOU…BE SAFE PLEASE!! AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFTS WITH US!

  • jenna love

    MJ didnt have a relationship with hi siblings he didnt leave not one dime for them because they mistreated him. The ride is over for the extendend family everyone must work and now they are still trying to make a dollar off of his death as well.

  • FEELLIKEHOME

    If the JACKSONS kept their mouth shut the public would not know anything about this. I believe this was a fake burial anyway. The Jackson said that only two people know where he is buried, then joe jackson said that he wasn’t buried. You can’t believe anything the Jacksons say or do. There are ALWAYS contradictions with them.

  • BeanTown

    Right on Tina. Be safe Michael.

  • Terrie

    Let’s just take this time to rediscover the great music that Michael has given to us. His talent is unmatched!
    We love you Michael!!

  • Piper

    Yes be safe Mike. We love you..you deserve your freedom. You have given us so much now it is your time to enjoy your freedom.

    Shaddy Joe Jackson don’t even know…I think if he did he would have sold him out and exposed him.

    Much love respect and adoration…this must have been a terribly hard decision!!

    Love you always!!

  • Butterscotch

    @ Black Rob

    100% Co-sign. Bottom line, their actions completely contradict what they say. Don’t tell the whole world about the details of the burial and then get mad because your “privacy” was not respected. May MJ rest in peace.

  • GIGI

    BE SAFE MICHAEL! NO MORE TV!!! LOL!

  • BOSSIP IS WHACK!

    member*

  • http://IMJUSTSAYING DISTURBIA

    THIS WAS POSTED ON ANOTHER SITE, READ IT AND OPEN YOUR EYES TO THE BROTHERS JACKSON. THEY ARE NOT WHO THEY APPEAR TO BE AND ALL THIS SHALL BE REVEALED – KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BROTHERS AND THE MONEY:

    I have a friend who was married to one of the Jackson’s ex-wife sister so a lot of my information is from a credible source. All of the brothers are struggling – Marlon was working at Von’s and Randy is a mechanic. Tito is still performing somewhat after being released as the manager of his sons group 3T. Randy, Jermaine and Jackie are still at home leaching.

    My point was this – there was no love lost between Michael and his brothers who all dispised him for various reasons but most notably because he would not help resurrect their musical careers. They were also angry that his MJJ music company had most of the brothers music and he would not release any of it. The same thing happened to Tito’s son’s 3T. The article was actually pretty accurate as it pertained to the struggles of the family.

    Yes, Katherine loved Michael but she also manipulated Michael at the behest of her other financially strapped children. Randy, Jermaine and Katherine were around during the trial but their services were not free. Did you know that Katherine charged Michael 250,000 dollars to do that tape regarding the molestation charges and that Randy was handling the Ranch and Jermaine was taping a potential ‘reality’ show of the trial.

    All of the brothers thought he did it – as well as LaToya who spoke out so it is not a surprise that there hasn’t been a lot of ‘tears’ shed on his behalf as they pretty much felt he got what he deserved for treating them as he did. There is a lot about this family that would SHOCK the average observer.

  • Randy Are You Okay?

    No disrespect was intended toward the Jackson family. Is Randy being somewhat grandiose after decades of being out of the media spotlight? Isn’t it very self-centered of him to not bear in mind that Michael Jackson was a worldwide known and much loved public persona. We all know that media can sometimes be intrusive; but coverage of was befitting given the magnitude of Michael Jackson. We, the public, rely on media to get and give us accurate access to information. This is the Age of Information. Did the Jackson Family overlook the fact that many of us, fans, also wanted to reach closure by seeing our beloved MJ finally laid to rest? Are we not due that much consideration? After all, isn’t it MJ’s fans interest that is still buying his music and paying his estate’s way out of debt? Our money is helping to keep the Jackson’s family compound out of foreclosure? We are the ones blogging our butts off and posting comments to media sources; in our efforts to make sure no stone is left unturned in MJ’s Murder investigation. Sadly, from the bits and pieces of the burial coverage that we did get to see; the Jacksons’ tardiness at the burial reflects embarrassingly on their family’s urgent need for outside organizers and supporters. As fans, we appreciate any media source willing to go the extra mile to provide footage, photos and accurate reporting of what has taken place. As in case of Michael Jackson, whereas we once settled for all the dark rumors and misinformation which surrounded the latter part of his life; we now want to see and know the truth which affords us the opportunity to make our own intelligent assessment. Randy–what we would like to hear from you is whether or not it is true that you were at the house when MJ died? What is your family doing to secure MJ’s possessions? Forget the reality show–is your family developing plans for a Michael Jackson Museum? The Jackson Family’s finances are still greatly effected by the feeling of fans. Their family spokesperson would be wise not to bite the hand that feeds them.

  • CoD sI teY tey

    Michael’s family has been in show business for years and they know what to expect from the media and fans. Once you sell enough records, (purchased by media and fans), you give your private life up for whatever. Just go in peace and hold dear in your hearts that so many people loved and enjoyed Michael. If you had NO publicity, you would be talking about that. At this point nothing anyone does can hurt Michael again, so get on with your lives, and if you want privacy, stay away from the media. We love you all.

  • jenna love

    Chose this day whom te will serve? God is still on the throne his the only king that wears a crown not MJ. I loved MJ I hate what happen to him but their is only one king and he has the final say.

  • Dirty Diana…Let Me Be ♪

    I dont care what anyone says. the media had no right. the jacksons already did a public memorial. the only cameras they invited were the ones to shoot for the upcoming ‘this is it’ film. they didnt invite helicopters. why did they hold the funeral outside? i dont know…. point is ppl need to show some gawd damn respect when it’s due

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