Debbie Rowe Pulls Out of Ex-Husband's Memorial, Threatens Ph
Debbie Rowe has not been in the media spotlight since she stood up for Michael Jackson at his child molestation trial in 2005, and it may be showing. After first saying she would attend her ex-husband's memorial service Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Rowe abruptly pulled out of the invite-only event. Former Jackson business associate Marc Schaffel said this morning on "Good Morning America" that Rowe, the mother of Jackson's two oldest children, was confirmed for VIP seats. A few...

Jackson Family Attends Private Wake
Randy and La Toya Jackson were among those who attended a private wake for their late pop icon brother, Michael, in Los Angeles Monday night. The singer died last month of a suspected drug overdose at the age of 50. A public memorial is slated for the Staples Center Tuesday. Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, John Mayer and Stevie Wonder were expected to attend. Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, the mother of two of his three children, and his longtime friend, actress Elizabeth Taylor,...

Latest: Debbie Rowe Not Attending Jackson's Memorial
ET has learned that Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, will not be attending tomorrow's Staples Center memorial.

Michael Jackson - Michael Jacksons Ex Refuses Memorial Invite
Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will not be attending his memorial service today (07.07.09) as she doesn't want to divert attention away from the pop legend.

MICHAEL JACKSON'S FLIP-FLOP EX-WIFE: I'LL BE NO-SHOW ROWE
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe first said she would attend today's memorial service -- then suddenly backed out within hours. Rowe -- who gave birth to Jacko's...

Latest: Debbie Rowe Not Attending Jackson's Memorial
ET has learned that Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, will not be attending tomorrow's Staples Center memorial.

Debbie Rowe Plans to Skip Michael Jackson's Funeral; Flips the F*%k Out at Celebrity Gossip Photographers
Debbie Rowe has been totally out of the spotlight ever since she stood up for Michael Jackson at his child molestation trial in 2005 (a glossed-over part of the late star's past that was brought up by U.S. Rep. Peter King today). How uncomfortable she is being back in it shows. After first saying she would attend Jackson's memorial service Tuesday at the Staples Center in L.A., Rowe abruptly pulled out of the invite-only event. Her attorney, Marta Almli, said, "The onslaught of media attention...

Debbie Rowe Has Spent Time With Michael Jackson's Children - Photos
Of course, Katherine Jackson would like us all to believe that Debbie Rowe had no kind of relationship with her two children by Michael. But that’s just not true, and we have the photos to prove it. These photos might actually have a play in any upcoming custody battle between Debbie Rowe and Katherine Jackson . Debbie was photographed with him and the children at his request, to make sure that the children would always know who their mother was. These photos would prove to a court that...

Michael Jackson - Debbie Rowe No Jackson Family Contact
Attempts made by Debbie Rowe to speak to her late ex-husband Michael Jackson's family have not been successful, but she will attend the singer's memorial service tomorrow (07.07.09).

Debbie Rowe is definitely not attending Michael Jackson memorial
Debbie Rowe has released a statement saying that she won’t be attending tomorrow’s memorial.

Debbie Rowe Michael Jackson Memorial NOT!
Debbie Rowe won’t be attending Michael Jackson’s Memorial. And the funeral? Debbie Rowe says she will not attend the Michael Jackson Memorial because she would be a “distraction”. Rowe would be a distraction at the event with 11,000 people and everyone from Mariah Carey to Kobe Bryant ….

Debbie Rowe won't attend Michael Jackson's memorial
Debbie Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson and mother of his two eldest children, will not attend his memorial service because her presence would be a distraction, her lawyers said today. In a brief statement, the law firm representing Rowe said she had intended to attend Tuesday's service at the Staples Center but concluded after conferring with her lawyers that she should not go. "The onslaught of media attention has made it clear her attendance would be an unnecessary distraction...

Debbie Rowe Not Attending Michael Jackson Funeral
AP Photo/Aaron Lambert, Pool, FILE Despite early reports stating that Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, would be in attendence at tomorrow's Staples

Michael Jackson Memorial: Brooke Shields, Mariah Carey And NOT Debbie Rowe Going
LOS ANGELES — A judge said Monday that Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the pop singer's estate for now, rejecting a request from Jackson's mother to be put in charge or share control. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff backed attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain, who had been designated in Jackson's 2002 will as the people he wanted to administer his estate. Attorneys for the pop singer's mother repeatedly objected...

Michael Jackson Memorial Service Lineup Revealed
The participants at tomorrow's Michael Jackson memorial service have been unveiled by his family. The star-studded event will take place tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. As we just reported, Debbie Rowe will not be on hand for the celebration of Jackson's life. But here's the impressive roster of those who will pay tribute: Good luck getting funeral tickets - but at least you get to see it on TV, as all the major networks will be...

Michael Jackson: Debbie Rowe to stay away from memorial
Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe says she will stay away from his memorial service because she would be an "unnecessary distraction".

No Show Rowe to Skip Jackson Memorial
Debbie Rowe says she'll skip memorial service as Michael Jackson's mom loses effort to control son's estate.

Ex-Wife Won't Be at Jackson Memorial
Attorney Says Debbie Rowe Attendance Would Be "Unnecessary Distraction" As Rowe Gets Testy with Reporters (CBS/AP)  An attorney for Debbie Rowe says Michael Jackson's ex-wife is backing out of plans to attend the pop superstar's memorial service. Rowe, the mother of Jackson's two oldest children, had originally planned to attend Tuesday's memorial service at the Staples Center. But Rowe attorney Marta Almli said Monday her attendance would be "an unnecessary distraction" and that Rowe will...

Report: Rowe won't attend Jackson memorial
Debbie Rowe, mother of two of Michael Jackson's children, after first saying she would go now says she won't attend his Tuesday memorial in Los Angeles.

Debbie Rowe Gets VIP Seat at Jackson Memorial
Among the mourners at Michael Jackson 's public memorial service will be his ex-wife Debbie Rowe . Michael's second wife — who announced last week that she's making a bid for custody of their two children — will be at the star-studded tribute to the King of Pop at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday. "Debbie will attend," former Jackson business associate Marc Schaffel said on Good Morning America . "We just got confirmation last night from the people who are...

Debbie Rowe Loses It - New Jackson Family Photos Released
The mother of Michael Jackson’s children, Debbie Rowe, 50, is not enjoying having the paparazzi constantly in her face after the sudden death of her ultra famous ex-husband. Millions of people around the world want to know what will happen to Michael Jackson’s three sweet children, Prince Michael Jackson, Paris Katherine Jackson, and Prince Michael Jackson II (a.k.a. blanket). She recently had a run in with aggressive paparazzi and was quick to tell them to back off: The...

Are You Watching Michael Jackson's Memorial Service?
Michael Jackson's memorial service is underway at the Staples Center, and it's been reported that over 1 billion people will be tuning in to watch the star-studded event. Whether you're at home or in the office, there's a variety of viewing options , so tell us

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Video: Michael Jackson's Ghost Appears in His Neverland Ranch
Tue, 07 July 2009 04:33:39 ET © Fame Pictures A silhouette, which is believed to be Michael Jackson 's ghost, appears in the corridor of Neverland. The shadow is videotaped walking across the corridor before then disappearing. It emerges when news channel CNN filmed "Inside Neverland", which featured an interview between Larry King and the 50-year-old singer's older brother, Jermaine Jackson, last week. Michael Jackson passed away on June 25 after suffering cardiac arrest. As it has been...

Michael Jackson's family friends and fans gather at Forest Lawn Cemetery
Michael Jackson's family, friends and fans gather at Forest Lawn Cemetery as rumours circulate as to whether of the late pop star has already been buried.