It's another case of the dueling reverends.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton have converged on Michael Jackson's family since the King of Pop's sudden death last Thursday, acting as semi-official spokesmen and advisers.
Now the two preachers - who have spent decades jockeying for the unofficial title of America's leading black activist - appear to be auditioning for a role in Michael Jackson's final act: his funeral.
GARY, Ind. — Dozens of fans are lining up outside a ballpark in Michael Jackson's hometown ahead of a memorial celebration planned at the Indiana city's ballpark.
Many blogs have speculated that Paris Jackson's speech at her late father's memorial was planned. But Rev. Al Sharpton insists it was impromptu. "That touched everyone.
For the lucky few who made it inside Michael Jackson's public memorial service, Tuesday (July 7) was a pretty moving day. And for most of the fans MTV News caught up with after the service.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some of the biggest names in pop music, from singers Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder to Motown records founder Berry Gordy, will take part in Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday.
The Rev. Al Sharpton thinks Michael Jackson deserves to be honored commensurate with his star status. That means a postage stamp, a national day of mourning—and deferential treatment from the media. In advance of Tuesday's memorial.
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