Balloons carrying cards filled with best wishes fly off as they are let go by Michael Jackson’s fans during a memorial ceremony at the Rathausbruecke bridge in Zurich.

Photo: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Final images of Michael Jackson

A video of Michael Jackson rehearsing for a series of comeback concerts in London two days before his death was released Thursday. The rehearsal footage includes Michael performing his hits “Thriller” and “Beat It.” His voice is strong and he appears in perfect health. Other footage shows production meetings and auditions. (via msnbc)

Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service

A public memorial service for the King of Pop is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday (July 7) at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, California and simulcast inside to Nokia Theatre L.A. live across the street. A limited number of free tickets to both venues will be made available for Michael Jackson’s fans to attend.

The service is expected to draw tens of thousands of expectators.  17,500 tickets will be made available to fans via a Web lottery to attend the service. Fans interested in attending the memorial service can apply for the lottery at the Staples Center Web site.

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