The Complete Jackson Chronicles

The five-week project filmed at Culver Studios, dubbed "Dome Project," could be the final finished video piece overseen by the King of Pop. Four sets were constructed, including a cemetery recalling Jackson's "Thriller" video. The project now is in post-production and is expected to be completed July 15. -- Associated Press, 6 p.m. ET June 29
 

Ticket Refunds to Begin July 1

Starting July 1, AEG Live will begin refunding the more than 750,000 concert tickets to Michael Jackson’s This Is It! run of 50 shows at London’s O2 Arena, the concert promoter announced today. The refunds will include the service fees. By visiting the MichaelJacksonLive website on July 1, ticket buyers will be routed to Viagogo, Ticketmaster or other authorized sellers in order to claim their refund. -- Rolling Stone, 5:58 p.m. ET, June 29

Jackson's Will Surfaces

Michael Jackson's lawyer, John Branca, says he has a copy of the singer's will and he intends to file it with the court. The Jackson family does not have a copy of that will. It's unclear how many wills Jackson made, but Branca believes the one in his possession is the most current. Branca has a long history with Jackson. In 1985, he brokered the deal for Jackson to purchase the Beatles' publishing catalogue. -- TMZ, 4:13 p.m. ET, June 29 

Joe Jackson: 'Michael Will Not Be Buried at Neverland'

Michael Jackson's father, Joe, says planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. Joe Jackson told reporters outside the family's Los Angeles compound at midday Monday that the second autopsy is under way, but he expects results soon. The county coroner conducted an autopsy on Friday but has deferred a decision on the cause of death. Joe Jackson denies reports that his son will be buried at his Neverland ranch. He says, "That's not true." -- The Huffington Post, 2 p.m. ET June 29

Jackson's Mother Gets the Kids ... for Now

The first stage of the custoday battle over Michael Jackson's three children has been resolved. At least temporarily, Michael Jackson's mother Katherine has been granted guardianship of Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. (known as "Prince"), Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II (known as "Blanket").  

An Aug. 3 hearing has been scheduled to determine permanent custody. -- TheWrap,1 ET June 29

What Michael Jackson Did on His Last Day

Until the last hour of rehearsals, Michael Jackson maintained a ferocious, perfectionist pace, said the pop star's vocal coach, Dorian Holley. Jackson's presence and energy during his final week was unequivocal, Holley said. "He'd take the stage with this group of dancers, all in their 20s, but you couldn't take your eyes off him ... Many of his songs have six or seven parts, and he would often come over if we were missing an important note in our mix, and he would sing through all the parts rapid-fire to show us what he wanted.

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