Ofcourse CNN will be there!! Jacksons death is a huge ratings booster for the former news channel. Guess I'll have to find another network to watch for news.

Thanks for the pics and inside info Kay! Hopefully all goes well for you all tomorrow. And for us hopefully this will be the last we hear and see of MJ on CNN for a while!

Cindy..Ga.

I am appalled by what that Congressman said about Micheal Jackson don,t anyone have respect for the dead. Whether he did or not do who are we to judge and since Congressman King you are without sins you cast the first stone shame on you , you are a public figure and as such you should act in that manner. Not throw dirt at anyone because I bet you have a lot of skeleton in your closet..REST IN PEACE MICHEAL JACKSON

I believe it time to let Michael rest. There is nothing that anyone can do for him now he is in the hand of the Lord. Let his soul be at rest . He was only human and as human we all may mistake. Just remember the good that he brought to us all. If we were so concern about him when he was alive he might would have been happier. He was a private person ,but if you look into his eyes you would have seen that he was crying out for help. I say farewell to a great artist that we grown to love.

We love you Michael! Thanks for the coverage CNN! And to all these people who are complaining about the coverage........CNN is not strictly a political channel. CNN is a news channel and the biggest star in the world has just died. The most popular and famous figure of our generation and probably of all time is gone and people are mourning. Get over it! They'll get back to covering the crooks in Washington soon I'm guessing.

I LOVE YOU MICHAEL! ALWAYS!

I believe Michael Jackson was a great performer and I feel very sad for the struggles he had in his life. The way the media has covered his death makes me sad to be human. The non-stop reporting is really getting under my skin and making me think of nothing else, when really, I was never a big fan, though I appreciated him. I feel like I'm being indoctrinated into some kind of Michael Jackson fan club.

This was a disturbed man who was deeply scarred by the abuse he suffered as a child. I only see pain in his performances. I only see the undying need to please his father so that he wouldn't be whipped.

Its sad, its sad, its really really sad.

Let Michael rest, and let my brain get back to worrying about the real problems in the world.

His personal life is not our business.

Personally I can't get enough info about Michael Jackson. I'm a 39 year old white professional female and I'm very interested in the untimely death and reasons behind it. I feel as if I lost a family member even though I never met Michael. I do not believe he is a "pervert" and think that people who believe that after all of the horrific attacks on Michael are hateful and unable to understand a childlike and perhaps childish man who has good reason to be a little different than most men.

I love and will miss Michael, keep the new information coming.

BTW, if the ratings are up because of the coverage, naturally that means that people are interested! Thank you for responding to what the people want!

Sheryl

Anderson, I'm glad you're here for the final event, I don't care to know who will get what? and how much drugs where involved, he was a unique person, and the Fact is that The World Loves Him, no matter who likes it or not! The other Fact is, we the Juniors find the defendant Not, Not, guilty! so there.

THANK YOU ANDERSON FOR HELPING US "BE THERE" WITH YOU.
I've appreciated all your coverage of Michael. He will be so missed.
Thank You!

he'll be missed, the world's greatest entertainer hope his memorial goes according to plan and is a wonderful tribute to his life and work while he was with us. this is tamika from jamaica.

The Rep. Should apologize to Jackson's fans. How dare he make such a statement. Prove what has been said about
New yorkers' all along. They can be so hard hearted. So that's who he represent. Remember you are still paid by tax payers.

Thank you Anderson Cooper for your fair coverage of Michael Jackson.
I truly wish, the dirt slinging could have been done after the funeral, out of respect for the family especially his children; whom loved their father very much, but since you have to keep up, thanks for being fair about it!
Booooo to nancy grace, she is a DISgrace. Please do not watch her show while she's dogging Michael, turn her off!
Kudo's A.C. keep up the good work. God Bless.

The FREAK is dead, long live the FREAK!

Anderson you making me watch Fox news, enough with MJ please!

I agree with the underlying premise of Rep. King statements. Unfortunately MJ disgraced himself and his acheivements by amittedly sleeping with young boys.

Please refocus the media attention.

I expected especially Mr. Cooper's show and CNN to cover actual news and not be so focused on entertainment news. Can't we leave issues such as this to TMZ or Nancy Grace? They should be asking themselves what is the overall impact of Hollywood gossip and 'news'? How is this helping this nation? There are issues that America needs to deal with intelligently and promptly. We rely on an engaged media to be our watchdog and this is an example of them dropping the ball.

I am 56 years old and I attended Michael Jackson's concerts five times over the years. Not the groupie type, just a ordinary person. The talent of this performer touched me more than any other artist. Like millions of people, I just cannot shake nor comprehend this overwhelming feeling of sadness since he was pronounced dead. Thank you CNN for the extensive coverage honoring a man who was different but who I believe was a very good man and father.

Since MJ admitted it was only natural to sleep with your children, I hope his kids weren't exposed to their daddy's IV sedations and other drug habits.

Considering how MJ felt about his own father, he wasn't much different with his own kids. His kids never attended a school, or participated in sports, or had much interaction with other children. His own children couldn't even go out in public without a disguise. How sad for them.

MJ was just a man. Yes, he had some talent, but he also had many flaws. I just can't understand the reasoning of those who now regard him in such a grand way. After tomorrow's memorial, let's all move on.

Will Children's Services have a voice there to protest the pervert's behavior?

The Final Curtian call for all the media should be Tuesday, July 11th with radio stations and music video channels paying a final tribute to MJ by playing all his songs and videos all day Tiesday around the World. What a great Homegoing that would be for Michael!

SHAME on the ones who would benefit from the children. Michael Jackson is the only father the children know and for someone to try to step in and separate them just for financial gain is appalling.

I think that it is sad that in the entertainment capital of the world and how financially strapped California is that no private donations have come in for some of the cost of the Michael Jackson Memorial. Michael Jackson knew so many people in the entertainment industry and Michael Jackson's family is wealthy so they should foot the bill for some of the cost as should some in the entertainment industry such as Donald Trump and Kathy Hilton, Diana Ross and Liz Taylor. I have been checking everyday to see if any donations have come in but I see that no private donations have come in yet. California is suffering as it is and Michael's friends have the money to donate. You really find out who your friends are once you die.

I for one will be happy when we can get back to the real world and what is really important.

Hello, like many people I have to go to work tomorrow and want to tape the memorial, do you know how long it might be? Thank you.

I think this Congressman that said these awful things about Michael today should be fired. I know Mrs Jackson has a lot on her plate right now , but I think she should file a lawsuit against him for smearing Michael's character. Michael was found not guilty of his charges and it is wrong for someone of this man's stature , to come out and make these kind of statements.
Wayne from Ky

My daughter is in Europe and she just can't believe all the coverage the US is having on Jackson. She said there it was headlines the first day, then 10 to 15 minutes the next day and nothing after that. Sounds like they have the right sense of proportion. I'm sorry that Jackson is dead but isn't this a little over the top??

i remember where i was when i heard john lennon had died...but i
don't remember his funeral... because it was private...i remember
where i was when i heard that diana had died & i remember her funeral clearly...and that the public mourners had no stipulations
or rules to keep them away from the cortege or the abbey...

it seems to have been forgotten or misplaced that
whoever the man michael jackson was, the passing of his life should be a matter for mourning and celebration...in a peaceful way...
the issuing of lottery won tickets to a memorial held only days after his
death seems a recipe for disaster, cordoned off sections of a huge city
and rules, tickets for resale at huge prices online...more of an outside circus than a memorial...and with all the possible resources available
to the family in terms of decision makers and entertainment
associates this memorial reeks of desires beyond any kind of
purity and without a true heart...
i only hope that no one gets hurt and that there are no
dirty memories to mar the passing of a spirit...
and wouldn't we all wish that for ourselves...

THANKS CNN FOR COVERING MICHAEL! I am on a constant emotional roller coaster since his death, not being able to process this. Michael is my age and I grew up on the Jackson 5. He is a LEGEND! Those of you criticizing the coverage, SIMPLY DO NOT WATCH IT! I watch CNN the most because you all give fair reporting, the good and the bad and are not spending a lot of time bashing Michael Watching and taping your reports is helping me start my long grieving process! I am glad his family is choosing to not have a public viewing because we all know the tabloids will make a mockery of it!!! I want to remember him as he was, not in a casket! My heart goes out to his family and children. I had attended many of his concerts as well as Janet's and he will forever live on in my heart! I just wish my two grandsons would have known him, they are too young, but as they grow up they will know about him.

I love You Michael ! REST IN PEACE AND WATCH OVER YOUR CHILDREN!

BURY HIM ALREADY...in his gold plated casket. How many children would that money have helped. Bottom line, Mr. Jackson, it's still "all about you".

Please do right by Michael Jackson; honor him with dignity.

I am joining you to pay tribute to an extraordinary artist, performer and music legend. But more importantly, I remember Michael Jackson as a gentle, kind and loving "human being". He had feelings, a heart , a soul and three beautiful children he loved deeply. His passion for the healing of the earth, his concern for humanity, and his gigantic heart for the children of the world; these are all traits we stand to inherit from him if we are courageous enough to take the torch.

The best way we can honor Michael Jackson's extraordinary "being" is to find a cause about which we feel unwavering passion and use "love" to speak out for it. I agree with Anita Baker, "let him rest now". Michael, now you really can walk on the moon!

I cant believe what Mr King had to say about Michael Jackson. How does he know that Michael was all of these things, was he standing there watching. Michael was found not guilty in a court of law, and has for the pay off the understanding that im getting Michael personally had nothing to do with it it was his insurance company that made it. How would Mr. King feel if he was the accussed or someone he lovedwas accussed and found not guilty , yet the media, tabloids and people like himself kept stating that he was guilty. He talks about our troops, they are fighting for our freedom, not just his but everybodies, the freedom that Michael Jackson never got, not even in death.
Maybe he is the pervert, if he feels an adult and a child cant SLEEP in the same bed without anything sexual going on. I think this whole thing is a shame,

You all have issues. Cant people forgive n forget.damm talk about rude negitive idoits.

The rep. should be removed fron a government office if he does not believe that in this country you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. By the way, Jackson was found NOT guilty. It would be really nice if tomorrow, just for one little day, all coverage of Jackson could be a celebration of his life, contributions to charities, and most of all his beloved music and dancing.

he is not a pervert people just believe what there brainwashed to hear.Who ever he paid that money to it will come back and bite you in the ass.I hope you have a concience but i doubt it.RIP Michael

I hope once Michael is at his final resting place, that we will be able to move on.

If only we could have given Michael Jackson as much joy as he seems to have given the rest of the world.

I like seeing the production that goes into it.

Michael Jackson's casket cost $25,000. Please point us to your post where you where outraged that Heath Ledger's casket cost $25,000. How many children would that money have helped? Stop the HYPOCRISY.

It's sad and tragic when anyone dies. Michael Jackson was not just a great international performer, but also a very humble and charitable person. He had good pouring out of him; he often gave gifts and money to people less fortunate than himself. Michael Jackson was a great humanitarian. He is listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star". Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations through either monetary donations or by participating in their silent auctions.

Personally–if I was a California state employee having to take furlough days because of the California budget deficit, I'd be livid over what the state is paying for this funeral!!!

Though there have been so many people who have tried to obtain tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial on Tuesday, I wanted to say that there are many more, myself included, who would love nothing more than to be there but simply could not arrange it due to life circumstances and obligations (not to mention the luck involved in obtaining one of those prized tickets). I just wanted to point that out because the number of people who love MJ and would have loved to be there is much larger in reality.

Thank you for covering MJ's death. I, too, am his age and have really been saddened by his sudden death. The man deserves all the attention – and, yes, there are millions of people that want to try to understand how this happened. Anyone who doesn't care – change the channel. Get over it. Everything that MJ gave to the world! This is small – nothing – compared to the sacrifices he made. I am sickened by the hateful comments that some people make! RIP Michael – Millions love you and miss you!

I love Michael Jackson!! its really too bad that he passed away at such a young age!! but i know he is in heaven with god!!!!! also, i only watch AC 360 because i love watching Anderson Cooper flirt with that girl !! haha sooo cute!!! I love you Anderson!! you"re a stud!!!!

Wish I lived in L.A., just so I could participate in this historical moment.

I always enjoyed Micheal's music, such as thriller, beat it, his video's were hard to believe, and I would call that talent, with much work. I hope his family will make it through tomorrow. The grieving is not over yet. There's always alot to go through when a loved one dies.
My mother died last year June 22, 2008. I am still wondering why? But, acceptance will come. With Micheal we who enjoyed his music will always cherish his photos, video's, what he had done for the world.
With these terrible remarks even on T.V. someone should actually address that. I don't think it's politically correct to call someone names, and downsize them even more, especially now that he is trying to Rest in Peace. What he has done and accomplished in his life should be more emphasized. But, for some I guess it's hard to forget the past. About his Neverland Ranch, with children. I think for most people it was hard to accept that he wasn't guilty. Instead they assumed he was. Even watching him on T.V. no one could tell me he wasn't hurting inside.
Even though, I live quite far away, I hope the best for all the family and
friends, and may Micheal rest in peace.

I just hope that certain celebrities who will be part of the memorial service remember why they are there and make it about Michael and not about themselves...like they did at BET awards. Rest in peace Michael,,,No one..No One can ever steal your thunder; you were lightning in a bottle! See you down the road my friend. Love, P

Mr.Anderson you are truely a very respectful professional thank you for covering the news in such a decent way. CNN should be proud to have you on their team and very proud of the way you cover all the news also for the great coverage and fairness of Michael Jackson.Keep on shining CNN!

Ac360 ur great. Love your show.Theres so many rude people have some respect no one is perfect. I love michael jackson and will always remember him.
Theres not many good people and we lost da greatest. Im so deeply hurt. I wish i could of known him. My son loves hìs music. He's 12
Godbless his children.

All I want to know after the funeral service is that these unethical hollywood docs are nailed to the wall FINALLY & that his kids are ok. I wouldn't be mad if his unethical plastic surgeons were nailed also.

We are innocent until proven guilty in this country. And if anyone thinks that Michael was a monster you really need to take a look at all he has done for humanity. What have you done? What has P. King done?

Thanks CNN! RIP Michael.

A lot of people are complaining about the coverage of Micheal Jackson.I really don't understand why.There's talk about how much its going to cost the city because of the manpower it's going to take to control the crowds.People seem to be offended that people what to celebrate the life of a man that millions loved.No one complained when he raised money to help those less fortunate.Michael was different than most entertainers because he cared about others and felt that he needed to help in some way.He was taken advantage of because he was a caring and giving person and that ultimately led to his downfall as a respected entertainer.He's deserves to be treated with respect and moreso he deserves to die with dignity.His memory is being tarnished and he's not even buried yet.

well i think every thing is ok with the coverage i am a long time fan of micheal jackson and it breaks my heart to know that he is gone i have been watching it every day i cant stop watching it i just feel so close to him i was born in the same month and year as he was

People will you please stop whining!!!! And FYI CNN has been covering other news besides Michael!!! Alot of people just can`t stand the fact that some of us actually love Michael Jackson!! And if you don`t have anything nice to say i would suggest you not to comment!
I also want to say that Michael is NOT a PERVERT!!!! WHY are people just focusing on what he did wrong(yes he made mistakes but we all do don`t we,he is a human for god sake give him a break)! He helped charities and did so much more for example he broke racial barriers!!
The only thing I ask my self is that why do peopl judge Michael so much,just because he`s a celebrity! It seems to me that people look at the celebrities as targets just because they`re famous!

Lets put it this way! What if you where Michael would you liked to have been treated like him-of course not! People saying that you molested a child or bleached your skin when you costently tell people that you did no such thing!! Treat people the way you would like to be treated!! And by all these comments I can say that some of you wouldn`t like to be treated the way you are treating MICHAEL!!!

MICHAEL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE TREASURED IN MY HEART!!

Love You Always, Nancy

For all that we become through the enemy of time and the cruelty of the ways of the world we inhabit, all that can really be said of such genius is that we have been blessed to experience it. Rare are the voices of such stars and Michael was just such a rareity. None of us can look at our own "man in the mirror" and be staisfied with what we see due to all our imperfections and inner pain. Holding microscopes up to one another is a dangerous thing indeed. What courage it took for this man, so well loved, to hold that mirror up and still make his voice heard! Can any of us say the same? May he rest in peace and his extraordinary life be a lesson to us all!

I'm deeply sadden about the SENSELESS death of Micheal Jackson the so call dr. who was hired to be there for him possibly involved with his DEATH? Which I believe he did, what did he do over sleep himself and did'nt wake Micheal up in time? he knew he screwed up that's why he did'nt go to the hospital with Micheal giving him CPR in bed! OMG horrible horrible I'm still crying this should'nt have happen.

I've heard that the jackson and others near to the family have been called and asked by city officals on how a pennyless calif is going to pay for Michael's event and could they help out?

You tell me with all the billions of dollars that the jacksons and other
of that in crowd have, Rev Al , Jesse etc , and many more ,they can't contribute to this event.

I quess he really is the king and we are his servants.

Remember you get what you pay for (crowd control)

Michael Jackson made an awful of money. He died in debt (though his estate) will make more than enough to pay off the debt & for many to live in luxury for the rest of their lives. At the Memorial, there will be many making money from the death of MJ. Michael proved he has a true fan base, & it is those people who made money for him through the years, now they have a chance to make a few dollars for themselves. They may have financial difficulties in this awful recession, & I'm sure MJ would not object. It is the media who puts such an awful spin on everything that goes on. If I had a ticket, I too would auction it off to pay my taxes, & I should be condemned for doing (according to some reporters), such a despicable thing. I rest my case. NM

I would like to know who's paying for all of this? I'm opposed to using tax dollars to pay for this man's memorial service, security, etc.